Staying in a riad means finding the calm of a courtyard right in the heart of the city. Their pools are often small, in the patio or up on the roof terrace. Around Fez, warm water sometimes comes from the ground: the hot springs of Moulay Yacoub are about twenty kilometres away. Here are the 7 riads I've selected in Fez, all rated at least 8/10; I particularly recommend Palais D'hôtes Suites & Spa Fès, Riad Jamaï and Riad Zawiyat Fès.
Each city has its own selection, with a page for each type of accommodation.
Places are ranked from highest to lowest rated. The yellow bubble shows the advertised water temperature, when it's known.
7 places shown
The pool. Covered pool, presented as indoor. Heating not specified.
A recent guest reports damaged mosaic tiles in the pool. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask about the water temperature when you book.
The pool. Indoor pool and plunge pool. Heating not specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The pool is small: ask about its size and temperature before you book.
The pool. Indoor pool. Heating not specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask about the water temperature when you book.
The pool. Indoor pool in the patio. Heating not specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask about the water temperature when you book.
The pool. Indoor pool and outdoor pool, with a jacuzzi. Heating not specified.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. In winter, go for the indoor pool and get its temperature confirmed.
The pool. Indoor pool. Heating not specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask about the water temperature when you book.
The pool. Indoor pool. Heating not specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask about the water temperature when you book.
These places don't have a confirmed heated pool, but they do have a hot tub: the water is hot all year round. A good way to relax in the warm.
The hot tub. Shared jacuzzi, plus a suite with its own private jacuzzi. The pool is not advertised as heated.
The suite with the private jacuzzi is 45 m², on the ground floor.
Guide's tip. For a stay for two, book the suite with the private jacuzzi.
These places were suggested to us directly by their owners. The heated pool is declared by them; they don't yet have enough guest reviews to join the selection.
In my selection, the top-rated is Palais D'hôtes Suites & Spa Fès (Riad), with 4.5/5 (132 reviews · TripAdvisor (via Logitravel)). Next come Riad Jamaï (8.9/10) and Riad Zawiyat Fès (9.2/10).
None of the places selected in Fez clearly advertises a pool heated all year round. Palais D'hôtes Suites & Spa Fès, Riad Jamaï and Riad Zawiyat Fès have an indoor pool, sheltered from the wind. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
None of the places selected in Fez gives a precise temperature. Ask the property before booking, especially out of season.
Yes: Riad Salam Fès also has a hot tub in addition to the heated pool. No confirmed heated pool, but a hot tub: Riad Ommeyad Suite & Spa.
The word "heated" on a booking page isn't enough. Every place must have a rating of at least 8/10 (or 4/5) and carries one of these four levels.
Guests mention the heated water in their reviews, with the season when they say so.
A journalist or guide who stayed there describes the heated pool.
The hotel or the platform says so, but I haven't yet found a review that confirms it.
Heating isn't specified, but the water is sheltered from the wind and cold air. Ask for the temperature before you book.
I left these out because guests report water colder than advertised, or because no heating or indoor pool is mentioned.
| Place | What the sources say | Rating | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel & Spa Dar Bensouda | Small pool in the patio, advertised as not heated | 9/10 | Pool not heated |
Sources: Kayak, Kayak, Kayak, Fairmoove, Guide Michelin.
