Riad Traditionnel is a guesthouse in Fes, Morocco, set in the traditional domestic architecture of the city. Its name, riad, refers to the type of house it represents: a dwelling organised around an interior courtyard, which is the heart of the building and the place where daily life and quiet pauses unfold.
The courtyard and its architecture
The courtyard is surrounded by galleries supported by columns, a layout that is characteristic of classic Fassi houses. Looking up from the central space, guests see the gallery arches and the open sky above, while the rooms open off the surrounding walkways. This arrangement gives the house a sense of enclosure and calm, shielded from the bustle of the streets outside.
Decoration
The interiors are decorated with zellige, the traditional mosaic tilework of Morocco, along with carved wood and painted ceilings. These are the decorative crafts associated with houses of this kind, and they give the spaces their character and colour.
Why visit
- A stay in a traditional riad, with its courtyard and galleries at the centre of the house
- A close look at zellige, carved wood and painted ceilings in an authentic setting
- A base in Fes, a city known for its historic character and crafts
For visitors interested in Moroccan domestic architecture and decorative traditions, Riad Traditionnel offers a way to experience these features from the inside rather than only observing them from the street.