Where to stay
Staying in a riad is not an accommodation choice — it is the defining experience of Fez. From the street: a plain wooden door in a blank wall. Inside: a courtyard, a fountain, carved plaster, silence.
The flagship address inside the medina — a converted 18th-century palace with 30 rooms arranged around a sequence of courtyards, fountains, and zellige-tiled salons. The rooftop terrace looks across the medina roofscape. The wine list is the finest in Fez. The only choice if budget is not a constraint.
A beautifully restored riad in the heart of the medina — zellige tilework, carved plaster, and cedar ceilings arranged around a tranquil courtyard. The rooftop terrace offers views across Fez that most visitors never find. Small, personal, and managed with genuine care for the guest experience.
One of the most elegant riads in Fez — a 17th-century house restored with exceptional taste, with six suites around a private courtyard garden. The in-house bistro is the best restaurant in the medina: seasonal menu, refined setting, wine list curated with serious intent. The most complete stay in the city.
A luxury riad within Fez el-Bali offering traditionally decorated rooms, hammam on site, and a rooftop terrace with one of the best views over the medina. Consistently well reviewed, professionally run, and centrally positioned.
A mid-range guesthouse on the edge of the coppersmiths' square — one of the most atmospheric corners of the medina. Modern Moroccan decor, comfortable rooms, and honest value. Near the Al Quaraouiyine mosque and the tanneries — everything within a five-minute walk.
A riad is a traditional Moroccan townhouse built around an interior courtyard. From the street it appears as a blank wall with a wooden door. Inside: carved plaster, zellige tiles, a fountain, and silence. Ask your riad to meet you at a landmark — navigating to an address by number alone is inadvisable on a first visit.