Accommodations in Fez

• Hotel rating: Superior

The Sofitel Palais Jamai has an excellent location just above the Medina walls. Originally a 19th century palace of the Grand Vizir to the Sultan of Morocco, the hotel was the result of a 1930s conversion and has undergone a recent refurbishment to embellish its former grandeur. It has 143 stylish bedrooms with either Medina or garden/rampart view and many have a balcony or terrace. All have air-conditioning, satellite television, telephone, mini-bar, hairdryer and en suite bathroom. Facilities in the hotel include 2 boutiques, a swimming pool, tennis courts, fitness centre, spa with traditional hammam, and beauty salon.

• Hotel rating: Good Standard

Riad Maison Bleue occupies a 19th century house previously belonging to an eminent judge and professor of theology and it is the sister property to the older 'Maison Bleue'. It is ideally located within the Medina and has 13 rooms and suites. The guesthouse is a fine example of Arab-Andalusian architecture and is traditionally furnished. There is a small courtyard pool, bar, roof terrace and a spa offering an array of treatments and massages. Riad Maison Bleue is also well known for its cuisine, having a traditional Moroccan and a modern International restaurant on the premises. Due to the traditional architecture and design of the riad, the rooms may have small windows which are interior-facing into the public areas of the riad. Because of its location in the old city, this property can only be reached on foot; it is approximately one minute's walk from the nearest car access point.

• Hotel rating: Good Standard

Riad Fes is located in the heart of the Medina. It has a magnificent central courtyard and is beautifully decorated with stucco plasterwork, mosaics, light blue tiles and carved wood. There are 21 spacious rooms and suites with attractive traditional decor and modern comforts. The roof terrace has superb views of the Medina and there is a small swimming pool in a plant filled courtyard. The riad has a restaurant, a hamman, jacuzzi, a small gym and internet access. Due to the traditional architecture and design of the riad, the rooms may have small windows which are interior facing into the public areas of the riad. Because of its location in the old city, this property can only be reached on foot; it is approximately 5 minute's walk from the nearest car access point.

• Hotel rating: Good Standard

Riad Mabrouka is ideally located in the heart of the old medina in Fez. It is easy to reach by car so you won't need to negotiate the cobbled streets by foot to reach the property. The luxurious guesthouse has been meticulously renovated according to the local traditions offering an Arab-Andalucian setting. It is a haven of comfort and tranquillity from the hustle and bustle of life in the medina. The interior courtyard features sculpted plasterwork on the columns, magnificent cedar wood doors and colourful Moroccan mosaics, and opens up to a small rose garden with small swimming pool. All six rooms have been restored in the traditional Moroccan style, but each is different from the next. They are spacious air-conditioned rooms, with their own private bathroom facilities. The public areas of Riad Mabrouka showcase a delicate blend of the finest contemporary, Oriental and African inspirations, which uphold the spirit of traditional 18th-century riads. The lounge features a fireplace and library corner and the spacious dining room has been designed with comfort in mind. Outside, overlooking the medina's roofs, the comfortably furnished terraces are available for you to enjoy a mint tea or a romantic dinner in a very Moroccan atmosphere.

• Hotel rating: Good Standard

The Ramada Fez is ideally located in the heart of the new town in Fez. All the 133 rooms, including five suites, are spacious and equipped with satellite television, high-speed Wi-Fi internet access and mini-fridge. The hotel has three restaurants and two bars. Leisure facilities include an outdoor swimming pool and spa with sauna and steam room.

• Hotel rating: Superior

The Palais Medina & Spa is located between the historic city and the new town, beside the Fez Borj shopping centre and set in a 5-hectare Andalusian-style garden. Guests can enjoy international and Moroccan cuisine at the hotel's three restaurants and for evening entertainment there is a piano bar and a nightclub. An outdoor swimming pool with an adjoining snack bar has panoramic views of the Jbel Zallagh Hill and the old medina, while the luxurious spa centre offers a heated indoor swimming pool and a range of beauty treatments. Rooms and suites all afford excellent views of the medina or the gardens. Features: 146 rooms & suites, 3 restaurants, piano bar, nightclub, outdoor swimming pool, heated indoor swimming pool, spa. Room amenities: Air conditioning, satellite television, minibar, hairdryer, safe.

• Hotel rating: Luxury

The luxurious Hotel Sahrai is located in Fez, a 10-minute drive from the old medina and 13km from Saiss airport. The hotel has an inviting tranquil spa and wellness centre, a relaxing white marble bar and a stylish rooftop bar and terrace overlooking the marvellous surrounding scenery. The Amaraz restaurant serves traditional Moroccan cuisine in a simple yet stylish setting. Features: 50 rooms & suites, 2 restaurants, 2 bars including a rooftop bar / terrace, tennis court, outdoor pool, garden, spa & wellness centre. Room amenities: Air conditioning, television, tea & coffee facilities, bottled water, hairdryer, Wi-Fi.

• Hotel rating: Good Standard

The Riad Ghita is located in the heart of the Medina in Fez. Previously a 16th century palace, it has been carefully restored to include modern comforts while maintaining its history. The riad's authentic restaurant serves local cuisine which can be enjoyed from a terrace with panoramic views of the old city. Features: 7 rooms, restaurant, steam room, patio, roof terrace, living room, library. Room amenities: air conditioning, satellite television, safe, Wi-Fi.

• Hotel rating: Superior

The Palais Ommeyad Suites & Spa is located in the Old Medina in Fez, a 20-minute walk from Karaouiyne Mosque. The property has traditional Moroccan decor and features spacious guestrooms. The restaurant serves Moroccan cuisine characterised by a variety of dishes, mainly from Arabic, Berber or Jewish traditions. Features: 30 rooms, restaurant, indoor & outdoor swimming pools, spa, terrace, garden. Room amenities: Air conditioning, satellite television, safe, minibar, hairdryer.

• Hotel rating: Good Standard

Thie Riad Palais d'Hotes is a sophisticated and traditional riad in Fez, located near the centre and about one mile from the Der Bartha Museum. Ornate stuccoed arches and mosaic columns and floors surround the central courtyard and there is a traditional hammam, outdoor pool, sauna and spa. Although it was built in 1944, the riad is constructed in a traditional Moroccan style and furnished with local fabrics. The restaurant serves Moroccan cuisine and there is a bar and terrace with views across the city. Rooms have pale walls, mosaic tiled floors and bathrooms and many of the windows are made of stained glass.

Features: 13 rooms, spa, outdoor pool, hammam, sauna, restaurant, terrace, bar/lounge.
Room amenities: Air conditioning, Wi-Fi, minibar, safe.