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An Andalusian-mosaic riad on the medina's edge where the in-house chef runs hands-on Moroccan cooking classes.

Riad Lahboul sits at Derb Ain Sefli on the edge of the medina in the Rouamzine quarter, restored in an Andalusian style built around hand-laid zellige mosaics. Guests repeatedly single out manager Hassan and the family's warmth — one reviewer called it "like staying with friends." The standout is the kitchen: house chef Mouna runs popular hands-on cooking classes, and hosts are consistently praised for genuine knowledge of Moroccan food and history.

Three rooftop terraces give views over the medina and, on clear days, toward the Middle Atlas — guests call them the most peaceful part of a stay. The honest trade-off is condition: several reviews describe some rooms as a bit musty or dated next to newer boutique riads, basic-but-authentic rather than polished.

Why we chose it

• 9.2/10 "Wonderful" on Expedia; 4/5 on TripAdvisor across ~237 reviews, ranked #3 of 51 Meknes B&Bs
• House chef Mouna runs hands-on cooking classes — roughly three hours with ingredients included
• Three separate rooftop terraces with medina views, and clear-day sightlines toward the Middle Atlas

Amenities

• Free WiFi
• Air conditioning
• Three rooftop terraces
• Breakfast (local cuisine)
• Cooking classes
• Garden
• Coffee shop

Getting there

Riad Lahboul 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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