General Information: The palace was built in 1879 in the finest Moorish style and was the residence of the Grand Vizir of Jama?. Location: Surrounded by superb gardens and located close to the El Karayouine University, this architectural gem towers above the Fez Medina which is on UNESCO World Heritage List. Area: It seems that the city of Fez is still lingering back in the Middle Ages. As you arrive in the city and begin to walk around your senses are torn between beautiful sights, intricate sounds and colorful smells. Much of the city still is still holding on to its French roots. Thus around 200000 of Fez's inhabitants stay in the city of Fez el Bali . Staying a few days in Fez el Bali will make you recognize that it's hard to avoid the paradox of the place. Fez el Bali is a place with a constant source of interest. Fez has enough sights to keep you busy for three to four days. The streets are filled with mosques, medersas, fondouks and monuments. Evening roost at Fez makes a spectacular sight for bird watching. The skies appear to swarm with literally thousands of alpine swifts, in search of insects for their young in nests in the city walls. Cafe's and bars are scattered throughout the streets of Ville Nouvelle and are very popular with locals and tourists. The bars in Fez range from non-alcoholic to serious morocco-drinking style, with pool tables and a huge crowd of regulars. The hotel bars are safe and suited for the tourist who just wants sit and have a quiet drink. There are plenty small cafe's all over the Medina. The cafe's here are very clean and friendly and sell fabulous breakfasts and lunch. Recreation: Three different restaurants in the site, and a quiet lobby jazz bar in English style. The hotel features a fitness center, a hammam, jacuzzi and sauna, as well as an outdoor heated pool. For those of the guests who would like to enjoy sports activities, there?s a tennis court at the hotel, a golf course and horse riding in near proximity. Rooms: Inviting, modern, spacious and comfortable, with a cozy bed and a functional bathroom. Your room has everything you need and then more.