Riad El Amine Fes
Ornate Moroccan palace — colorful 19th-century frescoes, zellige tilework, carved cedar, and decorative plasterwork throughout. Sophisticated and regal, but kept warm by family management. The cocktail bar and rooftop add a contemporary layer.
Request an Ambassador Suite specifically — the 50 m2 rooms on the upper floors have the best ceiling frescoes and quieter positioning
Why It Matters
A genuine 19th-century Fassi palace, restored by the same master craftsmen whose families built it. Named to the Historic Hotels Worldwide 2026 Top 25 Most Romantic Hotels. The Medina Cocktail Bar claims to be the first dedicated cocktail bar in Fès, opened in 2020. Member of Historic Hotels Worldwide since 2025.
Riad El Amine Fès is a 19th-century Arabic-Andalusian palace in the ancient Medina of Fès, opened as a hotel in 2008 after three years of restoration by Fassi craftsmen. It's family-managed — the owners studied hospitality in France and Spain before returning to preserve their family's legacy — and that personal touch shows. With 21 rooms and suites, an indoor courtyard pool, hammam, three dining and bar concepts, and a rooftop with 360° medina views, it punches above its weight for old Fès.
Where You'll Stay
3 room types available
Ambassador Suite (Suites Présidentielle)
The flagship rooms, located on the first and second floors. At 50 m2 these are genuinely spacious — a full bedroom and separate sitting room in one setting. The high ceilings carry colorful 19th-century frescoes, and the decorative plasterwork and tiled parquet floors are original, carefully restored. King-size 2x2 bed. Sleeps up to four.
King (2x2) · 50 sqm
Junior Suite
Thirty square meters on the first or second floor, with a king-size 2x2 bed and a proper sitting area. Same 19th-century restored frescoes on the high ceilings, decorative plasterwork and tiled parquet floors as the Ambassador category. A very solid choice for couples who want the palace feel without the Ambassador price.
King (2x2) · 30 sqm
Standard Double Room (Chambre Standard Double)
Twenty-one square meters on the first or second floor. Well-distributed for the size, with a queen-size bed that can be split into twins — good for solo travelers or couples on a tighter budget. Clean, elegant, and equipped with the essentials. Some rooms have balconies.
Queen (convertible to twins) · 21 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
An overnight Sahara package including transport, camel ride at sunrise, berber tent accommodation, breakfast, and dinner. All-inclusive.
About an hour from Fès, this day trip takes in the Cedar and Monkey forest of Azrou, the city of Imouzzer, and Ifrane (known as the Moroccan Switzerland).
Full-day excursion to the Blue Pearl of Morocco with the riad's personal driver.
One-day trip covering the Imperial City of Meknès, the Roman ruins at Volubilis, and the sacred town of Moulay Idriss.
A masterclass in Arabic calligraphy with Mr. Mohammed, learning the precise geometry behind the script.
Learn the ancestral technique of decorative Moroccan plasterwork and create your own piece to take home.
A rare opportunity to learn zellige tilework from Mr. Ouazzani — the master tiles craftsman who created the zellige at Riad El Amine itself. You create your own piece, one tile at a time.
Discover the secrets of Fès El Bali with an official guide in any language. The riad arranges certified guides for the labyrinthine medina.
A henna artist applies natural plant-based ephemeral designs. Traditional and a nice, non-kitsch version of the experience.
Traditional black soap and Rhassoul scrub in the on-site hammam. Serene and relaxing — the real Moroccan bath experience, not a tourist shortcut.
A 4 to 5-hour hands-on cooking class that starts with a visit to the medina souk to select fresh ingredients, then moves into cooking traditional Fassi dishes with a local chef.
Quad biking through the mountains surrounding Fès. Strong sensations, big landscapes.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Fully equipped meeting space with AV equipment, high-speed Wi-Fi, and flexible seating. Traditional Moroccan decor.
A courtyard pool — a blue oasis in the centre of the riad. Not large, but serves as the main social gathering spot.
Available on request — must be arranged in advance. Fès-Saïs Airport (FEZ) is approximately 20 km away.
Paid parking lots within a few meters of the riad entrance. The riad itself is not directly car-accessible (medina pedestrian lanes).
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