Karawan Riad

Hotel · Fes

Karawan Riad

Hotel · Fes

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21 Derb Ourbia Makhfiya, Fes 30000, Morocco

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Nestled in a former 17th-century harem, this luxe riad offers exquisite suites, a delightful hammam, and a rooftop terrace, perfect for relaxing after exploring Fez.  

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Riad Hotels in the Old Medinas of Morocco

"Even in Fes, the city that invented and perfected the riad form, Karawan Riad somehow manages to distinguish itself. That may be due to its former incarnation as a 17th-century Maqfia harem-palace, or the decade of renovations by its forward-thinking proprietors. This is a textbook case of translating a classic formula for the 21st century without sacrificing an ounce of grandeur." - Mark Fedeli

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Riad Hotels in the Old Medinas of Morocco

"Distinguished by its history as a 17th-century Maqfia harem-palace and extensive renovations, maintaining its grandeur." - Mark Fedeli

https://guide.michelin.com/en/article/travel/riad-hotels-in-the-old-medinas-of-morocco
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17amank

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Beautiful property located in Medina. Location was Greta , very close to the car drop off and they come and get you. Courtyard was very pretty, tall pillars, beautiful library. Rooms were very luxurious, beautiful decor, air conditioned. We came in late but they still were able to organize a nice dinner for us . The morning breakfast was out of the world , One of the best, served in the courtyard. Definitely try tagine eggs. Great Hamam experience too.|Service was exceptional. Will visit again. Would highly recommend.

happyplace88

Google
We stayed for 2 nights in the Zephyr room. I’m traveling with my brother so we needed two beds so it was perfect. Lots of space and a nice patio with a beautiful view. The Riad was just gorgeous. Very clean with nice amenities. It was a little humid so we appreciated the air conditioning. It is true like others have said that finding it is challenging. But they met us on the main street, carried our luggage and guided us to the front door. The service all the way around was exceptional. Breakfast was good and so peaceful in the beautiful courtyard. We also had dinner one night at the Riad, I admit they need to restock their wine inventory but we managed. 😉. I’m vegan and they were really great accommodating me which I never expect and always appreciate. Extremely friendly staff that made us feel very welcome. They truly made an effort to make us happy and they certainly excelled in that accomplishment. We will definitely be telling our friends traveling to Fes to stay at Riad Karawan and are confident they will be as happy with their stay as we were.

Londoner016

Google
I visited for my 50th birthday and this venue definitely didn't disappoint. Bushra and the front desk team did an excellent job in being efficient, friendly and welcoming as you would expect from this class of establishment. The Riad, a former harem, is beautifully appointed and the rooftop terrace is stunning. The hotel put rose petals with 50 written on my bed which was a lovely touch, particularly given that our previous riad Algila had done nothing! The breakfast is truly exquisite and our rooftop suite was beautifully appointed - we felt like staying there for the whole trip! It is a real oasis from the madness of Fez. We also had a very romantic dinner, although I feel portion sizes could be slightly bigger. The hammam was also a lovely experience. Thanks very much to all the staff for a wonderful stay.

sd122

Google
I stayed at this hotel for eight nights as I wanted to thoroughly explore Fès and the surrounding areas. This hotel is luxurious but it’s also interesting. Those who seek the conventionally deluxe establishments shouldn’t come here. But if you are interested in something special, this is the place.||Location: Inside the old Medina, off of a big plaza called Place Rcif, but cars cannot get to the hotel. One gets off near Place Rcif and walks up into a hidden neighborhood. I’m not sure if Google Maps would work, I simply memorized the path. Frankly, the first time walking to the hotel, through that local neighborhood, I wondered if I had made a mistake. But then the small entrance door opened and behold, a world of luxury opened up in front of me!||Physical plant: The building’s architecture and layout is classic Arab / Islamic. A great inner courtyard, opened to the sky, and surrounded by the rooms and the restaurant and several lounges. My room was a Royal Suite with three private balconies, two bathrooms, a lounge, a sitting area, and direct access to the terrace where Fès can be admired at sunrise and sunset. I heard that it took many years to renovate the building. I think the owners did a great job doing it.||Service: This is where the Riad really shines. The entire staff, from the front desk lady who made the restaurant recommendations, to the general manager who recommended the excursions, to the kitchen and food service staff, to the cleaning staff, everyone did a great job making my long stay as pleasant and as comfortable as possible. I took two super pleasant excursions as suggested by the general manager. I would like especially to commend Nourdine, the driver who took me on these excursions. In theory, he is not a tour guide. In practice, he did a much better job than tour guides. The information, tips, and assistance he provided were stellar. So, a great thanks to Nourdine.||Food: In these luxury hotels in Morocco, breakfast is not a buffet but is served at the table like a regular meal. At this Riad each breakfast varied slightly, but was always very good. I also had two dinners and both were tasty.||So what’s interesting about this place? For me, it was the location. The surrounding neighborhood is a “real” neighborhood where local people live and work. Right outside the Riad’s door there’s a leather workshop where they actually make leather goods. I talked to those guys a bit. Local kids played soccer in the plaza. It’s certainly not the typically exclusive neighborhood that surrounds 5-star hotels and some people might not appreciate this. But for those who do, this is definitely the right place

Well_Worn

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Tucked behind a beautiful door in the maze of the Andalou quarter in the Medina . A painstaking renovation of a former 17th century building . Rooms and public spaces are all carefully curated to provide an authentic and luxurious feel . Breakfast was excellent and the preordered dinner superb . But the real attraction here are the staff . Friendly , engaging , helpful and knowledgeable. They make sense of the chaotic Medina and provide an atmosphere of calm and respite . Parking , luggage , restaurant recommendations, attractions, guides nothing is too much trouble . |Or guide Ahmad arranged by the hotel was amazing . Our 12,000 step Medina tour went by in a flash . His English was impeccable, his knowledge of the Medina encyclopedic . We never felt pressured to buy , but were guided to items we wanted to shop for as he supported us in choice, and the ever present negotiation . If we chose to linger over shopping, drinks or lunch he adjusted the tour in real time . A true professional. |An excellent stay on all levels.

98aleenaz

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We had the pleasure of staying at Karawan Riad for a couple of nights while we were in Fes. One word: beautiful. Everything was well thought out and stunning! We did a day excursion to Chefchaouen organized by the Riad and they were kind enough to organize breakfast boxes for our early drive. Nourideen, our driver, was professional, courteous and very knowledgeable about the country, making the long drive a joy. Allow for some time for the hammam which was a great way to relax after a busy day exploring. Overall 10/10 experience, and would highly recommend Karawan Riad for anyone visiting Fes.

Tour48861445750

Google
The inner court yard is quite beautiful and it is lovely to sit out there for breakfast each day. The rooms are unique and comfortable. The best part was the rooftop restaurant which was fabulous! Great service, great food, and an amazing view!!!

Zuzvin

Google
My experience at Riad Karawan was absolutely wonderful and incredibly comfortable. The staff were exceptionally kind and helpful, always going above and beyond to make my stay enjoyable. I would especially like to mention the front desk receptionist, Nouzha, who is by far the best I’ve ever encountered in all my travels! Her professionalism, warmth, and dedication are unmatched, and the owner of the riad is truly fortunate to have her as part of the team. I highly recommend this riad for an unforgettable stay! 🙏🏻