We went to Casablanca to experience modern Morocco, and we hoped to experience the more traditional Morocco in Fes. We were not disappointed, and Riad Mazar was the perfect place to explore from. It is a small and beautifully renovated Riad with cosy, comfortable well appointed rooms situated just inside the ancient Medina. All 3 staff are very attentive and welcoming. Siham is an excellent host and concierge and began with very helpful instruction beforehand on how to access the hotel from the Medina gate, since taxis cannot get right to the door. She arranged an excellent walking tour of the Medina with Bochta and a driving tour of the region with Saddiq. Both were extremely knowledgeable and professional and we highly recommend each. The Medina in particular should not be missed. It’s a colorful, crowded and animated place full of sights, sounds, aromas and history, and probably largely unchanged for centuries. It is a labyrinth and a knowledgeable guide is essential to get the most out of it. The Riad was our oasis of calm at the end of busy days and we then started each morning with an excellent Moroccan breakfast, cheerfully modified to our dietary requirements.
Our stay in Fes was all we hoped for and the Riad Mazar and their excellent staff contributed greatly to the success of our visit. We recommend it highly.