Karawan Riad

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21 Derb Ourbia Medina, Fes 30030 Morocco
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Beautiful 17th century building, located in the andalous quarter of the medina of Fez, Karawan Riad offers 7 suites decorated with attention to every detail. This will never stop amazing you during all your stay. Location is convenient: in a tranquil corner of the medina, yet very easy to reach. Each room is unique, with original antique furnitures, rugs and artwork pieces, wisely blended with modern facilities. The common lounges (library and tea room) offer a great place to rest after a day of walking in the medina. The young local Chef Outhmane Choumi restaurant offers an affordable Bistro menu for lunch and more clever twist meals for dinner. There is also an traditionnal hammam (moist heat and traditionnal ritual ) and massage sessions can be booked.
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Paid public parking on-site
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Free breakfast
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Rooftop terrace
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24-hour front desk
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Most people probably do not arrive by car (and you certainly won't need it in Fès!) but that proved to be the only "challenge" of our stay. Then again, it probably just heightened our sense of peace and relaxation once we arrived at the riad (or karawanserei, to be exact). What a lovely and charming courtyard. Stunning! So many beautifully appointed rooms to sit. We had a lovely suite with our own terrace. Great service, an excellent walking tour of the medina. Fès is a "must do" when you travel to Morocco; and Karawan Riad is the place to stay! It is located just on the edge of the old medina; so you can safely walk outside on your own (easier once you have taken a guided tour and got to know the layout of the surroundings a bit). A very stylish hotel with a very tasteful mix of old and new. Amazing details wherever you look.
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This Riad checked off all our boxes. It was small and intimate, only 7 rooms. In the Medina. Excellent food and Service. Beautiful large rooms. Hammam on property. Beautiful views. We only stayed for 2 nights but definitely wished we had a 3rd. There is nothing to dislike about this place. Do yourself a favor and make sure to be on their rooftop for sunset/call to prayer. It's magical.
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We stayed at Karawan Riad for two nights in November 2019 and would definitely come back. The rooms were beautifully appointed and quiet, and service was top-notch. We especially appreciated that Karawan had breakfast ready for us at 6:30 am when we had an early departure from Fes even though this was outside of Karawan's usual breakfast hours.
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This beautiful riad surpasses all others. It has been stylishly restored with spacious rooms featuring a wonderful art collection, every detail has been attended to. Our suite included 2 small private courtyards which were wonderful places to recuperate after walking the souk which is only 5 minutes walk away. The traditional hamman treatment is pure bliss. We ate in the licensed restaurant several evenings and the Mediterranean menu is excellent, Staff also provided very helpful advice on local restaurants serving traditional Moroccan food, and arranged for staff from those restaurants to collect us for dinner so that we could find them without getting lost. This riad has so beautifully restored that it featured in the 'Maison du Maroc' magazine in Sept 2016. We would not hesitate to stay again, and recommend it to anyone travelling to Fez.
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As a couple from New York City, we stayed at the Karawan for five days in December 2019 and would come back given any opportunity we would have. These palatial digs transport you to a time of Sultans and caravanserai, albeit lavishly updated with 21st-century whistles and bells. From here you can dip in and out of the medina with ease. In the rooms artefacts from all over the world combine with traditional Moroccan furniture and Islamic design features in eye-popping splendor. Super friendly and eager staff ensure your stay is a special one.
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Hi ... I booked thru booking . com and found them responsive as well. I suggest trying directly through the “contact me” on their web site. TA won’t allow me to post the link on this page but it’s easy to find. Loved this hotel. Enjoy!
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Dear guest, Thank you for your email. We thank you a lot to have chosen Karawan Riad for your next trip to Fez and we are happy to host you soon. Coming from the city center, you continue on the way going down to RCIF (where the Riad is located) leaving the mall "Borj Fez" and the hotel Palais Medina 5* at your right. You continue straight ahead for about 3Km till you find a big gate called Bab Jdid at your left. Then, you go through this gate taking the way going down to RCIF. Once you are on a place called Cinema Amal where red taxis station is located, you can call us and one of our collegues will meet you there to show you the parking where you can park your car (2 EUR per night) and he will escort you to the Riad. The Riad is about 200m far from this place (About 5min by walking). For anything else you need to ask, please feel free to write to this address or call us on : +212 (0) 535 63 78 78 We stay at your disposal for any further information. Best regards,
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Hi brudvid, As I was myself a guest in this incredible Riad and as I was about to send friends to Karawan, so we have been on the Trip Advisor page to look for other travelers reviews. I was very surprised by the low ranking of Karawan Riad who was for me and by far the best Riad and boutique hotel I ever been. Of course we read your comment as it was the lowest rating on this specific hotel and surprisingly words were consistent with my experience that I rated 5 stars.Then I read the owner's answer and I realized that during my stay in Fez I have been repeatedly deceived by the Trip Advisor rankings while I consider it normally reliable in the others places where I have been. For example I wanted to have traditional diner so I have been to a very well ranked restaurant in a Riad on the little place near Karawan Riad and it was just average (on the contrary of a lot of look alike stellar reviews) and rooms were even worse as we ask to visit as it was in the 3 best hotel in Fez. The day after we have been to the Palais de Fez on the same place (on the Karawan manager advise) for diner and it was really great food. Everybody seems to know it, even tourists guides books. So my question is: are you only a lunatic reviewer that is messing people by mistake or are you part of this big mess? If so I have to tell you that such behaving is forbidden and therefore shall be reported to Trip Advisor for then no to fool there followers. I'm waiting for your answer before any reporting.
TripAdvisor me fait parvenir votre question mais je pense que c'est une erreur d'aiguillage car il semble qu'elle ne soit pas destinée à Karawan Riad. Cependant, même si nous ne pouvons pas être aussi clairs que vous car nous ne voulons incriminer personne de nos collègues (la ville de Fés est une ville où tout finit par se savoir), nous trouvons qu'effectivement certains classements et commentaires sont objectivement étonnants. Nous avons signalé le commentaire de la personne dont vous parlez à Trip Advisor mais ils ont fini par considérer ce commentaire comme conforme à leur politique !!! Ils ont probablement dans la forme mais certainement pas dans l'esprit, ce qui revient à laisser se développer une utilisation abusive de la caisse de résonance qu'est devenu Trip Advisor pour les petites structures comme la nôtre. C'est effectivement décevant mais peut être pas définitif car il semble que Trip Advisor soit en train de chercher une solution pour éviter que des personnes ne fassent un commentaire sur un endroit où ils ne sont jamais allés. En attendant, nous sommes condamnés à subir quelques actes de malveillance de temps en temps. Même si ce message ne nous était pas destiné, nous serions très intéressés de savoir si cette personne vous répond car pour nous, c'est un faux profil.
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Bonjour, L'hôtel dispose t-il d'un parking privé ? Merci.
Suite à votre demande, nous vous informons que nous n'avons pas de parking privé. Par contre, nous travaillons avec un parking surveillé à 2 minutes du Riad. Nous restons à votre disposition pour tout complément d'information. Bien cordialement,
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PRICE RANGE
€201 - €641 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
MoroccoFes-Boulemane RegionFes
NUMBER OF ROOMS
7
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Frequently Asked Questions about Karawan Riad
Which popular attractions are close to Karawan Riad?
Nearby attractions include Morocco Local Holidays (0.4 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Karawan Riad?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and an on-site restaurant.
What food & drink options are available at Karawan Riad?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Karawan Riad?
Yes, paid public parking on-site is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Karawan Riad?
Conveniently located restaurants include Restaurant Ouliya, Darori Resto, and Les saveurs de Riad Fes Maya.
Does Karawan Riad have an airport shuttle?
Yes, Karawan Riad offers an airport shuttle for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are any cleaning services offered at Karawan Riad?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Karawan Riad?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, French, and Arabic.
Are there any historical sites close to Karawan Riad?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Glaoui Palace (1.7 km), Borj Nord (1.7 km), and Kairaouine Mosque (Mosque of al-Qarawiyyin) (6.3 km).