Situated in the heart of the ancient city of Fes, this impressive and elegant hotel occupies a completely restored mansion; the Riad Fes features marvellous period features and décor that succeeds in ...
Situated in the heart of the ancient city of Fes, this impressive and elegant hotel occupies a completely restored mansion; the Riad Fes features marvellous period features and décor that succeeds in combining refinement with inspiration that invites you to relax and enjoy your stay.
The hotel is renowned excellent accommodation with a range of comfortable guest rooms including suites and offers incredible views of the Atlas Mountains and Medina, making it an ideal choice whether you are staying for leisure or pleasure. To help ensure your stay is as relaxing and enjoyable as possible there are also several luxurious facilities and services available at the hotel such as the spa and wellness facilities where you can truly relax with a range of massage therapies, Hammam, splash pool and a terrace/solarium. The hotel’s elegant surroundings also makes for a great choice to hold any special events as well as business meetings and is well-equipped to do so with indoor and outdoor spaces to suit a variety of occasions, the staff will be happy to help provide you with anything you need and the chefs can even prepare special menus for you. There is also a business centre to assist you with any needs and all guests can benefit from the Wi-Fi provided throughout much of the property. You will find the professional and helpful staff can easily be found if you require any assistance or information during your stay and the hotel can help arrange useful services including laundry, babysitting and airport transfer (charge applies).
The hotel’s excellent location puts it close to much of the best attractions and commercial areas in the city and the rural setting of the Fes within the country and not far from the mountains offer plenty of opportunities for activities and places to see. Some of the more notable sites in the area are found in the historic old town of Fes, known as Fes el Bali, which has been designated a UNESCO site for its many important monuments such as its Medina, the Andalous Mosque dating back over a thousand years and most famously the world’s oldest still functioning university, the University of Al-Karaouine established in 859.
Aside from the old town this large city has well-established and modern commercial centres that feature a huge variety of shops and restaurants to visit, along with entertainment such as theatres and museums that will give you plenty to do during your holiday.
Some of the nearby outdoor activities to try include hikes and horse riding in the Middle Atlas Mountains, there is also the Golf Royal Fes course around 6 miles away. There are several other interesting locations not far from the city such as the Roman ruins of Volubilis, another world heritage site and the City of Sofrou where in June the Cherry festival is celebrated.