Perched atop the southern bastion of Fes’s ancient medina and overlooking the UNESCO-listed old city, Palais Faraj reimagines a 19th-century Moroccan palace with elegant modernity. Meticulously restored in 2012 by Evelyne and Driss Faceh, the hotel features 80 luxurious suites and 31 refined rooms—many with private balconies offering sunrise and sunset panoramas of the medina. Inside, stained glass, arabesque mosaics, and sculpted plaster celebrate traditional craftsmanship, while rosewood furnishings and handwoven textiles provide contemporary comfort and courtly sophistication. The regal Royale Suite boasts a vast terrace, Italian walk-in shower, and marble bathtub perfect for hosting five-star dinners at dusk, with sweeping city vistas. Epicureans will delight in L’Amandier & Roof Top Garden, where Moroccan-Mediterranean fusion meets sky-garden views, or sip cocktails in the ambient Golden Bar amid live music. Hidden within the palace vaults, Essencia Spa blends traditional Hammam, Ghassoul clay rituals, and soothing massages for an immersive wellness journey. More than a place to stay, Palais Faraj is a sensory odyssey through Morocco’s storied past and vibrant present—a sublime retreat in the heart of Fes.
