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planting of the terrace roof garden, and all designed to get you instantly relaxed (as if the
organic, locally sourced breakfasts didn't get your day off to a good enough start).
Dar Roumana
GUESTHOUSE
€€
( 0535 74 16 37;
www.darroumana.com
; 30 Derb el-Amer, Zqaq Roummane; r incl breakfast
Dh950-1620; )
One of those bigger-on-the-inside townhouses, Dar Roumana will al-
ways win fans by virtue of its beautiful restoration job and gorgeous roof terrace com-
manding one of the finest views across the Fez medina. That's if you even leave the
rooms, which are perfect romantic hide-aways. A perennial favourite, it's recently been
given a refresh by the new Australian-French managers, and it now has one of the med-
ina's best restaurants to boot (reserve in advance).
Ryad Salama
( 0535 63 57 30;
www.ryadsalama.com
; r incl breakfast from Dh900; )
Well located between
Talaa Kebira and Talaa Seghira, this is a true riad with a lovely courtyard garden (with a
small pool). All rooms face onto the greenery, with those upstairs having delightful bal-
conies to play Fassi Romeo and Juliet from. Rooms are finished to a very high standard,
with luxurious bathrooms, but the biggest draw remains the green oasis at the heart of the
property.
GUESTHOUSE
€€
Riad Laaroussa
( 0674 18 76 39;
www.riad-laaroussa.com
; 3 Derb Bechara, Talaa Seghira; r incl breakfast
Dh1400-2800; )
Although a garden is meant to be the defining feature of a riad, it still
comes as something of a surprise to pass through the dark entrance here to meet such a
large green space, with its orange trees and softly playing fountain. Instantly relaxed, you
continue to the fine rooms decorated with modern art and unusual furniture that make it
clear the owners haven't just taken ideas from this month's Moroccan style magazine. The
new in-house hammam is open to nonguests.
GUESTHOUSE
€€€
Riad Idrissy
GUESTHOUSE
€€€
( 0649 19 14 10;
www.riadidrissy.com
; 13 Derb Idrissi; r incl breakfast Dh1600; )
Half a
dozen years in the making, this magnificently restored townhouse is a great addition to the
