My husband's parents live in Fez, so every year when we visit we always make the trip to Les Merinides. I love to go during the late afternoon so I'm there long enough to enjoy the daylight views of the Medina just before sunset. It's the most beautiful panoramic view of the old city, just can't be beat. It's also very enchanting at night when you can see all the glittering lights below.

Having tea or coffee service on the terrace overlooking the city is an absolute must! Morocco offers some of the most sophisticated, delicious, bite-sized sweets. I would advise leaving your diet plans at home because you really wouldn't want to miss trying them. The waiters are very helpful and polite, so don't be offended if they don't come back to check on your every few minutes. It just isn't the same function here as it is in the states. If you need something else, wave them down.

I love that they don't rush you out to make room for more customers, no matter how long you stay. Our family and friends can sit and talk forever without the feeling that the waiter is hawking us. Moroccans know exactly the definition of "chillin" and will leave you to it in peace.

We've never stayed in their hotel rooms so I can't speak to that, but if you're planning a stay, I would ask the concierge to book you a room with a view of the medina.

Be careful to check the calendar for any religious holidays they may be celebrating at the time of your vacation because they will not offer alcohol. You will find this to be true of any establishment you visit during this time. Of course it's possible to find a sympathetic waiter, but you will have to be very private about it and not consume it in the open. A generous tip would be appropriate in this case.

Les Merinides is a meeting place for many a diplomat and important person. You may very well find yourself in the presence of wealthy Saudi visitors and representatives from both Africa and Europe. I would highly recommend wearing clean and neat attire, preferably a notch up from casual if you can. Although it's just a suggestion, not at all a requirement, because all types of visitors come here and they know especially with the youth that some only have hiking gear, etc.

Overall this is the place you will want to spend a relaxing time with your friends. I would make sure it is the last thing you have on your list for the day. With calming and spectacular views, you'll find that you may not want to leave!

This hotel has the most wonderful view overlooking Fez and a cocktail on the terrace in the evening is a must. Our room had a balcony from which the view was absolutely stunning. The rest of the hotel is pretty terrific also and the staff were extremely helpful and attentive. The choice of food was good, the bedroom wonderful, and the outdoor pool such a relief after a long hot day in the city. A truly memorable experience!

A bit far from the medina of Fes you will always need a taxi. If you don´t want to pay the expensive hotel-owned taxis, you will be disappointed by the receptionist´ vague handwave toward outside the hotel area with the remarks "Outside."
There is a long way to feet to the medina but I wouldn´t recommend it because it´s going through unknow areas which are not mentioned in any maps and stares from local inhabitants can be irritating after some times.
Nevertheless, the hotel inside is a quiet oasis with a splendid overlook over Fes, especially at evening when lights are on.
The staff at the terrace is very kind but you need a certain time till you can order something.
BUT: don´t bring anything eatable with you, even it´s packed as a gift for a friend as I did because the old and nearly theetless concierge urged me twice not to eat the cookies even if I tried to explain that they are a wedding gift for my Fassi friend. This gave me a cold atmosphere of this hotel. I ordered mint tea and then left for a better and warmer place, the Hotel Dar Jamai.

The hotel is a really classy,low profile hotel Nice pool, really good service!
The Room is huge, as well as the the bed!
Breakfast was amazing,
I would recommend this hotel to anyone looking to splash out on short break in fes. We ate in the restaurant once and it was very good, but we enjoyed better meals in the New Town,
The hotel is an oasis of calm in a pretty busy but fa ntasticcity.