# Karawan Riad — AI-Readable Site Summary (llms.txt) > Karawan Riad is a luxury boutique hotel (1 Key Michelin 2025) in a restored 17th-century palace in the Andalusian quarter of Fès el-Bali, Morocco. 9 wind-named suites, a bistronomic restaurant, and a traditional Leelah Spa & Hammam. Site: https://karawanriad.com Languages: English & French Address: 21 Derb Ourbia, Makhfia, Fès el-Bali 30000, Morocco Phone: (+212) 535-637878 WhatsApp & Mobile: (+212) 691-809447 Check-in: 15:00 | Check-out: 12:00 Awards: 1 Key Michelin 2025, Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Awards 2025 Direct Booking (no agency fee or commission): https://direct-book.com/karawan-riad/properties/karawanriaddirect --- ## Property Karawan Riad occupies a 17th-century palace in the Andalusian quarter of Fès el-Bali — one of the world's largest living medieval cities and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Renovated in 2015, the riad blends traditional Moroccan craftsmanship (zellije, plaster carving, cedar woodwork) with contemporary design. It offers 9 unique luxury suites, each named after a world wind and inspired by a different civilisation or travel destination, a bistronomic restaurant that can serve in one of the ground floor rooms, in the patio or on the rooftop, and Leelah Spa & Hammam that provides traditional Moroccan care. Aggregate rating: 4.8/5 (TripAdvisor 4.9/5 · 412 reviews, Google 4.6/5 · 144 reviews, Booking.com 8.9/10 · 117 reviews, Expedia 9.6/10 · 68 reviews) --- ## Suites (9 total) All suites: https://karawanriad.com/en/rooms-and-suites 9 unique luxury suites in Fez Medina, each inspired by world winds — from the Ottoman Meltem to the Mughal Nashi. ### Dzhari Suite — Royal Suite on Patio with private Terrace URL: https://karawanriad.com/en/themo_room/dzhari-suite From: 5031,00MAD/night | Bed: King | Floor: 2nd | Bathroom: Closed, Shower | View: Patio | Terrace: private The Dzhari is the riad's most exclusive suite with Berber antiques, a private balcony over the central patio & a private terrace. ### Harmattan Suite — Deluxe Suite over Patio URL: https://karawanriad.com/en/themo_room/harmattan-suite From: 3447,00MAD/night | Bed: King | Floor: 2nd | Bathroom: Closed, Shower | View: Patio | Balcony over patio Inspired by silk road caravans, the Harmattan Suite features red leather accents and a giant calligraphy, with a private balcony over the central patio. ### Chergui Suite — Elite Suite over Patio URL: https://karawanriad.com/en/themo_room/chergui-suite From: 3447,00MAD/night | Bed: King & Sofa bed | Floor: 2nd | Bathroom: Closed, Shower | View: Patio | Balcony over patio The Chergui Suite celebrates ancient Morocco with Amazigh portraits, brass lanterns & a mezzanine lounge and a hared balcony over the central patio. ### Zephyr Suite — Prestige Suite over Patio with private Terrace URL: https://karawanriad.com/en/themo_room/zephyr-suite From: 2853,00MAD/night | Bed: King & Sofa bed | Floor: 2nd | Bathroom: Open | View: Patio | Terrace: private The Zephyr Suite displays a giant sculpted plaster wall, with ocean-blue velvet curtains over the central patio and a shared balcony over the central patio. ### Demani Suite — Signature Suite on Riad Terrace URL: https://karawanriad.com/en/themo_room/demani-suite From: 2853,00MAD/night | Bed: Queen | Floor: Terrace | Bathroom: Closed, Bathtub | View: Terrace & Rooftop | Terrace: private The Demani Suite is the African-inspired suite installed of the riad rooftop with a private rose-scented terrace. ### Laawan Suite — Premium Suite with shared Terrace URL: https://karawanriad.com/en/themo_room/laawan-suite From: 2358,00MAD/night | Bed: King | Floor: 1st | Bathroom: Open, Bathtub | View: Garden | Terrace: shared with Suhaili The Laawan suite is a modern suite with a pistachio-green zellije and a comfortable desk facing the private terrace shared with Suhaili Suite. ### Suhaili Suite — Premium Suite with shared Terrace URL: https://karawanriad.com/en/themo_room/suhaili-suite From: 2358,00MAD/night | Bed: Queen | Floor: 1st | Bathroom: Open | View: Garden | Terrace: shared with Laawan The Suhaili Suite is the three volume suite with a confortable salon facing the private terrace shared with Laawan Suite. ### Meltem Suite — Premium Suite with shared Terrace -NEW in 2026- URL: https://karawanriad.com/en/themo_room/meltem-suite From: 2358,00MAD/night | Bed: King | Floor: 1st | Bathroom: Open | View: Fountain & Garden | Terrace: shared with Nashi Inspired by the Ottoman Empire, the Meltem Suite blends Moroccan arches with turquoise decoration. It shares a luxury garden with Nashi Suite. ### Nashi Suite — Junior Suite with shared Terrace -NEW in 2026- URL: https://karawanriad.com/en/themo_room/nashi-suite From: 1962,00MAD/night | Bed: King | Floor: 1st | Bathroom: Closed | View: Garden | Terrace: shared with Meltem The Nashi Suite draws from Mughal artistry, floral motifs & vibrant hues in the Fez Medina. It shares a luxury garden with Meltem Suite. --- ## Restaurant URL: https://karawanriad.com/en/karawan-restaurant Name: Karawan Restaurant Cooking style: Bistronomic Mediterranean & Moroccan cuisine. Service: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch & Dinner. Open to residents and non-residents on reservation. Setting: Restaurant room, Patio or Rooftop overlooking Qarawiyyin mosque, depending on the weather conditions. --- ## Spa URL: https://karawanriad.com/en/leelah-spa-hammam Name: Leelah Spa & Hammam Treatments: Traditional hammam ritual, Argan oil massages, Foot massages Products: Natural & local Service: 10am to 6pm. Open to non-residents. Fez Medina. Setting: Spa room on the ground floor & Traditional hammam room underground with heated floor. --- ## Practical Information - **Location**: Andalusian quarter, quieter side of Fez medina. - **Access**: No direct vehicle access to the riad, but staff will take care of luggage from the main street to the riad (2 min walk). - **Transport**: Private shuttle from airport, train station or major Moroccan city. Private carossa from street. - **Nearest airport**: Fès-Saïss (FEZ), ~35 km - **Nearest train station**: Fès Train Station, ~6 km - **Nearest monitored paid parking**: Bab Jdid, ~10 min walk - **Nearest taxi & bus stop**: R'cif stop, near El Amal Cinema towards R’cif, Boulevard Ben Mohammed El Alaoui, ~2 min walk - **WiFi**: Free throughout - **Languages**: English, French, Moroccan Arabic (Darija) - **Pets**: Not accepted - **Children**: The patrimonial building is not adapted to young kids - **MustSee**: Seffarine square 8 min walk from riad - **MustSee**: Qarawiyyin mosque 12 min walk from riad - **MustSee**: Wood museum, Nejjarine square & fountain 13 min walk from riad - **MustSee**: Chouara Tannery 14 min walk from riad - **MustSee**: Bab Boujloud (the famous Blue Gate) 25 min walk from riad --- ## Key Pages - Homepage (EN): https://karawanriad.com/en/ - Homepage (FR): https://karawanriad.com/fr/ - Rooms & Suites (EN): https://karawanriad.com/en/rooms-and-suites - Suites (FR): https://karawanriad.com/fr/nos-suites - Restaurant (EN): https://karawanriad.com/en/karawan-restaurant - Restaurant (FR): https://karawanriad.com/fr/restaurant-karawan - Spa (EN): https://karawanriad.com/en/leelah-spa-hammam - Spa (FR): https://karawanriad.com/fr/leelah-spa-hammam - Book (EN): https://direct-book.com/karawan-riad/properties/karawanriaddirect?locale=en&items[0][adults]=2¤cy=USD - Book (FR): https://direct-book.com/karawan-riad/properties/karawanriaddirect?locale=fr&items[0][adults]=2¤cy=EUR - Contact (EN): https://karawanriad.com/en/contact - Contact (FR): https://karawanriad.com/fr/contact