What is henna? Henna is a small tree, and its leaves contain a dye which stains your skin - similar to turmeric or beets. However, with Moroccan henna, the dye molecule (lawsone) binds to the keratin in your skin, which makes it a permanent stain. It’s...
The Moroccan hammam, an ancient beauty ritual: For every tourist coming to Morocco, visiting a traditional Moroccan hammam and experiencing the wide range of benefits is undoubtedly on their bucket list. Moroccan Hammam always consists of the following basic rooms: Dry hot room to start your journey and...
The Biggest Gift is Giving : This year nothing is normal. Despite the continuing sunshine here in Fez, we are heading towards winter and the holiday season. Normally we would be soaking in the relative calm before gearing ourselves up for the joyous blurr of end of year celebrations....
Palais Amani is delighted to announce that we have received Trusted Travel Partner qualifications and approval by the international non-profit organization TourSafe Africa:. Their aim is to ensure that their partners have pledged to follow international health and safety experts' protocols and guidelines for safe travel,l...
The practice of yoga is flourishing around the world, and especially so in Morocco. This millennia-old system has built a steady reputation for its innumerable benefits, which are backed not only by its millions of practitioners around the world but also by the most recent...
In your coming year, how will you be a more fulfilled you ? Yes friends , 1442 is well underway … As the mornings over the medina felt the first signs of autumn and the market stalls filled with the new season apples from the lower Atlas Mountains, our Islamic...
Day Trip to Meknes Volubilis Starting from the mesmerizing Gardens of Palais Amani. Our Professional Driver will meet you for an enjoyable Day Trip to Meknes Volubilis. We will leave the Old Medina, heading towards the Roman Ruins of Volubilis. Passing by green olive fields and...
Eid Al Adha In Morocco The Eid Al Adha in Morocco (Eid El Kebir) is one of our most important festivities of the year. Eid Al Adha means “Feast of the Sacrifice”. But also sometimes called Eid al Kabir, meaning “The Big Holiday”, due to its...
The Journey through The Rif Mountains As the light comes up over the Medina’s narrow streets. the birds of Palais Amani start chanting making the perfect wake up call. Our professional English/French Speaking driver will pick you up from the lobby of our 17th century Palace for...
Sunset over Palais Amani's rooftop and Fez's medina Spectacular feast for the eyes The sun goes down over the Merinides and the sky blushes streaks of pink and apricot. A couple of storks flap awkwardly across the skyline going home to roost on the medina’s fortified walls....
