Riad Laaroussa
Opulent but lived-in Moroccan palace. Think rich tadelakt bathrooms, silk curtains, brass lanterns, and fish-trap lamps. Warm and intimate rather than slick. Feels like staying in someone's exceptionally well-restored ancestral home.
Request the Green Suite or Orange Suite if mobility is any concern — they're on the ground floor and avoid the very steep internal stairs
Why It Matters
One of the most respected riads in Fes — a city full of them — Riad Laaroussa stands out for its scale (13 rooms across a main building and annexed wing), its genuinely spectacular rooftop restaurant open to non-guests, and a Carrara marble hammam that guests consistently call a highlight of their entire Morocco trip. The building dates to the 1600s and was rescued and restored to its original artisanal detail by French partners using the city's finest craftsmen.
A 17th-century palace sitting deep inside Fes el-Bali, the world's largest car-free urban area. The whole point of a riad is to turn its back on the street and face inward — and Riad Laaroussa does this masterfully, with a courtyard of orange trees, a gurgling fountain, and a heated pool tucked behind ancient walls. Thirteen suites and rooms feature original mosaic floors, painted cedar ceilings, and hand-carved plasterwork paired with French antiques and pieces from Morocco and Asia. The rooftop is a genuine knockout: views straight out to the Merinid tombs and Mt Zalagh, with Bistro Laaroussa serving à la carte Moroccan and Mediterranean food using ingredients pulled from the market that morning.
Where You'll Stay
9 room types available
Blue Room
From MAD2,000 / nightCompanion to the Yellow and Brown rooms, sharing a cozy salon with fireplace. Good combination for families or groups traveling together who want connected but private sleeping spaces.
Cream Suite
From MAD2,700 / nightA second-floor suite with courtyard views and good flexibility for families: a double bed on the main level plus a second double on the loft. Beige tadelakt bathroom with bathtub. Seating area with fireplace. Higher floors mean steeper stairs but better views into the courtyard.
Double + Double (loft) · 44 sqmGreen Suite
From MAD3,100 / nightThe top-tier room at Laaroussa — and priced accordingly. Set on the ground floor (a rare advantage in this stair-heavy building), it comes with one double and one single bed, a seating area with fireplace, and original painted cedar ceilings throughout. The bathroom is a standout: deep-green tadelakt with a proper bathtub. At 55 sqm it's genuinely spacious for a medina riad.
Double + Single · 55 sqmGrey Suite
From MAD2,700 / nightFirst-floor suite reached via high stairs — worth the climb. Fifty-five square meters with a fireplace, separate living area, one double and one single bed, and a grey tadelakt bathroom with bathtub. One of the most photographed rooms in the riad thanks to its cool, understated palette.
Double + Single · 55 sqmLittle Brown Room
From MAD1,200 / nightThe smallest room in the riad at just 19 sqm — and the riad is refreshingly upfront about this. What it lacks in size it compensates for with character: a double bed, rain shower, and direct access to the shared salon (with fireplace) shared by the Blue and Yellow rooms. The hotel specifically warns that the stairs are exceptionally steep — not suitable for guests with knee or leg problems.
Double · 19 sqmOrange Suite
From MAD2,700 / nightGround-floor suite ideal for small families or groups of four. One double bed plus two single beds on a mezzanine loft. Has a fireplace, orange tadelakt shower bathroom, and the original painted ceilings. Good choice if you want ground-floor accessibility and space for extra guests.
Double + 2 Singles (loft) · 50 sqmRed Room
From MAD2,200 / nightTwo single beds that can be joined into a king — the open-plan bathroom with exposed bricks and red tadelakt is a particular favorite with guests. First floor via steep stairs. At 40 sqm it's the most spacious of the standard rooms.
Twin/Double (convertible) · 40 sqm
Terrace Suite
From MAD2,900 / nightTop-floor suite with a private sun-drenched patio and reportedly a striking jet-black bathroom. One of the most dramatic rooms in the building for those who can handle the stairs.
Yellow Room
From MAD2,000 / nightOne of three rooms (Blue, Yellow, Brown) that share a common salon with sofa, fireplace, and library feel — a great option for a group booking. Opens directly onto the shared salon.
The Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The concierge team can arrange transport to Meknes (imperial city, ~1 hr away) and the Roman ruins at Volubilis — both well worth the detour from Fes. Grand taxi hire recommended.
The hotel's area page points guests to Oued Fes golf course, 5 minutes from the medina, and the Royal Golf de Fès — an 18-hole course across 70 hectares of olive fields in the Middle Atlas foothills.
The riad maintains a curated list of vetted professional guides who will take you through Fes el-Bali without pushing you into commission shops. The hotel recommends at least a half-day guided walk for first-timers. Guides can also open otherwise-closed historic doors.
Guests can cook with the riad's chef — the class starts with a trip through the medina to the market to buy fresh ingredients, then moves to the kitchen for hands-on preparation of Fassi dishes. AFAR reports these as complimentary for guests. The riad's chef Samira has been highlighted repeatedly in guest reviews as a standout experience.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Spacious living rooms on each floor, each with a fireplace. Key feature during the cooler winter months.
WiFi throughout the entire riad, plus a guest computer available.
Included with every room booking. Served daily — guests report it as generous and excellent.
Available during limited hours.
Bar service available at the pool, for resident guests only.
Hot and cold air units in all rooms, ensuring comfort year-round.
Monogrammed bathrobes, babouches (slippers to keep), scented candles, fluffy towels, and Senses de Marrakech bathroom products in silver-topped glass vials.
On-site library available to guests, referenced as part of the shared salon area for Blue, Yellow, and Brown rooms.
Surrounded by ancient walls and a lush Mediterranean garden. Heated, so usable year-round. Pool and bar area are exclusively for resident guests — not open to day visitors.
The riad offers direct WhatsApp communication for reservations and inquiries.
Full concierge offering: professional guides, restaurant reservations, transport, and day trip organization. The riad can also arrange the entire hotel for private events, family reunions, and corporate seminars.
Laundry and dry cleaning available on request.
Self-parking available at 30 MAD per night. Note: the medina itself is car-free, so parking is at the medina perimeter.
Available 24 hours on request. Airport transfer costs 200 MAD per vehicle one-way. Train station transfers also available at a surcharge.
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