Editions Népenthés

RIAD FES
5 Derb Ben Slimane
Zerbtana
FES Medina
+ 212 (0) 535 94 76 10
Contact
www.riadfes.com

If you like Moorish art and if the "sublime" exists therein, then it is surely in this "Luxury" house that it is to be found! Taking in the beauty of the premises, the architecture, the quality of the furnishings, the finesse of the decoration, the first-class service, the swimming-pool, garden and panoramic terraces overlooking the Kingdom’s spiritual and intellectual capital, you will be filled with a sense of well-being and carried away into Arabo-Moorish dreams punctuated by jasmine, mint and orange blossoms.

Rooms: 13
Suites: 13
Tariff: 170 to 600 €
Languages spoken: English - French - Spanish

RIAD AL KANTARA
24 oued Souaffine
Douh - Fes Médina
+ 212 (0) 535 74 02 92
Contact
www.riadalkantara.com

A world of “Luxury” immersed in a sea of greenery in the very heart of the medieval city. In perfect harmony with their paradisiacal setting, three sumptuously elegant riads standing in landscaped grounds that have something of the magic of the Alhambra Palace about them. Wherever you wander here, the living is good – the wealth of activities on offer and the serenity of your surroundings will not fail to keep you enchanted: shop, seminar room, lounge bar, and a restaurant with a fine choice of fusion cuisine and a table d’hôtes with gourmet Moroccan specialities.

Suites: 5
Tariff: 260 to 290 €
Languages spoken: English - French

RIAD NORMA
16 Derb Sornas - Ziat
30200 FES Medina
+ 212 (0) 535 63 47 81
Contact
www.riadnorma.com

Restored with exquisite taste by a lady of true quality, a lover of music, flowers and cats, this splendid, “Charming and Very Comfortable” Fassi residence will hold you spellbound with the brilliant whiteness of its stucco and marble, its breathtaking columns and zellij, and the tree and flower-filled garden surrounding its delightful swimming-pool. Spacious guestrooms and elegant suites make a harmonious finishing touch to this wondrous setting, where enchantment is all… As for Monique, the owner, she will watch over your wellbeing, sharing her love of Fes and its region with you, and helping you to discover their charms.

Rooms: 2
Suites: 5
Tariff: 90 to 180 €
Languages spoken: English - French - Spanish

RIAD SOUAFINE
2 Oued Souafine - Ziat Douh
FES Medina
+ 212 (0) 535 63 86 86
Contact
www.riadsouafine.com

Located among the palaces gracing the Ziat hill, this venerable and far famed late 19th-century patrician residence belonged to the daughter of the Sultan who ruled Morocco from 1873 to 1894. Renovated in the purest Fassi tradition, it is now a truly exceptional and “Very Comfortable” abode, with six immense and sumptuous suites covering some 1000 m2. Traditional hammam, large terrace with panoramic views over the old city, tree-filled patio with magnificent 16th-century white Carrera marble fountain, and spacious lounges where you can enjoy breakfasts and dinners prepared by a chef altogether worthy of his title. Everything about this superb old house is an open invitation to repose – for mind and body alike.

Suites: 6
Tariff: 120 to 190 €
Languages spoken: English - French - Spanish

RIAD EL AMINE
94/96 Bouajjara - Bab Jdid
R Cif - Fes Médina
+ 212 (0) 535 74 07 49
Contact
www.riadelaminefes.com

Located at the entrance to the medina and easy to get to by car, this fine old residence has been superbly renovated by Fassi master craftsmen, who have restored all the enchantment it possessed in bygone days, along with everything a demanding clientele might expect of a “Very Comfortable” house in terms of modern comfort. Suites are spacious and elegant, with sublime carved wooden ceilings, cedar wood furniture, four-poster beds, and state-of-the-art fittings – added to which, the admirable patio, the immense swimming pool and the Spa will all help to ensure that your stay here will be one to remember.

Rooms: 2
Suites: 6
Tariff: 90 to 130 €
Languages spoken: English - French - Spanish

RYAD MABROUKA
Derb El Miter
N° 25 Talàa El Kbira
30200 FES Medina
+ 212 (0) 535 63 63 45
Contact
www.ryadmabrouka.com

Unlike Marrakech, French owners of riads are few and far between in Fes, nonetheless it was a Frenchman who renovated this venerable dwelling, making of it a fine "Very comfortable" house and bringing it back to life by welcoming guests who find here zellige of the era, richly decorated plasterwork, carved cedar doors, painted ceilings and tadelakt bathrooms. In the shade of the orange and lemon trees that adorn the garden or on the spacious terrace, where time seems to stand still, you can savour traditional meals prepared by the Moroccan chef.

Rooms: 2
Suites: 6
Tariff: 85 to 150 €
Languages spoken: English - French - Italian

DAR ROUMANA
30 Derb El Amer
Zkak Roumane
Fes Medina
+ 212 (0) 535 74 16 37
Contact
www.darroumana.com

Magnificently sculpted plasterwork and monumental doors bestow an understated grandeur upon this much loved “Charming and Traditional” residence, which, superbly restored and surrounded by olive trees and the medina’s age-old ramparts, invites you to discover the riches and comfort to be found within its walls. As well as the elegantly comfortable suites, you have a spacious terrace to relax on, with spectacular views of the medina and the neighbouring hills. The owners are first-rate professionals chefs, and Dar Roumana offers modern Mediterranean gourmet cuisine as well as lessons in Moroccan cooking.

Rooms: 1
Suites: 4
Tariff: 85 to 145 €
Languages spoken: English - French - Spanish - Italian

RIAD LA CLE DE FES
21 derb Lel Ghebbas
Douh - Batha
FES
+ 212 (0) 535 63 74 99
Contact
www.riadlacledefes.com

In search of history? Getting away from it all? Something of a romantic? Whatever the reasons that draw you to Fes, a stay in this recently renovated, authentic Fassi residence cannot fail to add to the pleasure of your visit. Immense terraces with superb views over the medina, patios highlighted by zellij and cedar wood, elegant guest-rooms, bathrooms shimmering with colour, swimming-pool, hammam, library, smoking room, open fireplaces – all await your discovery in this ‘‘Charming and Traditional’’ house, a world of its own where exoticism and tranquillity go hand in hand in summer and winter alike.

Rooms: 1
Suites: 4
Tariff: 90 to 140 €
Languages spoken: English - French - Spanish

DAR AL BATOUL
66 rue Bourajou
RCIF - FES
+ 212 (0) 535 66 93 18
Contact
www.riadbatoul.com

Built at the beginning of the last century, in the purest Moorish-Andalusian traditional style, at the entrance to the impressive Fes medina, Dar Al Batoul now welcomes you with open arms to a world filled with wonder and tradition. Its archways, floral arabesques, rare furnishings, four-poster beds, rich fabrics and open-roofed patio make this one of the most appealing residences to be found in the whole city. Sitting comfortably back in this haven of peace, lulled by the sound of lapping waters, you can savour all the delights of traditional Moroccan family cooking.

Rooms: 5
Suites: 2
Tariff: 85 to 125 €
Languages spoken: English - French - Spanish - Italian

RIAD AL BARTAL
21 rue Sournas
Quartier Ziat
FES
+212 (0) 535 63 70 53
Contact
www.riadalbartal.com

In the heart of the most beautiful medina to be found in the Arab world stands this ancient residence where Mireille and Christian Laroche will give you a warm welcome and, seated in their spacious, sunny patio, share with you their love of the Kingdom’s spiritual and intellectual capital. Elegant rooms and suites, cool zellige, dazzling marble and a panoramic view of the Zalagh mountains are harmonious complements to the excellent service offered in this "Charming and Traditional" house.

Rooms: 2
Suites: 4
Tariff: 80 to 130 €
Languages spoken: English - French

RIAD LOUNA
21 Derb Serraj - Boujloud
Talâa Sghira
FES Medina 30200
+212 (0) 535 74 19 85
Contact
www.riadlouna.com

Easily accessible through Bab Boujloud, one of the medina’s most beautiful entrances, this fine house of real character opens on to a lovely tree-filled pation where no noise penetrates to disturb the music of the fountain. Carved cedar doors, 4 metres in height, galleries, ceramics, zellige – the Fassi tradition is given full respect. A touch of Belgian humour, friendly "Ambience" and a genuine wish to please is what Jean-Pierre and his team offer, and they will do their all to make your stay a memorable one...

Rooms: 4
Suites: 7
Tariff: 80 to 100 €
Languages spoken: English - French - German - Flemish