With an air of mystery about it, Marrakech proves that you don't have to venture far to indulge your own 1,001 Nights fantasy - draw on inspiration from Hg2 Marrakech.

As with all Hg2's coveted guides, Hg2 Marrakech is broken down into easily navigable sections:

Sleep - 43 hotels, ranging from authentic riads to luxury resorts

Eat - 30 restaurants selected as the best places to get tagines and traditional sweets from

Drink - 11 bars inside and outside of the Medina; drinking is frowned upon, so follow this guide to know where to go

Snack - 13 stylish cafes in a city where cafe culture is only just taking off

Party - 11 bars, nightclubs and the hottest hotels to party at

Culture - 14 mosques, palaces and beautiful gardens perfect for strolling around in

Shop - with so much art, antiques, spices, carpets, homewares and fashion on offer it's hard to know where to start, we make it easy

Play - spas and hammams are plentiful, but we know the best in town