Karawan RiadvsPalais Amani
Palais Amani and Karawan Riad are both highly recommended by writers. Overall, Palais Amani ranks significantly better than Karawan Riad. Palais Amani comes in at 86 with endorsements from 5 publications such as Hideaway Report, Fodor's and The Telegraph.
Karawan Riad
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21 derb Ourbia | Medina (Old Town), Fes, Morocco
From $235/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
The Telegraph9.0
"These palatial digs near the Andalous Quarter will transport you to a time of Sultans and caravanserai, albeit lavishly updated with 21st-century whistles and bells." Full review
Fodor's "The nomadic French owners of this contemporary caravansary spent ten years reinventing this palatial 17th-century riad." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Even in Fès, 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..." Full review
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Suffice it to say that you won’t forget you’re in Fez — ritualistically adorned lanterns, opulent silk brocade, rich damask cushions, and hand-painted calligraphy make sure of that.
Tablet19.2
"Even in Fès, 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..." Full review
Afar Magazine "Once a grand harem, this luxurious riad in the medina’s Andalusian Quarter is as enigmatic as its past. Interiors are peppered with worldly artifacts and contemporary furnishings, but all..." Full review
Palais Amani Fodor's
Jetsetter The Telegraph
Hideaway Report
Travel + Leisure
Lonely Planet
Independent Michelin Guide Tablet
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12 derb El Miter, Medina, Fes 30000, Morocco
From $107/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Fodor's "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
Jetsetter "Beautifully restored turn-of-the-century palace, with a citrus grove courtyard in a quiet corner of Fez’s medina." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"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
Hideaway Report91.0
"Stately palace within the walls of the ancient medina." Full review
Travel + Leisure "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
Lonely Planet 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
Independent "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"
Michelin Guide 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.
Tablet "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
New York Times "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..."
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