Dar El Janoub

If you want to gaze over camel-strewn dunes without roughing it in a tent this could be for you. The architect stuck to elemental building shapes, because when you're facing the desert, why compete? Brightly coloured rooms – some with lounges – come with air conditioning, polished-plaster bathrooms and five-star views. There's also a bar and a pool to cool off in.