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African Odyssey: a horticultural tour of Marrakesh

Ancient royal palaces, fountained courtyards – and the splendour of Yves Saint Laurent's former home: Emma Townshend finds herself swept away by the majesty of Marrakesh's horticultural panorama

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Loic Remy transfer to Newcastle thrown into doubt

Marseille coach Elie Baup suggests striker may stay in France

US backs new Syrian opposition ahead of conference

The fourth conference for the “Friends of the Syrian People” was set to open today after the US said the new Syrian opposition coalition is the “sole legitimate representative” of the Syrian people.

Step to it: a Mayan ruin looks over the beach in Tulum, Mexico

My life in travel: Joe Calzaghe

‘Tulum was like stepping back in time’

Stepping stones: the Giant’s Causeway in Co Antrim

My life in travel: Eamonn Holmes

‘I’ve neglected colder climes for too long’

French window: the rooms are designed by Jacques Garcia

Room Service: From Miami to the Red City

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Yotam Ottolenghi: 'I loved the pizza but Hassam had a massive cat I was terrified of'

My earliest food memory… When I was about five I remember going to a bakery in the Old City in Jerusalem run by a big man called Hassam. He used to bring us sesame-crusted pizzas from a hole-in-the-wall oven. I loved the pizza but he had a massive cat that I was absolutely terrified of.

Reflected glory: you're never far from a swimming pool at the Palais Namaskar in Marrakech

Room Service: Palais Namaskar, Marrakech

Make a splash in a Moroccan palace

Take a stroll with a stroller with the aid of a new book, Beautiful Buggy Walks England, a guide to 50 family walks. £16.95 (punkpublishing.co.uk)

Album: Diabel Cissokho, Kanabory Siyama (World Village)

This gently appealing CD reflects the serene continuity of Senegal's traditional music.

Something To Declare: BMI domestic flights; Kenya; Eastern Easter; Icelandic spectacular

Bargain of the week: BMI domestic flights

The Big Six: Chic Moroccan retreats

Palais Namaskar, Marrakech

Coma recovery woman Alexandra Singer's book released

A woman who spent three months in a coma is due to see the debut novel she had completely forgotten she was writing appear in print.

Pillar talk: The Ben Youssef Medersa

48 Hours: Marrakech

From the ancient medina to the Palmeraie, Morocco's Rose City offers a warm escape from the cold of winter.

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