Riad Maison Bleue

Riad Maison Bleue is a luxury riad at 33 Derb el Mitter in Fès el-Bali, near Bou Inania Madrasa in Morocco's Fès-Meknès region. The location places guests in the heart of the old medina, within a few minutes' walk of Bou Inania, the Talaa Kebira shopping lane and the Attarine quarter, while Bab Boujloud is a short walk away. Vehicles stop at the medina edge, so luggage is carried in by porters. The building is a restored townhouse arranged around a courtyard, with painted cedar, carved plaster and zellige decoration that reflect traditional Fassi craftsmanship, and interiors that favour refined, antique-style furnishing. Accommodation consists of Deluxe Rooms, Suites and a Royal Suite, with air conditioning and WiFi. Nightly rates run from about 2200 MAD in low season to roughly 3800 MAD in high season. A pool in the courtyard setting and a rooftop terrace give relief from the summer heat, while a spa and hammam offer massages and traditional treatments. The restaurant is known for formal, multi-course Moroccan and French-influenced dinners, usually served by reservation, and breakfast is included. Service is attentive and discreet, with staff arranging guided medina tours, cooking classes and excursions to Meknès, Volubilis and Moulay Idriss. The property suits couples and guests who prefer a quieter, upscale stay within the old city rather than a larger hotel with extensive facilities, and who accept that all arrivals involve a walk through narrow lanes.