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Riad Fes - Fez, Morocco
About this Chic Retreat
Riad Fes is a small luxury hotel at the centre of Fez Medina. The Moroccan owner, an architect by occupation, has a serious eye for style, and the result is a rich blend of opulent styles from around the world. Moorish art, Alhambra-style patios and Baroque design combine in this spacious riad, where antique pieces and luxurious contemporary furnishings have been seamlessly put together. Choose from vast suites or intimate doubles, all decorated with intricately carved wooden furniture, zellige tiles and fine fabrics. This chic retreat is in a great position from which to explore the bustling medina, and after a day haggling in the souks and markets, guests can take a cooling dip in the swimming pool and a rejuvenating massage and hammam treatment. This luxurious riad also has a fine restaurant serving gourmet Moroccan food and a cosy lounge & bar, a great place to end a busy day in the city. If this wasn't enough, the service is impeccable with a great team of attentive staff.
Accommodation
There are 26 rooms & suites in Riad Fes, each one beautifully-appointed with traditional Moroccan fabrics, elaborate furniture and antiques from around the world. Ranging in size from the 30 sqm Standard Rooms to the 90 sqm Royal Suite, these high-ceilinged and spacious rooms offer tranquil respite from the ancient city streets. All rooms have air-conditioning, tadelakt or Carrare marble en-suite bathrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, Satellite TV (some with DVD players), CD players, bathrobes, slippers and mini-bars. Some of the rooms also have shared or private terraces or balconies.
For the utmost in luxury, stay in the Royal Suite with its restored carved ceiling and elaborate stucco work. The bedroom overlooks the pool & garden while views of the medina can be enjoyed from the lounge and spacious bathroom, complete with shower & separate bathtub. Guests of this elegant suite can enjoy breakfast from their own private terrace with views out to the Atlas Mountains.
Activities
Riad Fes is divided around 3 patio courtyards, each with a distinctive style. Our favourite is the Baroque Patio, a classy mix of traditional Moroccan architecture and Baroque style with crystal lighting, marble, grey tadelakt and black zellige tiling used to dramatic effect. The roof-top terrace affords panoramic views of the city and the Atlas Mountains, great for sunbathing by day or a romantic evening in. Take off the heat with a swim in the large swimming pool in the patio garden. There is a hammam where guests can have a body treatment with black soap and ghassoul or take a massage or beauty treatment. Fez itself is a remarkable city, with a labyrinthine, ancient medina. Get lost in the souks and make your way to the ancient Kairaouine Mosque and the beautiful Nejarine Museum of Wooden Arts and Crafts before head up to the Merenid Tombs at sunset for incredible views over the ancient city. This luxury riad also offers a shuttle service to the Fes Royal Golf Club and staff are happy to arrange other excursions.
Dining
There are no less than 3 dining rooms in Riad Fes, L'Ambre with its simple oriental lines and contemporary design and L'Oriental and Le Salon Oriental which are traditionally Moorish in style with carved stucco and wooden ceilings. The menu offers traditional Moroccan cuisine with a modern twist and there is a family menu to cater for the kids. The delicious buffet breakfast is also served in L'Ambre.
L'Alcazar Bar is a great place to relax and meet new friends, with a choice of delicious cocktails, cognacs, whiskeys and wines.
Rates
Rates at Riad Fes are per room per night and include breakfast, WiFi, tea throughout the day, fruit, Moroccan pastries and mineral water on arrival and slippers. A local tax of MAD 45.1 per person per night will be added to the room rates.
* Rates in MAD
Cancellation policy
Cancellations made more than 21 days prior to arrival will not be charged a cancellation fee. Cancellations made 21-15 days prior to arrival will be charged 25% of the total amount. Cancellations made 14-7 days prior to arrival will be charged 50% of the total amount. Cancellations made 7 days or less prior to arrival will be charged 75% of the total amount and no shows will be charged 100% of the total amount.
Additional information
- Neareast Airport: Fes / Casablanca.
- Distance from Airport: 25 minutes / 3 hours.
- Credit Cards: Visa, Mastercard and American Express are all accepted.
Special offers
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Art and Orient Package
Offer valid for 6 Jun 2011 - 31 Dec 2012Contribute to the development of the richness of craft industry around human relations, sharing of knowledge and cultures, and apprenticeship of old trades ...
- 255 € per night for 2 persons, in a Traditional Room including breakfast and ½ day apprenticeship in one or more workshops of your choice.
- 375 € per night for 2 persons, in a Junior Suite including breakfast and ½ day apprenticeship in one or more workshops of your choice.
- 10% Discount offered for 3rd or more nights
- Complimentary upgrade according to availibility
Wood Workshop:
Learn the basics of woodworking with different techniques (sculpting, cutting, engraving, tapping, wood-turning, carving, painting, drawing miniatures, marquetry , inlaying, coating of leather and nailing) . Create your own decoration; emphasize your old furnitures, doors and small objects…)
Pottery Workshop:
Personalize your decoration objects; lamps, dishes, pots, basins, boxes, chicha… carrying out your own colors, imaginations and inspirations. Create what can be unique in the world…
Carpet Workshop:
In Orient, carpet does not only warm our floors but also our hearts and ambiance. Initiate into the art of weaving …
Zellige « Terra Cotta tile work »:
Bring your home the sky « zellige » which is one of the main characters of the moroccan architecture and origin of a thousand years of crafts, Andalousian, Moorish, Portuguese, Turkish, Byzantine…
Embroidery Workshop
-
Art and Orient Package
Offer valid for 6 Jun 2011 - 31 Dec 2012Contribute to the development of the richness of craft industry around human relations, sharing of knowledge and cultures, and apprenticeship of old trades ...
- 255 € per night for 2 persons, in a Traditional Room including breakfast and ½ day apprenticeship in one or more workshops of your choice.
- 375 € per night for 2 persons, in a Junior Suite including breakfast and ½ day apprenticeship in one or more workshops of your choice.
- 10% Discount offered for 3rd or more nights
- Complimentary upgrade according to availibility
Wood Workshop:
Learn the basics of woodworking with different techniques (sculpting, cutting, engraving, tapping, wood-turning, carving, painting, drawing miniatures, marquetry , inlaying, coating of leather and nailing) . Create your own decoration; emphasize your old furnitures, doors and small objects…)
Pottery Workshop:
Personalize your decoration objects; lamps, dishes, pots, basins, boxes, chicha… carrying out your own colors, imaginations and inspirations. Create what can be unique in the world…
Carpet Workshop:
In Orient, carpet does not only warm our floors but also our hearts and ambiance. Initiate into the art of weaving …
Zellige « Terra Cotta tile work »:
Bring your home the sky « zellige » which is one of the main characters of the moroccan architecture and origin of a thousand years of crafts, Andalousian, Moorish, Portuguese, Turkish, Byzantine…
Embroidery Workshop
City Chic Retreats
26 rooms
Good for:
a stylish riad with restaurant & bar in the centre of FesFacilites:
bar, hammam/steam room, restaurant, swimming pool, spa treatment room, child friendly, golfRates starting from
MAD 1700
per room per night
per room per night
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