Riad Arabesque

nice pool and decorations and furnishings

Special place! M/nite pick-up at airpt for small fee. Recvd. by owners downstairs over back o/ramparts driveway, up tiled stairs to main level, another world. Over wine made acquaintance, settled prelims. Up to room through the 3 story atrium with pool & steep tiled stairs. Colorfully tiled bedrm & bathrm, each suite individual, w/all common hotel amenities. Here breakfast does not have to be between certain hours, you can be barefoot or wear pajamas. Like in a lge family home w/exotic spaces, artifacts. Brkfst on lovely lge terrace overlooking parts of Fez, vegetation, birds in all tongues, neighborhood cats watching your every bite, breads, eggs your style, plenty of coffee, yoghurt, fruit, juices, etc., incld.. With a known guide through the medina, not for the fainthearted. Entr. medina side, car entrance outside ramparts. A simple couscous. A nap in my clean, freshly made-up room. Mid eve into the lovely courtyard & salons with some visitors & hotel clients. Drinks, spontaneous interaction, conversations. Wonderful nighttime atmosphere. Waiter & room staff gentle, discrete, yet open to conversation, French, some English, the hands, smiles. Don't look for tidiness in public areas, yet exotic opulence of collected treasures, lounges, terrace, much open air, fragrant trees. Subdued music, birds, cats, low voices. Food excellent/honest, served w/care, simplicity. Comfort, slowness of pace, time stands still in exotic, yet simple style.

The Riad Arabesque was lovely. The staff was super attentive and helpful; they recommended restaurants, a tour guide, and helped us with transportation. The food was good, the view was great. There's really nothing negative to say about our experience here. It's a little bit of a walk from the parts of the Medina that you'll want to visit as a tourist, but if a half-mile walk is a problem for you, you might want to consider not visiting Fez in the first place...

This riad is an alternative to a hotel that I strongly recommend to experience something different in Morocco, but the facilities and services need to be improved. They overbooked so we had to spend the first night somewhere else in a hotel. The food is excellent but room service is deficient. Also, there is no gym and pool like they advertise.

A very pretty riad with a 'warm welcome' to match...and a lovely mint tea! Attentive staff. Friendly owners; and they have provided me with everything I need (a guide, airport shuttle, train info etc.) without a hassle. The Riad itself is within the Medina, the old town, which was perfect for me as it is the area I wanted to explore the most. It is a quiet part of the Medina. However, you do need a (cheap) taxi 🚕 ride to get to the centre. I came during Ramadan, and it was therefore quiet, so I was lucky to have been given a Junior Suite. Room was great. Breakfast on the terrace was plentiful; not fry up but rather a healthier, traditional option. Love the freshly squeezed orange juice; and you are rewarded with a beautiful view of the Medina. They're in the process of adding a spa service to the property. So no guessing where I'll be staying the next time I'm in Fès! 😊

The Riad is absolutely beautiful with lovely patios and courtyards to enjoy. Staff was very hospitable, picking us up late from our train and making our stay very welcoming. Suggested tour guides were helpful. Food was the best in Morocco! This place was a wonderful place to stay. We highly recommend it.

This Riad was supposed to be a 5 star establishment..... Upon arriving at the Riad with the complimentary driver, we had to wait several minutes in the alley outside the door before someone showed up to let us in. I was then invited to come into the lounge area of the Riad and was struck by the musty smell which permeated the entire space. The owners of the Riad then appeared and took me to my room which was in a second courtyeard area. I was struck by the shabbiness of the slipcovers, cushions and window treatments in the room. They were soiled and had seen better days. As well, the air-conditioner in the room made an awful noise preventing me from a good night's sleep for two nights. If only the owners would spend $ to refurbish this Riad, it would be striking and fully deserve a 5 star rating, as the furniture and artwork are outstanding and they had obviously put a lot of effort initially to make this a highly desirous Riad to stay at.

A wonderful stay in a fabulous traditional Moroccan riad. Extremely friendly and helpful owners and staff, especially Younis who looked after us so well. Great breakfasts with selection of breads, fresh orange juice, coffee and omelettes. Fairly limited menu for dinner but beautifully cooked tagines. Owners arranged a guide for the Medina, a trip to a hammam and a trip to Meknes and Volubilis - all were excellent, worthwhile experiences. If you want to escape the impersonal hotel and enjoy some real Moroccan hospitality this is the perfect place to stay.

I booked 7 double rooms and they only had 5 ready for us the other 2 rooms were in other ryad but that was not the worst part . At check-out the lady in charge of the ryad accused us that we had stolen a jylabah (dress) from a room and before we came out from the door she open every luggage from the group to check for it . This is an insult to all of us !!!!

We arrived late at night. The car met us at the airport on time. The owners were awake to greet us upon our arrival. So sweet. I reserved the regular room but was happily surprise that they put us in the Royal Suite. This Riad is really a Dar and has tons of true Moroccan character. The next morning we had another surprise for breakfast. The waiter brought out two plates of bread...and then...two more...and then two more... I think we ended up with a total of 9 types of breads and crepes, fresh juice, a tanjine of eggs, coffee, tea. We ate dinner in the riad one night and had the same experience with the salads. We ordered salad for two and they brought out 8 or 9 different types of deliciously spiced salad combos. Everything was delightful along with the Fleur D'Orange water to refresh our hands after dinner. The room was nice and had a large private bathroom up a small staircase.