Arriving          Good to know

Wardat what?

Our name, Wardat Squalli, is Arabic in origin and roughly translated means the flower of Squalli. The Squalli family owned this riad for many generations.

Do you have WiFi?

Yes, but the internet system can be spotty. It is OK for reading emails but don’t try to down load Gone With The Wind.

How do we get to your place from the airport?

We normally arrange pick-up at the airport for everyone with our driver Hamid. He let’s us know when you are arriving, and we’ll send someone to show you the way and help with the luggage. See also: Arriving

What should we see in Fez?

The largest public garden in Fes Jnan Sbil

The Jewish Quarter and Jewish Market Bab Mellah

The iconic Blue Gate

One event not to miss in Fes in the World Festival of Scared Music that takes place every year in May. See: Festival Des Musiques Sacrées du Monde

What about guided tours?

Guided tour of the ramparts and the Medina with an Italian, French, English speaking guide (Professor Hidrissa).

Any other suggestions?

• a visit to the local hammam;
• lunch at the Berrada Family Restaurant;
• a walk in the Medina;
• a massage at our neighboring 5 star boutique hotel that is a one-minute walk from us, Riad Palais Amani;
• a massage in your room – we can arrange it;
• a cup of mint tea with a good book in our garden;
• NYTimes What to do 36 hours in Fez;
• Three cities to visit in Morocco in 2017

What about day trips?

Visit the southernmost Roman city, Volubilis , then a visit to the Moulay Idriss

Visit Azrou near Ifran. A hike until an auberge with overnight stay there. Site Ramsar. Parc Royal Kisariat.   Hike to the waterfalls (zoiyet near Ifrane cascades) Backpack and sturdy hiking boots required.

What is the address of the riad?

Derb Sidi Bouazza 15

Bilda

Old Medina, Fes

Roderic (MA) + 212 71 509 3709

What if I get lost or need help?

If you get lost or need translation help: Said: +212 61 461 9650

Roderic (CH) +41 79 733 4504        Viviana (CH) +41 79 290 9076

RodericMills@msn.com                   Mangiaterrav@gmail.com

I am adventurous and want to walk from the parking lot closest to your place to your house. What are the directions?

The parking lot closest to our house has an unpronounceable name (something like WatZaHoun). If you are arriving in the petit taxi, ask to put off at the Pension Dalila and walk from there up the narrow step going up towards Palais Amani. Next, 3 left turns when you can and you will find our house (after the 3^rd left turn) on your right hand side about 50 meters after turning. Alternatively, this is probably better, call us and we will come and pick you up at Pension Dalila (now closed – but everyone still knows its location).

What is a riad anyway?

See Wikipedia’s Riad