Morocco’s ruins at Volubilis is where Roman history and extraordinary hospitality come together

If you’re interested in culture …

Spend time wandering the streets of Moulay Idriss. As one of Morocco’s most important pilgrimage towns, it offers a glimpse into everyday life that seems unchanged by tourism. It’s perfect for couples or groups of friends interested in history, architecture and food. Spend the morning admiring some of North Africa’s finest Roman mosaics, wander through the narrow streets of Moulay Idriss with its distinctive green-tiled mausoleum dominating the skyline, then settle in for a memorable lunch overlooking olive groves and rolling countryside. It’s a destination that invites you to slow down.

The hotel I always stay at is …

I usually stay one hour away at Ryad Salama in Fes. Ryad Salama is a wonderful, quiet oasis, with an internal courtyard fringed by palm trees and a small swimming pool. On the tours, the head cook takes us out to shop in the medina. Later, we gather for a cooking class and eat the results.