Palais Amani, Fes

4.8 (27 reviews) · Luxury
Historic 17th-century riad offering Moroccan cuisine, a hammam, daily yoga, and a garden
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Stefanie
Stefanie K.
Apr 23, 2024
In Fes we stayed at Palais Amani, beautiful Riad on the outskirts of the old city. The courtyard was stunning, and the staff was very friendly... Read more
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Amber K.
Mar 04, 2024
It is literally a palace! The garden is breathtaking! Good amenities and quality. The staff is very friendly. It is located right in the medina. The... Read more
Evan
Evan S.
Dec 12, 2023
Absolutely stunning Riad, my wife and I greatly enjoyed our stay.
Caren
Caren P.
Nov 30, 2023
A beautiful oasis within the medina. We had a lovely room with an upstairs space that was perfect for our daughter. We only got to spend... Read more
Margaret
Margaret H.
Nov 15, 2023
A wonderful experience
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Overview

Located in the Medina of Fes, Palais Amani offers an authentic Moroccan experience steeped in history. This 17th-century Riad is surrounded by sites such as Sidi Ahmed Tijani, Moulay Idriss, and the University of Al Quaraouiyine, all within walking distance. As you enter through a narrow alley, Palais Amani awaits to transport you to a bygone era filled with luxury and charm.

The 14 air-conditioned rooms in Palais Amani are adorned with beautiful Moroccan tile and plasterwork, combining comfort and style while reflecting the city's rich heritage. Each room features an iPod docking station, free WiFi, partially open bathrooms, bathtubs or showers, and complimentary toiletries. Some rooms offer open floor plans overlooking the Riad's courtyard, while others have a more cozy and intimate atmosphere. Despite some concerns about cleanliness, most past guests have praised the Riad's unique character and attention to detail.

At Palais Amani, you'll stay in a historic riad and immerse yourself in Moroccan culture through various experiences offered by the hotel. From cooking workshops with souk visits to baking classes with a trip to the communal oven, the hotel provides a genuine taste of local life. You can also use natural products to indulge in the traditional Moroccan hammam experience or attend daily yoga classes. 

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Hotel Information

Hotel stars icon 5-star Hotel
Hotel phone icon +212 535633209
Hotel address icon 12 Derb El Miter, Oued Zhoune
Hotel website icon Hotel website
Free wifi
Travelers often mention

Summarized by AI based on kimkim traveler reviews

Beautiful Riad

The hotel is frequently described as beautiful, breathtaking, and like a palace. Guests appreciate its authenticity and luxurious atmosphere. (10 mentions)

Stefanie
“beautiful Riad on the outskirts of the old city”  — Stefanie K.
Tom
“Beautiful Riad in the heart of the Medina.”  — Tom F.
M
“The hotel is a beautiful, renovated riad right in the Medina.”  — Meera S.
Friendly Staff

Multiple reviews highlight the staff as friendly, helpful, and providing top-notch service. Specific mentions of staff members being respectful and pleasant. (8 mentions)

Stefanie
“the staff was very friendly and helpful”  — Stefanie K.
J
“The staff was excellent, providing top-notch service”  — Jorge R.
M
“The spa experience was great- the staff were helpful and friendly.”  — Meera S.
Spacious Rooms

Guests mention the spacious rooms, some with private rooftop areas. Positive comments about room upgrades and the overall comfort. (4 mentions)

Stefanie
“They were kind enough to upgrade us to a super spacious room with its own private rooftop area”  — Stefanie K.
J
“The room was spacious”  — Jorge R.
Stunning Courtyard

The courtyard at Palais Amani is described as stunning and beautiful, providing a peaceful oasis within the medina where guests enjoy drinks and meals. (4 mentions)

Stefanie
“The courtyard was stunning”  — Stefanie K.
Caren
“We enjoyed drinks at the end of the day in the beautiful courtyard.”  — Caren P.
Jon
“Breakfasts and dinners in the garden were a real treat - an oasis from the excitement of the Medina.”  — Jon P.

Traveler Reviews

27 total ratings, 16 with reviews
4.8
Feature ratings
Authenticity & Character
4.8
Location
4.8
Staff
4.7
Cleanliness & Comfort
4.5
Stefanie
Stefanie K.
Ireland | Reviewed on Apr 23, 2024
In Fes we stayed at Palais Amani, beautiful Riad on the outskirts of the old city. The courtyard was stunning, and the staff was very friendly and helpful. Loved the breakfast and enjoyed our dinner there. They were kind enough to upgrade us to a super spacious room with its own private rooftop area. The room was really nice and the little extra attentions to detail were very nice. The overall rooftop was very relaxing and had great views of the city and mountains. We also did the Hammam and... Read more

In Fes we stayed at Palais Amani, beautiful Riad on the outskirts of the old city. The courtyard was stunning, and the staff was very friendly and helpful. Loved the breakfast and enjoyed our dinner there. They were kind enough to upgrade us to a super spacious room with its own private rooftop area. The room was really nice and the little extra attentions to detail were very nice. The overall rooftop was very relaxing and had great views of the city and mountains. We also did the Hammam and a massage at the hotel and loved it! There is a cooking school that looked really nice as well. Would highly recommend staying here.

Authenticity & Character
Beautifully restored Riad with a lovely courtyard and rooftop.
Location
In the old city but on the outskirts so very quiet
Staff
Everyone was professional, nice, and always ready to help
Cleanliness & Comfort
Super clean and comfy
Stayed in March 2024
A
Amber K.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Mar 04, 2024
It is literally a palace! The garden is breathtaking! Good amenities and quality. The staff is very friendly. It is located right in the medina. The walk up to it was cool because it looks like you are lost in a tight labyrinth until you suddenly face the large door and walk in. Read more

It is literally a palace! The garden is breathtaking! Good amenities and quality. The staff is very friendly. It is located right in the medina. The walk up to it was cool because it looks like you are lost in a tight labyrinth until you suddenly face the large door and walk in.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in February 2024
Tom
Tom F.
Harrison, NJ | Reviewed on Feb 29, 2024
Beautiful Riad in the heart of the Medina. We found the amenities a bit expensive compared to other Riads along our trip but a write up in the NY times will do that. It is beautiful. Read more

Beautiful Riad in the heart of the Medina. We found the amenities a bit expensive compared to other Riads along our trip but a write up in the NY times will do that. It is beautiful.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in February 2024
Evan
Evan S.
Carmel, IN | Reviewed on Dec 12, 2023
Absolutely stunning Riad, my wife and I greatly enjoyed our stay. Read more

Absolutely stunning Riad, my wife and I greatly enjoyed our stay.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in November 2023
Caren
Caren P.
San Francisco, CA | Reviewed on Nov 30, 2023
A beautiful oasis within the medina. We had a lovely room with an upstairs space that was perfect for our daughter. We only got to spend one night here and I only wish we could have stayed longer. The staff was top notch. We enjoyed drinks at the end of the day in the beautiful courtyard. My only complaint was with the amount of scent used in our room. It was not a bad smell but it was overwhelming. Read more

A beautiful oasis within the medina. We had a lovely room with an upstairs space that was perfect for our daughter. We only got to spend one night here and I only wish we could have stayed longer. The staff was top notch. We enjoyed drinks at the end of the day in the beautiful courtyard. My only complaint was with the amount of scent used in our room. It was not a bad smell but it was overwhelming.

Authenticity & Character
Gorgeous building, courtyard and decor
Location
You walk out and you are immediately in the medina
Staff
Very pleasant and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Would be 5 Stars except the perfume/scent used in the room was a little too strong for our liking
Stayed in November 2023
Margaret
Margaret H.
Sandia Park, NM | Reviewed on Nov 15, 2023
A wonderful experience Read more

A wonderful experience

Authenticity & Character
Truly a beautiful property
Location
I was told not to venture out at night without a guide
Staff
Friendly and very attentive
Cleanliness & Comfort
Wonderful. The only drawback was the air conditioning did not cool well
Stayed in November 2023
Raelene
Raelene S.
Canada | Reviewed on Nov 09, 2023
beautiful riad but a little noisy and very strong deodorizer used. very expensive restaurant and bar Read more

beautiful riad but a little noisy and very strong deodorizer used. very expensive restaurant and bar

Authenticity & Character
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in October 2023
J
Jorge R.
Carrollton, TX | Reviewed on Oct 06, 2023
The Palais Amani in Fes was beyond my expectations. The room was spacious, and the hotel was well-kept and beautiful. The staff was excellent, providing top-notch service. The pictures truly don't do justice to this place. Read more

The Palais Amani in Fes was beyond my expectations. The room was spacious, and the hotel was well-kept and beautiful. The staff was excellent, providing top-notch service. The pictures truly don't do justice to this place.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in September 2023
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Meera S.
Palo Alto, CA | Reviewed on May 21, 2023
The hotel is a beautiful, renovated riad right in the Medina. It has only a few rooms and well maintained. During our stay, it seemed to be less crowded. The spa experience was great- the staff were helpful and friendly.
If you are looking for a relaxed stay, this is a nice place. If you need a vibrant, happening place, you should choose to stay elsewhere. Read more

The hotel is a beautiful, renovated riad right in the Medina. It has only a few rooms and well maintained. During our stay, it seemed to be less crowded. The spa experience was great- the staff were helpful and friendly.
If you are looking for a relaxed stay, this is a nice place. If you need a vibrant, happening place, you should choose to stay elsewhere.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
The bar staff was super friendly and chatted with us about his signature drink. The hammam staff were super nice and kind and did an amazing job.
Cleanliness & Comfort
We stayed in the large suite as the other rooms had sold out during that time. Even though the suite was luxurious and large, there were mosquitoes noted in the room. It's not clear if that's the case because that suite is not being used at all times. Maybe the well occupied rooms would have been better.
Stayed in May 2023
Jon
Jon P.
Lake Jackson, TX | Reviewed on May 05, 2023
Really lovely riad right in the Medina. Breakfasts and dinners in the garden were a real treat - an oasis from the excitement of the Medina. Read more

Really lovely riad right in the Medina. Breakfasts and dinners in the garden were a real treat - an oasis from the excitement of the Medina.

Authenticity & Character
Beautiful Moroccan tile and plasterwork. It feels like you are in another century, but comfortable.
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in April 2023

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Hotel Information

Hotel stars icon 5-star Hotel
Hotel phone icon +212 535633209
Hotel address icon 12 Derb El Miter, Oued Zhoune
Hotel website icon Hotel website
Free wifi

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