To stay at Riad #9 is truly to feel like a guest in a luxurious private home, with the most gracious hospitality. We were greeted on our first night at the airport, where Stephen and Atika helped sort out the rental car return and then escorted us "home," where Bruno had a delicious and romantic dinner waiting. The same unobtrusive solicitousness marked our entire three day sojourn. The riad itself is lovely: a 19th century home, restored with meticulous detail and furnished with exquisite taste (Bruno, it turns out, dyed the linens in vibrant and warm colors). The roof is magical, especially during the evening call to prayer, when the city is bathed in pink sunset and it is hard not to feel a spiritual connection to the mosques that spring to life, one by one. The service was flawless (even returning home one night to find our dirty laundry washed and folded, unasked). Bruno, and Atika made arrangements for everything, from guides and drivers to reservations and shopping. If one is going to go the riad route--and that is an important consideration--we recommend this one.

My family and I have just returned from a 2-week tour of Morocco. The highlight of our trip was Fez and more particularly,Riad Numero 9. We had rented out the 3 suite riad in it's entirity for 4 nights and it went well beyond our expectations. From the moment we crossed the threshold and were greeted by a gracious housekeeper "Atika" and her chef sister "kylie" we knew we would not be disappointed. They were so helpful , yet non intrusive in their demeanor. After our first breakfast of freshly squeezed juices,homemade preserves, fine asia teas, it was decided that all of our meals would be at "home". They made for the finest gastronomic experiences we had in the country. The American and French owners have clearly lavished alot of love on their luxury getaway, as seen by their Asian and European antiques. Buttery soft pyton skin pillows, vintage linens, french crystal, made for sheer comfort living. All that finery was not intimidating (with children), as Riad 9 exudes a certain laid-back atmosphere. We left with a feeling that we had genuinely experienced what living in a luxury riad in the medival city of Fez feels like. BRAVO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

As others have said, this riad is a gem, beautifully decorated and well located in the heart of the fascinating medina of Fes.

But the factor that truly distinguished this sojourn was the hospitality of Stephen and Bruno, who made us feel like friends and honored guests, as well as their wonderful housekeeper
Attica and their cat Natasha. They spent time with us, made a wonderful meal, arranged for my wife to have a wonderful time at the local hammam and have her hands decorated with henna, and arranged a side trip to see the Roman ruins of Volubilis and the imperial city of Meknes. Equally important, they arranged to have us met at the train station, since we would never have been able to navigate to find the riad on our own.

My only (small) hope is that they will eventually be able to take credit cards, which would simplify payment considerably.

We stayed here just before Christmas 2007. We were made to feel totally at home! A beautiful place - full of character and charm. In a great location (in the middle of the labyrinth!) Expectional hospitality. An amazing building.

The reviews on this website are true!!