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...Mezouar Down an alleyway in the heart of a frenetic medina neighborhood, this old villa's five bedrooms, set around a serene courtyard with orange trees and a mosaic dipping pool, has carved mirror frames, tiled floors and silver-tin light shades. Drink mint tea on the Andalucian balconies or on rich-colored cushions in front of the fireplace in winter. 28 Derb El Hammam, Issebtinne, Medina...
...hour drive away and cooled by Atlantic winds on the long beaches that flank it. There are lovely sea views from the hotel, which nestles just inside the fortified town walls. But guests will also want to gaze inward at its designer interpretation of traditional decor and shady courtyard. 10 Rue Abdellah Ben Yassine, Essaouira; tel: (212) 24 47 31 47; villa-maroc.com...
...time, the merchant won't touch the stuff. Stainless-steel vats are filled with thousands of gallons of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot from last year's harvest that Charles is frantic to sell at any price to make room for this year's crop. Charles, 58, stands in his courtyard, surrounded by clucking hens, and struggles for words to describe his predicament. "It's never happened before," he says, gripping a wrench. "This year's a complete catastrophe...
Here, meanwhile, are three of our favorites: ENGYOJI KAIKAN: The Engyoji temple complex - located just outside Himeji, four hours by train from Tokyo - might be recognizable if you've seen The Last Samurai, scenes from which were filmed in the courtyard of its daikodo, or Great Hall. The rooms at Engyoji, tel: (81-79) 266 3240, are rather less grand but pleasant nonetheless, simply furnished with a futon and an urn of green tea. There is no dawn ceremony but private meditation sessions can be arranged. RENGEJO-IN: This beautiful temple, tel: (81-73) 656 2233, is located atop Mount...
...caught one Fly member with his Fly down, peeing into the Lowell Courtyard. Apparently, all the money and connections in the world can’t buy you indoor plumbing...