There are several internet sites offering houses (riads or dars) for rent in the Fez Medina. It is important to note that these sites receive a commission from the house owners and that this amount is quite variable. Some sites also state that they contribute an amount towards the restoration of the Fez Medina. Not all actually do so.
The View from Fez has no financial interest in any of the businesses that offer these services, so our assessment is based on value for money and the integrity of the various sites.
Our suggestion is that you either contact the house owners directly or use a site such as Fez Riads.com where an amount actually does go towards restoration projects.
Be aware that the prices charged for houses also varies considerably. Look around, shop around.
For information on Fez houses to rent or buy, restoration and other details check the links we provide on the left side of this blog.
These are sites we have checked out and can recommend.
Rent a Riad - Fez Riads.com
Rent a House in Fes - House in Fez
Buying a house in Fez - Fes Morocco.com
Buying a house in Fez - Fez Medina Consulting
Restoring a house in Fez.- Fez Restoration blog.
Moroccan Cooking Lessons!
Fez links page
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2 comments:
Hmm, this is an incestuous little grouping of recommendations.
On what do you base the integrity of the other agencies/services - yours or theirs?
No - not really incestuous - these are people we have checked out and who are reliable. We base our choices on integrity of the owners, track record, and having visited the properties. There are others - but they either charge too much, or have poor quality service. This is a small market and it is easy to discover what is worthwhile and what is not.
We have no investment in any of these places and offer the advice as a public service.
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