Grand Vizier sanctum
Secluded courtyards, London Mayfair antiques, and chiseled copper lanterns create an intimate estate inside the medieval medina.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
A restored nineteenth-century Grand Vizier residence and listed monument spanning Arabo-Moorish courtyards and an Art Deco villa.
Notable
Intricate zellij tilework and carved plaster meet vintage London Mayfair antiques across seven individually themed quarters.
Notable
Personalized medina escort service, bespoke garden dining, and an exclusive heated black marble courtyard pool.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
The no shortage of beautifull riads in Morocco, but it’s not often you get to stay in a 19th-century palace.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Tucked inside the car-free lanes of Fes El Bali, the property sits a short walk from Bab Bou Jeloud.
The rooms
Seven individually styled quarters feature vintage travel furnishings, with first-floor suites opening onto private terraces overlooking the courtyard.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Set on the site of the palace's original fountain, the heated black marble pool sits among courtyard palms.
The spa
At the table
Moroccan and Fassi dishes like pastillas are served across candlelit salons, garden alcoves, and the panoramic medina rooftop.
How it began
Originally a nineteenth-century Grand Vizier estate, the property blends classic Arabo-Moorish architecture with a 1910 Art Deco villa.
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How we rate hotels.
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.