Riad or hotel in Fes: how to choose
In Fes, two kinds of lodging coexist: the riad, a restored traditional house in the heart of the medina, and the hotel, often in the new town. The choice mostly depends on what you are after.
The riad: inside the medina
A riad is an old house arranged around a courtyard, with only a few rooms. You are in the middle of the old town, walking distance from everything, in a quiet and personal setting. The trade-off: no car to the door, stairs, and a small size.
The hotel: in the new town
New-town hotels offer parking, a lift, sometimes a pool and large capacity. But you are a 10–15 minute taxi ride from the medina, in the atmosphere of a modern city.
What La Petite Maison offers
Five rooms and one suite around a courtyard with a fountain, two rooftop terraces, a homemade Moroccan breakfast, air conditioning and heating, transfer and porter arranged to the door. A five-minute walk from Rcif square.
Who each suits
A riad suits travellers who want to live the medina, a human-scale stay and direct contact with the hosts. A hotel is a better fit if you have a car, travel in a large group, or need a pool and step-free access.
See our rooms and the introduction to the riad to get a feel for it.