Riad Le Sucrier de Fes

Riad Le Sucrier de Fes is a riad at 6 Derb Idrissi Skallia in the Douh quarter of Fes el-Bali, in Morocco's Fès-Meknès region. The Douh quarter lies on the lower, central part of the medina along the Oued Fes river, and is described as central for the Qarawiyyin and the tanneries, with the Chouara Tannery, the Qarawiyyin Mosque and university and the Attarine Madrasa all within a reasonable walk. The area is a lived-in residential and trading neighbourhood, so visitors see everyday medina life, with bakeries, small workshops and local cafes along the lanes. Vehicles cannot enter the medina, and luggage is generally carried by porter from a gate such as Bab Boujloud or Bab Rcif. The building is a traditional Fassi house around a courtyard, with tilework, carved plaster and wooden ceilings, and offers a quiet interior in contrast to the activity outside. Room types are Double Rooms and Suites, and published rates are about MAD 600 to 1,400 per night. Listed amenities include a courtyard, a rooftop terrace and Wi-Fi. Breakfast is typically served in the courtyard or on the terrace, and the roof offers views of the medina's rooftops and nearby minarets. Other meals can be taken at nearby restaurants or arranged with the staff. Service is that of a small guesthouse, with staff helping with directions, guides and transfers, and the property suits couples and independent travellers who prefer a central base for several days of walking. Fes-Saïss airport is around 15 km away, and the Ville Nouvelle railway station is a short taxi ride. As in other medina riads, visitors should expect stairs, narrow lanes and early-morning noise from the call to prayer.