Dar Bensouda

This is an authentic old palace in Fez built in 1760, which has been transformed into a charming guesthouse and renovated in 2009. The guesthouse features traditional architecture harmoniously combined with all the comforts of modern accommodation. This typical house has two beautiful courtyards: the fountain courtyard around which the eleven luxurious rooms and suites are arranged, and the swimming pool patio with a leafy garden. The large roof terrace has sweeping views over the medina and offers various relaxation areas such as the traditional Moroccan tent and an upper terrace with a panoramic view of the Atlas Mountains. The premises are air-conditioned and guests are welcomed in a lobby with 24-hour reception and check-out service. Facilities include a hotel safe, currency exchange and a restaurant. For an additional fee, guests can take advantage of the room and laundry services on offer as well as the WLAN Internet access.

Each room is individually decorated, air-conditioned, and has an en suite bathroom with a shower. The suites have a bathtub and a relaxing sitting room. Amenities include a hairdryer, Internet access, a safe, tea and coffee making facilities and heating. The rooms are furnished with either double or king-size beds.

To discover the best of Moroccan cuisine, the riad proposes a variety of traditional menus served in the salon, the patio or on the roof terrace. (Moroccan breakfast: tea, coffee, milk, 2 kinds of pancakes, 2 kinds of juice, bread, butter, honey, jam, egg and cheese).

In keeping with the ancient Moroccan tradition of the steam bath, the riad has a superb hammam offering beauty treatments and massages. There is also an indoor swimming pool (fees apply). Sun loungers and parasols are available on the sandy beach.

People from muslim countries/religion need a marriage certificate to share a double room.