Experience the vibrant atmosphere of Fes El Bali at Blue Gate, a riad that offers a rooftop terrace with stunning views and an arcade/game room for endless entertainment. Start your day with full breakfast, stay connected with in-room WiFi, and enjoy dry cleaning/laundry services. Unwind after exploring the city at the hair salon or take advantage of luggage storage.
University of Al Quaraouiyine - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Zaouia Sidi Ahmed Tijani - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Getting around
Fes (FEZ-Saiss) - 29 min drive
Fes Station - 7 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Chez Rachid - 3 min walk
Le Tarbouche - 4 min walk
Cinema Café - 2 min walk
Encanto - 3 min walk
Café Smile - 2 min walk
About this property
Riad Dar Al Ouali
Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at Riad Dar Al Ouali. Free perks include WiFi and full breakfast daily between 9 AM and 11 AM.
At a glance
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Hotel size
6 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:30 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free full breakfast each morning 9 AM–11 AM
Room service (limited hours)
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Hair salon
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Rooftop terrace
Arcade/game room
Accessibility
Accessible airport shuttle
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Freshen up
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
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Daily housekeeping
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: EUR 2.00 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 EUR 18 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)
Children & extra beds
Airport shuttle service for children costs EUR 18 (one-way)
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
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
Frequently asked questions
Does Riad Dar Al Ouali offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Riad Dar Al Ouali does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Riad Dar Al Ouali?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Riad Dar Al Ouali?
No, unfortunately, but there's discounted parking nearby.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Riad Dar Al Ouali?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 18 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Riad Dar Al Ouali?
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:30 AM.
What is there to do at Riad Dar Al Ouali and nearby?
Riad Dar Al Ouali has an arcade.
What's the area around Riad Dar Al Ouali like?
Riad Dar Al Ouali is a short 2-minute walk from Bou Inania Madrasa and 3 minutes' walk from Blue Gate.
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Reviews
Riad Dar Al Ouali Reviews
6.2
Good
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5.4
Cleanliness
8.0
Location
7.2
Staff & service
5.6
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 25, 2025
Very friendly host - Nooruddin.
Excellent location.
Very good quality restaurants in close proximity.
Walking distance to new Fes centre and royal family palace.
Mohammed
Mohammed, 5-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Apr 4, 2025
Good location. Friendly staff.
WiFi speed is so slow.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
May 6, 2023
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.
Marites
Verified
8/10 Very good
Apr 5, 2026
Séjour agréable
Emplacement très convenable
Personnel accueillant
jean louis
jean louis, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 20, 2023
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.
Nahema
Nahema, 7-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Jan 23, 2020
Bien situé mais prévoir meilleure qualité de service surtout avec le froid en janvier
Verified traveler
4-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Dec 7, 2019
Fomos bem recepcionado mas a Riad Dar Al Quali não é muito confortavel.
Gostamos do desejum que nos foi oferecido .
Angelica
Angelica, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Mar 3, 2019
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.
Agueda
Agueda, 3-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Feb 11, 2019
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
Verified traveler
4-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Feb 11, 2019
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.
Mayte/Gemma
Mayte/Gemma, 4-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Feb 11, 2019
Situacion en la medina excelente aunque sin ningun tipo de mantenimiento en años y falta grave de limpieza.
Verified traveler
4-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Feb 10, 2019
Situacion excelente y falta de mantenimiento desde su inicio y mucha suciedad
Verified traveler
4-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Feb 10, 2019
El recibimiento bien, la limpieza y mantenimiento no se corresponde con las fotos y Nordine a pesar de que se porto bien no reacciona a los comentarios se limita a decir que la medina es antigua y el precio es barato, el primer día te dan ganas de irte pero al día siguiente limpio un poco mas, el desayuno aceptable pero no sé porque no mejora las instalaciones se ve que está acomodado y no hace por mejorar, el precio es barato pero se saca el sueldo en comisiones con los taxistas de las excursiones y de los traslados, en general no volvería a hospedarme ahí
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...
sergio
sergio, 3-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
May 18, 2018
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.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
May 3, 2018
No recomendable
Esta muy viejo, descuidado y sucio. Muy amables pero no es un lugar para recomendar. Necesita reciclaje total
Jorge Alberto
Verified
6/10 Good
Feb 4, 2018
Sehr bescheiden und enthält wirklich nur das nötigste: Bett zum schlafen und Frühstück gegen den Hunger
Verified traveler
4-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Jan 23, 2018
La chambre réserver étais louer
mikael
mikael, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Jan 23, 2018
Chambre non refaite
mikael
mikael, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Jan 18, 2018
Nettes kleines Riad mitten in der Medina von Fes
Wir haben den vom Riad angebotenen Shuttel für 15€ genutzt um entspannt und komplikationslos unseren Kurzurlaub zu beginnen. Der Fahrer wartete bereits mit einem Namensschild am Ausgang des Flughafens, in Fes angekommen wurden wir vom Hotelbesitzer persönlich abgeholt und bis zum Riad geführt.
Beim Einchecken bekamen wir direkt einen Tee angeboten.
Der Riadbesitzer war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Am ersten Abend zeigte er uns ein Restaurant in der Nähe.
Das gebuchte Doppelzimmer war geräumig aber durch die alte Bauweise bedingt recht dunkel und hellhörig. Das Badezimmer hat etwas nach Abfluss gerochen und vor der Toilette war eine Pfütze, aber mit einigen Handtüchern war auch dieses Problem gewissermaßen lösbar.
Unsere Reise war im Januar und dementsprechend zu einer kalten Jahreszeit, doch die Klimaanlage des Zimmers diente auch als Heizung und machte des Aufenthalt damit angenehmer. Es gab auch eine Dachterasse, die vorallem im Sommer sicher sehr schön ist. Das Riad selbst war sehr schön in marokkanischem Stil eingerichtet.
Zum Frühstück gab es Weißbrot, eine Art Blätterteigpfannkuchen, Honig, Marmelade und Butter, Oliven sowie ein Glas Osaft. Ein typisch marokkanisches Frühstück, wenn auch auf Dauer etwas süß.
Wir nutzten auch eine vom Riad angebotene Tagestour nach Chefchouen. Ein persönlicher Fahrer brachte uns mit zwei anderen Gästen in einem komfortablem Auto hin, stoppte bei Bedarf auch auf dem Weg und wartete um uns Abends wieder mit zurück zu nehmen.
M.
M., 4-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jan 18, 2018
Sehr gut versteckt
Ohne einen einheimischen der sich uns sofort aufgedrängt hat würden wir glaub heute noch nach dem Riad suchen. Zu verwinkelt und eng sind die ganzen Gässchen.
Angekommen war es doch recht schnuckelig, im Januar ein wenig frisch da keine Heizung vorhanden - aber das lässt sich mit 1-2 decken zusätzlich locker ausgleichen.
Schade das es kein warm wasser gab.
Zu den eh schon frischen Lufttemperaturen wurde jede Dusche zu einer kältefolter ;)
Überlebt hat man trotzdem und im Sommer würde ich das Riad auf jeden Fall wieder buchen.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Dec 16, 2017
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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.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Dec 8, 2017
Tolle Lage und super Frühstück
Tolle Lage in der beeindruckenden Medina von FES und super Frühstück und das zu einem super Preis- Leistungsverhältnis. Hervorragendes und freundliches Personal. Alles bestens, wir würden wieder buchen.
Ralph
Ralph, 4-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Dec 4, 2017
Hübsches Riad, tolle Lage und sehr nettem Personal
Diese Unterkunft bietet ein Super Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis mit gutem Frühstück. Die Lage ist toll gelegen in der Medina von Fes und ca. 400 Meter vom Bab Boujloud entfernt. Das Personal war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit und sehr bemüht alle Wünsche zu erfüllen. Wir würden wieder buchen.