magorama
June 17, 2024
We highly recommend Riad Laaroussa. Simply put, the hotel is amazing, the staff is friendly and helpful, and the food is excellent. First, the website pictures do not do the hotel justice. The beautiful old wood door leads into a large, tree filled courtyard with comfortable seating areas to relax (or play cards with your family!). Look for Paul and Paula, the resident turtles, who wander around adorably. The pool is a wonderful spot - particularly on hot days in June! Second, the staff helped us with everything including getting tours (Fes medina walk, trip to Volubilis Roman ruins (thanks for the great trip, Omar!), and the transfer to Casablanca when we left). Service was excellent - friendly and helpful. Finally, dinner on our first night was excellent and the breakfasts were yummy (try the Khlea meat omelet - yum!) with jams, breads (they even had gluten free bread for us) and fresh juice. Both are served on the rooftop with views of the city. Amazing. If you have been traveling for a while and need to refresh your clothing, an added bonus at Riad Laaroussa is a same day in-house laundry service! Fes's Souk (market) is our favorite in Morocco (Marrakech a close 2nd) - and when we come back, we'll absolutely stay at Riad Laaroussa again!