Riad Le Moucharabieh

Riad Le Moucharabieh is a traditional riad guesthouse close to the Bab Boujloud gate in the Fes el-Bali medina, in Morocco's Fès-Meknès region. Bab Boujloud, with its blue and green tiled facades, is the most common entrance to the old city for first-time visitors, and being near it means shorter walks with luggage and easier taxi pick-ups than in the deeper lanes. From the area, the Bou Inania Madrasa, the Batha Museum and the start of the Talaa Kebira shopping street are all within a few minutes on foot, and the Qarawiyyin quarter and Chouara Tannery are further into the medina. The riad follows the usual Fassi plan, with rooms around a central courtyard and carved or painted details, and the name refers to the moucharabieh, the carved wooden lattice screens common in Moroccan architecture. Room types are Double Rooms and Suites, and published rates are about MAD 600 to 1,500 per night, a mid-range level for the medina. Listed amenities are a courtyard, a rooftop terrace and Wi-Fi. Breakfast is typically served in the courtyard or on the terrace, and the roof offers a view over the medina's rooftops. For other meals, guests commonly use the many restaurants and cafes near Bab Boujloud, or the staff can arrange a home-cooked dinner by request. Service is that of a small guesthouse, with staff typically assisting with directions, guides, transfers and tours, and the property suits independent travellers and couples. The street address is recorded simply as Fes el-Bali, so visitors should ask the riad for exact directions or a meeting point at the gate. Fes-Saïss airport is about 15 km away. As with all medina riads, stairs and narrow alleys are part of the experience.