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I had a lovely short stay in the Riad with my family. With 3 adults and two little children, the bunk beds added lots of excitement ! The owner and staff onsite are incredibly welcoming and kind. The Moroccan breakfast was delicious, generous and so pleasant as we were sat in the quiet patio on a clear and bright day. The Riad itself is an authentic small riad typical of the Moroccan old towns (Medina) -it’s been kept simple with no sophistication but in very good shape. It’s not very difficult to access just trust Google Maps or contact the owner for the live location share. As it’s in the heart of the old town there are several dining options nearby.

The pictures don’t do it justice. We arrived to a warm welcome from our host. They gave us tea and cookies and told us to get comfortable while they made dinner. The dinner was on the rooftop with a view and it was a dreamy night. We loved it so much that we decided to change our plans and we stayed here another night. I highly recommend. The staff felt like family by the time we left.

Beautiful Riad. Courtyard was beautiful with the trees and architecture. Staff were super helpful. Very easy walk to Medina. Rooms were a bit dated. But everything else more than makes up for it. Breakfast was great on the rooftop each morning. Did the hammam and massage on the last night and it was very relaxing. Although a bit pricier than other options in town.

Be prepared: the riad is in the middle of the Medina with LOTS of winding roads and dead ends. Even with a map you will likely get lost. It also means taxis cannot get to the riad. High pressure to buy dinner as soon as I arrived that turned me off and then again for a tour even though I said I had one booked. No front door key provided so had to knock/ring to get in. Room was on main floor so could hear people talking in the lobby area. Breakfast was breads with offer of one egg cooked to order

The Fes medina is a sensory buffet of smells, beautiful craftwork, people and sounds. This homestay (Expedia should not really classify it as a hotel) was an authentic medina experience and made us feel like residents of the old town during our 3-night stay. The staff, which consisted of four teen boys, was very hospitable, walking us through the winding maze of alleys when we needed guiding. The room was cozy, and I mean cozy as in comfortable as well as small for a family of 4. The shower pressure was a dribble but it was still refreshing after a sweltering journey through the markets. The beds and bedding were comfortable. Crucially, the AC worked great. This is not a luxury hotel, but it’s great value if you are looking for something memorable.

A Truly beautiful riad, managed by knowledgeable, kind and friendly staff. Me and my family had the most wonderful stay. When we arrived we were greeted with refreshments of watermelon and juice, they remembered how much my daughter loved the watermelon when we were leaving and she was given a huge tub to take with her which she happily munched on the whole journey back. We were also given advice on how to navigate the medina which was a like saver. Breakfast was fab and we'd return in a heartbeat.

Beautiful hotel and amazing staff

The riad is ok (nothing special) and the people is super helpful, but, we were supposed to have free parking and a free bottled of wine. I paid for the parking and ended drinking water. So, those two things rested some starts.