Set amid 131 acres of lush palm groves and surrounded by the snowcapped Atlas Mountains, the Taj Palace Marrakech (opening in November) is the Taj Group’s first foray outside India. The luxury chain transforms royal residences into grand hotels, and like its eastern counterparts, the Marrakech will have amenities fit for a king: a massive spa, six restaurants and a 5,250-sq.-ft. green-marble pool. tajhotels.com