Villa Zagora

If homes had mouths, this luxury villa rental would scream "ultimate oasis". But it doesn't have a mouth, it only has a tree-lined garden, a 25-meter pool and a virtual palace at your feet. A private villa in Marrakech is even more private in the La Palmeraie area, which is one of the city's more secluded areas. It's built for royalty: sharp walls and wide window panels overlook the palm thatch umbrella covers shading you while you lounge by the pool. The large clean-cut garden is laden with olive and palm trees.

On the other side, an artificial lake built as an automatic watering system for the garden -- which together with the villa, took 7 years to build from scratch. Only a short drive away from the centre of Marrakech, this palace can host up to 8 guests in its 4 immense en-suite bedrooms. It's named after one of Morocco's most beautiful oases, Zagora, and this lush home gives it justice.

The lushness of this villa in Marrakech with a pool makes it hard to want to leave. You can relax in one of the many bathtubs, stay fit doing laps in the pool, or cosily sit in front of the fireplace reading books. Youssef, the on-site butler, is on call 24/7 to help you with your every need. Mother Nature's beauties impress you more than a human-built palace, this villa also offers a breathtaking view over the snowy peaks of the Atlas Mountains.

The home truth:

• The villa is located around 15 minutes by car from the centre - that said, you will be able to enjoy the calm of the area, and have a proper rest. Full-time staff will be present if you need anything.