Hidden away in Fez's ancient medina, this former pasha's palace has been lovingly transformed by a Provençal antique dealer with an eye for the extraordinary. Michel Biehn didn't just restore this 1906 summer retreat, he also filled every corner with carefully curated antiquities from Central Asia to Africa. From the Royal Suite with its soaring glass dome to rooms inspired by Marco Polo's silk road adventures, each space feels more like a private collection than a hotel suite. The magnificent Andalusian garden – complete with Isfahan roses, jasmine, and a tranquil swimming pool – provides a blissful escape from the medina's bustling souks.
No two are remotely alike. The Royal Suite was literally the pasha's bedroom – all intricate stucco and that incredible glass ceiling, while La Danseuse Berbère uses old cobbler's benches as bedside tables. One room channels Marco Polo with Chinese silks and carved furniture, another goes full Bedouin with desert-inspired textiles and a jungle-like terrace. Private balconies overlook citrus trees and rooftops, with rooms furnished in antique beds, colourful cushions, and treasures personally selected during the Biehn family's travels.
From Tibetan chests to Nigerian textiles, every piece has been personally collected during the Biehn family's globe-trotting adventures.
Book a treatment in what was once Pasha El Mokri's private spa – it's housed in the original 1906 bathhouse and offers an authentic slice of Moroccan wellness.
The riad's location deep in the medina means navigating narrow streets with luggage, though the warm welcome from the long-serving staff more than makes up for it.
Start with a recommended trip or create one from scratch
Le Jardin des Biehn can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Morocco trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Morocco trips featuring Le Jardin des Biehn or get advice and suggestions from one of our Morocco specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.
Stays at Le Jardin des Biehn start from around $270, or US$270, per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.
Take a step back in time, and let the culture and spirituality of Fez beguile you.
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