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Riad Arabesque

5.0 star property
Luxury riad in Fes El Bali with 2 restaurants and indoor pool

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Suite (Ambassador) | Pool | Indoor pool
Indoor pool
Indoor pool
Reception hall
Junior Suite | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Parking available
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Indoor pool
  • Steam room
  • Self parking
  • Room service
  • Spa services
  • In-room childcare
  • Airport drop-off service
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Television
  • Garden
The price is £98
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2025

Room options

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Royal Suite | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe

Royal Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Standard Room | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Select Comfort bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Suite (Ambassador) | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe

Suite (Ambassador)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Select Comfort bed
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
LCD TV
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
20 Derb El Miter, Zenjfour - Medina, Fes, 30200

What's nearby

  • Zaouia Sidi Ahmed Tijani - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • University of Al Quaraouiyine - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Fes Tannery - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Blue Gate - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Place Bou Jeloud - 4 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Fes (FEZ-Saiss) - 38 min drive
  • Fes Station - 15 min drive
  • Airport drop-off service

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurant Ryad Nejjarine - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪cafe rsif - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Le Tarbouche - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Fondouk Bazaar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Palais Amani - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Riad Arabesque

Enjoy your visit to Fes with a stay at Riad Arabesque. Guests can indulge in massages, and Al Manzah, one of 2 restaurants, serves Moroccan cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. An indoor pool, a bar/lounge and a steam room are other highlights at this luxurious riad.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 17 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
  • Express check-in/out available
  • Check-out time is noon

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

  • Children (11 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
  • Babysitting*

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Uncovered on-site self-parking (MAD 20 per day)
  • Free 24-hours off-site parking within 164 ft

Transfers

  • Airport drop-off (available 24 hours)*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service (limited hours)

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)

What to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Built in 1870
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Piano
  • An indoor pool
  • Spa services
  • Steam room
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Selected Comfort mattress
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage

Freshen up

  • Bidet
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages.

Dining

Al Manzah – This restaurant specialises in Moroccan cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Le Jnan – Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specialises in Moroccan cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: MAD 45.10 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of MAD 240.00 per room

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for MAD 450.0 per night

Parking

  • Uncovered self-parking costs MAD 20 per day

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

Arabesque Fes
Riad Arabesque
Riad Arabesque Fes
Riad Arabesque Hotel Fes
Riad Arabesque Hotel Fes
Riad Arabesque Fes
Riad Arabesque Riad
Riad Arabesque Riad Fes

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Riad Arabesque?
Yes, there's an indoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Riad Arabesque?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Riad Arabesque?
Yes. Self-parking costs MAD 20 per day.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Riad Arabesque?
Yes, a shuttle from the hotel to the airport is available. The charge is MAD 240.00 per room.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Riad Arabesque?
You can check in starting at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Riad Arabesque and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking and horse riding, and practise your swing on the nearby golf course. Enjoy a swim in the indoor pool or use the riad's other amenities, which include a steam room and spa services. Riad Arabesque also has a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Riad Arabesque?
Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants, featuring Moroccan cuisine and garden views.
What's the area around Riad Arabesque like?
Riad Arabesque is a short 6-minute walk from Zaouia Sidi Ahmed Tijani and 8 minutes' walk from University of Al Quaraouiyine.

Riad Arabesque Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Excellent location, aurhentic decor.
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

An amazing 250 years old Riad
As I have said in previous reviews, when it comes to accommodation it is not only about well painted/decorated walls etc. Our stay was amazing, the staff extremely friendly and helpful, and the riad is an experience everyone should have when visiting Morocco. It is a 250 years old Riad with spacious rooms, very clean, tha restaurant is really nice with a traditional menu which really loved it. If we ever come back to Fes it will be our first choice. Thank you for having us and for everything you did for us.
Athanasios, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Saad was the best!
Oktay, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A beautiful Riad near old Medina in Fes. The staff is super friendly and very helpful.
TAHIR, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing place to stay in Fez. It felt very palatial!!
Indira, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Right inside the center of the old city near the tannery and inside gate. Parking outside gate on street attendant helped with bags arriving and leaving long walk.
Verified Orbitz guest review

2/10 Poor

Anna, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful getaway in a 19th century mansion...eating meals on the terrace overlooking the city is ideal. Staff is very friendly, the common areas are stunning & the breakfasts are delicious.
John, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The owner who is always there with a smile made our stay very special. They treat everyone like royalty.
susan, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Hicham, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A truly unique place to stay at in Fez
The Riad Arabesque is an old institution in Fez. Celebrities such as Usher, Brad Pitt and George Clooney have all stayed here and it is clear why. The staff are making sure that you feel like you are staying at the house of someone you know rather than at a hotel. It is a personal and genuine experience in all aspects that I can highly recommend.
Elias, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

G, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Place is beautiful and the staff is wonderful. Taxi ride to all the more popular area is just about 10-20 MAD.
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Dangerous people, beware.
Be very careful with this place. The owner works in conjunction with unofficial “guides” who take you to the medina and make hefty commissions on overpriced artisan items. The Riad itself, while aesthetically pleasing on first glance, is severely run down. It smells of mold, is full of huge roaches and has a lot of cosmetic damage and disrepair. Their website advertises a 60 euro massage and hamman as well as childcare. Upon my appointment I learned that there is no childcare and was charged 70 euro (mind you my children were in the room throughout treatment, not exactly the relaxing hour I had planned). The “massage therapist” is not trained and lacks understanding of human anatomy or basic massage technique. The icing on the cake happened after checkout. I prepaid for my 3 night stay over $319. I paid my overcharged 70 euro roach infested spa experience, I requested and paid my final bill after breakfast of over $75 (and conveniently their credit card machine was not working, welcome to Fes). I used her driver to depart. She had the driver pull over on the side of the road with 2 other men and hold my children and I hostage for 40 minutes until she arrived demanding money she claimed I owed her. They would not let us go until I paid her a lousy $30. Her driver then demanded our U.S. passports at which point things took a bigger turn for the worse. I have a case filed against all the people involved including the Riad owner who orchestrated the event. Dangerous people.
kristina, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Great design needs maintenance
Incredible design but some areas need to be updated. Staff were very helpful. Stayed in December so it was quiet but it was very cold in the dining area inside. The staff tried to heat it with gas heaters and they helped us despite our late arrival. It was good and I would stay again but if they updated the bathrooms etc it could be incredible
Martin, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Terrible Experience
We booked 3 rooms with a very high price tag and this was by far the worst hotel experience in Morocco, This is not even a 2 stars rather than 5 stars. Ac was broken, the toilets dirty and leaking, towels with rips, and to top it off the management is very aggressive and don't care to even listen. we are frequented travelers and we will NOT be able to recommend this place even to our enemies and tight how bad this is.
Khan, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

So grateful to Mr George, his son Jaafar, Mrs Amina, Mrs. Fatima, Mr Saeed and the rest of the staff. They were amazing and so helpful in everyway. We could not have been more THANKFUL to have had our first experience arriving in Morocco, especially FEZ to be in this Riad and feel safe and comfortable. They were very accomediating in every way and collaborative. Highly recommend it.
HoniB, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great Stay in Fes!
Amazing hospitality from Ben and his staff.
Bobby, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Good food and service
Riad Arabesque was overall a nice Riad. We really enjoyed the food and service during our stay. We had dinner there our first night which was delicious and huge portions, as well as the complimentary breakfast each day which was superb. The cleanliness left a little to be desired, I think a combination of laundry by hand and age of the hotel make it seem less clean than it really is. We also had a cockroach in our tub, but the house is more than a 100 years old and you’re in the middle of the Medina, so that could probably happen anywhere. We booked a double room, not realizing that it didn’t mean just a double size bed, but two rooms. Only the room with the two twin beds had an ac where as the room with a king did not and we were very hot. They were kind and brought us a second fan which definitely helped. The service and owners were lovely.
2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

do not remind this hotel - it has bedbugs
The Hotel has bedbugs. The sheets had a trace of bloods which I did not pay much of an attention to until I went to sleep - killed myself 3 bedbugs and had to wake up the administrator in the middle of the night as my sleep was ruined. When complained about the bedbugs the reply was " you did not close the window". Although the property is beautiful, I would recommend to stay away from the hotel. In addition, the staff does not speak English much which complicates the communication.
eugenia, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Terrible management and run down property. Staff is beyond rude. Food is horrible, made me sick. Please take this property off of Expedia.
Rahia, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Over priced
Over priced. Difficult to find. Very good service but very expensive for what you get. No shower no water in room. Good location next to madina and tannery
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Lovely Riad hotel with great parking
Very lovely hotel with nice finishing touches on the public areas and rooms. Booked two rooms for our family and loved that they gave us adjoining rooms without any prodding besides one email (which wasn't responded to). Google maps got us real close to the hotel, then a random guy in the Medina rode with us on the dirt road that gets us to the hotel at the side of the Medina. Great free private parking. There is a separate door that connects the hotel to to interior of the Medina and lots of nice kids nearby to direct you where to go. The 2 hotel staff manager ppl looked really tired when we arrived late afternoon. They were not outwardly friendly. They served us tea and took care of our tour request but not smiley... There wasn't any hot water at night, but it came in strong the next morning. I would recommend this place
Nad, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Most beautiful stay
Riad Arabesque was the absolute perfect Riad for our stay in Fez. It has access directly into the Medina from the ground floor, but also sits upon a hill so that you actually have an incredible view of the mountains and the medina itself from the terrace. It was a wonderful spot to be able to step away from the madness of the medina (since it is on the very edge) but also have access to all the activity. The Riad was beautiful, almost like a mosque inside. Incredible tiles, colors, fountains and interior detailing. The terrace for meals is charming and romantic (one of my favorite spots at the riad), and the inside area for dinner is decorated beautifully with Moroccan decor. All the staff were incredibly accommodating and so lovely. The dinner we had at the Riad one night was one of our favorite meals out of all the meals we had in Morocco. Everything about this place was wonderful. We will definitely be returning to Riad Arabesque for our next visit to Fez!
Verified Orbitz guest review

General property information

Breakfast
Available
Parking
Free
Airport Transfer
Available
Check-In Time
1:00 PM