Fodor's Expert Review Palais Sheherazade & Spa
23, Arsat Bennis Douh, Fez, Fez-Meknès, Morocco
Set in the former home of a 19th-century minister, the Palais Sheherazade is a perfect expression of traditional style, with spectacular woodwork and tranquil views onto the vast courtyard. Every detail is beautiful, from the hand-painted tiles in the courtyard to the wooden terrace overlooking the chemical-free pool. Attracting local celebrities and dignitaries to their luxury establishment, the well-connected proprietors make it a point to direct visitors to eat in the courtyard restaurant, where you can sample an inventive assortment of flavorful dishes, occasionally with live Andalusian-inspired music. The existing suites have recently been refurbished, and a new 8,000-square-foot spa from French spa guru Anne Semonin, with a heated pool, has opened in a newly restored part of the palace, with grand suites above it.
PROS
- <PRO>beautiful decor</PRO>
- <PRO>central location</PRO>
- <PRO>luxurious spa</PRO>
CONS
- <CON>expensive restaurant</CON>
- <CON>rooms can be cold in winter</CON>
- <CON>service can be patchy</CON>
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Rate Includes: Free Breakfast, Credit cards accepted