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Dar Roumana Frommer's Very Highly Recommended

30 Derb el Amer, Fes
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Location Zqaq Rommane, Medina, Medina
Transportation Accessible by foot only
Phone 0535/741637, 0660/290404
Fax 0535/635524
Web site www.darroumana.com
Room Information 5 units
Prices 935dh-1,595dh double; 1,540dh Qarmousa suite. Children 5 and under stay free in parent's room. Rates include breakfast
Credit Cards MC, V with minimum 4,000dh payment
In Room Amenities A/C (in some)

Dar Roumana Review

This is one of the best all-around packages in the medina: an authentically restored, early-20th-century riad; exceptional medina views from the rooftop terrace; and owners American cordon bleu chef and her flamenco guitarist husband. Jennifer Lapostol endured 3 years of renovation work, much of it conducted personally, before her "House of Pomegranate" was ready for business. During this time, the zellij, stucco, and cedar wood of this once grand dar were brought back to life. Additions were made in the form of a small salon with fireplace, a courtyard fountain, a second rooftop with the view, and completely refitted bathrooms. The result is stunning, with rustic, earthy colors somehow blending perfectly with the more traditional aspects. The romantic Roumana suite includes a claw-foot bathtub for two, while the Qarmousa suite is handy for three-person families with a single bed located on a separate mezzanine level.

To extend the already peaceful atmosphere within, there are no TVs or phones in the rooms, but a satellite TV/DVD is set up in the salon. Jennifer and husband Sebastian have recently handed over the managerial reins to a French-Kiwi couple and experienced chefs Didier and Justine, who are maintaining their employers' dedication to service and eagerness to share their culinary skills.

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Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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