In the heart of Fes El Bali, Riad Arabesque offers a tranquil retreat with a steam room, indoor pool, and two on-site restaurants serving delicious Moroccan cuisine. Unwind in the garden or explore the library while staying connected with free WiFi; previous guests have praised its family-friendly atmosphere.
University of Al Quaraouiyine - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Chouara Tannery - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Saffarin Madrasa - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Blue Gate - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
Getting around
Fes (FEZ-Saiss) - 36 min drive
Fes Station - 11 min drive
Airport drop-off service
Restaurants
cafe rsif - 16 min walk
Restaurant Ryad Nejjarine - 9 min walk
Fondouk Bazaar - 12 min walk
Dar Tagine - 9 min walk
Palais Amani - 7 min walk
About this property
Riad Arabesque
When visiting Fes, Riad Arabesque is a great choice to consider. Guests can be pampered with massages at the spa, 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.
At a glance
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Hotel size
17 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Early check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children
One child (3 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
Babysitting*
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Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Secured onsite self parking (MAD 40 per night)
Offsite parking within 33 ft (MAD 40 per night)
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Transfers
Airport drop off (available 24 hours)*
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
2 restaurants
Bar/lounge
Charcoal grills
Room service (limited hours)
Traveling with children
Children stay 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
Terrace
Library
Television in common areas
Piano
An indoor pool
Full-service spa
Steam room
Reception hall
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
Accessible airport shuttle
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
Select Comfort mattress
Free crib/infant bed
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
What to enjoy
In-room massage
Freshen up
Bidet
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Special features
Spa
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the riad's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room. The spa is open daily.
Dining
Al Manzah - This restaurant specializes in Moroccan cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Le Jnan - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes 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 check-out. 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 250 per vehicle. Maximum occupancy 2
Children & extra beds
In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
Rollaway beds are available for MAD 450.0 per night
Parking
Secured self parking costs MAD 40 per night
Parking is available nearby and costs MAD 40 per night (33 ft away)
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
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, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Riad Arabesque?
Yes. Self parking costs MAD 40 per night.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Riad Arabesque?
Yes, a shuttle from the hotel to the airport is available. The charge is MAD 250 per vehicle.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Riad Arabesque?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in is available.
What is there to do at Riad Arabesque and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like hiking and horseback riding, and practice your swing on the nearby golf course. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the indoor pool. Riad Arabesque also has a steam room and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Riad Arabesque?
Yes, there are 2 onsite 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 Moulay Idriss II Mausoleum.
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Reviews
Riad Arabesque Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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8.0
Cleanliness
7.4
Location
8.2
Staff & service
7.6
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 6, 2026
Hotel is Beautiful, Totally authentic, staff is super and the food was amazing
Raul
Raul, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 26, 2025
The team at the riad were very friendly & welcoming. Breakfast is overly generous with a wide selection of pastries, fruit & pastries. The location is perfect if you want to escape the frenetic energy of the souk.
Jonathon
Jonathon, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 29, 2024
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
Athanasios, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 2, 2023
A beautiful Riad near old Medina in Fes. The staff is super friendly and very helpful.
TAHIR
TAHIR, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 6, 2025
Nice place that takes you back in time.
Needs all around updating.
Elias
Elias, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 6, 2024
Saad was the best!
Oktay
Oktay, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 31, 2022
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.
William and Pae
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 6, 2022
Belle expérience, de belles rencontres
Majestueux Riad disposant d'une vue imprenable sur la médina dont son cœur bouillonnant de vie est accessible à 5 minutes à pied.
Nous avons beaucoup apprécié notre séjour dans ce palais des mille et une nuits. Le propriétaire Klaled nous a prodigué d'excellents conseils. La première journée avec un guide a été fantastique pour découvrir le dédale de la médina et sortir des sentiers battus. Immense merci à Azzedine !
Bien sur tout n'était pas parfait et quelques points sont à améliorer (les fioles de savons déjà utilisées, l'eau de la piscine qui était un peu trouble) , mais les bons points l'emportent haut la main ! La literie était très confortable, le petit déjeuner est fastueux (et c'est peu dire), le personnel est adorable et aux petits soins, le restaurant délicieux, le massage au spa incroyable, les taxis rouges sont accessibles en seulement 2 minutes. On s'y sent comme chez nous ! Nous reviendrons, c'est sûr.
lionel
lionel, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 11, 2022
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
John, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 14, 2022
The owner who is always there with a smile made our stay very special. They treat everyone like royalty.
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.
Place is beautiful and the staff is wonderful. Taxi ride to all the more popular area is just about 10-20 MAD.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 30, 2019
SUPERBE Riad. L'architecture est splendide. Le personnel est professionnel et courtois et la nourriture est excellente. J'aurais aimé pouvoir y rester plus longtemps.
Susan
Susan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 4, 2019
Gorgeous Riad. Beauty everywhere. Very Ig friendly :). They upgraded us which was nice. Friendly staff. The rooms where small but to be expected in a riad. I would definitely recommend it.
Yasmine
Yasmine, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 26, 2019
Le cadre, la propreté,l'accueil et les services: tout était parfait.
Personnel disponible 24 heures sur 24. Repas excellents dans un cadre superbe. Réception et contacts sans fautes!
Verified traveler
4-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Jun 25, 2019
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.
Hôtel de charme mais qui, malheureusement, manque d’entretien. Une sérieuse rénovation s’impose.
Bon point : Personnel et équipe à la tête attentifs aux demandes et souhaits.
Mauvais point car contrairement aux infos fournies par Expédia sur le site : Pas de salle de fitness
Verified traveler
4-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Dec 18, 2018
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
Martin, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Oct 16, 2018
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
Khan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 13, 2018
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
HoniB, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Oct 5, 2018
Scschönes Haus, gute lage, mehr leider nicht
Das Riad ist sehr schön und gut gelegen mit auto gut erreichbar,jedoch ist zu viel in die Hose gegangen als das wir es empfehlen könnten. Am tag vor Anreise schrieben wir eine e-mail für die adresse vom Parkplatz fürs navi, mail wurde nicht beantwortet. Am morgen beim anruf wurde gesagt die Rezeption sei erst ab 10uhr offen. Bei einem weiteren Anruf nach 10uhr, wir sollten uns bei Ankunft in Fes melden, der Avis Mitarbeiter übernahm das Gespräch und bekam eine anfahrtsadresse.vor ort liess man uns 45 min an der Rezeption warten und fertigte eine später angekommene Reisegruppe vor uns ab. Dann brachten sie uns ohne Erklärung in ein benachbartes Riad wo man uns sagte sie wären überbucht und wir bekähmen für die nächste nacht dafür eine suite.Eine wahl hatten wir nicht.Als wir uns nicht zufrieden zeigten wurde zusätzlich eine spa Behandlung offeriert, welche wirklich gut gemacht war.am zweiten abend war dann ein firmenanlass im Riad der party machte mit lauter musik bis 23:30! Beim Abendessen im Arabesque dann ein schlimmer fauxpas! Wir sind Vegetarier und uns wurde gesagt dass sie nur salat und Suppe für uns hätten,wir entscheiden für die Suppe. Beim zweiten schöpfen fand sich jedoch ein grosser knochen darin! Man wisse nicht wie das passieren konnte. Die konsumation habe20 Derb El Miter, Zenjfour - Medina, Fès 30200, Marokkon wir zwar nicht gezahlt aber wir würden das Riad nicht wieder buchen! Leider!