Riad Dar Al Ouali

3.0 star property
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Outdoor dining
Interior detail
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Basic Single Room, 1 Single Bed

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Room service
    Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
4 derb agwal sefli talaa sghira, Fes, 31100
  • Medersa Bou-Inania
    2 min walk
  • Blue Gate
    3 min walk
  • Place Bou Jeloud
    6 min walk
  • Fes (FEZ-Saiss)
    30 min drive

Room options

Double Room (Hafsa)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

Triple Room (Chada)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Double Room (Meryam)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double Room (Hafida)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Basic Single Room, 1 Single Bed

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Triple Room (Kawtar)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Fes

With a stay at Riad Dar Al Ouali in Fes (Fes El Bali), you'll be steps from Medersa Bou-Inania and Water Clock. .This riad is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Blue Gate and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Place Bou Jeloud.

What's nearby

  • Medersa Bou-Inania - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Blue Gate - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Place Bou Jeloud - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • University of Al Quaraouiyine - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Zaouia Sidi Ahmed Tijani - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Fes Station - 9 min drive
  • Fes (FEZ-Saiss) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Tarbouche - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Fondouk Bazaar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Ruined Garden - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Chez Rachid - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cinema Café - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Riad Dar Al Ouali

Fes riad in Fes El Bali with free breakfast and a rooftop terrace
Riad Dar Al Ouali offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. This Fes riad provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 6 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and an arcade/game room. This riad also features a hair salon and tour/ticket assistance.
Take advantage of the riad's room service (during limited hours). A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 9 AM to 11 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 9 AM and 11 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 9 AM–11 AM
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Arcade/games room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/games room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Fridge

More

  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 18 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 18 (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

Property is also known as

Riad Dar Al Ouali Fes
Dar Al Ouali Fes
Dar Al Ouali
Riad Dar Al Ouali Fes
Riad Dar Al Ouali Riad
Riad Dar Al Ouali Riad Fes

Riad Dar Al Ouali Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 51 reviews" "

5.0/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Marites

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Situated in the medina, very convenient for shopping and dining. The room was clean and the bathroom too but there is this sewer smell which is understandable because it’s an old riad and could have come through the open window from outside. The manager’s hospitality will make up for whatever structural lacking. Nordine welcomed us with mint tea and helped us arrange for our day tours, walked us to tour meeting place. He recommended a very nice place to dine called Chez Hakim where staff are friendly, good eats at good price. Breakfast offering served in the common area was good. He got us this amazing tour guide Ahkmed, who is not only knowledgeable with the area and an intellectual with lots of historical insights and commentaries. Akhmed picked us up from our riad and showed us the medina like we were his students and family, he even accompanied us to the outside medina tour. Very kind, did not treat us like some random tourists of the day. He took us to this great family ran restaurant Zohra, where the food is delicious and the folks are great. In summary, you wanted to be in a place where you are well treated as guests. If you are looking for luxurious stay, go to a resort.

4/10 Poor

sergio, fort lauderdale

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good location no more than that
The beds and pillows not good at all. The bathroom and the shower walls and curtains you can tell, days or weeks without cleaning them. My wife had to clean the toilet when we came. No soup...we have to ask for some, and the host kindly gave it to us. The noise was too much for us. Inside the riad and outside. The mornings are quiet on the opposite side...but the noise up until 1 or 2 in the morning...
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great except the bathroom
The staff is great and the breakfast was really good, my first Moroccan meal, and is shared in a table with the other Gest so you get to meet them. The bathroom smelled like sewers and had mold, but no toilet paper. The building is quite old and authentic, so you get to see the interesting architecture from inside. The location is great, in the Medina, but close to the Blue Gate, ATM and everything you could need.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Find another accommodation
On the plus side: The manager sent an email offering transport and warning about scammers who will try to redirect you. If you are coming by plane, bus, or train, take him up on it. I suspect it is a real challenge to find any riad in the maze that is Fez. If you are driving, park near the Blue Gate for about 5 USD daily and arrange with the manager for someone to come and get you (and make sure you have a way to be certain the agent is really from this Riad). WiFi was good; breakfast was simple but very nice. My room was on an upper floor and the staircase is narrow and dark, with uneven steps- downright dangerous. The room was poorly lit but the bathroom was well lit and there was lots of hot water. The mattress was old, thin, and lumpy, making for a very poor night’s sleep. There was also a bad odor- a combination of dampness, cleaning supplies, and poor plumbing. Had to repeatedly ask for a some supplies. This next comment is not the fault of the Riad but just a general piece of advice. It is in the market area-fun to walk around but extremely easy to get disoriented. I clearly look like a tourist and was constantly approached by people looking to separate me from my money (some of whom became nasty when I didn’t fall for a scam). Know where you are and how to get back to the Riad.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

David, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff. They went above and beyond
I really bonded with the staff members. I went to dinner with one of them at his recommended restaurant, I went shopping with another (he helped me get non-tourist prices) and one even drove me up to Borj Nord for a beautiful sunset view over the Medina. They were very flexible over breakfast times, which is good if you want a lie in! They had lots of recommendations of places to go in the Medina. My recommendations are the Jnan Sbil gardens (beautiful and peaceful, good place to chill and get some sun) - La Terresa cafe at the Blue Gate for the view. Hotel Cascade's roof terrace. Chez Hakim for food. Or Cafe Clock if you want something more touristy.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017

4/10 Poor

Pozer

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bad offer
The lobby is ok, but the room was ruined down. Even I had to fight for it, as it was given to another passenger. He wanted to give a 4 bed room, which was even worse then the booked. I do not suggest anybody to use this riad. Next day I moved out.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Trio on a trip
In the bustling twists of the Medina, you'll find this great Riad. We were greeted with mint tea. It actually was the perfect remedy for a long, hot day of travel. Room was beautiful. Two Nearby cab drop-off areas.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Feels like home!
The staff welcomed us as if we were family. They were helpful and friendly. The riad is well located, pretty clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

kai, Hongkong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cozy hotel at Upper level of Old city
(^_^) Kind and friendry staffs , Clean large room, Nice funiture, clean bathroom. (-_-;) Noisy(outside), no heater(it's still cold at the end of March), no towels and amenities, out of position on Google map.

6/10 Okay

Nilufer

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Convenient location
The heater in the room was not working. We had to ask for another blanket. The bathroom was not clean enough, and smelt mold. The shower curtain was dirty. The way they serve breakfast was not nice, no plate or fork was given.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service

6/10 Okay

ipohman2003

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Medina stay in Fez
Riad is well located in the Medina; however, it is managed by one person who could do with some help. Room was satisfactory although a few things required fixing (lights not working, shower outlet, etc) Manager was really helpful although early breakfast (before 9am) is the exception. Lots of stairs to climb to get to room on top floor.

4/10 Poor

Janet

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good price but with good reason.
A budget accommodation. No towels in room and only a little toilet paper. Shower in poor condition. Room not overly clean. Friendly helpful staff.

6/10 Okay

Katrina, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and clean
The room was very clean however the bathroom/ensuite should have a door for hygiene purposes also the smell from the drains can be quite ever powering - but this I believe is the case in all hotels. The Manager was very helpful and there was a nice chilled out vibe there which made it comfortable and welcoming. Overall we enjoyed it here and will go back.

10/10 Excellent

Oumkaltoum

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

François

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nahema

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
À deux pas du souk de la talaa, le riad est bien placé avec aux alentours restaurants et boutiques. Les hôtes sont accueillants. Prix très abordable, Chambre au calme avec sdb, on se sent comme chez soi. Grande Terrasse en partie couverte. Merci pour ce chaleureux séjour.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Bien situé mais prévoir meilleure qualité de service surtout avec le froid en janvier
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Angelica

Liked: Staff & service
Fomos bem recepcionado mas a Riad Dar Al Quali não é muito confortavel. Gostamos do desejum que nos foi oferecido .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Agueda

Disliked: Cleanliness
Sólo salvo su ubicación
El Riad está muy bien ubicado, en pleno corazón de la Medina, pero la limpieza de la habitación e incluso momentos del trato dejan mucho que desear, el baño tenía un olor insoportable constante y las ventanas no encajaban dejando atravesar el frío, lo mejor sin duda el desayuno.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
El riad tiene una rehabilitación muy burna pero se ha hecho un mantenimiento nulo con lo que está todo roto o descuidado. En cuanto a la limpieza es practicamente nula. Solo es optima la ubicación que se encuentra muy cerca de la puerta azul y de multiples restaurantes y comercios. Es un alojamiento que no recomendaria por su falta de limpieza
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

4/10 Poor

Mayte/Gemma

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No me gustó nada llegar y que no lo hubieran limpiado de los anteriores inquilinos. Sábanas con pelo, baño muy sucio. Nardin muy amable, al segundo día hizo un canvio radical en la habitación. La limpió! La zona es unica, en el corazon del zoco en una calle principal.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Situacion en la medina excelente aunque sin ningun tipo de mantenimiento en años y falta grave de limpieza.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness
Situacion excelente y falta de mantenimiento desde su inicio y mucha suciedad
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019