Riad Ibn Battouta & Spa

Exceeded my expectations - great location beautiful decor and incredibly helpful staff. Welcomed with mint tea in the courtyard, before being shown to the room which was lovely. Anass had kindly accommodated a request to decorate the room for my daughter’s birthday and also a last minute request for hammam and massage. Which was amazing - Fatema was great at making my daughters comfortable - top tier treatments. Rooms were amazing, good size for a family and beautifully decorated. Breakfast was great.

Cannot find a thing to fault but if there was one tiny thing for improvement it would be that the bathroom (which was grand and again beautifully decorated) could have done with an extractor fan. But even this wasn’t too much of an issue as the bathroom was far enough away from the main bedroom.

Le lieu est magique, c'est beau, dépaysant. On s'est cru dans un autre monde. Situé dans un quartier animé, à deux pas de la Médina, c'est pratique ! Les hôtes sont pleins de bons conseils, serviables, adorables. La gentillesse à la Marocaine.

Rien

This was a beautiful riad in a great location in fes. The room was exceptional, a great size for 3 of us and absolutely stunning. The Riad host was so lovely and went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable

Nothing

La grande chambre, le petit déjeuner et l'accueille de l'équipe.

La chambre est au rez-de-chaussée, on est très près de la salle des petits déjeuners et de l'accueil donc un peu plus de bruit.

Riad perfetto. In stile tipico marocchino curato e in ottima posizione. A due passi dalla porta blu per accesso alla Medina dove non possono entrare le auto . Comodo quindi per arrivarci e ottimo per muoversi dentro e fuori dalla Medina . La prima sera ci ha fatto preparare cena tipica molto buona. Il proprietario è persona ottima e affidabile. Ci ha aiutato per taxi riservato ristoranti e si è reso sempre disponibile. RIAD DA SCEGLIERE ASSOLUTAMENTE PER STARE E VISITARE FEZ

Konumu, terası, yatağı rahattı. Çalışanlar çok güleryüzlü ve yardımseverdi. Yürüme mesafesinde 2 dk yürüme mesafesinde geceliği 30 dirhem (3 Euro) otopark 🅿️ var. Mesajla bana konumunu attılar. Her soruma cevap verdiler.

Merdivenler çok dik ve kahvaltısı da zayıftı. Ayrıca az da olsa lahım kokusu geliyordu. Banyodaki havalandırma çalışmıyordu.

Very close to the Medina and good restaurants. Nice people working there and the room was big enough for us, we even had a small terrace only for us. Beautiful decoration.

Tout d'abord le cadre est exceptionnel, le riad a été rénové avec beaucoup de soin et de goût. Anass est un hôte très attentionné et particulièrement efficace pour répondre à toutes les demandes. Un remerciement tout particulier à Fatima qui s'occupe des soins au SPA et qui a des doigts de fée ! Les plats sont très savoureux ( les meilleurs de Fès) et l'ensemble du personnel est remarquable.

Staff was really lovely and helpful

Tal como muestra la foto, limpio, el personal muy amable y desayuno muy bueno

Nada. Quizá algo de más proteína en el desayuno

It's a beautiful old riad with a lot of charm. Each room has a unique Moroccan decor. Given the building's age (over 250 years old), there is no elevator. The climb up narrow stairs to the top floor was challenging. Our host very kindly moved us down to the ground floor, which we really appreciated. The location was perfect--on the edge of the souk, but 20 feet from a taxi stand.

Η σουίτα Damas που μείναμε ήταν σαν από άλλη εποχή!Υπέροχα μεγάλη και χλιδάτη!Το πρωινό πολύ καλό

Riad ben tenuto e con camere curate. La tipica colazione marocchina si gusta in una hall piacevole e silenziosa. E' a 2 passi dalla medina e le camere sono molto silenziose. il proprietario è molto gentile e disponibile. si mangia in loco solo se si prenota per tempo

seppur piacevole occorre segnalare che la camera isphan è situata all'ultimo piano al quale si accede solo a piedi (no ascenzore). il bagno della camera è nel piano sottostante ed emana a volte sgradevoli odori. il terrazino a cui si accede dalla camera è piacevole ma la vista piuttosto limitata. non la consiglio per persone che hanno problemi deambulatori.

E' un Riad a gestione familiare, che dà un tocco più personale. Il gestore Anass è una persona squisita così come sua moglie. Assicurano in ogni momento un ottimo soggiorno. La colazione è tipica marocchina con pane, Baghrir (cioè pancake marocchini) con miele e marmellata. Tutto completato da uova e un buon caffè. Il vero cavallo di battaglia, però, è la cena. Il mio consiglio è di mangiare in loco almeno una volta perché la cucina è davvero ottima. Tutto è realizzato con prodotti freschi e preparati in tempo reale. E' semplicemente buonissimo e a prezzi competitivi. Approfittate anche dell'hamman e del massaggio nel Riad. Di sicuro un'esperienza da fare. La posizione è ottima, perché non è nascosta dentro la medina, che è un labirinto dove ti perdi facilmente. E' posizionato strategicamente tra medina e città nuova e vicino alle strade principali, il che è comodo se dovete (per esempio) prendere un taxi per andare in aeroporto. Consigliatissimo!

Non è un punto di critica, perché la struttura l'ha indicata in modo trasparente, ma occorre pagare con il contante. Personalmente non mi piace molto girare con tanti soldi in contanti e avrei preferito pagare con carta.

La beauté du riad dans son style typique marocain,on se sent comme à la maison.Le personnel est au petit soin.Le petit déjeuner est très bon. Anass est de bon Conseil pour le séjour et propose des guides, taxi, excursions un petit clin d'oeil à Mounir El Azhari pour les excursions.Merci à Anass pour ce séjour inoubliable.

Rien

It was amazingly located. Anass arranged the guide (kids loved the ‘workshops’) and the hamam (even the kids could come, it was an amazing experience for them). The Riad has authentic cool decor, just one minute walk from the medina, and easy to park. Very kind to our kids of 4 and 8, we highy recommend this place’ if we will be back in Fez i would definitely come here.

Accueil incroyable, chambre spacieuse, emplacement idéal

Stunningly gorgeous rooms and common areas adorned with ornate mosaic, painted cedar, stained glass windows, and carved stone and plaster. (The photo accompanying this booking does NOT do it justice.) Exceptionally helpful (attentive without being overbearing) staff and the owner’s a real class act — ask about the design features of his renovation! The spa’s masseuse truly has magic hands.

Delicious food with breakfast on the “continental” side so if you really need egg/protein (which I didn’t but I had to come up with some sort of constructive input for this review), you should request.

Every inch of the property is gorgeous- the tile, plaster and wood work, lighting, ceilings in rooms, stained glass, absolutely stunning! The staff were very helpful and attentive. The hammam and massage with Fatima was so refreshing. We had a very rainy day and were so happy to have hammam and dinner in this beautiful location.

It was not a problem for us but there are many stairs (all beautifully tiled!) needed to reach the rooms.

The host was extremely helpful. Accommodations were very clean and comfortable. The location is just outside the medina which we preferred for some peace from tourism and the chaos.

Riad magnifique avec une décoration des plus soignées. Accueil très chaleureux et conseils avisés de la part du propriétaire (lieux de visites à faire notamment)

Excelente atendimento e conforto; Localização muito boa; Instalações encantadoras e com muitas características locais; O acolhimento é magnífico.

Les habitacions estan fetes i decorades amb un gust exquisit, tematizades en diferents ciutats africanes. Vam fer el hammam i és realment excepcional, Fátima és una meravella. L'amabilitat de tot el personal

No permet el pagament a través de booking, un cop allí al pagar el propietari aplica un tipus de canvi a dirhams més favorable per a ell que en altres llocs, així que el cost final és més elevat del que es va contractar a booking. En el meu cas per 3 nits uns 14 euros més.

Riad haut de gamme. Très belles suites marocaines de caractère. Prévenance et bon accompagnement du maître de maison. Nombre de suites limité. Petit déjeuner continental à partir de 8:30 pour ne pas réveiller tous les hôtes. Petite bibliothèque. Localisation premium.

À savoir: pas d’ascenseur dans ce Riad traditionnel.

Le luxe et la beauté des lieux et la merveilleuse simplicité très chaleureuse de l'accueil

El sitio es muy bonito , casi un palacio árabe. Precioso ..el desayuno muy bueno , tipico marroquí y abundante . El personal muy amable.

Mi reserva era de 3 personas , nos dieron la Suite , pero no había 3 camas , era una de matrimonio grande , la tercera persona tuvo que dormir en un sofá durísimo y apenas 70 de ancho ..y. Sofá ni siquiera convertible en cama. No era una habitación para 3 , pero el precio si era de 3 . Llegamos muy tarde y no reclamé pero tendría que haber pedido una habitación adicional . No pude dormir

Merci à Anass et sa femme pour ce séjour fabuleux. Nous avons passé 4 nuits dans leur Riad. L’établissement est très bien situé aux portes de la médina. Les chambres sont joliment décorées, elles sont propres et spacieuses. Le petit déjeuner est copieux et de qualité. Anass et sa femme sont vraiment très gentils, bienveillants et de bons conseils. Nous retournerons avec plaisir. Une mention spéciale à Mounir le guide qui nous a fait découvrir l’arrière pays avec des adresses personnelles!

RAS

We had an amazing Hamman

We had to pay in cash

Ambiente familiare e accogliente, Anass alla concierge super gentile e disponibile. Un servizio di hammam super per un relax assicurato!

Tutto è andato bene.

Tipica casa Marocchina adibita a hotel

Non aveva l’ascensore e le scale erano molto ripide

Прекрасный риад вблизи Медины. Оставались здесь уже второй раз и вернёмся ещё 🙏

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Beautiful, clean, exactly as shown in photos. Staff were lovely, kind and helpful. Would recommend

Nothing

Très beau cadre Personnel Très agréable A l'entrée de la médina

RAS

L accueil, la gentillesse et la bienveillance de notre hôtesse L emplacement du Riad

Le Riad ( espace au milieu) est fermé en toiture Tout était bien, mais pas fabuleux comme le Riad est noté…

Personale gentile e disponibile, siamo stati molto bene e la camera era veramente molto grande e confortevole. La posizione è molto prossima alla medina che si può raggiungere tranquillamente a piedi.

Anass et son épouse sont des hôtes exceptionnellement acceuillants, prévenants et intéressants. ce riad dépasse largement la seule fonction hotellière. petit déjeuner et thé à la menthe excellents. le riad est magnifique tout comme les chambres.

La atención de todo el personal y sus servicios fueron excelentes. El dueño Anass y su esposa encantadores Fátima con el servicio de Hammam y masajes nos hizo que no quisiéramos irnos de allí Mounir con su servicio de transporte y excursiones es un 10 Abdul, nuestro guía por la Medina de Fez, Un 20 sobre 10!!! Todo fenomenal Nos hicieron sentir como en casa

Nada

Lovely place to stay. Location very convenient, easy to reach Medina. Stuff was very helpful, amazing breakfast and we had nice experience with hammam and soaping. Everything was great!

Przepiękny Riad , czysto, przemiła obsługa ! Blisko Blue Gates/ wejścia do mediny. Polecam z całego serca

Ci è piaciuto tutto, a partire dalla gentilezza dello staff e la cura per ogni minimo dettaglio. Anche la colazione era ottima e la posizione del Riad ci ha consentito di girare la città senza problemi! Lo consiglio vivamente!

Niente

Le personnel professionnel et à l'écoute. Notre chambre était grande , luxueuse et très propre. Nous avons aimé également le massage Hammam proposé par l'établissement.

Bellissimo Riad, staff disponibile, accogliente e gentile, ottima posizione; la nostra camera era una meraviglia, curata e pulita. Mi è piaciuta molto la cura dei dettagli e degli arredi.

Riad antica in posizione centrale

Molto caldo nelle camere all’ultimo piano, aria condizionata insufficiente ad agosto.

L’accueil du propriétaire. La sérénité du lieu.

Rien

O Riad é muito bonito, excelente decoração Banheira grande.

L’accueil de monsieur Anass et ses collaborateurs, le lieu ainsi l’emplacement.

RIEN ! Tout était parfait.

Right in amongst all the attractions but peaceful with a beautiful central atrium and rooms. Also served an excellent dinner.

The staff made the stay memorable. From the moment I arrived, Annas, Mohammed and Siham were wonderful. Very friendly, accommodating. The rooms were so spacious. The bed was great - king size and very comfortable. The breakfast was so good - variety of breads, sometimes fruit, or yogurt, coffee but if you ask for Moroccan mint tea they will accommodate you. Location was great, less than 10-minute walk from Blue Gate and many restaurants.

Beautiful traditional Riad, rather like a palace.

Steep steps to the upper floors.

The room was beautiful and the balcony lovely in the evening but a bit too hot during the day. We stayed on the top floor which is up several flights of stairs so not suitable for people with mobility problems. However, there are rooms on lover floors which also looked fantastic. The location is perfect, just outside the median and handy for seeing the sights. The people running the riad are very welcoming and helpful.

The air conditioning in our room wast working when we arrived but it was quickly sorted out. The card reader was also not working when we checked out so we had to get cash out of the nearby bank to pay.

The location is perfect, very close to main road and blue gate. Staff is awesome they try to help you as much as possible. For a trip we had to leave early and they prepared breakfast for us an hour early than usual time. I would definitely live here in future.

The suite we booked was quite a high floor, they did help us with luggage and everything but there were lots of steps to climb. I might book a suite which is lower floor. Also they don’t speak much English so sometime it’s little hard to explain what you need.

Amazing stay in a beautiful riad. Our Riad was more beautiful than most museums we visited in Fes. Amazing staff, and deli

The property and room was beautiful! I love the winding steep stairs. I felt like a princess with the vaulted ceiling over the bed and the balcony was a plus.

The hotel and rooms have beautiful original features and the location is very good. We would definitely recommend staying there again!

Incredible place super close to medina. Our apartament was stunning - it looked even better then on the pictures! I appreciate great communication with the stuff as well and parking recommrndation which was important for me.

Everything was great :)

Just how Ryad looks and the location. Nothing more.

Terribly unfriendly staff. They were stingy with the eggs at breakfast! They brought us one portion, we asked to make another scrambled egg, to which the man said maybe tomorrow! It's just cringe! Moreover, at night there are always some conversations, watching TV series with loud sound, at night the phone at the reception rings loudly several times. They also settled us right opposite a building under construction without warning! After I wrote to the owner of the hotel, they changed the room, but still the mood remained spoiled. In the second room the mattress is so old that you sleep as if in a hole. Despite the fact that the Riad is very beautiful, everything described above spoiled the impression of hospitality. I strongly do not recommend it.

It’s a beautiful property with amazing mortician decor vibe. Each suite is designed well. Also hamam and spa was great experience and was well arranged for for us. Very close to the Medina

Our experience at this riad was truly amazing—by far the best stay we had during our entire trip to Morocco. The place is beautifully curated, exceptionally clean, and full of charm. Every detail was thoughtfully arranged, making it feel like a peaceful retreat in the heart of the city. As an added bonus, the riad recommended Mounir as our driver, and we couldn’t have asked for anyone better! We spent 5 days driving around Morocco with him—he was always on time, full of great insights, and brought so much positive energy to our trip with his big smile and kind attitude. Highly recommended!

The Riad Is gourgeous

Nothing

The property is beautifully presented and a brilliant location in walking distance to main attractions in Fes. The staff were delightful, so helpful and warm, thank you for a lively stay

Location

Owner and his wife were terribly rude was rude. He hung up the phone on me in the middle of a conversation. Has not bothered to respond to my whatsapp message. His wife screamed and shouted at us before we left because we were upset at being charged euro 25 for salad. The breakfast was preprepared and left on the table way ahead of our arrival. The owners wife and ladies talked non stop every morning when all we wanted was some peace and quiet. Upon our arrival the owner gave us a room 9n the fourth level and kept on insisting that it was our fault that we did not request for a room at a lower level. He moved us downstairs only after we decided to move out to stay elsewhere. All in all a horrible experience. The worst that we have had during our forty years of travel

Clean! Good location! Kind staff. Shout out to Anass and Fatima!

Very welcoming staff. Riyad is very nice, and the location is very close to the city center.They will help you with anything you need—whether it's a guide, a taxi, or advice, they're always ready to assist you.

There is no set menu in the Riad, so it's best to be well-prepared and ask in advance about the dinner options and prices. We didn't do that, so we ended up paying more per person than expected. The TV was not working and was not fixed during our stay.

The visit was great thanks to the warm hospitality of Anass and the rest of the staff. The Riad is very nice, the rooms are large and comfortable and the location is perfect, very close to the main entrance of the Medina. Without a doubt, highly recommended.

I was surprised this riad is not in the medina however the location is perfect. The secure parking is literally 80metres away and being on the edge of the medina was convenient and quiet. I especially booked this riad for the decor and the in house hammam. The riad is immaculately maintained though the shower and water availability to Damas room was not reliable - sometimes no water which would return after 30mins. My children and I really enjoyed the hammam experience for €20 per child and €50 for me which included a 30min massage. Fatima’s hands were magic! It seemed very expensive but I paid for the security of my children being alone in the room while I enjoyed the massage.

Other properties have provided copious supplies of bottled water, but we only received 2L over the 2 night stay for 3 people. I had the most expensive washing done, €49! The same amount washed in Italy was €25. I should’ve asked the price beforehand, I was completely shocked. Weirdly the washing was outsourced rather than using the washing machine and dryer on our floor.

Very kind, helpfull and generous

I stayed here from Feb. 5 to 8 in the Samarquand Suite. I found the riad to be just gorgeous! The hosts were a lovely couple who were frequently around and went above and beyond to make sure I was happy. Breakfast was provided every day and I also had dinner there too. One evening, I was struggling with a bad tooth, and they went out of their way to make soup for me, which really was quite sweet! They also arranged for a small load of my laundry to be done, which was fantastic.

Okay, so this one is totally on me I think. When I arrived, it was late, I was exhausted and the weather was chilly. I just assumed the riad did not have heat. I absolutely froze in my room at night. After I left, I met some lovely travelers who mentioned that the air conditioning units typically also have heat. I was stunned. I did recall seeing an air con unit in the room but it never occurred to me to investigate it for heat. So basically I froze for no reason haha.

I stayed here from Feb. 5 to 8 in the Samarquand Suite. I found the riad to be just gorgeous! The hosts were a lovely couple who were frequently around and went above and beyond to make sure I was happy. Breakfast was provided every day and I also had dinner there too. One evening, I was struggling with a bad tooth, and they went out of their way to make soup for me, which really was quite sweet! They also arranged for a small load of my laundry to be done, which was fantastic. Slight Negative: Okay, so this one might be totally on me I think. When I arrived, it was late, I was exhausted and the weather was chilly. I just assumed the riad did not have heat. I absolutely froze in my room at night. After I left, I met some lovely travelers who mentioned that the air conditioning units typically also have heat. I was stunned. I did recall seeing an air con unit in the room but it never occurred to me to investigate it for heat. So basically I froze for no reason haha.

The night porter informed us that we must return to the hotel by 11:00 PM, or we would be locked out because he wants to sleep. Extremely unprofessional to tell your guests something like this. If you can’t accommodate guests properly, don’t list yourself on a hotel website! On top of that, there was no hot water during the night, and the breakfast was very limited. Find a hotel where you feel welcome and not one that enforces rules like a homeless shelter.

The breakfast was a delicious and large typical Moroccan breakfast served in the common area, because it was served it took more time than a buffet. The room was enormous with enough hot water for two people to shower. Excellent location. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. I would definitely stay here again.

The windows are old, so they were drafty and let in a lot of noise but the street was pretty quiet at night. The common area was also a bit cold during breakfast. Bottles of water would have been nice to have in the room.

Ideal location to access Medina.

No elevator

Close to the blue gate in excellent location. Very clean. Decoration is amazing.

Shower head cracked, water is small. No lift to the upper floors.