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Stay in the heart of the ancient Fes Medina. In a restored 400 years old house.

Fes vacation home in Fes El Bali area

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3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Fes, Fez-Meknès
  • Place, University of Al Quaraouiyine
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Zaouia Sidi Ahmed Tijani
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Blue Gate
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fes (FEZ-Saiss)
    ‪32 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Fes

Fes El Bali stay.At this Fes El Bali vacation home, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Talisman Art Gallery and Chrabliyine Mosque. Kassr Annoujoum Ducci Foundation and Funduq al-Najjarin are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • University of Al Quaraouiyine - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Zaouia Sidi Ahmed Tijani - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Blue Gate - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Bou Inania Madrasa - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Place Bou Jeloud - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Fes Station - 11 min drive
  • Fes (FEZ-Saiss) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Mounia - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Fondouk Bazaar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Le Tarbouche - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Ruined Garden - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chez Rachid - ‬7 min walk

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Stay in the heart of the ancient Fes Medina. In a restored 400 years old house.

Yours alone. An entire traditional Fassi home — private courtyard, two terraces, panoramic
rooftop views over the ancient medina of Fez.
This house was restored from a crumbling shell over a year by its British owner,
working with master craftsmen from the Fez medina . The result is a home that is genuinely authentic,
genuinely beautiful, and genuinely comfortable. It sleeps up to six guests in three double bedrooms and when you close the front door behind you,
the whole house is yours.

THE HOUSE
Three double bedrooms — proper doubles, not twin beds
Full bathroom and separate WC
Traditional inner courtyard —the living heart of the house, cool and quiet.
Lower terrace — perfect for breakfast, coffee and evening meals under the stars
Upper terrace — panoramic views across the rooftops of one of the world's great medieval cities.
Traditional Moroccan salon with library and flat-screen TV
Fully equipped kitchen — cook in, or ask Mohammed to arrange a private cook
Washing machine
Air conditioning
WiFi throughout
Welcome pack of local Moroccan provisions on arrival.

YOUR HOST
Steven is British Super host who has spent over 15 years in Fes, restoring Medina houses and working alongside local craftsmen. He knows the city in a way that few visitors or hosts ever do. His team, Mohammed and Saadire, has worked with him for over a decade and are always on hand to help with everything from local restaurants recommendations to organising Medina walks and day trips. Mohammed will always meet you on arrival and guide you to the house.

BREAKFAST
Breakfast is not included in the house rental, but all guests are warmly invited to come and
enjoy a complimentary breakfast at Dar Houdou — our guesthouse a short walk away —
prepared each morning by Saadire. It is a ten-minute stroll through the medina and well
worth the walk.

THE LOCATION
Just off Talaa Sghira — one of the two great thoroughfares of Fez el-Bali — and ten minutes
on foot from the Blue Gate, the famous tanneries, Al-Qarawiyyin mosque (one of the oldest
universities in the world), and the main artisan souks. Quiet enough for an undisturbed night.
Central enough to step out each morning into 1,200 years of living history.

A WORD ABOUT THE STAIRS
Dar Medina is an authentic traditional Fassi house and has steep, characterful staircases
between floors and up to the terraces — typical of medina architecture and part of what
makes the house feel genuinely old and genuinely real. The upper terrace, reached by the
steepest flight, rewards the climb with one of the finest views in Fez. Please do bear this in mind if you have any
mobility considerations — we are always happy to discuss the layout before you book.

EXPERIENCES& EXCURSIONS
Guided medina walks, day trips to the cedar forests of the Middle
Atlas (home to wild Barbary macaques), the imperial monuments of Meknes, and the
extraordinary Roman city of Volubilis. Ask us and we will tailor something to your interests.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Stay in the heart of the ancient Fes Medina. In a restored 400 years old house. to the airport?

This vacation home is 11 mi (33-min drive) away from the Fes (FEZ-Saiss) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Stay in the heart of the ancient Fes Medina. In a restored 400 years old house. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Stay in the heart of the ancient Fes Medina. In a restored 400 years old house. offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Stay in the heart of the ancient Fes Medina. In a restored 400 years old house.?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Stay in the heart of the ancient Fes Medina. In a restored 400 years old house.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Stay in the heart of the ancient Fes Medina. In a restored 400 years old house.?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Stay in the heart of the ancient Fes Medina. In a restored 400 years old house. have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Stay in the heart of the ancient Fes Medina. In a restored 400 years old house. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Stay in the heart of the ancient Fes Medina. In a restored 400 years old house. to downtown Fes?

This vacation home is 3.5 mi away from Fes.