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Riad Arabesque

5.0 star property
Luxury riad in Fes with 2 restaurants and spa

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Suite (Ambassador) | Pool | Indoor pool
Breakfast area
Lobby
Junior Suite | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV
Front of property
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.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Main amenities (12)

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

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Television
  • Garden
The current price is CNY1,313
CNY1,513 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24

Room options

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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 cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Select Comfort bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Royal Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Zaouia Sidi Ahmed Tijani - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Chouara Tannery - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Blue Gate - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Place Bou Jeloud - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Borj Fez Mall - 5 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪cafe rsif - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Ryad Nejjarine - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Asmae - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Fondouk Bazaar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Dar Tagine - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Riad Arabesque

Enjoy your visit to Fes with a stay at Riad Arabesque. 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
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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

    • Children (11 years old and younger) stay 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 University of Al Quaraouiyine.

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Riad Arabesque Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Nice place that takes you back in time. Needs all around updating.
Elias, 2-night trip

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 trip

10/10 Exceptional

Saad was the best!
Oktay, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

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.

10/10 Exceptional

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, 3-night trip

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

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 trip

6/10 Good

値段相応

英語が不自由なことを英語で悪口を言われた。 Wi-fiの繋がりが悪い。 部屋のテレビも使えない。 ただ、部屋やホテルの立地は良い。 朝食も美味しい。 ホテルからの眺めが良い フェズ観光での疲れをホテルで癒すことができる。
2-night trip

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

10/10 Exceptional

我们是晚上到的，说实话天黑有点不好找，因为它的大门在一个很不起眼的小毛毛道里，且没有任何标识。酒店坐落在一个山坡上，天气好的话可以俯瞰整个城市。酒店陈设布置非常讲究，晚餐和早餐都很好，服务员非常耐心和负责任，很值得推荐的地方。
Zhen, 1-night trip

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 trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
4-night trip

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 trip

6/10 Good

見た目はいいが、清潔感は悪い。ロケーションは良くも悪くも。

リヤドアラベスク周辺はあまり観光地チックではなく、場所を探すのに苦労する。 フェズからのツアーを利用するときは便利かもしれないが。 暗い時間にチェックイン予定の場合は避けた方が良いかもしれない。 オーナーはちょっと怖めだけど優しい方。ハーブティーは絶品。英語は通じるようで理解してない感じ。 バスタブがあるのに栓がない。ディナーはまぁまぁ美味しいがちょっと高い。
SHOTA, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

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
4-night trip

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 trip

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

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

4/10 Fair

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!
Baris, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Stay in Fes!

Amazing hospitality from Ben and his staff.
Bobby, 3-night trip

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

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