Riad Fes
Restored Fassi merchant palace meets Relais & Châteaux polish. Traditional Moroccan craftsmanship — carved cedar ceilings, hand-chiseled zellij tiles, tadelakt bathrooms — layered with French designer sensibility (Christophe Pillet designed the pool and spa; Piero Lissoni sofas in the Royal Suite). Four distinct patio atmospheres under one roof, ranging from classic Arabian Nights to a contemporary winter-garden feel.
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Why It Matters
Michelin Key–recognized restaurant with a Meilleur Ouvrier de France chef (Michel Nave, former sous-chef to Pierre Gagnaire) working alongside a veteran Fassi chef. Member of Relais & Châteaux. The only riad in the Fez medina with a full-size year-round pool by a celebrated French designer. A sister hotel to the contemporary Hotel Sahrai just outside the medina walls.
A restored 19th-century Fassi merchant palace in the heart of Fez's ancient medina, now one of the medina's most celebrated addresses under the Relais & Châteaux banner. Four distinctly decorated patios — Classical, Andalusian, Baroque, and Contemporary — give it a range that most riads can't touch. The Gayza restaurant holds a Michelin Key, the spa is a proper 200 sqm affair by Cinq Mondes, and the 14-meter pool designed by Christophe Pillet is year-round. But look, the location is the real thing: you are genuinely inside the 1,200-year-old medina, not just near it.
Where You'll Stay
5 room types available
Classic Room
The entry-level room, but far from basic. Sober and refined decor with a distinct Moroccan character — each one unique in its layout since the building was designed to fit an original riad's irregular architecture. Views onto one of the property's patios. Carrara marble bathrooms or traditional Moroccan-style bathrooms depending on the specific room.
1 double or 2 twin beds · 25 sqm
Deluxe Room
Contemporary and refined style with a resolutely oriental touch. Warm tones and luxurious Carrara marble bathrooms. Each room has a distinct character depending on its patio view — Andalusian, Baroque, or garden-facing. No two are identical.
Double
Deluxe Superior Room
A step up in space and atmosphere. Beautiful tapestries, refined furniture, and exceptional volumes evocative of the grand Fassi families of the 19th century. Tadelakt bathrooms — the traditional Moroccan lime-plaster finish — add an authentic material richness. Each room is unique.
1 double bed · 37 sqmL'Ambassadeur Suite
Sophisticated and elegant — 50 sqm with a proper sitting area and sofa. Views over the patios or inner garden. Time-stands-still atmosphere; each one unique in decoration. The suite category where you step from a very good room into something that genuinely feels like a private apartment in an old palace.
1 double bed · 50 sqmLa Royale Suite
The former grand salon where the master of the house received distinguished guests — and it still feels that way. 180 sqm total with two bedrooms, a large living room, and a 120 sqm private terrace overlooking the medina. 4.5-meter sculpted cedar ceiling. Piero Lissoni sofas for Living Divani. Lelièvre textiles. Three large windows overlooking the main fountain. Arrives with champagne, fresh fruit, Moroccan pastries, and flowers. The honeymoon suite of the medina.
2 kingsize beds · 180 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
4 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
An introduction to the art of Arabic calligraphy, one of the great classical arts of Fez and the Islamic world. A quieter, more contemplative experience amid a city of craft traditions.
Market trip to the local souks followed by hands-on cooking or pastry classes in the Riad Fès kitchen. The chefs share the secrets of Fassi gastronomy. Limited group sizes — book early.
A day trip into the countryside around Fez, with a traditional picnic served in a Caidale (Moroccan) tent on a local farm. Transportation and catering arranged by the hotel; menu tailored to the outing.
Access to four nearby golf courses: Fez Royal Golf, Oued Fès, Michlifen Golf, and Meknes Royal Golf. Hotel arranges private transfers and green fee packages.
Guided tours of Fez's 1,200-year-old medina with the hotel's recommended guides. Covers the major sites of Fassi architecture and heritage — tanneries, madrasas, souks, and more.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Classic, Andalusian, Baroque, and Contemporary — each with its own distinct atmosphere. The Andalusian patio has a refreshing pool. The Baroque patio has ferns and fig trees. The Classic patio features an enormous brass chandelier and carved cedar doors.
Moroccan tea served complimentary all day long in the traditional patio.
Collection of books about Fez and its history — useful context for exploring the medina.
Sweeping views over the medina, minarets, and surrounding mountains. Comfortable sofas. The spot for sundowners.
Open year-round. Designed by French designer Christophe Pillet with a dramatic living green wall reflected in the water. Surrounded by orange trees and palm trees with Carrara marble fountain. Pool menu service available throughout the day.
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