Irini

Forty kilometres from Fès through the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas, Irini sits in Ifrane — Morocco's alpine town known for its European-style villas and sub-zero winters. A full kitchen and kitchenette make it a practical base for self-catering stays.

Garden views and on-site parking suit Ifrane's unhurried pace. The town sits at 1,665 metres elevation — snow is reliable from December through February — and Ifrane National Park's cedar groves, home to Barbary macaques, begin at the edge of town.

Heating, free internet, and a flat-screen TV cover the essentials. The Route Sans Nom address places guests within walking distance of Ifrane's central square and its famous stone lion sculpture.