Why not go a little further afield and try Marrakesh? Its a surprisingly short three hour flight and there's plenty to see and do, and along with its economical currency, you'll really be getting bang for your buck!
We stayed at a charming Riad in the centre of the city near the fascinating communal square of Djemaa El-Fna. Throught the day, the square is packed full of orange juice sellers, snake charmers and gymnasts. If you're looking for cheap eats, head to the square as evening falls and you can grab a hearty meal from one of the many temporary food stalls. Just opposite the square is Koutoubia Mosque which is surrounded by peaceful green gardens and comes alive during the call to prayer.
To sample some of Marrakesh's history, head to the ruins of The El Badi palace or stroll to The Saadian tombs for elaborate tiling and stories of ancient Kings.
For something a little different, but nonetheless still riveting, head to Yves Saint Lauren's gift to the city, The Majorelle gardens. Visit at midday when the sun is at its highest so you can tantalise your eyes with the shades of green, blue and yellow.
Flights to Marrakesh are also extremely cheap at the moment with Ryanair quoting at just £53 from many cities. You can also get very reasonable accommodation prices with websites such as direct-lineholidays.co.uk offering weekend deals at around £100.
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