Batha

Overview

This is a good hotel for budget travellers (SB 03/08)

Location

In the centre of the Medina area, this building used to be the British Embassy and residence of Winston Churchill during the Second World war when visiting this ancient city.

Distance

Centrally located

20 kms to the nearest airport (fez)

Rooms

The rooms are quite large and traditionally decorated, with ceramic tile flooring. The curtains and bedspreads have a floral design. The toilet is in a separate room from the bathroom (typical in Morocco)

Restaurant

The restaurant is situated on the top floor, at the rear of the hotel. It has a dark wooden floor and corresponding dark heavy furniture.

Exterior

It is a plain stone building.

Lobby

The lobby is small, but it opens out onto seating area and outside courtyard whose centrepiece is a sparking fountain. Arabic style tiles and traditional designs can be seen in all the public areas. The original building is located at the rear, housing a bar named after Winston Churchill, which is well kept and in almost original condition.

Morocco city breaks in Fez

Behind the ancient walls of Fez, a magical and vibrant city awaits.

One of Morocco's oldest cities, Fez is made up of a labyrinth of over 9000 intertwining streets making it the perfect city for adventure. Only a short three-hour flight from London, a holiday in Fez is only a skip and a hop away.

Being so close to Europe but still being part of the African Continent, this city possesses a spicy blend of both old and new, promising holiday makers an experience that will overwhelm their senses. Cool in Winter and hot in Summer, no matter when you travel Fez is a perfect holiday destination any time of the year.