The most romantic month of the year is here, the time when everyone starts thinking about Valentine’s Day or a romantic getaway.
Whether for Valentine’s or for a honeymoon at any other time, we have created the list of the world’s 10 most romantic cities in the world.
Of course there are the predictable destinations always associated with love and romance, but also others you may have overlooked.
Think of strolls down tree-lined boulevards, picturesque neighborhoods, fairytale architecture, magical views, horse-drawn carriages or trips down a canal, passionate dancing, and sensory pleasures. Think any of these seductive cities: THE 10 MOST ROMANTIC CITIES IN THE WORLD

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The name of Marrakech’s “Hotel La Renaissance” has never sounded so appropriate after its recent rebirth as an even more sophisticated design hotel.
As one of the tallest buildings in the city, it was already a very popular address in the 1950s and 60s, but is now more attractive than ever, and not just because of its views that go from the Medina to the Atlas Mountains. There is a spectacular rooftop swimming pool, a hot cocktail bar with live DJs, restaurants, and cool new contemporary interiors.
Each room has its own private balcony, and after a day of exploring the city guests can relax with a treatment in the Hammam.
Although this is the perfect place in which to escape from the stressful everyday life, you may be connected to the world through the free wi-fi available throughout the hotel.
To (re)discover La Renaissance, check out all the details here: La Renaissance Hotel, Marrackech

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It’s been undergoing an extensive makeover for the past three years, but Marrakech’s La Mamounia Hotel has now reopened to show off its new look. Former guests Franklin Roosevelt and Winston Churchill would probably say this is not the same hotel they stayed at so many years ago, and it’s certainly not the same hotel whose lobby was part of the setting of Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Man Who Knew Too Much.”
Its palm and olive tree garden is still there, but the $176 million renovations went to the Art Deco and Moorish-style rooms, as well as the spa and restaurants.
It hopes to continue to attract the rich and the famous which in the past have also included the Rolling Stones and Sharon Stone, an elegant palatial hotel originally opened in the 1920s, but now completely modernized for the 21st century.
At the extraordinary spa, guests will find traditional Moroccan therapies, a marbled hammam, Turkish bath, a gym, and a beauty salon run by Shiseido cosmetics.
The shaded courtyards with colorful tiles provide space for even more relaxation, as does the large swimming pool overlooked by sculptures on the walls. For drinks there’s the Churchill Bar, with red leather seats and black and white photos of jazz musicians.
As a fine example of Moroccan art and craftsmanship, many consider this hotel to be a national monument, and tourists have always passed by just to take a look. However, it will now be open only to those who book a room or a table at the restaurants.
The official reopening was yesterday, the 29th, and you can get additional information as well as book it here: La Mamounia Hotel

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HOTELS: When it comes to finding special places to stay, the uncontested choice is Marrakech. With its numbers of unique riads, there are few other cities in the world with such attractive accommodation. Riads are classic Moroccan homes turned into stylish boutique hotels, mostly located in the atmospheric medina and featuring a courtyard and tasteful décor. It’s this kind of authentic accommodation in authentic places that you still don’t find in Cairo, where the big bland hotel chains still dominate.

• Marrakech Hotels – Design, Boutique, Luxury, or Cheap Hotels
• Cairo Hotels – Design, Boutique, Luxury, or Cheap Hotels

URBAN LIFE: We love afternoons and nights by the Nile, but Marrakech beats Cairo in variety of dining choices, not to mention in singular, attractive spaces. The Moroccan city also has North Africa’s most cosmopolitan nights, when young visiting Europeans join the hippest locals at major bars and clubs. Go for a quick meal at Kechmara, dine at Dar Moha or Dar Zellij, and drink and dance at Pacha, and you’ll really get the sense that you’re in the North African capital of nightlife.

• Marrakech Cafes and Restaurants
• Cairo Cafes and Restaurants
• Marrakech Nightlife
• Cairo Nightlife

ATTRACTIONS: Marrakech’s Djemaa El-Fna Square is one of the world’s must-see-to-believe attractions, but nothing can beat the ancient wonders of Cairo. The mystical pyramids overlook the city, and the treasures of the Egyptian Museum are simply stunning. Cairo is the gateway to some of the world’s most awe-inspiring sights, making it a destination you can’t miss.

• Cairo Sights & Attractions
• Marrakech Sights & Attractions

WINNER: Marrakech
The wonders of Cairo deserve a longer stay than just a short city break. Not only do you need time to get past the initial shock of the chaotic city and end up falling for its fascinating energy, but you also should take the opportunity to see other Egyptian treasures in places like Luxor and Abu Simbel. Visiting Cairo is visiting Egypt, and you should allow at least a week for that. A city break to Marrakech is enough to leave you mesmerized by its street life, its souks, its soul, and its spectacles, and allows you to do it in style. You get to experience the city’s exotic vitality and discover why it’s been an unexpectedly hip destination for decades.

• Marrakech City Guide
• Cairo City Guide

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