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CITY CENTRE: Zalagh Parc with luxurious rooms and MEKNÈS: Riad d’Or 
Palace Fes  amenities, including a large pool Riad Map D2
Luxury Map D2 and fitness centre. 17 Rue Ain El Anboub and Lalla
Lotissement Oued Aicha Adouia
Tel (0535) 94 99 49 Tel (0535) 53 38 71
∑ zalagh-palace.ma ∑ riaddor.com
One of the city’s largest hotels, Meknès and Winding staircases and intricate
this place has individually styled Volubilis carvings are the features of this
suites, three pools, a fitness large townhouse with a roof
centre, a restaurant and offers terrace offering city views.
excellent views of the city. DK Choice MEKNÈS: Palais Didi 
MEDINA: Dar Roumana  MEKNÈS: Riad Anne Riad Map D2
Riad Map D2 de Meknes  7 Dar Lakbira
30 Derb El Amer, Zkak Rouman Riad Map D2 Tel (0535) 55 85 90
Tel (0535) 74 16 37 4 Derb Sidi M’Barek Bab Bardaine ∑ palaisdidi.com
∑ darroumana.com Tel (0679) 15 63 38 Enjoy the rich Moroccan decor
This spectacular riad has ∑ riadannedemeknes.com and the views of the old imperial
luxurious rooms with With excellent service and city from this historic building.
handcrafted furnishings. The a lovely decor for a hotel in The hotel organizes guided tours
spacious roof terrace offers the budget bracket, this of Meknès in various languages.
views of the medina and Atlas charming little place is a
mountains. Attentive staff. lesson on how to run a good MOULAY IDRISS:
establishment in an area that Dar Zerhoune 
MEDINA: Dar El-Ghalia  does not present the traveller Value Map D2
Riad Map D2 with a wide range of choices. 42 Derb Zouak, Tazga
15 Ross Rhi Ras Jnane No credit cards. Tel (0535) 54 43 71
Tel (0535) 63 41 67 ∑ darzerhoune.com
∑ riadelghalia.com This great guesthouse with views
This little gem of a palace MEKNÈS: Riad La Maison of the ruins provides electric
dating from the 19th century has D’a Cote  blankets and duvets in winter.
authentic Moroccan decor, Riad Map D2
comfortable suites and fine food. 25 Derb Lakhouaja VOLUBILIS: Volubilis Inn 
Tel (0535) 53 51 01 Modern Map D2
MEDINA: Ryad Mabrouka  ∑ riadmaisondacote.com Ruins of Volubilis
Riad Map D2 Stay in one of the serene rooms Tel (0535) 54 44 05
Talaa K’bira Derb el Miter at this intimate guesthouse ∑ hotelvolubilisin.com
Tel (0535) 63 63 45 featuring a central courtyard Set amidst beautiful gardens, this
∑ ryadmabrouka.com shaded by mature orange trees hotel has well-appointed rooms
Columns, plasterwork, mosaic and a banana palm. Cash only. and suites, a restaurant and a pool.
tiles and an inner courtyard all Many of the rooms offer views of
feature at this historic property. MEKNÈS: Riad Meknes  the ancient site of Volubilis.
Historic Map D2
MEDINA: Palais Sheherazade 79 Ksar Chaacha-Dar Lakbira
and Spa  Tel (0535) 53 05 42
Historic Map D2 ∑ riadmeknes.com Middle Atlas
23 Arsat Bennis Douh Rooms vary in size at this riad,
Tel (0535) 74 16 42 part of the palace of the 17th- BENI MELLAL: Hotel Chems
∑ sheheraz.com century ruler Moulay Ismail. Le Tazarkout 
Intensely romantic, this Cash only payment. Value Map D3
sumptuous palace with carved Afourer-Beni Mellal
cedar ceilings, ornate columns Tel (0523) 44 01 01
and rooms worthy of royalty ∑ tazarkout.com
also has a spa with two pools. The pleasant rooms at this hotel
are an ideal base from which to
NORTH OF MEDINA: explore the area.
Hôtel Les Mérinides 
Luxury Map D2 BENI MELLAL: Hotel Ouzoud 
Douar El Magta Value Map D3
Tel (0535) 64 52 26 Rue de Marrakech km 3
∑ hotellesmerinides.com Tel (0523) 48 37 52
Perched high up on the hills of Although a little nondescript from
Fès, this hotel offers a plunging the outside, this has a traditional
view of the mysterious medina. Moroccan interior. No credit cards.
VILLE NOUVELLE: Hotel IFRANE: Hotel des
Jnan Palace  Perce Neige 
Luxury Map D2 Value Map D2
Av Ahmed Chaouki Hay Riad, Blvd Mohammed VI
Tel (0535) 65 39 63 Tel (0535) 56 63 50/51
∑ sogatour.ma/jnanpalace.htm ∑ hotelperceneige.com
Set in extensive parkland, this Dining table at Dar Roumana, a traditional Popular with locals and visitors
Marriott hotel provides its guests riad in Fès’s medina alike, this modern, quiet hotel
For key to prices see page 306
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