Dar Bensouda

Just stay here. Trust me. It's location is nice in the Medina, but you'll never want to leave the Riad because it is just that nice.

After navigating the medina which is not easy when you first arrive, my partner and I were greeted with a smile, some water and a seat by the manger Amilia. She also informed us that typically they have someone greet you at the bottom of the medina to assist you with your luggage and navigating the streets of Fes if you call or email ahead of time. Once I confirmed my reservation, we were immediately escorted to our room and were brought tea and biscuits. A staff member brought our luggage to the room for us. After settling in we decided to go grab dinner. Before leaving Dar Bensouda, we were given a phone to call the riad once we were done with dinner so someone can escort us back(since it was our first night and the medina can be tricky). We were able to easily transition into the flow of things around the medina because of the excellent work by the staff at Dar Bensouda. The central location was also very helpful, in 5-10 minutes you're in the heart of the medina. The room was almost perfect except for two low beams that can be a little annoying to dodge when heading to the bathroom. The breakfast was excellent, fast and fresh. The rooftop provided amazing views of the medina, along with ample space to relax. The pool and lounge area were also excellent spaces to recharge. Again I cant stress how helpful and excellent the staff were. I highly recommend staying at this riad!

Amazing stay

Great service. The manager spoke excellent english which made our stay easier and it's located in the twisty-turny medina of Fes, but they have a service where you call them and they send a guy to come fetch you wherever you're lost! Great breakfast and service! Gorgeous restored building...almost as pretty as the tourist attraction down the road mosque al-quraiyine---so you kind of want to just stay in the hotel instead of venturing out. They have masseuse come on-demand if you make a reservation and fun games like cards and chess in the lobby. Excellent service

Our first words on checking in were 'wow'. This hotel is truly stunning, the rooms, internal courtyard and the roof terrace. Staff and service are superb. Food is of an excellent standard, staff can vary the menu slightly if the menu options seem limited. There's few other restaurants near to the hotel. We've marked the surrounding neighbourhood down slightly. This is due to the recognised inconvenience of hawkers/youths that unsettled us slightly on return to the hotel one day. Overall, one of the best hotels we have stayed in. This comes highly recommend if you are planning to go to Fez.

We spent 3 excellent nights in Dar Bensouda over the Christmas period. The boutique style riad is clean and beautiful, with a classy minimalistic design touch on a traditional house. Our room was spacious and beautiful. The service was impeccable, very helpful at all times. Only downsides: Not all staff fluent in English (this is common in Morocco riads), but those who didn't could communicate properly and professionally. It's also a bit hard to find, and some 15 minutes walk through the Medina maze from Bab Boujloud, the main gate - coordinating in advance of your arrival is a must. I would happily book it again. Highly recommended.

The Hotel in fact is a very nice place to enjoy your stay, it offers a real authentic experience inside the Medina, with local food and beautiful rooms (half iluminated). However you must be aware about the Medina which is poorly maintaied with lots of trash and unsavory odors. It is pretty easy to get lost there, and no one is willing to help you, unless they are getting money for that. So, you MUST consider hiring a real guide or taking a tour to the city. If you contract a shuttle from/to the airport the Hotel sends some one to take you to the door. But if you don't know the place and you decide to go out on your own you must reconsider.

Fantastic place to book in the heart of the Medina. Amazing rooftop terrace that looks out over the city. Staff were great and offered us good suggestions on where to eat as well arranged for people to take us to and from the Riad. Best experience for us in our 3 week vacation to Morocco.

Dar Bensouda is gorgeous! You feel like you're somewhere very special because of the architecture, decor, and staff. The room we stayed in was very clean and had modern, moroccan feel. DO have dinner at least once because the food is excellent! We actually dined at the hotel both nights of our stay because we were so pleased after our first dinner. The hotel also offers extra services for your convenience, such as: guide for going to and from hotel (it is verrrrry difficult to find on your own), drivers for private tours, etc. We had to leave early for our flight and breakfast was prepared off hours to accomodate us. Really great experience and if I ever find myself back in Fes, I will definitely be staying here again!

Quite simply one of the most beautiful places we have ever stayed in, with exceptional hospitality from very attentive and friendly staff.