Dar Roumana, Fez
Expert reviews
“The House of the Pomegranate is a sumptuously restored residence, with four stunning suites that showcase the work of Fez’s famous artisans in their carved cedarwood doors and lofty ceilings, mosaic tile floors, and intricate plasterwork.”
“Occupying a quiet spot against the northern walls, Dar Roumana is a beautiful restoration job with hard-to-beat views from its roof terrace. Uncommonly, three rooms have bathtubs, and a couple have external windows. The Yasmina suite, with its four-poster bed and balcony, is the pinnacle.”
What guests liked
- Top location
- Friendly staff
- Boutique style
- Restaurant
- Garden
All you need to know
In the late 19th century, Dar Roumana was established by the Arfaouis, a lineage involved in the olive oil trade. It served as a dwelling for numerous generations and even their farm animals.
Interestingly, it wasn’t until the oldest daughter’s wedding in 1923 that the inside courtyard was paved; before then, it was utilized as living space for donkeys and chickens. Initially, the property bore the name Dar Arfaoui until renovation commenced in 2002.
“Dar Roumana” translates to “house of the pomegranate”, paying tribute to the once abundant pomegranate trees that marked the surrounding lanes years ago and inspired the district’s name: Zkak Roumane. A handful of these trees are still visible overhanging the walls of the adjacent property.
The rooms exhibit the artistry of several generations of Fassi craftsmen, subtly augmented with contemporary elements.
Each of the five suites comes with 100% cotton sheets and feather comforters (hypo-allergenic versions can be provided upon demand), air conditioning (except in the Roumana suite), a personal safe, and a private bathroom – equipped with plush towels and cotton robes, a hair dryer, and exquisite organic toiletries.
While there are no televisions or phones, you need not worry – the Wifi connection ensures you remain linked to the world beyond.
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Recent guest reviews
5 February 2023
Exceptional
just incredible. also kindest staff
17 January 2023
An unforgettable stay at Dar Roumana!
In all of our travels, this was easily the most beautiful place my partner and I have ever stayed in. I have never seen such gorgeous craftsmanship in a hotel before - Dar Roumana has managed to retain every bit of the traditional charm of the restored building (tile, woodwork, intricately carved plaster), while making sure it has every convenience one could hope for. More importantly, the staff are incredibly kind, hospitable, and accommodating. We were traveling for the first time with our baby, and everyone who worked there was so warm and sweet with him. The cooking at the restaurant and at breakfast is outstanding, with very refined takes on Moroccan dishes and flavors. The location at the edge of the medina is great, too. It was just a short walk to the most vibrant and energetic parts of the medina, while still being calm and quiet inside. I really couldn't recommend Dar Roumana more - if one of their few rooms is free during your visit to Fes, you've got to book it. Thanks again to all of the staff for a fantastic stay!
We truly loved everything!
16 January 2023
Favorite Hotel
Excellent reception upon arrival. We arrived late and they let us have dinner while they checked us in. This is a beautiful hotel with an excellent restaurant and very attentive staff. I highly recommend this hotel. Parking is outside the walls of the old city but the hotel sent someone with a cart to help us with our bags and to show us the way. We had a very large room with traditional tile throughout that overlooked the interior covered courtyard (Dar) which is where the restaurant is located. It is a quiet, very peaceful place. We loved it!
We loved it all!
1 December 2022
romantic room. four poster bed. own procsre balcony. exceptional staff. felt like our own home
fantastic room, rooftop, and attentive service
food could have been a little.more.flavorful
19 November 2022
Very good
breakfast was not as good as our other hotels in Morocco -same offerings, bread ordinary
20 October 2022
Highly recommended
Beautifully restored building, we loved the room. Great location inside the medina underneath the marinid tombs. Easy 5 minute walk from the gate. Take time.to spend time on the terrace to see the sunset and hear the call to prey. The restaurant comes highly recommended. The walking food tour they arranged for us was excellent!
Nothing!
17 October 2022
Stepping in back in time and treated like a Sultan
A beautiful riad, located in a quiet area of the old city. Very helpful team who sent directions, arranged to meet us at the parking and took our luggage to the riad. They arranged a guide for us and were well informed and ready to share interesting anecdotes about the city. Our room was comfortable and cool. Lots of stairs so only suitable if you are reasonably fit. A very nice breakfast.
5 October 2022
Amazing, one of the best places I have stayed so far.
Amazing place to stay in Fes. Beautiful building, nice and individually designed rooms that were very clean, super friendly staff. Amazing view from the roof top terrace overlooking Fes Medina.
There is nothing to be critised, I only suggest to make more use of the roof top terrace, especially at night time. E.g. by playing some music and actively serving guests with drinks and small snacks.
1 October 2022
Exceptional
Gorgeous property and lovely staff.
26 September 2022
Very nice experience in the Medina.
Fantastic location, north end of the Medina. Bfast was sumptuous and included Moroccan and European selections. Dinner was fantastic, along with great selection of local wines from Meknes. Staff was super. Rooftop was magnificent, and made for a memorable visit enjoying a glass of Chardonnay.
Dogs barking in the middle of the night. Not sure what the Riad can do about it, but did keep me awake a bit.
25 September 2022
Fabulous
Quiet, beautiful riad, excellent restaurant
7 September 2022
Exquisite riad where you will feel like royalty
it’s the most stunning hotel we’ve ever stayed in, really friendly welcome and v helpful staff. Our suite, Yasmina, is breathtaking. I cannot recommend this place enough, it’s amazing. Also, definitely eat here in the evening. Best meal we had in Morocco.
There was nothing we didn’t like.
24 July 2022
Superb! A Gem in the Fez Medina and more than worth the price!
Dar Roumana is exquisite. A really beautiful property in the Fez Medina, with a caring, and very friendly and attentive staff. The rooms are amazing (there are only 4 of them) with luxurious bathrooms. There are lovely seating areas, a spacious roof terrace, and an excellent restaurant (alcohol is served!). The food was excellent. In general, the staff were really wonderful and obliging, and the attention to detail, exceptional. I would recommend this highly and enthusiastically to all. Considering other "high-end" properties available, Dar Roumana easily matches (and surpasses) places that cost double what DR does,
Nothing. But there are general things a visitor should know: Dar Roumana's location is towards the outer area/part of the Medina. The plus is that this makes it quiet and serene at night; but folks should realize that you're 5-10 minute walk from the central hustle and bustle (to me this is a plus!) As with all Riads that I've stayed in, Dar Roumana's layout means that rooms come with a fair amount of stairs to be climbed. If climbing stairs is an issue, you may want to stay away from every and all Riads and lodge in a commercial property like a hotel. I visited in the height of summer. The only thing that DR lacked that would have been amazing was a small pool. But this is not something I "didn't like" merely an observation about what might have made a truly amazing stay event more so.
20 June 2022
Exceptional
Breakfast easy and good
15 June 2022
Great food, very nice déco, clean, brilliant staff and a jaw dropping view of the city form the roof
Great food, very nice déco, clean, brilliant staff and a jaw dropping view of the city form the rooftop.
nothing
13 June 2022
Perfect luxury base to explore the medina from
Really great on all counts.
19 May 2022
This place lives up to its reputation!
Food was the best in the Medina and the place is a gorgeously restored home with very large and well decorated rooms. The staff was so kind and attentive- even more so than La Mamounia! They even have a pet turtle that lives there :) be ware of the scams in the Medina- the hotel will help explain what to look out for to avoid getting hustled.
12 May 2022
Beautiful room
Amazing room, very impressive little boutique hotel with good restaurant. Breakfast was super tasty, but the best part was the little balcony in our suite, the best place for mint tea and a book!
Some of the male staff at reception were rather unfriendly and unaccommodating. The female personal, on the other hand, were outstanding and made us feel very welcomed.
18 September 2021
Fez is a good place to visit, it can be done in a day
The breakfast was lovely, the staff were very friendly
Medina was too confusing, beggars were everywhere trying to make money out of people. You ask for directions, you have to pay!
8 August 2021
Very good
SUCH a stunning property - from lobby to rooms to rooftop. And such a great value! The food is incredible and the staff is incredibly helpful and kind - especially Redouane!
The AC in my room didn't seem like it was working. I kept it on all night and despite having it at 17 degrees Celsius, the room wouldn't get below 29 degrees Celsius - super rough for sleeping! Also, you have to pay in cash if you settle for anything less than 1000 dirham - which I wasn't expecting/prepared for. Thank goodness I had some extra USD on me! Would have been great to have a heads up on!
1 August 2021
Everything you need in FES.
Very clean, great breakfast, great shower, comfortable bed, crisp sheets, very pretty house, great peaceful atmosphere
I liked all of it.no complaints.
24 July 2021
Amazing Riad
Super helpful staff, charming rooms full of traditional character.
12 February 2024
Beautiful old house in great location
Lovely big room with cute balcony. Staff were professional and kind. Fantastic location and area.
It felt a little bit dated and lacking a bit of enthusiasm. Restaurant was overpriced and overhyped. Staff were not very helpful or forthcoming with recommendations.
15 December 2023
Poor
Decor; cleanliness, receptivity of the staff.
Due to an injury, a few too many steps for me!!!
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Family rooms
- - Safety deposit box
- - Packed lunches
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
- - Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- - Shared lounge/TV area
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Currency exchange
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Private check-in/check-out
Activities
- - Golf course (within 3 km) (additional charge)
- - Hiking
- - Horse riding (additional charge)
- - Walking tours (additional charge)
- - Themed dinner nights (additional charge)
- - Tour or class about local culture (additional charge)
- - Live music/performance (additional charge)
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Terrace
- - BBQ facilities
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor furniture
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Business facilities
- - Fax/photocopying
Entertainment and family services
- - Board games/puzzles
- - Indoor play area
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Face masks for guests available
21 February 2023
Moroccan dreams come true
The property was absolutely stunning! My partner and I celebrated Valentine’s Day in the Yasmina room which will always be the most beautiful room I have ever stayed. Dinner and the service was also exceptional and would highly recommend staying here.
Outside the room was a bit loud one of the nights.