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Palais Faraj Suites & Spa
Fes, Morocco · Independent · Core Luxury
Si Mohamed Bensouda's 19th-century palace sat in ruins until Driss Faceh bought it in 2000. Jean-Baptiste Barian, Hassan II's interior architect, restored it; 31 suites opened in 2012 over the medina. Fes, not Palais Amani.
- 31 rooms
- Opened 2012
- Neighborhood: Fes medina
- Architect: Jean-Baptiste Barian
- Interiors: Jean-Baptiste Barian
About Palais Faraj Suites & Spa
- Bensouda taught at Al-Quaraouiyine and served as grand cadi. King Mohammed VI visited after the restore.
- Fes medina. This is not Palais Amani and not a Marrakech palace hotel.
History
Faceh commissioned Jean-Baptiste Barian, the interior architect of the late King Hassan II, to restore the Arab-Andalusian structure; the finished Palais Faraj opened in 2012 with 31 suites overlooking the UNESCO-listed Fes medina, the world's largest pedestrianized city.
The setting
Overlooking the Fes medina. This is Palais Faraj, not Palais Amani.
Experiences
- Museum of arts and antiques — An authentic museum of arts and antiques from the Faceh private collection, including paintings, old Medina photographs and Fassi pottery.
- Hammam — A hammam included in the palace hotel when it was transformed into a boutique hotel in 2000.
- Spa — A spa included in the palace hotel when it was transformed into a boutique hotel in 2000.
- Outdoor swimming pool — An outdoor pool in blue zellige, the famous blue of Fez, set within the palace.
- Balcony garden — A balcony garden with views of the southern Borj and the Medina of Fez.
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Hammam
- Fitness center
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