Dar BouananiavsPalais Amani
Both properties are highly recommended by expert reviewers. Overall, Palais Amani scores significantly better than Dar Bouanania. Palais Amani scores 88 with accolades from 5 reviewers such as Jetsetter, Travel + Leisure and Fodor's.
Dar Bouanania
Lonely Planet
Frommer's
Medina, Fez Old Town, Fes, Morocco
From $16/night
- Air Conditioning
- Breakfast in the room
- Baggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
- Rooftop terrace
"A popular choice with backpackers, this is a budget-style riad, though the array of intricate painted woodwork could make you think it's pricier than it is." Full review
"Situated in Fes’ Medina, this authentic Moroccan guest house features a traditional décor and a patio with several lounge areas. Guests are invited to take in the city views from the..." Full review
Palais Amani
Fodor's
Jetsetter
The Telegraph
Hideaway Report
Travel + Leisure
Lonely Planet
Independent
Michelin Guide
Tablet
New York Times Show All Reviews
12 derb El Miter, Medina, Fes 30000, Morocco
From $107/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
"Amid the bustling alleyways near the tanneries and the parking area of Oued Zhoune, the eco-friendly Palais Amani is an unexpected oasis of tranquillity and elegance that has garnered much attention." Full review
"Beautifully restored turn-of-the-century palace, with a citrus grove courtyard in a quiet corner of Fez’s medina." Full review
9.0
"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." Full review
91.0
"Stately palace within the walls of the ancient medina." Full review
"Mosaic-adorned walls and floors in Fez’s signature shade of vibrant blue—with copper work, embroidery, and calligraphy from some of the most skilled artisans in town." Full review
Top Choice
"Palais Amani has 18 rooms, all focused on an expansive garden. Rooms have traditional touches but skew towards modern minimalist. There's a great salon with a fireplace, and lots of services" Full review
"Tucked down an alley on the edge of Fes’ famed El Bali – the world’s biggest walled medina and an Unesco World Heritage Site – Palais Amani occupies a handy spot on the northeastern corner"
Bib Gourmand
"For many first-timers in Morocco, Marrakech is an intense enough introduction. But if you want to dive deep into this country’s history and tradition — and avoid some of the crowds and..." Full review
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But if you want to dive deep into this country’s history and tradition — and avoid some of the crowds and much of the mass tourism industry — you just might find that Fes is more your speed.
"For many first-timers in Morocco, Marrakech is an intense enough introduction. But if you want to dive deep into this country’s history and tradition — and avoid some of the crowds and..." Full review
"The sumptuous 15-room Palais Amani was created by a charming Franco-Moroccan woman from Montpellier and her family, which explains why it offers the pleasure of magnificently renovated..."
36 Hours in Fez, Morocco
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