Best of Galavante Style: THE ROYAL MANSOUR MARRAKECH . . . It’s one thing to stay in-the-know for grand hotel partnerships or keep up with chic fashion and style collaborations. But it’s a different thing entirely to witness one of the finest luxury hotels in Africa partner up with one of the most refined shoe brands of Paris. The Royal Mansour Marrakech hotel has unveiled the release of two new babouche slippers by Christian Louboutin, designed exclusively for the hotel.

A few options exist for travelers making the 330-mile (532 km) journey from the northeastern Moroccan city of Fes to Marrakech. Which option travelers take will depend entirely on whether their priority is efficienty, or if they would prefer to see points of interest along the way.

Finding the best hotels and riads in Marrakech depends on a lot of factors like price, location and style. After running several Travel Girls Getaways trips in Morocco, I’ve become very familiar with the different areas in the city and have found some of the best places to stay in Marrakech. Keep reading this guide to find all my best Marrakech hotel recommendations based on location, budget, and more! @beckyvandijk

Enjoy culture, history, adventure and relaxation on this 2-week Morocco grand tour. Explore the imperial cities of Rabat, Meknes, Fes, and Casablanca. Venture into the desert a few days exploring kasbahs, caravan routes, and the Saharan dunes. Cross up and over the high atlas mountains and spend a couple days hiking between small villages, spending the night with a local family. End your trip by relaxing in Essaouira before continuing along the coast back to Casablanca.

Top Places to Travel: MOROCCO . . . Where the dirt roads have no name, Essaouira is a Moroccan hippie town.

When doing research for future Morocco retreats, I was lucky enough to stay at once such property in Marrakech, Morocco named Jnane Tamsna!

When I visited Marrakech last month, there was one place I knew I would visit. I had spotted the azure walls and towering cacti of the Majorelle Gardens on Instagram, and it shot to the top of my to-see list. On arrival it certainly lived up to expectations but instead of soaking up the beauty and tranquility, I spent the majority of my time trying to take pictures while dodging selfie sticks, iPads and people staging elaborate photo shoots.

When traveling from Marrakech to Casablanca, travelers have a few options, ranging from 2-3 hours in duration. Travelers looking for flexibility and the ability to make multiple stops should investigate hiring a driver, while train travel along this route is efficient and straightforward.