This elegant guesthouse is situated within easy walking distance of Batha, in a quiet neighbourhood.  It has been tastefully restored by its architect owner, Aycha, who also prides herself on the cuisine offered to her guests.  Furnished with some exquisite pieces, this house is comfortable and a delight to the senses.  The garden boasts at least twenty jasmine bushes, for which the house is named. pretty garden with fountain and shady verandah parking nearby air-conditioning and heating excellent dining one twin-bedded room six suites, one with jacuzzi, one with fireplace excellent location for Fes Festival of World Sacred Music venues   COST:  twin room from 81 Euros,  suites from 135 Euros, breakfast and taxes included. Map reference: 12

Client comments:

Aycha Benmakhlouf , an architect from Casablanca, has spent nearly four years (and a lot of money) on an impeccable restoration of the riad. The zellij (tile work) and plaster work are absolutely stunning. The huge painted doors onto the patio are beautiful.
There is also a very pretty, well stocked garden with herbs and twenty jasmine bushes(!).
She has seven very spacious and well equipped suites with interesting original furniture.
Aycha prides herself on her Moroccan cooking. Every night we has dinner in.  Helped by the idefatigaible Fatyiha, she prepared tasty salads and tagines which were amongst the best I have ever tasted.
Aycha is the perfect hostess; an important part of the stay is the after dinner chats when we discoursed on all sorts of topics, especially music where she is an intelligent and experienced listener.
If you are visiting Fes, book the Riad au Vingt Jasmins. After this, everything else is second grade.    Stewart & Sue, Surrey, UK

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