Cosy hotels full of history in Fes Medina
Buildings with a past: period features, heritage settings and old-world character. We've scored 9 cosy hotels full of history in Fes Medina; Dar Attajalli leads at 7.0/10. Ranked by cosy score.
- Fes Médina
Tucked into a 14th-century building a short walk from the medina's main thoroughfare, Dar Attajalli charms with its mosaic-tiled central salon, a rooftop terrace with sweeping views over Fes, atmospheric rooms, excellent home-cooked breakfasts and dinners, and the devoted attentiveness of its two hosts, both named Mohammed, who will wait up for late arrivals and translate menus into your language without a moment's hesitation.
- Fes Médina
Framed by stained-glass light filtering into spacious, traditionally tiled rooms, a courtyard alive with birdsong and lush plants, and a rooftop commanding panoramic views over Fes, Riad Toyour is completed by the warmth of host Idriss and his team, who arrange airport transfers, share traditional instruments with curious guests, and serve a chicken pastilla that guests single out as the finest of their entire trip.
- Fes Médina
Tucked within the beating heart of Fès Médina near the Blue Gate, Dar Lantana is a tastefully decorated riad where a rooftop terrace serves homemade breakfasts with sweeping views, Latifa's couscous draws guests back for second and third stays, and owner Catherine's attentive counsel, alongside the resident cat Oscar, makes the compact, tranquil rooms feel less like lodgings and more like a Moroccan family home.
- FES medina
Presided over by the warmly attentive Latifa and her twin daughters, Riad Kettani enchants with its double-height rooms, colourful stained-glass windows overlooking the inner courtyard, abundant breakfasts served beneath traditional arches, and a setting just steps from the famous tanneries in the heart of the Fès medina.
- Fes Médina
Tucked quietly within the Fes Médina just minutes from the Blue Gate, this well-kept riad wins hearts through Adil and Violeta's attentive, unobtrusive hospitality, elegantly hushed rooms, a generous breakfast, and cooking that several guests rate among the finest they tasted in all of Morocco.
- Derb Taryana Kebira, Fès Medina
Tucked into a quiet alley near the Blue Gate at the heart of Fès Medina, this 700-year-old riad enchants with its painted wooden ceilings, beautifully decorated courtyard, spacious and light-filled suites, a rooftop terrace overlooking the city's rooftops, generous breakfasts with Moroccan pastries, and the warm, attentive care of owner Christelle and her team, who welcome guests with mint tea and go quietly out of their way to make everything right.
- Fes Médina derb el miter
Tucked quietly at the edge of the Fes Médina, Riad Maison Bleue wraps you in spacious, sumptuously decorated rooms, divine beds with cloud-soft pillows, and the warm attentiveness of staff, including the much-praised Yassine, who go out of their way to ensure every guest feels looked after, all crowned by an exceptional hammam experience with skilled therapists Karina and Hannan, and a restaurant serving an unforgettable pigeon pastilla.
- Fes Médina
Tucked away a few minutes' walk from the Blue Gate, this riad wraps arriving guests in instant calm, welcoming them with mint tea and a small sweet, while the sound of the courtyard fountain and pool filters out the bustle of the souks beyond.
- Fes Médina
Tucked into a quiet lane near Bab Bou Jeloud, this traditional Moroccan guesthouse wins repeat visitors with its rooftop terrace views, freshly prepared breakfasts, packed to go when needed, and an owner whose attentive hospitality extends to waiting until guests are ready before clearing the morning table.
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