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Riad Rcif

4.0 star property
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Reception
Reception
Deluxe Double Room
Interior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Avenue Ben Mohamed El Alaoui, 1, Takharbicht Laayoune, Fes, 30200
  • Place R'cif
    4 min walk
  • Saffarin Madrasa
    6 min walk
  • Moulay Idriss Zawiya
    8 min walk
  • Fes (FEZ-Saiss)
    30 min drive

Room options

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Executive Suite (Aida)

Executive Suite (Aida)

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite Double (Radia)

Suite Double (Radia)

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Single Room (Yacout)

Single Room (Yacout)

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room (Fes)

Single Room (Fes)

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Suite (Ambassadeur)

Suite (Ambassadeur)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite (Fatima)

Junior Suite (Fatima)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Suite Chérine

Suite Chérine

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Fes

With a stay at Riad Rcif in Fes (Fes El Bali), you'll be a 4-minute walk from Place R'cif and 6 minutes by foot from Saffarin Madrasa. .This riad is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Talisman Art Gallery and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Fes Tanneries.
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What's nearby

  • University of Al Quaraouiyine - 9 min walk
  • Zaouia Sidi Ahmed Tijani - 10 min walk
  • Medersa Bou-Inania - 16 min walk
  • Blue Gate - 17 min walk
  • Place Bou Jeloud - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Fes Station - 10 min drive
  • Fes (FEZ-Saiss) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurant Ryad Nejjarine - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪cafe rsif - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Le Tarbouche - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Fondouk Bazaar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Palais Amani - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Riad Rcif

Fes riad in Fes El Bali with free breakfast and a steam room
Riad Rcif offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. These individually decorated accommodations have separate sitting areas. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. Plasma televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the riad include a steam room.
Make yourself at home in one of the 8 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and plasma televisions. Your Select Comfort bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as a steam room. This riad also features complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a reception hall.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The riad also offers room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in Moroccan cuisine.
Room service is available.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Off-site parking within 984 ft (MAD 50 per day)
  • 24-hour pick-up airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Reception hall

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Massages
  • Turkish bath/hammam

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Premium bedding
  • Select comfort bed

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Individually decorated
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

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: MAD 31.00 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: MAD 250 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 2)
  • Nearby parking fee: MAD 50 per day (984 ft away)

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 and cash

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Rcif
Rcif Fes
Riad Rcif
Riad Rcif Fes
Riad Rcif Fes
Riad Rcif Riad
Riad Rcif Riad Fes

Riad Rcif Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 119 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 119 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 119 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 119 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 119 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facilities at Riad Rcif are absolutely breathtaking. Feels like staying in a (very comfortable) museum. Also the best A/C and best showers we had in all of Morocco. I normally don’t like pushy help, but the owner’s insistence that we eat at the nearby restaurant and use his volunteer guides was invaluable. I never have trouble navigating new spaces, but the medina is insanely easy to get lost in.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Zachary

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
It's buried in the heart of the Medina and therefore difficult to access. The service was fairly poor with the manager sleeping at checkout time. We also weren't shown to our room but left in the reception area drinking the complementary tea upon arrival. The upstairs terrace for breakfast is good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yan, Lutz

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An amazing house with stunning decorations and city views. A fantastic place, very impressive. Breakfast and dinner are great. Turkish bath is fun. Everything is perfect. Love to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful place and outstanding service!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceptional Hospitality from Aymane
Riad Rcif in Fez, Morocco is a true gem that I highly recommend to anyone looking for a luxurious and authentic Moroccan experience. From the moment you step through the door, you are transported to a serene oasis that is beautifully decorated with traditional Moroccan furnishings and artwork. The Riad's courtyard is especially breathtaking, with its tranquil pool and lush greenery that creates a peaceful atmosphere. One of the standout features of Riad Rcif is its excellent staff, who go above and beyond to ensure that guests have an enjoyable stay. In particular, Aymane is a member of staff who truly stands out. He is an exceptional host who greets guests with a warm smile and provides helpful recommendations on places to see and things to do in Fez. Aymane is dedicated to making guests feel comfortable and at home, and his attention to detail is evident in the small touches that he adds to each guest's experience. Overall, I highly recommend Riad Rcif to anyone visiting Fez. Its beautiful architecture, stunning decor, and exceptional staff make for an unforgettable stay. And with Aymane as a part of the team, you are sure to be well taken care of and made to feel right at home.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unique stay in the heart of the Medina!
We had an incredible stay at Riad Rcif. Finding the Riad is a bit overwhelming at first as the Medina is chaotic and tight. Keep your head up and you’ll eventually see signs for Riad Rcif and Alif, which are sister properties. Follow these signs! Don’t let people try to guide you as they will ask for money. The signs are very clearly laid out, thank you to the hotel team! The sign “Place Rcif” take you back out of the Medina. Once you find the Riad….it’s even better than the photos, which is rare! The site is gorgeous, but the best part are the staff working there - they are so warm, helpful and kind. Hassan helped us with finding the parking lot, Ayman was always available for restaurant recommendations and the whole team (including their younger friend whose name we missed) were always smiling and making our days better, especially at breakfast! Props to the team. It’s important to manage your expectations when booking any Riad in the Medina - it’s loud, old and confusing. If you’re okay with this, you’ll have an incredible time exploring! A word of caution about the tour guide the hotel recommends - it is a commercial tour. This was interesting, as we saw leather, copper, weaving, ceramic districts etc, but may not be for everyone. The tour is 250MAD for 4 people for 3 hours, but he also gets you to pay 160MAD in advance to cover your “entrance fees”. Parking is ~10min walk, 30MAD/day. Lovely attendants and we felt totally safe leaving our car there.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel, only couple of flaws
Beautiful hotel, like staying in a royal palace. Staff was amazing, took care of every request. Huge rooms, hot water, comfortable bed. Our only complaints were the lighting is very dim in the rooms, and our shower had only 1/4 of a glass door so it was very difficult to not get water all over the floor. Location is well marked but still very easy to get lost in the medina of fes, be prepared and dont get hustled by locals for help finding the place, call the hotel or text on whatsapp and they will make sure you get what you need or come and meet you… Also amazing view from rooftop terrace of entire old city, and great breakfast included
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, Mesquite, Texas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This riad is beautiful! I didn't expect it to live up to the pictures, but it does!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very Moroccan style garish colours Hard to find and expensive (for Morocco)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was such an authentic Riad and it was located in the medina. It is currently adding a new wing and this wing will be a great addition and will include an elevator.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

LeAnn, Denver, CO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful riad. The staff - Anas and Adile - are very attentive and helpful. Dinner at the riad is great, too.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dilushinie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Riad....a little hard to find though
Loved this riad, and the staff were so friendly and helpful, and went above and beyond to make our stay there good. The only drawback is the location! Its definitely hidden inside the medina through windy pathways, and our first day there was a disaster, trying to find the place with our luggage on google maps, and hauling our luggage there (think at one point we wound up accidentally going through the fish market with our luggage!). Word of advice: hire one of the porters to take you to the riad (should be between 10-30 dhs, but will be worth it until you know how to get there yourself). Also, the riad offers tour of the medina, through a guide they use, called Abdul. I don't recommend him because he overcharged us for the taxis we took (if the meter said 15dhs, he asked us to pay the taxi 30 dhs), and did something similar when we grabbed sandwiches.Perhaps he assumes that because you're a tourist, you can afford to pay extra? Wasn't impressed with this! The Riad itself though, was great, breakfast was good, and would recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
IT IS A WONDERFUL PLACE THAT DEFERENCE THAN I HAVE LIVED.TOTALLY DEFERENCE EXPERIENCE.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Baba

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place and wonderful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Riad and the individual rooms are beautiful. The staff is helpful and the breakfast is pleasant. I lowered the service score because we had an unpleasant experience with a tour guide they booked for us, but the staff helped us navigate through it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was lovely. It was so special to spend time in a beautifully restored riad from the 14th century. How often do you get to do that? But as nice as the riad was and the amenities they had to offer, the staff was incredible. Each of them was amazingly kind and helpful. They really made the stay extra special.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Moroccan Riad with lots of charm
Hotel is decorated with Moroccan flair and charm. The gentleman that checked us in was super friendly and helpful. At check-in, they served Moroccan mint tea with sweets. Room is spacious for our family of four. We had dinner in the hotel and it was abundant and delicious. The staff was great, friendly and sociable. Breakfast was more than expected and served in the beautiful room. Overall, we were very please with the hotel. It’s location is a bit confusion when you enter the Medina but just pay someone a few Euro to bring you to the Riad.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Ting Ting

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cosy riad and friendly staff
It is wonderful riad that I stayed in Fez. The riad like an art piece, very beautiful. The room is big , clean, silent and very cosy. I enjoyed the sunset at the terrace. I love the breakfast, very tasty. The staff service is good. Especially a staff called Anas, he is helpful, gentle and I had a good impression on his friendly smile, he made me just like stay at home. He was aggressive to help us when we were facing some problem , and explained very detailed to make sure we understand. So thanks for him a lot.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service
Overpriced, over promised, under delivered.
The riad is stunning but is located at the wrong end of the medina for access to restaurants etc and is down several, dark, winding alleyways which are daunting at night. The staff, especially the ‘boss’ are rude, surly and unhelpful which is a shame as the interior of the riad is beautiful and it could be an oasis if the staff were friendly and helpful. I won’t be staying there on my next visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Margo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Real Moroccan Riad
It was an amazing stay at Riad Rcif. The staff was friendly and helpful. They are very welcoming with a smile. The breakfast is very good. The Riad is in the middle of the old city with a Great Moroccan style.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Most charming stay at Riad Rcif
Our experience in Fez has been most memorable because of Faisal, the owner of Riad Rcif....right from the beginning to the very end, the service, the food, the comfort and most of all the glamourous old school charm of this place will make you come back here again and again. His suggestion for not only Fez but also the rest of Morocco are travelling with us even after we left the place. He introduced us to the best guide, Rachid and also the best touring agency, Pristigea Tours (Ibrahim and Hamid) who we are using for the rest of our trip in Morocco. Faisal was so attentive about each and every guest from welcoming them personally to saying goodbye warmly. We talked to him from the airport and found his very professional staff waiting for us at the brim of the old town for guidance and help with the luggage. The food at the Riad is also spectacularly presented and fresh. Rooftop terrace has the most amazing views and photo ops ..not to forget the pigeons and turtles to add to the charm. The lights, the tile work ...just breathtaking. Most of all it was Faisal and his staff, the personalized and kind attention which won our hearts. Definitely coming back here with other family members.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved very much the architecture. Our room's bathroom was located atop steep steps. It's a challenge mounting these steps in order to reach the bathroom. It's even more a challenge in the darkness of the night. I can see why this might be a huge problem for people who are elderly, or are challenged physically. Guests should be informed so that they can select the room that suits their needs best.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

4/10 Poor

Yehoshua

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Bad Stay in Fes
The place itself was aesthetically appealing and clean, but our stay here was anything but pleasant. The first thing that happened was the staff setting us up with a hustler who pretended to be a manager at the place. The hustler came to meet us at the hotel and it was difficult to get away from him. None of the staff members intervened or said anything. The hustler than took us to a variety of shops, trying to rope us into some sort of sketchy underground antique business. Furthermore, the staff was highly unhelpful. Fes medina is really difficult to navigate and Riad Rcif is right in the middle of it. When we were navigating it at night, we had men following us and trying to "help us," which was a pretty scary situation. We then called the Riad for assistance but they essentially refused to help us at all, leaving us on our own. They gave us inadequate direction and told us to figure things out by ourselves. Additionally, the staff neglected to mention that some of the gates in the medina close at night, exacerbating the difficulties of navigating. The main staff person we communicated with was always very short with us. We didn't have many demands or questions but he clearly didn't want to talk to us and gave unhelpful, short, and curt answers. They also forgot to turn on the hot water the first night. We would not recommend staying here. In general, we would recommend seeking accommodations outside the medina if you want an anxiety free stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019