20 years of Riad Fes Baraka

20 years of history, passion and hospitality

Twenty years ago, a door opened.

In the heart of the old medina of Fez, an old house waited in silence.

Nothing was really planned.

Then there was a look.
An emotion.
A real favorite.

The idea was simple:

To breathe new life into this house,
without ever betraying his soul.

For three years, artisans from Fez crafted every detail.

The zellige.
Carved wood.
The gebs.
Hammered copper.

Everything was thought out with patience.
With respect.
With passion.

Little by little, the house was transformed.

The patio has become the heart of the riad.
The light came in.
The water has returned to its place.
And the house began to come alive again.

Riad Fès Baraka was never intended to be a hotel.

It's a house.

A house open to Fez.
Regarding his culture.
On his hospitality.

In 2006, the first travelers crossed the threshold.

At that time, Fez was still relatively unknown.
Mysterious.
Authentic.

Creating a Riad here was a gamble.

But also an obvious fact.

For twenty years, travelers from all over the world have shared this house.

Some left with souvenirs.

Others returned like friends.

Because here, people don't just come to stay.

We come to experience things.
To slow down.
To listen to Fez breathe.

And perhaps that is what Baraka is.

A lucky break.
A blessing.
An invisible presence that transforms a house into a refuge.

Twenty years later, the spirit remains the same.

Attention to detail.
Respect for traditions.
And the desire to welcome with sincerity.

Some houses provide accommodation.

Others leave a mark.

For twenty years, the Riad Fès Baraka has been writing its history with those who enter it.