Riad Fes Aicha & SPA

Eight rooms wrap a tiled courtyard behind Riad Fes Aicha & SPA's carved cedar door on Derb Touimi, tucked inside the Bab Rcif quarter of Fès el-Bali. The riad's fountain and orange trees sit two minutes from the Rcif gate, one of the medina's main entry points for taxis unable to enter the old city.

A rooftop terrace overlooks the tannery quarter's rooftops, and the small spa runs traditional hammam treatments with black soap and ghassoul clay. Narrow alleys mean guests are usually met at Rcif and guided in on foot.

The layout suits couples and small groups wanting an immersive Old City stay over modern hotel convenience.