Riad Jamaï: an authentic and rich riad medina Fes

Riad Jamaï is a guesthouse located in the historic city of Fez, in northern Morocco. Close to the medina of Fes and the Sidi Boujida district, in a lane of the Andalusian quarter, Riad Jamaï is a traditional dwelling, Arab-Moorish style, renovated. The geographical location of riad Fes is special, in a city steeped in 10 centuries of history, 4.7 km from the city center and a 25-minute walk from the Blue Gate. Riad Fès, covered with tiles, opens onto a patio surrounded by trees with a fountain. Its terrace offers a view over the old part of the city, the medina.

Steeped in history, this hotel is one of the most beautiful riads in the medina of Fes where the service, the Moroccan spirit and good reviews confirm the status of a high-standing riad. This establishment offers two levels of accommodation, suites and rooms, without being luxurious, the equipment of this hotel, notably the quality of each bed, ensures the comfort expected by all for a booking made through the website, booking, expedia or Airbnb.

The riad Jamaï team welcomes you warmly and is available to travelers of the medina. Eleven personalized, air-conditioned rooms, painted in the colors of spices, transport and immerse the traveler in another world: they are named coriander, curry, cumin, chocolate, paprika, saffron… The colors of the mosaics carry symbols: blue of Fez, green and white of Islam… Children under twelve stay free of charge. Water is a precious resource in Morocco but for the tourist’s comfort, each room has a private bathroom. Breakfast is included in the price. Other meals can be taken at the restaurant which showcases the best gastronomic specialties of the kingdom.

All the details of our accommodations are available in the guesthouse section, suites and rooms, each suite being decorated in a personalized way.

The holidaymaker has access to free wifi and several amenities: bar, spa, wellness center, Turkish bath, solarium, indoor pool.

The receptionist and the floor staff of riad Jamäi, who speak French, English, Arabic or Spanish, are available 24/7 for any request (fax or photocopies, currency exchange, ironing, laundry, dry cleaning…). The staff have all the necessary information about excursions or historical sites.

Inside the thick, windowless high walls of riad Fès, sheltered from the outside bustle of the city, the traveler can recharge in the calm, the silence broken only by the call of the muezzin…

Discovering Morocco

In North Africa, with the shores of the Atlantic and the Mediterranean as natural borders, Morocco surprises with its authenticity. This country, between sea and mountains, confounds with its contrasts: fertile valleys and plains alongside desert plateaus and oases. A little more than 200 kilometers separate the seaside and the capital Rabat from Fez inland.

A stay at riad Jamaï is the opportunity to explore the cultural, culinary and religious capital of Morocco, Fez. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, built at an altitude of 370 m, Fez is nicknamed the « Mecca of the West » or the « Athens of Africa ». The first university, dating back to 859, adds to the list of monuments of architectural richness, including 9,369 houses, 9,600 workshops, 250 religious buildings, 300 fondouks, 3,500 wells… Berber, Arab and European influences can be seen at every street corner. Visitors take their time to stroll, meet people, admire the colors and taste the flavors of the street. Near riad Fès, the medina of Fez, the largest pedestrian zone in the world, is a true labyrinth among oriental and medieval splendors. Dark alleyways lead the wanderer towards the fortifications or the magnificent gates open onto the sumptuousness of the palaces.

In Fès-El-Bali, tourists wander through the alleys of Talâa Kbira (great slope) and Talâa Sghira (small slope) and discover the coppersmiths of Seffarine Square, the Chouara tannery, the small stalls… Around the alleys, visitors encounter donkeys or horses carrying goods, cats lying in the sun, chickens roaming free…
Fès-El-Jedid stands out for its Jewish quarter, Mellah, the Al Fassiyine synagogue, dating from the 17th century, and its cemetery. The main street, remarkable with the balconies of the Andalusian houses, leads to the royal palace.

The setting sun and the distant mountains dazzle the globetrotter from atop the Merinid tombs. A visit to the mausoleums, Moulay Idriss and Sidi Ahmed Tijani, with their zelliges, plasters and carved ceilings, is a must. Non-Muslims contemplate from the outside the Zaouia Zidi and Karaouiyne mosques with 16 naves and columns, around which the medina was built in 1144. The Batha museum (folk arts) is a former Andalusian palace with a garden and fountains. The terrace of the Nejjarine museum (wood) overlooks the medina.

A map may be useful to you to explore this city which opens onto a new tourist century, with as an asset, centuries of history. The desire for adventure and contact takes priority over any equipment that might divert your eyes from this exceptional centuries-old architecture. Among the hotels of Fes, renting a room or a suite in a riad will fill you with happiness through the travel experience it offers. To simplify your access to our establishment, ask us for a taxi for your transfer from the airport or the train station and ensure your arrival smoothly.

Riad Jamaï is a guesthouse in fes, commonly called Riad in Fes medina, it is not a hotel in fes as Western travelers might expect, but truly an extraordinary travel experience to immerse yourself in Morocco and Fes.

« You have an appointment with history, you must not read it, you must live it! » Welcome to Fez.

The Riad Jamaï team