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Fez TRAVEL GUIDE AND DEALS

The cultural, spiritual, and intellectual capital of Morocco, Fez is the most mysterious of all Moroccan cities. Watch age-old traditions play out before your eyes as you wander the serpentine streets of the ancient medina, which seems transported directly from the Middle Ages. The antithesis of hip Marrakech, this private city should be discovered – and savored – slowly.

Why Go

To get lost in the labyrinthine streets of Morocco's most mystical city.

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See Also: Africa | Morocco | Figuig | Fès

Fez Hotels

Lodging tends to be far more atmospheric in the medina than in the Ville Nouvelle, but you’ll find the most acceptable options in the budget range in the latter district. Affordable accommodations can be had for under $100 nightly; on the high end, rooms go for $200 to 300 per night.

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Hotel Batha
Just outside the medina walls (read: comfortably removed from the chaos), this clean, relatively modern, 62-room hotel offers... great value | great location | family friendly | swimming pool

Hotel Olympic
Besides TVs and phones, Hotel Olympic’s rooms offer little in the way of embellishment, but that’s beside the... great location | family friendly | ville nouvelle

Hotel Menzeh Zalagh
Nearly 150 modern rooms - many with balconies - are the draw at this large, upmarket hotel at the edge of the Ville Nouvelle.... views | swimming pool | ville nouvelle

Riad Lune et Soleil
You can have the moon and sun at this cozy, immaculate riad in the Fez medina near Place Batha. The six guest rooms overlook a... great value | family friendly | medina

La Maison Bleue
Discretely located along the exterior medina wall of Place Batha, La Maison Bleue is a longstanding Fez favorite. The... luxury | smart splurge | expensive | medina

Riad Fes
Book into this modern medina riad for a decadent escape. Ultra-luxe amenities include über-comfortable Egyptian cotton... luxury | smart splurge | expensive | medina

Sofitel Palais Jamais
Palais Jamais covers all the bases, offering chain hotel luxuries (indulgent bathrooms with tubs and showers, tennis courts,... smart splurge | expensive | medina | swimming pool

Hotel Olympic
Besides TVs and phones, Hotel Olympic’s rooms offer little in the way of embellishment, but that’s beside the... great location | family friendly | ville nouvelle

Hotel Menzeh Zalagh
Nearly 150 modern rooms - many with balconies - are the draw at this large, upmarket hotel at the edge of the Ville Nouvelle.... views | swimming pool | ville nouvelle

Riad Lune et Soleil
You can have the moon and sun at this cozy, immaculate riad in the Fez medina near Place Batha. The six guest rooms overlook a... great value | family friendly | medina

La Maison Bleue
Discretely located along the exterior medina wall of Place Batha, La Maison Bleue is a longstanding Fez favorite. The... smart splurge | trendy | expensive | medina

Riad Fes
Book into this modern medina riad for a decadent escape. Ultra-luxe amenities include über-comfortable Egyptian cotton... smart splurge | trendy | expensive | medina

La Maison Bleue
Discretely located along the exterior medina wall of Place Batha, La Maison Bleue is a longstanding Fez favorite. The... luxury | smart splurge | expensive | medina

Riad Fes
Book into this modern medina riad for a decadent escape. Ultra-luxe amenities include über-comfortable Egyptian cotton... luxury | smart splurge | expensive | medina

Fez Restaurants

Dining options in the Fez medina are limited to the menus at hotels and riads and casual street carts, with a few overdone faux-palace options in the mix. If you’re craving something other than Moroccan, your best bet is to hit the Ville Nouvelle.

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Chez Vittorio
Red and white tablecloths and drippy candles conjure a bit of Italy in Fez at this ex-pat favorite in the Ville Nouvelle. The... family | great value | italian | pizza | pasta

Le Kasbah
Le Kasbah does inexpensive Moroccan fare in atmospheric surrounds. Enjoy your couscous or kefta al fresco on the top floor... family | views | great value

La Cheminee
This Ville Nouvelle brasserie features a classic French menu with Moroccan specialties woven through. Try the chicken tajine... french | ville nouvelle

Ryad Mabrouka
Open for dinner only, this medina hotel restaurant serves classic Moroccan food as well as French and Mediterranean cuisine.... family | views | moroccan | french | mediterranean

La Maison Bleue
Dine in the sumptuous, lantern-lit surrounds of one of Fez’ most revered riad hotels at La Maison Bleue. The house... romantic | live entertainment

Riad Fes
Book into this modern medina riad for a decadent escape. Ultra-luxe amenities include über-comfortable Egyptian cotton... romantic | trendy