Dar Roumana

Dar Roumana is a boutique guesthouse at 30 Derb el Amer in the Zkak Roumane quarter of Fès el-Bali, the UNESCO-listed medina in Morocco's Fès-Meknès region. The quarter sits on the upper side of the old city, and the guesthouse is reached on foot through narrow lanes, so luggage is normally carried by porters from the nearest vehicle access point. Bab Boujloud and the Bou Inania Madrasa lie within a walk of the property, and the tanneries and Qarawiyyin area are further into the medina. The house is a restored traditional dar arranged around a central courtyard, with a rooftop terrace that gives views over the medina rooftops and minarets. The style combines Moroccan craft detail such as zellige tilework, carved plaster and cedar with a calm, uncluttered interior. Accommodation consists of Double Rooms, Superior Rooms and Suites, with air conditioning and WiFi. Dining is a defining feature: the house restaurant serves Moroccan cuisine prepared from market produce, and meals are often taken in the courtyard or on the terrace, with breakfast included in the stay. There is no pool or spa, as is typical for medina houses, and the emphasis is on atmosphere and personal service. The staff are experienced in arranging guides, cooking classes, craft visits and transfers, and the scale of the house suits couples, small groups and travellers who prefer a quiet base. Published rates run from about 1,100 MAD in low season to about 1,900 MAD in high season, and the property carries a strong guest rating of 4.8. Staying inside the medina removes the daily commute to the old city and lets visitors see the quarter early in the morning and after the day-trippers leave.