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Riad El Ghalia

4.0 star property
Family-friendly riad in Fes El Bali with 3 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges

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Courtyard
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, free WiFi
Sauna

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Spa
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 3 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Health club
  • Steam room
  • Valet parking
  • Self parking
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • 3 coffee shops/cafes
  • Spa services
  • Childcare
Feel at home
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lift
  • Fireplace
The price is NZ$266
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 January 2025

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, free WiFi

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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Royal Suite, Courtyard View

Royal Suite, Courtyard View

Highlights

Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
  • 91 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

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Senior Suite

Senior Suite

Highlights

Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite

Highlights

Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • University of Al Quaraouiyine - 7 min walk
  • Zaouia Sidi Ahmed Tijani - 9 min walk
  • Medersa Bou-Inania - 15 min walk
  • Blue Gate - 16 min walk
  • Place Bou Jeloud - 19 min walk

Getting around

  • Fes (FEZ-Saiss) - 19 min drive
  • Fes Station - 5 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pickup (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurant Ryad Nejjarine - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪cafe rsif - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Le Tarbouche - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Fondouk Bazaar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Palais Amani - ‬11 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 manicures and pedicures, 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.

Languages

Arabic, Catalan, English, French, Italian, Spanish

At a glance

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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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

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

  • On-site self-parking (EUR 2 per night)
  • On-site valet parking (EUR 3 per day)
  • Off-site parking nearby (EUR 2 per day; booking required)

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
  • Train station pickup*

Off-site

  • Area shuttle within 3 km*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 3 coffee shops
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Free reception (selected days)
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Horse riding/hire
  • Access to nearby health club
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room
  • Computer station

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1845
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Library
  • Health club
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Arcade/games room
  • Spa services
  • Steam room
  • Lockers available
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Dressing gowns

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Fireplace
  • Individually decorated

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are couples treatment room(s) available. Services include massages and manicures and pedicures. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam.

Dining

Dar El Tajine – This restaurant specialises in Moroccan cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Open 24 hours.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: EUR 25 per night (for stays between 21 December to 5 January)

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.44 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) gala dinner per adult: EUR 50.00
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) gala dinner per child: EUR 25 (from 2 to 12 years old)
  • Christmas Day (25 December) gala dinner per adult: EUR 50
  • Christmas Day (25 December) gala dinner per child: EUR 25 (from 2 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) gala dinner per adult: EUR 90.92
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) gala dinner per child: EUR 50 (from 2 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Day (1 January) gala dinner per adult: EUR 90.92
  • New Year's Day (1 January) gala dinner per child: EUR 50 (from 2 to 12 years old)
  • Valentine's Day (14 February) gala dinner per adult: EUR 40
  • Valentine's Day (14 February) gala dinner per child: EUR 25 (from 2 to 12 years old)
  • Airport shuttle transfer per adult: EUR 20 (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle transfer per child: EUR 20 (one-way), from 1 to 12 years old

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 20 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Train station pick-up service is offered for an extra charge
  • Local area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Kitchen/kitchenette use is available for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 30.0 per night
  • Airport shuttle for children between the ages of 1 and 12 costs EUR 10 (one-way)

Parking

  • Self-parking costs EUR 2 per night
  • Valet parking costs EUR 3 per day
  • Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 2 per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • The seasonal pool is open from July to September

Policies

Construction is underway at a neighbouring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Also known as

Dar El Ghalia
Dar Ghalia
Dar Ghalia Hotel
Dar Ghalia Hotel El
Dar El Ghalia Fes
Dar El-Ghalia Hotel Fes
Dar El Ghalia Hotel Fes
Dar El Ghalia Hotel
Dar El Ghalia
Riad El Ghalia Fes
Riad El Ghalia Riad
Riad El Ghalia Riad Fes

Frequently asked questions

Does Riad El Ghalia offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Riad El Ghalia 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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Riad El Ghalia?
Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Riad El Ghalia?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Riad El Ghalia?
Yes. Self-parking costs EUR 2 per night. Valet parking costs EUR 3 per day.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Riad El Ghalia?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 20 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Riad El Ghalia?
Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 12:30 PM. Express check-in is available.
What is there to do at Riad El Ghalia and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as horse riding. Enjoy amenities such as 3 bars, a seasonal outdoor pool and a steam room. Riad El Ghalia also has spa services and an arcade, as well as access to a nearby health club.
Are there restaurants at or near Riad El Ghalia?
Yes, there are 3 on-site restaurants, featuring Moroccan cuisine.
What's the area around Riad El Ghalia like?
Riad El Ghalia is in Fes El Bali, a short 5-minute walk from Saffarin Madrasa and 7 minutes' walk from University of Al Quaraouiyine.

Riad El Ghalia Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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!!
Hilda, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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
Hicham, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

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!
Kylie, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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
peeter, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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.
1-night romance trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

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.
2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

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!
Margaret, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Access to property very poor and had to be accompanied in case you got lost .
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

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.
Amanda, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

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.
4-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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.
Thomas, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Thomas, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

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.
Catherine, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

great stay - good food and service. large rooms
Beautiful riad, large rooms and excellent staff. We had many meals there and the food was wonderful.
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly and welcoming
The staff were so friendly and very welcoming. The Riad is comfortable and in the heart of the medina.
Maria, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

It was amazing
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Amazing location
Fes is an amazing ancient living city unlike I have ever been to before. It is not overly touristic although not what it once surely was. El Ghalia was well located and staffed by very nice people.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

The hotel was adequate for what we had booked.
This Riad is very old and the interior is amazing.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Moroccan Hospitality
Ahmed and the staff at Dar El Ghalia are very helpful and make visitors feel welcome. French and English are spoken. The common areas are as grand as you see in the pictures, and are made for relaxing before dinner after a day in the sun. The rooms are clean and spacious (my double room had a sitting area with large sofa, two chairs and a fireplace, comfortable bed, decent sized bathroom). This hotel is good for travelers who like the idea of staying in a beautiful private home rather than a cookie-cutter chain hotel. Breakfast is an assortment of Moroccan breads, butter and jams, coffee and orange juice. All the expected things like hot water, air conditioning, TV, wifi, and a nice breakfast are here, as well as antiques, plants, and tile details. While centrally located in the medina near Place Rcif, arrange for a transfer / pickup if you are coming from the train station or airport at night. You will never find the riad your first time through the winding, dark alleyways. While I do believe the area is safe, as a woman traveling alone, I stayed in after dark to avoid any risk.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

A hidden gem
This hotel was located at the old part of the town but conveniently located to the souk and other the attractions around the city. you have to like the history & culture to enjoy the location. When we arrived on the main street outside the hotel, we're setback for a little while but when arrived at the hotel, it was a great experience. In my opinion, a true Moroccan gem. If you like culture and don't mind the real experience, I would highly recommend staying at this location.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

The place itself is ok
The place advertised as 4* on the expedia site and I wouldn't give 3* It's location is a good walk from any transport No parking Took a while to get key to a room The place needs a lot of preservation the rooms are fine towels are too old The taps in the shower were not working well the roof terrace view is splendid, but the furniture is tatty and not very clean Service extremely poor we ordered food and got two plates a basket of bread and a glass of a drink we ordered the waiter brought the plates and quickly disappeared, there is no way to communicate with staff if you are in the terrace, And when we got the bill it was 400 dirham for a 4" plate of pastilla and a tagine and orange juice!!!! We felt totally ripped off. A plate of tagine big enough for two people is 60 to 75 dirham in the same city in a decent cafe/ restaurant. Shame on expedia for passing this as 4*
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great Riad.
Very nice Riad. Great location for visiting Madina or transportation. Breakfast was wonderful. Room was very nice and roomy. Staff was helpful in just about everything. Highly recommend this place.
Verified Expedia guest review