8/10 Very good
This is a lovely Riad with friendly, helpful staff. The room was great, the breakfasts were nice. It is, however, quite a long and very confusing walk to the main parts of the Medina.
Linda
Linda, 4-night trip
Riad dar Chrifa
Hotel with 12 restaurants, near Blue Gate
Nestled in Fes El Bali, Riad dar Chrifa offers a tranquil oasis with 12 on-site restaurants serving Moroccan cuisine and a terrace for relaxation. Unwind in the sauna or Turkish bath/hammam, explore the library, or stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Very good
Popular amenities
- Free breakfast
- Airport transfer
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Connecting rooms available
- Air conditioning
Main amenities (12)
- Daily housekeeping
- 12 restaurants
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Room service
- Meeting rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Terrace
- 24-hour front desk
- Coffee/tea in a common area
- Air conditioning
- Library
Feel at home (6)
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Separate bedroom
- Terrace
- Daily housekeeping
- Laundry facilities
- Blackout drapes/curtains
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Room (Mogador)
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Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds
Room (Volubilis)
Exceptional
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Double Bed
Junior Double or Twin Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking (Mazagan)
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
Suite (Jasmin)
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Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Suite (Ambre)
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
Suite (Escence)
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Suite (Musc)
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood
20 Arsat El Hammoumi Ziat, Fes, 30000
About this property
Riad dar Chrifa
Riad dar Chrifa puts you just a 5-minute drive from Blue Gate and Zaouia Sidi Ahmed Tijani. After relaxing at the sauna, guests can enjoy Moroccan cuisine at Traditional Restaurant, which is one of 12 restaurants and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features include a steam room and a terrace.
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Traditional Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in Moroccan cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. A children's menu is available. Open 24 hours.
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Riad dar Chrifa Reviews
Very Good
9.0
Cleanliness
7.4
Location
9.0
Staff & service
8.6
Property conditions & facilities
10/10 Exceptional
Beautiful Medina Hotel
Beautiful new hotel! Modern, spacious rooms. Had suite with a balcony overlooking mountains and city. Nice rooftop. Variety of food on breakfast. Medina location, close proximity to all sightseeings.
Alla
Alla, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Joli Riad très propre et confortable. Bons repas. Nous avons apprécié l’accueil et la disponibilité du personnel au cours du séjour.
Patrick
Patrick, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Would stay here again!
Beautiful. Staff very accommodating, friendly and helpful. Very close to gate for taxis. Very close to wonderful restaurant. Great terrace. Overall exceptional.
Gay
Gay, 5-night trip
8/10 Very good
nice riad...it was like a small palace""..........."..............
takui
takui, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Great stay
Had a great stay here bar a few problems using the bathroom. Zachariah was super helpful.
Sarah
Sarah, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Muy bueno
Excelente sitio hermoso típico cómodo personal amable buena ubicación
Herwin
Herwin, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Riad proche de tout.
Gens très très sympathiques, bon accueil, avec du thé et biscuits, aide pour les excursions, conseilles, on voulais rester plus de temps, mais on devait aller à Marrakech. On retournerai ce sûre.
katya
8/10 Very good
Beautiful rooms, convenient parking
Beaitiful riad within the Medina. Fatima checked us in and she was very kind. Parking lot available within 1 block and easy access by car. Worked out well for us for the stop in Fes before continuing over to the Sahara desert. Recommend this place.
Verified traveler
10/10 Exceptional
Riad precioso, muy autentico y limpio.
Fatima y el señor, el dueño del Riad, son personas serias, fiables y muy atentos. Nos han atendido y ayudado en todo lo que hemos preguntado, y nuestra estancia ha sido muy agradable e interesante. Fez y el riad, maravillosos, fascinante y un toque de misterio. Si podemos, volveremos sin dudarlo.
Loretta
10/10 Exceptional
Convenient, art, good location
Very nice staff, delicious breakfast
Verified traveler
10/10 Exceptional
Hotel près de la médina on y va à pied
Un guide vous accompagne dans la médina ou même en voiture
Le petit déjeuner est copieux et très appétissant
Le patron se dérange même pour vérifier l'état de votre voiture
Quand on est une femme c'est super
Et puis c'est un riad de luxe dans la grande tradition de Fez
Surprenant de trouver un riad pareil dans une petite ruelle
madeleinessss
6/10 Good
So recomendo p homens e em grupo
O cafe da manhã é otimo o hotel por dentro é simpático
Renata
10/10 Exceptional
Riad de charme , havre de paix.
quartier idéalement situé,au calme, proche de la médina qui bouillonne.Personnel au petit soin pour vous, qui s'adapte à tous vos désirs.Petit déjeuner copieux et varié tous les jours, proche de la médina et à 100 m de la porte Ziat. facilité pour attraper un taxi peu couteux 12 dirham au + et qui vous emmène partout dans la ville.
Patrick
10/10 Exceptional
Beautiful Views from Terrace
Staff was very friendly and helpful--Just inside the Medina--Close to all the Shopping and good restaurants--Good Breakfasts--Owner greeted us every day and was helpful--Clean Rooms and Hot Showers. Very Nice Riad--Taxi can drop you off at the front door--Wish I could have stayed longer...
Thomas
8/10 Very good
It was home away from home! Kareem was the most gracious host.Fes streets are very confusing,he walked with us the first day.Arranged a guide to go sightseeing and got us a taxi late at night to go to the train station. He made our stay memorable.Fatima was very friendly.She enlightened us on many sites to visit in Morocco. Room amenities were comfortable. Delicious breakfast and mint tea.Would definitely recommend.
Farah
10/10 Exceptional
séjour très agréable dans ce magnifique riad où propreté et gentillesse étaient au rendez-vous. je le recommande vivement !
jean paul
8/10 Very good
Overall a very nice place to stay
This is a lovely riad with big spacious rooms and large comfortable beds. Unfortunately, the shower wasn't as great as I had to stand right at the edge of the bathtub to be able to stand under the shower. The owner's persistent touting of his tour guides was rather annoying but on the other hand, the front desk staff were very helpful and friendly. The riad is located a short walk to the main gate but the streets around the riad are very quiet and can feel a little unsafe to be wandering around in after dark if one is alone.
Nancy
8/10 Very good
A very welcoming riad
The folks here could not be more welcoming and are very helpful. Their meals are delicious and the rooms are very comfortable and clean. We were traveling with our two adult children and had 2 suites on the top floor that worked perfectly. Its a very traditional riad in the medina that gives you true Moroccan flavor. They were very helpful arranging for a guide and drivers. Their English is limited but we did fine communicating in French.
Richard M
8/10 Very good
very nice riad with great staff
this is a great choice for a relaxing stay in tes, the riad is beautiful, clean, comfortable and the staff are friendly and helpful. they provided us with a map and we were able to find our way to and from the medina without any difficulty. they recommended a guide for our first day in the medina and also helped us with finding a dentist. the laundry service was very expensive and we didnt realisedthe the bed tax is not included in the price of the hotel. we would highly recommend this hotel
vashti
8/10 Very good
Mooi en ontspannen verblijf!
Mooie Riad, met super vriendelijk personeel en lekker ontbijt.
Emma
10/10 Exceptional
Bardzo sympatyczna obsluga.
Bardzo dobry hotel dla tych, ktorzy chca poczuc Orient, a jednoczesnie lubia komfort.
Verified traveler
10/10 Exceptional
riad dar chrifa fes
excellent accueil . chambre spacieuse .bonne situation pas très loin des sites à visiter.
Verified traveler
10/10 Exceptional
Beautiful Riad, Helpful Staff
This Riad is located at the south end of the medina. The hotel staff was friendly and helpful. All employees spoke french and 2 spoke some english. The rooms were clean and beautifully appointed. Our room had a separate sitting room and a large bathroom. Breakfast was included and entailed various breads, jams, and coffee. Omelettes could be added for an additional fee. Breakfast could be eaten in the lovely garden or on the rooftop. The hotel has a very nice view of the medina. The staff can prepare a traditional morrocan dinner in the garden courtyard upon request (this was expensive and without alcohol).
The location was in the medina (tell cabs Ziat gait) or take a 25 minute brisk walk from new town to get there. A 15 minute walk will get you to Jewish quarter and Blue gate (where most of the sights are). This walk was fine during the day, but uncomfortable at night. There are no sights or restaurants right next to the Riad so expect several long walks or negotiate cabs (should be 15 dirham to/from the train station in new town, but the cabs will quote you 40 and you'll have to negotiate - if you have luggage it's tough to negotiate).
We requested a guide for the medina. Our guide was well-informed, reasonably priced, and spoke perfect english.
The other nice part about Riad Dar Chrifa is that the price quoted is your actual price. There were no extra fees for phone calls, holding luggage, taxes, etc.
Stephanie
2/10 Poor
I have never been made feel more unwelcome.
We had booked this hotel for 2 nights. Upon arrival at the hotel we were shown to our room. We could smell dampness as soon as we walked in. This was confirmed by the walls of the bathroom. We asked to be moved to a better room. After explaining to us that this was supposedly a 'feature' of the hotel, we were shown to a room which was better, but still nowhere near what we had expected based on the website. The floor tiles and furniture were quite old and worn and the bathroom also had signs of dampness. Worse was yet to come however. The next morning we were told that we had to pay additional taxes for accommodation that was sub-standard to begin with. This was despite the fact that our booking through hotels.com had explicitly stated that all taxes and fees were included.
This led to our first meeting with the receptionist. I have to say she was very unpleasant to deal with, asking if either of us had any experience of travelling and petulantly turning the computer screen away from us at one point. She eventually admitted having sent an email to hotels.com to sort this out, but still insisted we pay up. We asked to speak to the owner, who consequently didn't bother to turn up. We had a similar confrontation the following day and in addition we were charged several times the cost price for a bottle of water which we had been told was free. We have travelled many places in the world but we will never forget this hotel or the way we were treated. We feel we have been maltreated and quite deceived. Do not be fooled by the website or the slick photography and please do not make the same mistake we did by booking this unfriendly, overpriced, sub-standard excuse for a hotel.
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