Palais AMANI — Hotel in Fez

Luxury and class come together in Palais Amani, a fifteen room riad near the Golden Triangle in Fez. The ancient medina of this wonderful Moroccan city is a picture of tradition and culture. The markets, the alleys, the landscape, all represent some of the finest things Morocco has to offer. Palais Amani captures the spirit of Morocco while providing the modern comforts and contemporary elegance that today’s travelers have come to expect.

I checked into the Palais Amani for a two-night stay, and immediately took comfort in my junior suite. The room had a relaxing salon, complete with a separate master bedroom and a luxury bathroom. The bed was dressed in high-quality Egyptian linens, and was extremely comfortable. I loved that the room had a private sound system, its own television, and a reliable wi-fi connection.

Breakfast was included with my suite, and I was able to enjoy the traditional selection of jams, yogurt, juices, eggs, fruit salads and fresh breads in their beautiful courtyard. Everything was absolutely delicious, and I couldn’t have wanted for more. The view from the rooftop terrace overlooks the central garden of the riad, which is a stunning way to start or end the day. At night you can view stunning sunsets over the Fez medina.

Eden, the restaurant at Palais Amani, is reason enough to visit. I was lucky to have dinner here, where the food reflects the gastronomic diversity present in many Moroccan homes. The chef uses fresh ingredient directly from the markets in Fez, and offers a new weekly menu to accommodate the available flavors and seasonal produce in addition to Eden’s signature dishes.

The entire experience at Palais Amani was wonderful. The service was top notch, and every employee was friendly and helpful. Time spent at the riad is an investment in your wellbeing, with access to a luxury spa and traditional Hammam. I...

Treat yourself to an extraordinary stay.

We spent the first night in a room on the ground floor. This was a bad match for us because I had an unrelenting headache from dust in the Sahara and needed something that approximated silence. You cannot have that on the first floor. For the most part nobody really wants that, you’ve come to a city, not a morgue. So unless you are a honeymooner or have a headache these rooms will be lively but private and lovely.

We moved to one of the apartments. If you can swing it I highly recommend this - ours had a private patio with a round pergola where I sat at dawn and heard the Medina wake up while I watched the sun rise. It is an experience I will never forget.

The staff - who could be mistaken for owners they care so much - were very attentive without being overbearing. Everyone greets you without intruding on your vacation.

The food was fantastic, but, like everywhere in Morocco, there was so much of it. I wanted to grab just a slice of toast before yoga and needed up with a table full of jams and jellies. They do not know how to do anything other than lavish luxury for their guests and that suits me well.

I had lost my converter - they had one for me. I tried to carry a piece of my own luggage - not happening. Upon checkout the bellman walked through the apartment to be sure that I hadn’t left anything behind (I had). Our rooms were immaculate and I’m here to tell you that I notice every crevice and corner.

I did not make use of the Hamman because I wasn’t 100% sure that my headache wasn’t part of some other illness. Even though it was the right thing to do, it stinks. Everyone was raving about it - I suppose the only reasonable way to correct this is with a return trip.

It is a truly special space and the definition of hospitality. I cannot...

Togethere with my friend we spent two nights at Palais Amani and were impressed by the beauty and elegance of this hotel located in the ancient Moroccan palace! It has a garden in the courtyard, with a fountain and orange trees. The rooftop terrace is a perfect place for enjoying a drink in the evening and watch the sunset. There's also a place on the rooftop with some chaiselongs where you can get tanned and a spa with hammam for those who want to experience traditional beauty treatments. Our room was spacious and traditionally decorated, the bed was very comfortable and there was a very good hair dryer (which is rare in even the best hôtels). Breakfast was excellent, with lots of fruits and local products, and can be served outside in the garden. We also tried the selection of Moroccan tapas in the bar and found them delicious. The service in Palais Amani is perfect - we got efficient help for several issues like booking the bus tickets and organizing the transfer to the airport. Everyone was very welcoming and friendly and we felt ourselves at home after just two days in the hotel. We also booked a 3 hours tour in Medina with the hotel's guide and really enjoyed this experience. In fact, I recommend it to everyone who want to learn more about the history of the city and get to the most interesting spots without getting lost in the Streets of Medina. Palais Amani is located directly in Medina and the famous tanneries are just 10 minutes walk away. The Blue Gate is about 20 minutes walk away. To sum up, I strongly recommend this hotel to anyone who wants to stay in the center of Fez but protected from...