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Taking up a whole acre of the medina, El Fenn (meaning ‘fine art’) is a gloriously colour-blasting, glamorously bohemian bolthole — albeit a sizeable one. The discreet entrance gives way to a sublime jewel-hued, atmospheric interior where convivial staff, chicly attired in red, usher guests along lofty corridors past sun-dappled courtyards, cushioned alcoves and into fabulously spacious rooms, many with 17ft high ceilings, idiosyncratic features, king-size beds and huge bath tubs. Originally bought in 2002 as a holiday retreat by Vanessa Branson and business partner Howell James, it gradually morphed into a labyrinthine hotel as adjoining buildings were snapped up. It now comprises a masterful maze of 12 inter-connecting riads that house 31 rooms, two cocktail bars, spa, library, boutique, rooftop restaurant alongside a 1300 m2 roof terrace with pool, and unimpeded views past Koutoubia Mosque to the Atlas Mountains beyond. It perfectly balances modernity (there’s an impressive contemporary art collection) with informality and laid-back comfort.
Honeymoons
Foodies
Chic
Local exploring
Wellbeing
Great walks
Cooking classes
Sights nearby
Spa
Hotel Entertainment
Child friendly
Family Suites
Rooms with balcony/terrace
Wedding license
Views
Designer
Barefoot Luxury
Sit-out Terrace
Full of character
Townhouse
Restaurant
Artworks
Boutique
Antiques
Quirky
Traditional
Charming
Luxury
Four poster beds
Intimate
Romantic
Air conditioning
Gourmet
Rooms
31 rooms in this hotelRoof terrace
Magical views at night.Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs EUR 3 per day.Bar
There are two cocktail bars. The rooftop bar is ideal for sundowners and Atlas Mountains viewsSwimming Pool
El Fenn boasts three different pools: one rooftop, one plunge pool and one in the spaSpa
El Fenn spa offers luxury treatments and a traditional hammamChild friendly
All children are welcome. Babysitting on request.Shops
Authentic Moroccan Interiors BoutiqueAirport transfer
Surcharge is applicable.Sauna/Steam
HammamOutdoor dining
Family Suites
Wedding license
Car not required
Rooms with balcony/terrace
Walking distance restaurants
Library
Sit-out Terrace
Meeting Room
Cots available
Massage
Restaurant
Garden
Room service
Suites
Bath robes
Concierge
Four poster beds
Wifi
Air conditioning
Safe
Great walks
Cooking classes
Sights nearby
Hotel Entertainment
Owned by Vanessa Branson (the sister of Richard)...
Originally published by The Times
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Originally published by The Telegraph
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