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A late-17th-century riad near Bab Berdaine, run by two hosts who map out your whole Meknes visit over mint tea.

Riad Inspira sits at 5 Derb Sloughi near Bab Berdaine, the medina's northern gate, in a house its own site dates to the late 17th century. Hosts Jihane and Hananne are repeatedly named by guests for their welcome and for pointing visitors toward restaurants and sights beyond the usual tourist circuit. Rooms are en suite around a small courtyard, opening onto a rooftop terrace with its own outdoor kitchen for guest use.

Two honest caveats recur in reviews: the final stretch to the riad is a narrow, unsigned medina alley that guests say is genuinely hard to find even with GPS, so allow extra time or message ahead; and WiFi, while free throughout, is inconsistent enough that several guests flagged it as needing improvement. A home-cooked tajine dinner is available for guests who'd rather not navigate back into the medina at night.

Why we chose it

• 8.6/10 on Booking.com (200 reviews); 9.2/10 "Wonderful" on Expedia
• The riad's own site dates the building to the late 17th century, the era of Sultan Moulay Ismail's building boom
• Hosts Jihane and Hananne greet arrivals with mint tea and steer guests toward specific local sights and restaurants

Amenities

• Free WiFi
• Air conditioning
• En-suite bathrooms
• Rooftop terrace with outdoor kitchen
• Courtyard
• Breakfast
• Tajine dinner on request

Getting there

Riad Inspira is in Meknes, about 45 minutes from Fès–Saïss Airport (FEZ). From here, Meknes's highlights are within reach, including Bab Mansour, Heri es-Souani & the Agdal Basin and Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail — see the full Meknes guide for more on what to see nearby.

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