Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including a health club, a steam room and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional features at this riad include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services and an arcade/games room. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the local area shuttle (surcharge) that operates within 3 km.
Enjoy Moroccan cuisine at Dar El Tajine – one of the riad's 3 restaurants – or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the 3 coffee shops/cafes. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held on selected days. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a computer station and express check-in. For a surcharge, guests may use a round-trip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a train station pick-up service.
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Riad El Ghalia
Hotel Facilities
General
- Number of bars/lounges: 3
- Number of restaurants: 3
- Smoke-free property
Internet
- Free wired internet
- Free WiFi
Transport & Parking
- Train station pickup (surcharge)
- Area shuttle (surcharge)
- Airport transport (surcharge)
- Offsite parking reservations required
Activities
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
Food & Drink
- Free breakfast
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Number of coffee shops/cafes: 3
- Snack bar/deli
- Coffee/tea in common areas
Pools and wellness
- Health club
- Turkish bath/Hammam
- Outdoor seasonal pool
- Spa services on site
- Use of nearby fitness centre (discount)
- Steam room
Front-desk/reception area services
- Express check-in
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Luggage storage
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Concierge services
Shared spaces
- Arcade/game room
- Library
- Computer station
Entertainment and family services
- Supervised childcare/activities (surcharge)
Cleaning services
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Porter/bellhop
- Laundry facilities
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Valet parking (surcharge)
Business facilities
- Number of meeting rooms: 1
Other facilities
- Free reception
- Wedding services
- Multilingual staff
- Lift
Location
Fez, Fes-Boulemane, Morocco
Address: 13 Derb Ras Rhi Ras Jnan Medina, Fez, Morocco
Reviews
4.1/ 5Very goodAverage review rating
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Reilly MNov 2024
“Dream experience”
I traveled here as a woman solo and was a bit worried beforehand because it was my first solo trip but I felt extremely comfortable the entire time. The food was amazing and menus were available 3x a day and the staff was so kind and helpful. I felt so welcomed and safe. I choose this space carefully because I was worried about 2 things that I’d heard from friends who had visited different riads in fes: 1) overly pushy staff who try to upsell tours and 2) cockroaches/ bugs. Neither of these were present at this location. It was extremely cleanly and again I cannot stress enough how kind and respectful the staff was. Would stay here again!
- Stayed in Oct 2024
ct3inmdNov 2018
“Magical, with a few complications ”
This would be a five star hotel and review if the family that owns it had been able to afford top-drawer modern amenities. As it is, they use space heaters, our bathroom had a side saddle toilet, and electric fixtures may need fixing. BUT THE PLACE IS MAGICAL. The antique decor, the from-a-bygone-era service, and the marvelous food combine for an experience worth far more than dollars. This is not for the convenience lover or the querulous. For the rest of us, it is a chance to get as close to the grandeur of yesteryear as one can on an ordinary person's budget.
- Family
- Stayed in Nov 2018
asiahand1Jul 2018
“Good Restaurant with Very Nice Ambience”
We stayed in a Riad Couple of doors down from this Riad and came here for dinner. As we looked at the Riad we were happy with our own choice since our Riad was just for us and totally private where as here you could stay in individual rooms. The dinner set up was very nice and the court yard where the dinner was served was spacious and nice. The food was quite good.
- Stayed in Jun 2018
Marco CJul 2018
“Nice palace, but needs a bit of renovation”
I have been at dar El Ghalia one night with my family. The place is in the medina, but not far from one of its entrances, so it is easy to be reached. Its architecture and furniture is beautiful and recalls the palaces of Prince of Persia. The staff is very corteous and helpful. Rooms are a bit small, with scarce light and no wardrope. Bathrooms would need for sure some renovation work.
- Family
- Stayed in Jun 2018
Ivan Rivera SJun 2018
“The place to experience Morocco best”
Thanks to Dar El-Ghalia for making our Morocco experience one of the best out of 20+ travels we had as a couple. This place is elegant, welcoming and beautiful. If you see the rooms are moldy or its a run down place and looking for a 5-star place -- then you should not be in Morocco in the first place. This Riad provides you that experience and if you're that traveller that welcomes that - then stay here! They will try to arrange things for you like tour guide, car for hire to/from airport - but you can be polite and decline if you think you'd be able to do it yourself. They are offering it because they offer. They even have a dinner service (I would not say a "restaurant" because it clearly is just a kitchen in the side) but that is very much appreciated especially if you see yourself unable to go out of the Riad (raid.. tired..) and that's a convenience. but if you'd ask for restaurant recommendations they will even escort you to go there. The alley heading to the Riad is elegant - It cant be any more "Medina" , with kids playing on the alley way (there's a school after the Riad) and shoppers passing by, donkey passing by or its poop on the side. Staying here makes the Morocco experience authentic.
- Couples
- Stayed in May 2018
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