Outside the Medina Walls in Morocco

Morocco’s medinas and the riads within them are the stuff of travel legend. But outside of those ancient, walled quarters a whole world of lush, luxury hospitality awaits.

North Adams, Massachusetts was an industrial town. Then it became a museum town. With the recent opening of Tourists, it can now call itself a cutting-edge boutique hotel town.

Meanwhile, inside the walls, Morocco’s labyrinthine medinas were built to slow and confuse invaders. Now, those twisting streets are a desirable feature for modern travelers. So are the riad hotels hidden throughout.