Riad Les Oudayas, Fez Medina

It's a while since we visited Riad Les Oudayas in Ziat, but The View from Fez team popped in last week to see the new improvements to the guesthouse.

the courtyard

The lush plants in the courtyard are much bigger since we saw them last, and provide ample shade. Carpets cover the zellij. Owner Fouad Loudiyi has made big changes: he's added a plunge pool in the patio and made one of the ground floor salons into a large library, bar and media centre. The other salon is a lounge and dining room. There are no bedrooms around the ground floor patio now, just five suites upstairs, some of which have their own terraces. The roof terrace has been refurnished, but of course has the same wonderful views.

the courtyard pool

the library

a suite

There are also new kitchens, as Riad Les Oudayas is well known for its good food.

one of the kitchens

One thing Fouad hasn't changed is the fabulous hammam. In earthy tadelakt tones with arches and a deep pool, it's pure delight. There's a massage room, too.

the hammam

Fouad is a Paris designer who hails from Fez, and his superb flair shows throughout this wonderfully peaceful riad guesthouse. His sister Houda runs the guesthouse.

For more information, see the Riad Les Oudayas website, or book through Fez Riads.


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