A stopover in Fes in its medina can be experienced in different ways, but the most traditional and popular is the guesthouse. Of course, capacity is limited and rooms are pricey, but if you’re lucky enough to book within a riad fes or dar fes, you’ll make your memories of Fes el Bali authentic and unforgettable.
The capacity of Fes guesthouses is limited and the level of service depends on the owner’s mindset—for some it’s a full-time job that needs to turn a profit, while others seek to share with travelers from around the world a culture, a state of mind, and a way of life.
Riad Jamaï: « Best Airbnb I have never make! »
Riad Jamaï is a riad fes in the Andalusian quarter, accessed through the Kockha gate, on Arsat Lahrqi street, which runs alongside the Moulay Rachid high school.
The Idrisid land, foundation of a dynasty, in place of this thousand-year-old city, leaves an indelible mark on travelers from around the world wandering its cobbled streets. Kindness is palpable, audible, and visible at every corner of this old town of Fes, and the people wandering this labyrinth carry and embody a spirit that Morocco alone knows how to share.
Hospitality in Fes keeps developing as markets open up to new destinations. This is how Bordeaux, Brest, Saint Etienne, Montpellier, and Mulhouse got to taste the captivating charms of the medina. Other European countries are not to be outdone, equally eager for travel experiences and a change of scenery—Rotterdam, London, Dusseldorf, Rome, Brussels, and Charleroi are regular connections for flights to Fes.
A hotel fes is often mistaken for a riad fes, as this country is the only one to offer this type of accommodation. That’s why confusion is common and why reviews can reveal a gap between guests’ expectations and the comfort offered by the riad’s team.