Ryad Mabrouka

Rooms

Accommodation is in eight individually-decorated rooms and suites, each combining Moroccan and French designs. Spread across two floors, they offer amenities such as air conditioning and beautifully designed en suite bathrooms with mosaic decor. Most rooms feature a queen size bed, with some offering twin beds and the spacious Royal Suite and Médersa Junior Suite accommodating up to four guests. Some rooms are also able to connect to create a family suite — a rare feature for a traditional riad.

Please note that the first floor Attarine room is mezzanine-style, with the bed accessed by an extra set of stairs where the ceiling is quite low. It's therefore not recommended for the elderly or those with limited mobility.

Location

The property is a five-minute walk from one of the most important shopping streets in Fez, the Talaa Kbira, and about a ten-minute uphill walk to the Blue Gate, where there's a wide array of local restaurants and cafés that make perfect spots for people watching and soaking up the atmosphere of Fez.

Food and drink

For breakfast you'll be served a wide array of Moroccan breads, local honey and jams accompanied by fresh coffee and orange juice. A selection of dinner menus are offered in the evening, and they change every day. Food is authentic Moroccan cuisine, so you can expect some scrumptious tagines and couscous. It's always best to inform a member of staff at breakfast if you'd like to dine at the riad in the evening as the resident chef, Saida, will cook to order.

Families

Ryad Mabrouka has a couple of room options which can accommodate families. However, we'd say that this property is better suited to couples or families with slightly older children.

Facilities and activities

The property has a small but inviting swimming pool surrounded by the attractive gardens and seating areas. Up on the roof terrace, guests can relax as they take in panoramic views of the city's old town and the surrounding countryside.

Accessibility

Ryad Mabrouka has two rooms on the ground floor which are ideal for guests with mobility issues. It wouldn’t be ideal for clients in wheelchairs as the road leading up to the property is uneven and there are some steps.

Environmental and social responsibility

Ryad Mabrouka has been awarded a Green Key for its efforts in responsible tourism. It has an environmental policy in place that includes recycling, composting, using low-energy bulbs and collecting rain water, among other measures that aim to lessen the property's environmental impact.