With its feet in the ocean on Morocco’s Mediterranean side, a calmer way of life is adopted by everyone who wanders through the Moorish, honey-hued archways of Royal Mansour Tamuda Bay. Within an hour of Tetouan and on the opposite coast to Tangier, the bay has flown relatively under the radar to those outside Morocco, playing host to only a handful of luxury resorts. This is nothing but good news for foraying families heading to Royal Mansour’s outpost though – children appreciate the first-rate sandcastle mortar on the peaceful private beach while parents appreciate that feeling of exclusivity and space. Not to mention the fact that, from style to service, everything has been elevated to luxurious levels – as is to be expected from a property owned by the country’s monarch. 

A playground for all, there’s not an interest or pursuit that isn’t satisfied. Foodies can’t wait to flock to the restaurants, especially the three that are helmed by Michelin-starred chefs. Both ends of the recreation spectrum are also catered to with a plethora of watersports for the adventurous (including two Riva yachts), and a lengthy list of treatments in the 4,000-square-metre medi-spa for the wellness warriors. The hero, however, is the La Plage de Lila kids’ club that takes up a prime position between beach and gardens. Expect to be just a tad envious as little ones come back with tales of treasure hunts, insect walks, pizza-making and mosaic-crafting.