Fez — Set by R’cif on the edge of the old medina, Palais de Fès Dar Tazi blends a historic riad setting with a restaurant that looks straight across the rooftops to the hills beyond.
Guests reach the dining rooms through carved cedar halls and climb to panoramic terraces where sunset is a daily show. The riad presents itself simply as a palace of suites and a kitchen with deep roots in the city.
The restaurant, known as Dar Tazi, focuses on Fassi cooking made from time-honored recipes.
Tagines, couscous, and slow braises arrive on white linens, with service that lets the view and the food set the pace.
Travelers often pick this rooftop setting for its sweep over the medina, which turns dinner into an easy lesson in Fez geography.
Beyond lunch and dinner, the property has built a small world of food experiences. A “Flying Carpet” tea time sets out pastries and mint tea above the city, while a candlelit “1001 Nights” service turns dinner into a staged evening with traditional décor.
There is also a hands-on Moroccan cooking class where guests learn to season chermoula, steam couscous, and finish with orange and cinnamon.
Mornings are unhurried. Breakfast is served with fresh breads, olives, local cheeses, and honey as the city wakes below.
Live music sometimes accompanies dinner in the main salon, adding a gentle rhythm without overtaking conversation.
Visitors describe the mood as warm and attentive, with staff guiding first-timers through the menu and the maze of lanes outside.
Practical details are straightforward. The address is 15 Makhfia R’cif, near Cinema Amal, which makes pickup and drop-off easier than many deeper-in medina riads.
The house takes reservations online or by phone. If the terrace is a must, reserve for golden hour and bring a light layer, since the breeze can turn cool after dark.
