Fes

The ultimate riad fantasy, hidden away in the heart of the Fez medina. — The Telegraph

Serene, peaceful, heartbreakingly beautiful, this 17th century palace with its carved plaster arches and orange-tree shaded courtyard got its Art Deco edge in the 1920s after an earthquake. — The Telegraph

Fez stunner with light-filled rooms, a sexy rooftop bar and the only Givenchy spa in North Africa. — Jetsetter

A secret garden in the heart of the medina; this tranquil riad is a lush, green oasis far from the fray. — The Telegraph

After a meticulous restoration, this delightful British-run riad's triple-height courtyard and five rooms are resplendent with dazzling zellij tiles and ornate stuccowork. — Fodor's

Occupying a quiet corner within touching distance of the northern medina walls, Dar Roumana is a beautiful restoration job with hard-to-beat views from its roof terrace. — Lonely Planet

This historic house dating back to the seventeenth century has been sympathetically restored and renovated by veteran hotelier Abdellatif Aït Ben Abdellah. — The Telegraph

The nomadic French owners of this contemporary caravansary spent ten years reinventing this palatial 17th-century riad. — Fodor's

Located a stone's throw from the medina’s two main shopping streets, this sleek little property represents a new wave of guesthouses in this vehemently traditional city. — The Telegraph

This guesthouse offers nine rooms with colour-soaked flair, from a compact double to a large family suite with fireplace. — Lonely Planet

There’s no finer example of Fes’s architectural opulence. — The Telegraph

Every detail is polished, from magnificent doors and crafted furnishings to a pretty interior garden with well-maintained pool. — Fodor's

This charming seven-room riad hidden in the alleyways of the Fes medina combines Moroccan heritage and hospitality with French style, and is a tranquil place to escape the hubbub of the city. — The Telegraph

Set in the heart of one of the biggest private gardens in Fes’s Ville Nouvelle, the Marriott opened on the site of the former Jnane Palace. — The Telegraph

Fez' original, Spanish-owned, hostel is still the best, offering up good cheap backpacker beds close to Bab el-Jdid. — Lonely Planet

A hostel with a difference, this large, attractive riad bills itself as a cultural inn, offering tours, cooking classes and social Arabic sessions. — Lonely Planet

Just outside the medina entrance near Bab Boujeloud, the popular Batha has an excellent location, good-value rooms—spacious, clean, and comfortable. — Fodor's

There are plenty of laid-back lounging spaces, including the opulently decorated courtyard, a large dining room, and the plant-filled walled garden, with its refreshing plunge pool. — Fodor's

One of Fez' chicest hotels, the 134-room Barceló sweeps elegantly around a corner opposite Pl de la Résistance, affording it excellent views of the medina. — Lonely Planet