Riad Mayfez Suites & Spa Fes, Traditional Moroccan riad in Douh neighborhood, Fès medina, Morocco.
Riad Mayfez Suites & Spa Fes is a luxury hotel in the Douh neighborhood of Fès medina, housed within a 19th-century palace. It features seven exclusive suites blending Moorish architecture with contemporary Art Deco touches, complemented by hand-painted cedar panels and traditional Moroccan carved plasterwork throughout.
The building originally served as a 19th-century vizier's palace before being transformed into a boutique hotel. The conversion preserved the original architectural features and honored the site's historical significance as part of the UNESCO World Heritage medina.
The riad offers traditional spa and hammam treatments where guests experience age-old Moroccan wellness practices in an authentic setting. Visitors can observe how local healing customs are still practiced today within these intimate rooms.
The hotel offers a spa area, restaurant, bar, rooftop terrace, and heated pool for guests. It sits within a fifteen-minute walk from the famous Blue Door and provides personalized butler service for rooms.
The hotel received the award for most romantic boutique hotel in Africa and the Middle East at the 2024 World Luxury Hotel Awards. This recognition reflects how the riad creates an especially intimate experience through its architecture and service.
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