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Dar el Hana Frommer's Exceptional

22 Farran Couïcha, Fes
Frommer's Review
Location Off Tala'a Kbira, Aïn Zleten, Medina, Medina
Transportation Accessible by foot only
Phone 0535/635854, 0676/286584
Web site www.darelhana.com
Room Information 3 units
Prices 790dh-980dh double; 250dh for 3rd adult; 2,530dh entire house. Minimum 2 nights. Children 2-12 220dh in parent's room, 1 and under 110dh. Peak-season supplement Dec 23-Jan 6 and during the Festival of World Sacred Music
Credit Cards Not accepted
In Room Amenities A/C, free Wi-Fi
Parking Secure parking at Bab Aïn Zleten

Dar el Hana Review

This little "house of tranquillity," off busy Tala'a Kbira, is a real home away from home. Aussie Josephine came to Fes for a 12-month adventure and liked it so much, she decided to stay. The almost-300-year-old house was once owned by the imam of the nearby mosque and has been left largely untouched bar a few concessions to modern living. Each room is different: The Jacaranda suite can accommodate a third person in a separate sitting room; the Hibiscus room has welcoming external windows; and the Acacia room is excellent for two single travelers. The building's heart is a small patio on the first floor with a narrow kitchen to one side. Here everyone gathers for a communal breakfast -- and dinner if requested -- and can also spend the day enjoying an on-site cooking lesson. The combination of rooms and the kitchen make Dar el Hana a perfect choice for groups of friends or families to rent out. Everything is little here, but in a nice way. The rooftop terrace is small but has enough space for everyone; an outdoor shower helps to cool down while sunbathing, while a round mosaic table is a popular spot for sunset drinks. Maisons d'hôte are a reflection of their owners, and friendly, welcoming, diminutive, and lively Dar el Hana is definitely that.

Facilities:
Portable phone for incoming/outgoing calls (user pays)

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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