Palais Amani

4.7/5
Excellent (20 reviews)
12 Derb el Miter Oued Zhoune Luxury Riad, Medina, Fes, 12 Derb El Miter, Fès 30000, Morocco.
From:215,00$ /night
4.7
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About this hotel

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. Today it’s the ultimate base from which to lose your heart to the mystical labyrinth that is the Fes el Bali.

Location

Palais Amani is just two minutes from a main entrance to the maze that is the Fes el Bali, the city’s main medina and the largest pedestrian zone in the world. Stepping outside feels rather like dropping down a rabbit hole into Wonderland: within minutes of the front door you’ll find soaring minarets, saints shrines, pungent tanneries, copper beaters souks, traditional djellaba (local, hooded kaftans) tailors and taste-bud tingling street food.

Ambiance and Design

After a meticulous four year renovation during which hand cut zellije tiles were scrubbed and polished, cedar wood beams stripped and oiled, chimneys swept and heating and air-conditioning added, this belle is back to her former glory with added luxe factor. Hand-woven drapes festoon giant cedar doors, crimson Moroccan carpets warm ancient floors, and sofas bulging with cushions turn capacious rooms into cosy spaces for canoodling.

Service and Amenities

Professionally personal. Fancy a romantic hammam for two? You’ve got it. A cocktail while sunning yourself on the roof terrace? Not a problem. A traditional Moroccan cooking class, modern Moroccan dinner under the stars, or a silky, red from the Meknes wine region fireside in the lounge? Mais oui.

Suites and Rooms

Sympathetically pared-back to make the most of their majestic proportions, but there are choices to be made. A tub over dual showers for example, or a cleverly tucked away mezzanine bedroom if the kids are in tow. It’s blessedly free of TV, but the Wi-Fi is good throughout and 24-hour room service ensures you won’t go hungry or thirsty. Honeymooners checking in are treated to rose petals scattered with wild abandon, chilled champagne and a silver cake stand laden with North African treats.

Hospitality and Cuisine

Nibble Moroccan inspired tapas with an aperitif in the Art Deco rooftop bar, or tuck into Chef Houssam Laassiri’s creative interpretation of his country’s fine cuisine at Eden. Dishes change weekly and include delights like creamy avocado goats cheese tart and spiced roasted poussin stuffed with red olives and preserved lemons. Do linger over breakfast to make the most of soft-boiled eggs with soldiers and local favourite, chorba, a hearty vegetable and noodle soup.

Value for Money

Double rooms from €250 ($275) year round. Breakfast included. Free Wi-Fi.

Special Needs Access

The palais has six ground floor rooms and a lift all the way to the roof. For wheelchair users getting around outside the hotel is tricky, but not impossible.

Is this place family-friendly?

Kids are welcome, and several of the rooms are well suited to families. But this is really a grown-up pad where fine wine, food and pampering take precedence.

Hotel Facilities

Bar
Laundry
Restaurant
Room Service
Steam room/hammam
Wi-Fi

Reviews

4.7/5
Excellent
(20 reviews)
Sleep
4.8/5
Location
4.7/5
Service
4.9/5
Clearness
5/5
Rooms
5/5
20 reviews on this Hotel - Showing 1 to 20
Palais Amani
Honey Singh
12/14/2023

Loved Our Stay and Breakfast

Me and my husband stayed in fez and we absolutely loved Palais Amani. The staff is the best, so kind, so considerate. Highly recommend adding the breakfast option as it was delicious.
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Genís Muntané
11/10/2023

Fantastic Hammam Experience

Great Hammam and massage. The place was really beautiful. Service 10/10.
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Jessica Gottlieb
10/01/2023

Definition of Hospitality

It is a truly special space and the definition of hospitality. I cannot recommend it enough.
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Charlie Parer
09/01/2023

Best Hammam in Morocco

Went for a Hammam at the hotel. It was the best Hammam I've had in Morocco with great service from start to finish.
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Marisa Kanemitsu
07/24/2023

Amazing Staff and Beautiful Views

The staff and service at Palais Amani were amazing- everyone was so kind, gracious, and fun to talk to. The palais itself is beautiful with a peaceful courtyard and a rooftop terrace offering stunning views of the old medina from above. Overall, our stay was thoroughly enjoyable and we would love to come back. Thank you to everyone at Palais Amani!
Palais Amani
Amal K
07/01/2023

Great Cooking Class

Great cooking class! very kind and thoughtful staff.
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Julia Khalil
06/24/2023

A Beautifully Restored Oasis

A hidden gem! Palais Amani is a beautifully, authentically restored Moroccan home. It is a quiet oasis in the heart of the medina. The entire staff is extremely friendly and polite, and the food is fresh and delicious.
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Ticudean Beatrice
06/15/2023

Peaceful Stay with Delicious Breakfast

Right in the Medina, this place offers such a peaceful and amazing stay. Breakfast is delicious and fresh.
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Jen Johansson
06/01/2023

Beautiful Cooking Class

Was only there for a cooking class but it was beautiful. The courtyard was just gorgeous.
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Caroline
06/01/2023

Impeccable Service and Sumptuous Breakfasts

The service at the Palais Amani is impeccable. The breakfasts are sumptuous, and the entire place is magical. We simply fell in love with this very special hotel and plan to return.
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Kelsey Johnson
05/15/2023

Unique Experience with Helpful Staff

This was a really cool place to stay! The staff was very helpful, but booking spa services was a bit tricky. Overall, the details were great.
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Alexa Miller
01/15/2023

Beautiful Cooking Class Experience

Went to the Palais Amani for a cooking class. It is absolutely beautiful, the garden is breathtaking. The staff was very kind and helpful making sure we had help to and from our accommodation.
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Morgan Goff
09/01/2022

Exceptional Hammam Experience

We visited the Palais Amani for the Haman which was exceptional! The hotel itself is absolutely gorgeous from the courtyard and we were looked after impeccably from the moment we arrived.
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Thomas
08/01/2022

Wonderful Location

What a wonderful location in Fes. Close the door and you are in another world after all the exciting time in the souks.
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Brittany W
07/01/2022

Incredible Experience

Stay Here! This place is incredible. Breathtakingly beautiful with amazing service.
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Sekinat Yakub
07/01/2022

Something Special

Absolutely beautiful hotel. From the moment we stepped in we knew it was something special. The orange blossom fragrance greeted us and the staff were extremely friendly and accommodating.
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Laura Siegel
07/01/2022

Lovely Property

Palais Amani is beyond lovely! The property is absolutely beautiful, peaceful and very comfortable. The staff is kind, helpful and extremely accommodating.
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Melissa Lum
01/01/2022

Highly Recommended Hammam

I visited Palais Amani for their Hammam and Massage and highly recommend this to anyone seeking a cleansing and rejuvenating hammam in Fes.
Palais Amani
Mercedes Macfarlane
01/01/2022

Disappointing Dining Experience

We booked to eat only at the hotel as we had read excellent reviews and wanted a special meal for our last night in Morocco.
Palais Amani
Chris Fuller
01/01/2022

Truly Special Experience

A stay at Palais Amani really is a truly special experience, on so many levels.

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