Restored harem palace
A multi-story marble courtyard echoes with trickling water conduits, framed by keyhole arches, carved plaster, and ornate brass lanterns.
“With seven expansive suites and a rooftop garden, this elegant newcomer occupies a seventeeth-century palace in the Andalous Quarter of the medina;”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Intricate zellije tilework and carved plaster walls detail each of the seven suites.
Remarkable
A seventeenth-century harem palace restored over a decade by master Fassi artisans.
Remarkable
Courtyard riad life in the medina's quiet Makhfiya quarter, far from tourist crowds.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
This is a textbook case of translating a classic formula for the 21st century without sacrificing an ounce of grandeur.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Tucked into the peaceful Makhfiya quarter of the medina, you are a short walk from the historic souks and mosques.
The rooms
Suites feature carved cedar writing nooks, antique Berber wardrobes, and black marble bathrooms opening onto private terraces planted with roses.
The spa
Therapists perform restorative massages and body scrubs made with black olive soap and rose-water ghassoul clay.
The hammam
Heated marble floors and vaulted stone ceilings warm the Ottoman-style hammam, where benches surround a central water basin.
Karawan Restaurant
Tables sit in the central courtyard under crystal chandeliers, where the kitchen serves French-Fassi dishes and spiced seafood.
Interiors are peppered with worldly artifacts and contemporary furnishings, but all blend harmoniously with traditional handwoven rugs, bejmat tiles, and ornate lanterns.
How it began
A French trio spent ten years restoring this seventeenth-century harem palace, layering local craftsmanship with travel curios from Cuba and Cameroon.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.