Riad El Ghalia

Property class: 4
Family-friendly riad in Fes with 3 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges

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Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at Riad El Ghalia. Guests can indulge in massages or mani/pedis, and Dar El Tajine, one of 3 restaurants, serves Moroccan cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include 3 bars/lounges, a health club, and a steam room.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $59
$79 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 26 - Nov 27

Room options

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A room with a bed featuring a green patterned bedspread, a decorative headboard, two bedside lamps, and a telephone on a nightstand.

Standard Room

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A bed with a headboard, two bedside lamps, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A traditional room with a bed, a fruit bowl, and a painting on the wall.

Royal Suite, Courtyard View

  • 91 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds
  • Free wired internet

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Room

Standard Single Room

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A bathroom with a bathtub, tiled walls, and a patterned door.

Suite Superior Jacuzzi

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A bed with a patterned headboard and a purple bedspread.

Junior Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, a mirror, a framed picture on the wall, and checkered floor tiles.

Senior Suite

  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

Map
13 Derb Ras Rhi Ras Jnan Medina, Fes, 30110

What's nearby

  • Chouara Tannery - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bab Ftouh - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Zaouia Sidi Ahmed Tijani - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Blue Gate - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Place Bou Jeloud - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Fes (FEZ-Saiss) - 30 min drive
  • Fes Station - 11 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Dar Tagine - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Fondouk Bazaar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Mounia - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Le Tarbouche - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Dar Chadia Fes - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Riad El Ghalia

  • Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at Riad El Ghalia. Guests can indulge in massages or mani/pedis, and Dar El Tajine, one of 3 restaurants, serves Moroccan cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include 3 bars/lounges, a health club, and a steam room.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
12:00pm
CHECK-OUT
12:30pm

Hotel size

    • 11 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-in available
    • Check-out time is 12:30 PM

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

    • Supervised childcare*

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (EUR 2 per night)
    • Onsite valet parking (EUR 3 per day)
    • Offsite parking nearby (EUR 2 per day; reservations required)

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
    • Train station pick-up*

Offsite

    • Area shuttle within 3 km*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Reviews

Riad El Ghalia Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.4

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were very welcoming and made my stay in Fez very pleasant.
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10/10 Exceptional

A gem in the old Medina!

What an amazing 200 yrs old house decorated with original pieces! We had a great stay. The Staff is excellent. They make us to feel at home. The location is perfect to explorer the Medina. I would choose it again!!
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice Riad with a grandeur feeling - my room was large and when enjoying the patio you can really see all the little touches that add to its charm. Location is literally a 3 minutes walk from where you can take a cab. Great Riad within the Medina and very nice host
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10/10 Exceptional

just amazing

It was the best stay of my 10days trip without any doubt! What a place! Riad with history , very authentic. As I was only guest for 2 nights, I got excellent service and huge room with all the comfort. Owner had lived there forever runs the place, so it was great to hear about history. Absolutely good restaurant, nice breakfast. Recommendation: use the tour-guide that they offer you-helps a lot to navigate in the city. Only negative aspect: parking-they just do not have it and You have to leave you car in 7 minutes distance...if they have space in there at all
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10/10 Exceptional

Rummet var mycket vackert inrett med fina spetsgardiner runt sängen. Det var rent och fräscht. Personalen var mycket vänliga och tillmötesgående. Hjälpte till med allt vi önskade och lite till. De löste vårt problem med porto till vykorten som sedan också postades med deras hjälp. Det fanns en avslappnad elegans på detta vackra mosikbeströdda hotell/riad. Hotellet hjälpte oss att ordna en underbar dagsutflykt m egen chaufför som tog oss ut på landet och mindre byar med lokalbefolkning berber. Guiden var kunnig och ordnade även lokala guider i både Meknes och Vibluisis ruiner. Här kunde vi vandra och njuta av vacker omgivning och kulturella inslag. Tack tack för denna fem dagars vistelse
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4/10 Fair

Déçu

L’entrée du Ryad, ça va n’est pas trop loin de l’axe principal arrivé au Riyad. Le hall d’entrée est typiquement marocain, ce qui est très beau et magnifique pour les yeux. Par contre arrivé dans la chambre, très dommage de voir que les installations sont vétuste rouillé pas du tout entretenu, aucun joint dans le lavabo des petites choses qui ne coûte rien mais qui font beaucoup. C’est vraiment très dommage car si l’entretien de la chambre serait fait honnêtement ce serait un très bel endroit mais malheureusement je ne peux pas conseiller.
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10/10 Exceptional

Wunderschön!
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10/10 Exceptional

Très bon séjour à Fès! Riad typique marocaine très bien localisé, personnel très sympathique et la écoute.
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10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommend! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Highly recommend! The service was excellent and the building was BEAUTIFUL! Everything is within walking distance. The local people are friendly and we felt very safe as Americans. This hotel made staying in Fes a wonderful experience!
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10/10 Exceptional

Goos Value

The hotel is a little hard to find, but they have a spray painted sign on the wall (high up) nearby. There is an elevator to get to your rooms, breakfast was nice, room was a little dusty but clean.
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8/10 Very good

an amazing palace-like property with a real old-world sensibility, and an outstanding staff - friendly and helpful in every way.
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10/10 Exceptional

Le cadre et l emplacement au top le personnel discret et serviable de plus une bonne table
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10/10 Exceptional

This place is beautiful and the breakfast is nice. It really is a special place that makes you feel like you've gone back in time. I highly recommend it. The towels could have been fresher is my only feedback. We also received help finding a good guide, which I appreciated. We loved Mohammad, who served us breakfast and helped to walk us to the taxis when we needed help.
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8/10 Very good

Authentic Riad

This was a nice riad, but could be great. The building is spectacular and I hope someone soon gives it the TLC it deserves. The wine and beer selection was inclusive but the availability of what was on the menu was disappointing... it would be better to have listed only what is really available. The upstairs terrace was dusty but we enjoyed an evening up there despite this. The attentiveness of the main hostess and his helper was on point. Our stay overall was good because our expectations were reasonable based in the price. I would also recommend the riad but at present it is a 3-star property with 5-star potential!
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8/10 Very good

Access to property very poor and had to be accompanied in case you got lost .
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8/10 Very good

It's beautiful and in such a fun location! The staff goes above and beyond. Tons of smiles. Felt like home.
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8/10 Very good

Very beautiful place

Very beautiful place. The place itself can be a tourist attraction. Very helpful and friendly staff. Delicious food. However, half the time, there was no hot water. The location is also not that good as it is difficult to find it amidst the labyrinth that is the old city. The bedroom was upstairs which was slightly inconvenient.
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8/10 Very good

伝統的な造り、装飾がとても綺麗でした。スタッフが親切でした。残念な点としてはテレビが使えなかった事と部屋内の二階の部屋が少し埃っぽくて目が痒くなりました。朝食がパンばかりで物足りませんでした。
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8/10 Very good

Off season leaves poor impression

A spectacularly beautiful setting--almost like a movie set ( of 2 centuries wealthy decor). The large dining room was the centerpiece: We were excited when we walked in. Off season the staff were not particularly interested enough in us to bother much- except to collect money. The breakfast was not palatable. So we didn't bother the next day. The server for dinner did not have a clue about serving utensils or other needs! (Probably his & the cook's first night?) Our room was very dark making reading difficult. While 2 antique lamps stood ready, there were no outlets to reach them! The bed was comfortable. The bolster and pillows challenged comfort. The bathroom was very good as was our room's decor. The winding thru the medina eventuality made us feel successful at finding our way back. Note: look way up to see signs for it! In a summary: We suspect El Ghalia is a wonderful setting in which to stay. We just can't say this for February.
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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel authentique traditionnel dans un ancien palais marocain au cœur de la medina ,personnel tres accueillant toujours au petit soin pour vous . Séjour tres agréable .
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8/10 Very good

Herlig riad

Veldig fin «lobby», slitent rom, men koselig! Utrolig serviceinnstilte ansatte og veldig bra frokost i forhold til vår erfaring med riader. Ligger perfekt til mtp utforsking av medinaen i Fez!!
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10/10 Exceptional

Magnifique Riad nichée dans la médina, facile à trouver car c'ést fléché. Personnel très sympa, petit déjeuner copieux, repas excellent. Chambre confortable.
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10/10 Exceptional

Dar El Ghalia is absolutely stunning, we gasped when we first walked in. Every staff member was smiling and helpful and polite. They organized a great walking tour of the medina for us, as well as a day trip to Chefchaouen. The riad is also extremely well located, just inside the medina, so easy to explore the medina or hop into a taxi for exploration elsewhere.
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8/10 Very good

Schönes Ambiente

Der riad ist schön und elegant, mein Zimmer war in Ordnung, und nach anfänglichen Schwierigkeiten mit der räumlichen Orientierung, stellte er sich als gute Wahl heraus. Nur ein paar Sachen erwiesen sich als nachteilhaft. Die Umgebung ist einfach uninteressant, hässlich sogar. In der Rezeption bestand man auf Bargeld für die Begleichung der Rechnung, am Ende gaben sie nach und ich durfte mit Kreditkarte bezahlen. In der ersten Nacht fand ich zwei Kakerlaken im Badezimmer -Ok, das ist normal- aber am nächsten Tag musste ich zweimal darum bitten, die zerquetschten Insekten zu beseitigen und den Fussboden zu wischen. Das Abendessen, ein Lamm-Tajine, etwas teuer, bestand hauptsächlich aus Knochen, Haut und Fett. Das Personal ist korrekt, sie könnten sich aber ein bißchen mehr um die Gäste kümmern.
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8/10 Very good

Posto bello, ma necessita di manutenzione

Sono stato una notte alDar El Ghalia con la mia famiglia. Il posto è molto bello, ricorda i palazzi delle mille e una notte. Il personale gentilissimo e disponibile. Le camere un po' piccole, senza un armadio o un posto dove mettere i vestiti, con luce scarsa. Il bagno, con vasca, necessita sicuramente di manutenzione con i muri sbriciolati in qualche punto. Con un po' di lavori il posto sarebbe stupendo.