Editor Pick
An Oasis in the Medina
- January 17, 2009
- Rated 5 of 5 by
midtownmjd from New York, New York
Full disclosure: I didn’t stay at this guesthouse; I only wish I did. While I was touring Fez, I took a peek at their hammam and rooms, and WOW. It looks perfect, from the gorgeous courtyard to the seven suites to the rooftop breakfast nook, and its spa looks and smells amazing. The owner, a Frenchman from a Moroccan family, has painstakingly seen to every detail, including a doorbell that rings with a bird’s call, iPods with speakers available to guests, and incredible furniture designed by him but crafted by locals.
I took a look at one room, the green suite, that had a three-floors-high ceiling, unbelievable tilework, décor elements from Indonesia, and a huge desk. It goes for 220 Euro per night, which will actually almost seem like a deal when you see it; it's such an unbelievable oasis of calm in the medina. And even if you're not checking in, it is worth seeing.
See for yourself at http://www.riad-laaroussa.com/!
From journal Morocco: Medinas and Mezze