Our Top Addresses - Riad Anata

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Energy Massages

We are pleased to offer energy healing massages with Melisa, a gifted practitioner from Argentina. These sessions are held in your room, on a professional massage table, creating a calm and personalized experience. If you would like to know more or book a session, simply ask at the reception — we’ll be happy to help.

Yoga Class

Melisa gives regular Hatha Yoga classes twice a week at 9am, 5min walking distance from the Riad. She also offers private class and adapt to the individual needs of the students. Melisa is native from Argentina and certified yoga teacher (RYS200) member of the Yoga Alliance. Contact her to enjoy a relaxing and powerful yoga session. Namaste. +34 695 11 21 42 (WhatsApp available)

ARABIAN PORTRAITS

Would you like to dress up as an Arabian princess or Berber prince? Violeta Caldes offers personalized photo sessions in an ancient riad of Fez providing you with clothes, jewellery and make up. You'll have lots of fun during the session (3-4 hours) and leave with your digital photos. violetacaldres@gmail.com +34629643688 (WhatsApp Available)

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BOUTIQUE JARDIN DES BIEHN

Here, you'll discover treasures collected during the travels of Michel and his daughter Jeanne Biehn throughout Morocco, as well as across Africa, India, Persia, and the Far East. Tamegroute pottery, Atlas carpets, Rif basketry, traditional Moroccan garments, and rare and antique textiles are displayed alongside contemporary creations imagined by designers and brought to life by the skilled hands of artisans.

CHEZ LAURENCE AU MEDIN'ART

A concept store in the heart of the medina, a spacious shop furnished by ‘iron attitude' where you will find 'revisited' crafts, unique pieces; Everything is handmade & done in Morocco with a contemporary spirit. You will find brands such as: The Moors Collection, Kif Kif, Mr. Michelin, Mouhib, SissiMorocco, among other artists.

Riad Laaroussa Boutique

This charming boutique celebrates the authentic craftsmanship of Fès artisans. Discover a beautiful selection of textiles, decorative items, pottery, and one-of-a-kind pieces, all handmade using traditional techniques. Each creation reflects the soul of the Fès medina and the skill of passionate artisans who carry on a rich cultural heritage.

CULTURE VULTURES

Jess offers half-day excursion in Fez or Sefrou Medina that will take you to off-the-beaten-track places, to authentic workshops where artisans carve a daily practice. You are invited to ask questions, exchange anecdotes and try your hand at the crafts skills. In doing so, you gain an authentic insight into the artisan-ship of Morocco. Tours are private and personal. https://culturevultures.ma/fez-artisans2/

THE ANOU COOPERATIVE

On your next trip to Fez, schedule workshops and learn from the best artisans across Morocco. Schedule half day intro to weaving workshops, half day natural dye workshops, or week long immersive weaving workshops. The Anou Cooperative is an award winning collective of over 600 artisans from cooperatives, associations, and workshops across Morocco. The Anou Cooperative is owned and managed by Morocco's artisan community and is open to all authentic artisans committed to quality and transparency. https://www.theanou.com/workshops