A pretty nice hotel in the new city
by 78Eva about Hotel Zalagh
I did not stay at the Zalagh myself, since I stayed at the Fez language centre's accomodation. However, I know from a friend who stayed there that it is a pretty nice hotel (4 stars).
Myself, I swam in the Zalagh pool a few times when it got warm (they take a pretty steep entrance fee just for swimming). I also had dinner in their restaurant twice (if you want delicious western food once in a while, this is the place) - it's actually not too expensive to eat there.
Since I did not see the rooms, I can only say that their restaurant is very nice, and that they have a beautiful hotel garden. When you relax there at the swimming-pool amid all that dende vegetation, you feel like you're not in Fez anymore!
I think the prices were pretty high, although perhaps not so much by American standards, about 40-50$ per person. If I were to stay at a hotel in Fez, I would always stay at a cheaper hotel, I think, but it might be the right thing for someone coming the first time, staying in Fez only for a few days and looking for a nice hotel. There is a nice outdoor pool and a beautiful garden.
The hotel overlooks the medina, but only for afar, so all you see actually is an accumulation of piled-up houses in the distance.
Photos
Zalagh hotel
Wildflowers in the Zalagh, friends
Jamal Morelli heading back from the Zalagh
Wandering Zalagh outside Fes...photo Aicha Hatim
Forum Posts
Do you know a budget clean hotel in Fes??
by pompeyomx1
Hello again!
I am organizing my trip to Morocco for september. In Fes I just find and get answers from very expensive hotels. Does anybody know a nice, budget, CLEAN hotel in Fes??? If you have the name, tel and email much better!
Thanks a lot!!
RE: Do you know a budget clean hotel in Fes??
by Imanrouane
Hotel Zalagh its near McDonalds and has a lovely pool and the hotwl is 5 star at very affordable prices. I dont know the details though, but its a lovely hotel.
RE: Do you know a budget clean hotel in Fes??
by Sambawalk
What is your idea of nice budget and clean? Simple backpacker's type without or with bathroom, whilst they are nice clean and budget? What is buget in your mind? ranging from US$10 to US$100?
Maximum around 50 Euros..
by pompeyomx1
Hey! Thanks for your response and tips, I am looking a hotel of max. 50 Euros.... do you have any idea or suggest???
RE: Do you know a budget clean hotel in Fes??
by chanito
You'll find it difficult to book in advance for these places. Most have no internet presence at all, and don't even take phone bookings. You just have to show up early enough in the day and hope they have a bed. I personally wouldn't recommend these places either. Moving up a little but still in your range, try Hotel Batha. You need to search for the contact info on Google. Another place is an inexpensive Riad just opposite the Bou Inania Medresa on Talaa Kbira. It's called Dar Bou Inania.
I've also heard good things about Pensions Dalia and Campini. When you are in the budget range here in Morocco, I don't think you can expect much in terms of the standards of cleanliness that you require. You can be pleasantly surprised though!
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