10/10 Excellent
Carrie R., Lancaster, Pennsylvania
1 June 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A PERFECT stay in Fes!
Two of us spent 2 weeks in Fes and stayed at Dar Sienna the whole time (apart from a 2-night excursion to the Sahara— also highly recommended!). This was the perfect property! The location in the heart of the Médina meant we had not only a truly immersive experience, it meant we were also close to everything.
The house exceeded our expectations in every way. Sayeed, the property manager, is the kindest and most helpful soul. He met us at the train station, got us to Dar Sienna, and made us breakfast each day. He also answered questions and gave us bits of helpful advice. He cooked 2 WONDERFUL dinners for us... one we got to watch him prepare. We met his wonderful family... enjoyed great tea and coffee he made for us... He took care of everything at the house and various logistics for our travels.
The house has 3 wonderful bedrooms and 3 full baths, each with shower and ‘western’ toilet— one en suite, one down the hall, and one down a flight. (This isn’t easy to tell from the pictures— but 3 couples could easily stay here or a family etc.) EVERYTHING in Fes requires steep stair climbing to include Dar Sienna but the views from the terrace are spectacular. We enjoyed watching the city, hearing call to prayer and having morning breakfast in the beautiful sunlight. It was great to look for and pick out Dar Sienna’s terrace from several other view points in the city.
Sonhild was an excellent host. Even though she was not in Fes at the time, she checked in on us via email and via Sayeed to assure all was going well. She provided copious written advice in advance which was a tremendous help. We did and saw MANY of her recommendations and were not disappointed... from restaurants to sites not to miss and ideas for tours, etc.
Fes is an assault on the senses. It’s overwhelming with its sights, sounds and smells... but being deep within this place is transformative. DO go and spend a nice long stay soaking it all in! To be in a huge city with no cars, no planes zooming over and no constant hum of AC units from every corner was unlike anything we’ve experienced... and the artisans. Amazing!
Dar Sienna is truly a work of love. The tile work, the zellij, the furnishings, art...the cozy living room... the spectacular terrace... Sonhild truly rescued and restored an absolute gem that is steps from the most historic sites in Fes that might have otherwise been lost forever. We feel so fortunate to have it shared with us.
Carrie R.
Stayed 12 nights in May 2019