Hotel Sahrai

Hotel Sahrai is a luxury hotel in the Dhar El Mehraz district of Fès, on a hillside above the medina in Morocco's Fès-Meknès region. The location gives wide views over the rooftops of Fès el-Bali and the Zalagh hills, and the walled old city lies a short taxi ride below. Bab Boujloud, the main medina gate, is the usual starting point for visitors going into the old city on foot or with a licensed guide. The hotel is known for its contemporary design, with clean white volumes, large glazed openings and a minimalist interior that contrasts with the ornate traditional riads of the medina. Rooms are grouped into Deluxe Rooms, Junior Suites, Suites and the larger Sahrai Suite, with air conditioning, WiFi and views toward the city or the garden. Dining centres on the hotel restaurant and bar, which serve Moroccan and international dishes, and breakfast is served as a full buffet. The hotel's wellness offering includes a spa and an infinity pool overlooking the city, which is a popular place to spend the late afternoon after a day in the medina. A gym and on-site parking are also listed. Service is polished and aimed at international leisure travellers and couples, with a concierge able to arrange guided medina visits, craft workshops, and day trips to Meknès, Volubilis and Moulay Idriss. Published rates run from about 3,500 MAD in low season to about 6,000 MAD in high season, placing it at the top end of accommodation in Fès. Because the property sits on a hill, most visitors reach the medina by petit taxi, and the quiet setting suits travellers who want separation from the medina's noise and crowds. The hotel works well as a base for those who want resort-style comfort alongside access to one of Morocco's most historic cities.