Mayfez Suites & Spa

A luxury Riad, a true oasis of well-being in the medina of Fez

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In the heart of Fez’ imperial city, Mayfez invites you on a contemplative journey, where history softly whispers and time returns to its rightful pace.

A RARE EXPERIENCE, BEYOND CONVENTIONS.

Mayfez is not a conventional hotel.

A Palace listed as a historic monument, it has been intentionally limited to just seven suites and conceived exclusively to offer you an enchanted interlude, devoted to your emotions.

Here, freedom becomes a way of life: a reception and restaurant without walls, personalised schedules designed to let space and time belong entirely to you.

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“When you set out on a journey, the best thing you can do is get lost. When you lose your way, plans give way to surprises, and it is then, and only then, that the journey truly begins.”

Nicolas Bouvier (Swiss writer and photographer, 1929–1998)

The medina of Fes slowly closes behind you, like a whispered promise. The alleyways narrow, breathe, and vibrate to the rhythm of footsteps and hooves. Donkeys move forward with quiet wisdom, laden with baskets overflowing with tanned hides, provisions, invisible memories; the calls of the muleteers echo like ancient, familiar punctuation.

Faces pass without haste — deep gazes, simple gestures, a dense and silent humanity. One hand shields a face, another offers a greeting, a laugh escapes from a half-open door. The air carries the scent of leather, spices, crushed mint. Light glides across weathered walls, catches the golden dust, draws out slow-moving shadows.

Here, you no longer walk to arrive, but to feel: time dissolves, the heart grows lighter, and you begin to understand that losing your way may be the most beautiful way to inhabit the world. 

A JOURNEY BEYOND TIME

A space to dream, to connect, and to explore.

Mayfez’s architectural vision weaves a delicate link between East and West, celebrating unity within diversity. An approach recognised in 2024 and 2025 by the World Luxury Hotel Awards, which distinguished it as the Most Romantic Boutique Hotel in Africa and the Middle East.

Mayfez cultivates an epicurean harmony that awakens the senses, suspends time, and creates unforgettable memories.
Here, wellbeing unfolds naturally, without rules or pressure, and luxury lies not in doing more, but in the freedom to do less — yet better.

THE ART OF EXPLORING GENTLY

 

Within its walls, and beyond the medina’s ancient ramparts, Mayfez embraces a different way of discovering.

Instead of racing from one landmark to the next, we invite you to slow down. Rooted in our history and our unique setting, we offer a more immersive approach — one guided by curiosity, creativity, living traditions, refined flavors, and the emotions they quietly awaken.

Medina de Fès au Maroc

In the cool shade of a narrow alley, a craftsman shapes copper with movements perfected over generations. A little further on, cedarwood releases its warm scent as patient hands carve delicate arabesques. Here, materials have presence. Gestures carry memory. Nothing feels rushed.

Later, you find yourself at Place Boujloud, a glass of mint tea in hand, simply watching the city unfold. Conversations drift through the air, footsteps echo softly on stone, and the evening light settles gently over the ochre façades.

This is how Fez truly reveals itself — not only through the grandeur of its architecture, but in the quiet beauty of shared moments, in the poetry of ancestral gestures, in that subtle closeness to everyday life. An experience that feels intimate, almost secret.

THE EMOTION OF FLAVOURS.

At Mayfez, cuisine is not simply served, it is felt.

Our culinary world celebrates the meeting of refined table artistry and effortless conviviality.

Here, each meal follows the light of the day and the mood of the moment. The kitchen weaves together the heritage of Morocco’s grand culinary traditions with a delicate creativity, where timeless classics gently flirt with a touch of playfulness.

In the salon, in the garden, on the terrace, or in the privacy of your suite, in our restaurant without walls, your table is set wherever you desire. A way to rediscover your own rhythm, and the freedom to savour it.

WELLNESS AT THE HEART OF A SENSORY JOURNEY

A gentle interlude where the body lets go and the soul grows quiet.

Set within a secluded wing of the house, once the Vizier’s harem, a sanctuary devoted to grace and beauty. Here, wellbeing does not need to be sought, it gently takes hold.

In the hush of the hammam, steam drifts, textures envelop, and warm water restores. Each ritual becomes a quiet return to self. Time loosens its grip, and surrender comes naturally.

AT MAYFEZ, YOU DON’T DISCOVER FEZ, YOU LIVE IT.

A place where you are welcomed without ceremony, and feel free without constraint.

With just seven suites, the house has chosen rarity over scale, intimacy over display.

Each suite has its own character, yet all come alive through the people who care for them each day. They are the vibrant soul of the house, and your bridge to a living heritage: local, human, cultural.

As your stay unfolds, connections form naturally, in the simplicity of gestures and the sincerity of encounters.

Best service , highly recommended

My husband and I stayed at this riad during our holiday in Fez , we’ve enjoyed every night at our beautiful room , the service was great , we also got chance to tour the medina with Mohammed Bousfiha one of the best guides in town we felt like home , I would definitely come back soon 🙂

Absolutely a piece of heaven

“During our stay in Fez we have decided this time to go to Mayfez Riad and there was the absolute surprise, a very cosy and relaxing spot with a tasty Moroccan / international cuisine.  “

Riad Mayfez is a MUST STAY! Beautiful Charm with an Amazing staff!

“The interior property of Riad Mayfez is absolutely amazing! Truly old charm. There are only six suites. The rooms are beautiful. Really stunning! The staff is amazing, top notch. They were there for my every request. Celebrated wife’s 50th birthday. “

AMAZINGGGGG

“The Riad is absolutely gorgeous, luxurious and a delight to come home to after a long day of sightseeing.The rooms are huge and so beautifully decorated. It is well located in the center of the Medina with easy access to all the major sights. The breakfast and dinner are mouthwatering! But what makes this place stand out is the people who work there, the constant smiles on their face, and eagerness to make your visit top notch.”

Morocco's leading boutique hotel 2023