Fred's Ultimate Hotels - Series 1

Fred Sirieix heads to Marrakech to stay at the Royal Mansour, a hotel commissioned by the King of Morocco. After breakfast in a hot-air balloon and a stay at an exclusive off-the-radar luxury retreat in the Agafay Desert, he swaps life as a guest to take over as general manager for the day.

Fred Sirieix heads to the Royal Madikwe Luxury Safari Lodge, in one of South Africa's largest private wildlife reserves. To understand what it really takes to deliver luxury hospitality in such a remote setting, Fred helps to prepare a traditional bush braai in the middle of the reserve and joining staff to transform an empty clearing into a magical dining experience beneath the stars with the animals.

Fred Sirieix heads to the French Alps to stay at Les Barmes de l'Ours, an extraordinary luxury hotel in the heart of Val d'Isère with access to the Olympic slopes. He experiences first-hand the pressures of front-of-house service in the hotel's Michelin-starred restaurant, and takes to the skies on a spectacular paragliding adventure.

Fred Sirieix heads to Singapore to stay at the Raffles Hotel, celebrated for its rich heritage, timeless elegance and world-famous service. The hotel offers luxurious suites with dedicated butler service, elegant gardens, renowned restaurants and bars, and a legacy that has welcomed royalty, celebrities and literary greats for more than a century.