Name: Dar Al Andalous - Riad
Address: Derb Bennani, Rue Douh, Quartier Batha Fes Medina, 14 2 4*, Fez, 30110, MA

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2025

kay

Zahra and her staff were wonderful...very accommodating to our special needs traveler who had difficulty with the stairs. Lovely Riad

10/10

Exceptional

29 Dec 2024

Ibrahim

Outstanding hospitality with excellent customer service

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Sep 2024

Mohammed Daud

Very nice staff, butler rasheed was amazing!!! Very happy!

4/10

Poor

28 Apr 2024

Cynthia

I made the reservations in February and received a confirmation. My credit card was charged which surprised me - the other riads want to be paid in cash. When we arrived, we were told they over booked - and were going to find us another riad close by. They found me a place; offered us apologies and lunch the next day (we were going to be out sight seeing); we were told the second riad would have us for the full 3 nights although the first room was not entirely what we wanted- but they were doing the best they could. We found out approximately 10pm the second night that we were being moved to yet another riad….the Andalous manager apologized; over the phone said he was going to stop by the next morning and tell us where we were going- he did not.show (apparently he went to Casablanca to pick up other guests) and did not communicate with the Alcazar folks about where we were going. Our bags were sitting by the reception desk. I guess the manager of the Alcazar was able to reach the manager from the Andalous; he sent a colleague to retrieve us and walk us over to Riad Sucrier. She tried to explain that it was a problem with Expedia and mis communication with booking. The whole experience with Andalous was a mess; I didn't appreciate moving twice and the lack of communication.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

22 May 2023

Venkat

Staff are very friendly and helpful thru out the stay. Property is very good but there is room for improvements in bathrooms and maintenance. Management mentioned they are planning to upgrade soon.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

09 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Husband & wife owners do NOT care about keeping this property nice - VERY rundown. Air con was broken in our room & had to be fixed (moved to a different room for the 1st night & bathroom wasn't properly stocked), rooftop deck dirty & broken furniture, tiles on step to dining room broken. Ladders laying around in hallway & on stairs. Whole place felt neglected - BEWARE photos on Expedia are VERY OLD. We would not stay there again or recommend it to anyone. Only good thing was the location within the Media but there are PLENTY of other Riads to choose from. Staying at this one was VERY disappointing (we were in Morocco a month & stayed at lovely places everywhere else).

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2019

Michael

Great place to stay.

Great staff, great place. Zhara was amazing and helpful.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2019

Barbara

Comfortable and welcoming riad

This was a great place to stay for exploring Fez. Everyone at the riad was helpful, friendly and accommodating. The first room we were given was not ideal for us, but we were able to change to a room which suited us better, thanks to the helpful and understanding staff. The food was excellent, particularly the wonderful dinners. Most visitors were only staying for a couple of nights, but we were there for a week and could therefore appreciate just how good this riad was. We felt completely at home.

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

17 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

The courtyard riad has a beautiful charm with a comfortable and nice dining area. The staff was helpful in arranging a full day tour for us in and about Fes and making airport transportation arrangements back to Casablanca for us. Few suggestions which I shared with the owner, smoking in the lobby and in rooms is not a pleasant smell for guests that don’t smoke.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

02 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

This is a beautiful Riad with accommodating staff. The meals were also delicious.

6/10

Pleasant

12 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

Very easy to find (10 minute petit taxi 30 dirham to batha sq & walk for 2 minutes). A little tired, but spectacular Riad with beautiful, original tiles and windows throughout. Stayed in the batha room, a good size with a great semi private terrace. In room safe was not working, turning on the heating made the room smell sweaty, private bathroom is down one flight of stairs and had sporadic warm/hot water. Not in the heart of the Medina which we liked, easier to find, less intimidating.
Construction across the street starts at 8.30am and ends when the sun goes down. Just pouring foundations in Feb 2019, so likely to be going on for awhile

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Dec 2018

Hiro

Very nice hotel with nice staff and nice food.
The room was beautiful with clean bed.
The reception was not ready when we tried to check out at 07:30. Little water was leaking in the bathroom floor.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

This riad was beautiful and spacious. Not directly in the medina, but only 5 minutes walking to the blue gate and medina.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

The staff was awsome. specially Zahra.
Went out of theire way to make us feel at home/

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Oct 2018

Verified traveler

Very welcoming

Authentic ambiance with excellent food. Helpful and kind staff and owners. Highly recommended.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2018

Martin

Hotel is in a good location with beautiful rooms. The staff are friendly and very helpful.

4/10

Poor

11 Oct 2018

Verified traveler

The entrance hall and dining room were a beautiful space, which imcreased our excitement for our room. It was the end of ou trip, so we decided to book a better Hotel.
The first room we got was a lot smaller than we expected. It was small, hair in the bathroom and no shower curtain. On the website it stated that we would have a safe and fridge in the room, whdoch we really wanted. Hence why we asked zhr next day shere fridge and safe were. Staff eas really polite and said we cpuld have another room, if we don't mind a double bed. We agreed and were happy with the service.
Arriving at the second room later that day we had fridge and safe and a bigger room with a terrace. Horwever it was even dustier. Hair on the sheets. Bathroom looked grose and the matress was old. Air con did not work and the teracce looked like it has been a building site with pieces of wood in the corner.

We were not able to stand up in the bathroom. I am 173cm so it isn't too much to ask for to stand straight while brushing your teeth and not showering kneeling.

We don't want to critise everything. The staff was expectional. Cleaning staff and Rachid were most wonderful and very helpful throughout.The Riad haad a great breakfast.
We felt very angry throughout our stay. The owner lied to us and said the guests before took the key with them and will post it, so we receive it the next day. It never srrivedand we found out, that the room was never used and we were lied to. This made us were uncomfortable.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2018

Mark

Stay here

Our room in Dar Al Andalous was truly beautiful. We feel lucky to have been able to stay there for six nights. We especially wish to say how much we appreciated the manager Zehra. She was is lovely in spirit and helpful. We also appreciated the grace and friendliness of Rashid the waiter and doorman. We highly recommended that you choose the room which is listed with a jacuzzi because it is such a wonderful space.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Oct 2018

Traveler

Beautiful riad with helpful staff and large, comfortable rooms and bathrooms. Decent wifi.

One piece of advice: clarify cost of meals before ordering them.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2018

Andrea

Very nice and helpful staff. The Riad is beautiful.

8/10

Excellent

31 May 2018

Bob

Very enjoyable stay, excellent service. Convenient location on edge of Medina. Easy to walk Medina but yet close to drivable area so you can get transportation as well (most of Medina is inaccessible to cars).

8/10

Excellent

30 May 2018

Bobby

A lovely Riad in Fes

This is a charming Riad not far from the Blue Gate. Our suite was a bit austere, but quite comfortable and spacious, with in room wi-fi which worked well. The owners and staff could not have been nicer and more accommodating. Breakfast and dinner featured Moroccan home cooking and were excellent. We really enjoyed our three night stay.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

20 May 2018

Verified traveler

Lots of Potential but Disappointing

This place has the potential to be the best riad in Fes. The setting, the location, the building and the atmosphere is just amazing. Here are the problems: We asked for two separate beds but we were given one double bed (they called it a king but it was a double (137 cm x 187 cm size) and not a king size. The plumbing in our shower was broken. They tried to temporarily fix it but it was never fixed, so we were not able to take a decent shower for our four nights of stay. Don't be fooled by the images of the rooftop amenities. A layer of dust all over the furniture and no service on the rooftop. The owner is a nice guys but very cheap. Anything you want, even a box of tissues, you have to ask for it. TV (we didn't care much for watching it but it is advertised as an amenity) was broken in the room. We asked for the key to the safe several times (again advertised on the website included in a room), was never given to us. Breakfast is very very basic comparing to other places, no eggs or protein. The staff is really nice and accommodating but I received a very awkward hug from the gentleman helping with our bags on our way out right after I tipped him. I felt very uncomfortable. NOT PROFESSIONAL AT ALL.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

01 May 2018

Umer

Nice place. Good service

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2018

Maria

Your Haven in Fes

From the moment we arrived, we felt like we had a haven in Fes. Mohammed the owner and his staff took great care of us. The place was beautiful, and the dinner we had our first night there turned out to be the best we had during our stay in this marvelous country.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

20 Apr 2018

ars

Very nice rooftop terrace to watch the sun set. Our vegetable cous cous and the fresh fruit for desert were both delicious!

8/10

Excellent

10 Apr 2018

fabiola

Great but double check first

The staff were incredibly nice and helpful, they really did treat us like family. One time we were looking into going to a show and we couldn't find information online, so the manager called around and found us a place, and he even told one of the staff members to walk us there because it is easy to get lost in Fes. However, I have to say that the website and the main page of the riad are somewhat misleading. It says on their website that they have transportation to the airport and they did not. We had to pay $13 euro to get there and another 13 to go back. They also said they had a terrace,and there is a picture with a nice view on the website, but in fact they never offered us to go there and when we found it it was dirty and not prepared for guests. Also, at the end of the stay, they charged us 10 extra Euro and they said it was a \"tax\" per person and per night, but we never saw that on the hotels.com site or their own website. So at the end we spent more money because of the misleading claims and the surprise tax. Other than that, the place is beautiful, and the staff are incredibly helpful and polite.

Family

2/10

Poor

09 Apr 2018

Barry

Beware - owner is Moroccan Basil Fawlty

Would not recommend this hotel. Only positive is the location to the medina. Faults too numerous to mention.

8/10

Excellent

03 Apr 2018

Verified traveler

Very comfortable and fascinating atmosphere. Personnel always ready to help and accommodate all our request. I would definitely recommend it.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Mar 2018

Nicole

Amazing Experience

We stayed at this beautiful Dar for two nights. The staff were friendly and helpful, the grounds were immaculate and the location was perfect. We were only in Fez for one full day, so the owner -
Mohammed -recommended a tour guide. Which he set up for us on the spot. We had dinner at the hotel one night which is our best meal in Morocco. Though the rooftop was being renovated, they still allowed us to sit and enjoy the beautiful view. We appreciated how friendly, helpful and genuinely kind the entire staff was. The daily breakfast was traditional and lovely, even our 3 and 6-year old enjoyed. We truly enjoyed our stay here and would highly recommend it.

8/10

Excellent

23 Jan 2018

Gill

Too cold for comfort

It was very cold and heaters sparingly used and only when asked for in lounge/dining area and bedroom.

Food OK but very sparing with portions (and certainly not cheap). Dirty tablecloth not changed for the three days we were there and dead flowers on tables.

Owner irritating. Was over-pushy.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2018

Jules

Beautiful place! Great value!

Well located on a quiet street, but near the Médina. Beautiful property with lovely guest rooms, helpful staff and delicious food! I like that they served Moroccan wine. I would highly recommend this beautiful place!

8/10

Excellent

22 Nov 2017

Verified traveler

Great location. Beautiful Riad

We had 2 rooms between 3 people. Staff were great and very helpful. They were good to give us adjoining rooms as requested. We were greeted w mint tea and Zarah immediately helped us get our activities started. I had a Hammam done right in the Riad. Essentially the service is someone gives u a bath. This one was good and it did leave my skin soft. I've had better still. Owners of the Riad were friendly.
Location was very good. It is close to the old city but far enough away the it was quite. not too many cars go to the street. It is a short walk from where a taxi can go to.
Thank you to the Riad staff for a wonderful stay.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Nov 2017

Laurel

Excellent Place to Stay

We loved Fes and the hotel where we stayed was definitely a part of that. The service was fantastic, room was large and comfortable, and it was a nice quiet place to relax after a day of the energy in the Médina. We are returning for an extra two nights when we get back to Fes from Chefchoen.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2017

GBGal

Elegant Riad with lovely hosts.

This elegant, stately Riad is a must stay. We had a wonderful experience enjoying the rich atmosphere, the kind hosts, the wonderful food (they may have the best cook in all of Morocco!) and the very thorough cleanse in the Hamman.

8/10

Excellent

10 Oct 2017

Lina

Good service.

Good Tiad for the price, food was pricey compared to other riads of same quality we've stayed in morroco.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Oct 2017

Verified traveler

Wonderful ambience, very friendly staff and great location

6/10

Pleasant

04 Oct 2017

Verified traveler

Fantastic location. Clean. Female staff helpful and friendly. Male owner could be difficult and unaccomodating. Our group witnessed him bully two young female guests which was very disappointing. Therefore for the price I would recommend staying elsewhere around the same location.

6/10

Pleasant

29 Sep 2017

Richard

A Challenge at a Historic Hotel

I booked this hotel from the picture shown. The picture shown is at the top of the building but no service offered there such as drinks or food. Just a look out after going up 4 floors of steep spiral steps. A pretty picture but not a great surroundings. Empty buildings and burnt lot next to it. Your room is nice but getting to any room involves climbing very narrow spiral stone staircase steps. ( steep). Our room required ;more stone spiral staircase steps to go up to your bed. The bathroom was on the floor below. When arriving, the taxis stopped on the outer area. A ten minute walk from the taxis to the hotel. The hotel is located in the part of the city that does not allow vehicles. No mention of that \"important\" information in the advertisement. Tried to pay for a dinner via credit card. Their machine wasn't working so i had to pay in USA dollars.. The area is primitive which i like, but for the cost of the hotel, it was overpriced.

8/10

Excellent

13 Jun 2017

Ajay

unique experience staying in a Riad.

It was a great experience staying in a Riad with it's exquisite tile work, fountain, carvings etc. However it lacked the comforts of a modern hotel.The location was good as it was about 10 minutes walk to Medina. Zara and Rashid were extremely helpful. Breakfast which is included is very basic.Food at the Riad is expensive. There are lot of cheaper and better options available in Medina.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2017

Verified traveler

Warm welcome, local advise, great service, relax.

a very nicely decorated properly well run with a quiet atmosphere, walking distance to shopping and dining, would stay here again, we checked in and immediately extended our stay.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2017

Shelley

Absolutely beautiful old Riad, in very good location. Manager and his wife were gracious hosts and most helpful and kind to a solo woman traveller.

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2017

A. Baasit

A** Perfect Hotel for Experiencing Traditional Fes

Me & my wife booked the jetted tub room. We absolutely loved it. The size of the room was fantastic, very spacious and full of windows to allow the fresh breeze to come in. It was an amazing experience. The room is a perfect hybrid between all the modern luxuries and the traditional Moroccan experience.
The décor of this riad was stunning. Spacious eating areas, plenty of seating areas to relax.
The staff were very pleasant and kind, and as my wife was pregnant, they made all the effort to ensure her food cravings were met.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Feb 2017

Yiting

The hotel is fabulous of course with convenient location to Medina, train or the new town. But for me most important of all, It was the most amazing experience in hotel stays ever. I have stayed in Morocco for over two weeks and in Fes this place made me feel like I am home. The owner was the most generous man who has helped me throughout the trip and took me to the most amazing places in Fes and now has become the most precious friend I could ever ask for. And the wife is the most amazing cook possibly in Morocco who has been nothing but sweet and kind! I love the place absolutely and this is the only place to stay if you ever go to Fes and want to have not just an authentic beautiful hotel experience but also a welcoming local experience with the most generous and tasteful and friendly couple in the entire Fes.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Feb 2017

Tom

Lovely family run hotel

Lovely family run hotel that made us feel straight at home. The porter even stayed up until midnight waiting for us outside the hotel in order make sure we arrived ok in the medina. The owner were very friendly and helpful for local sights and visit advise. The hotel even has a private bathhouse which can be booked at a small cost. Highly recommended to clear the pores!

Food in the hotel was lovely, with a feast every breakfast. The rooms are spacious, with the whole riad essentially feeling like a private palace. Definitely worth a visit just to see the building. Highly recommended.

8/10

Excellent

16 Jan 2017

9gagger

Hassan is awesone

The riad is beautiful.
The owners were nice and very hospitable.
We wanted more food for breakfast and they cooked more for us. We fell sick from food poisoning and they went out to get ingredients to cook for us and brought it up to our room.

Hassan the Butler is amazing, humble, polite, thoughtful, kind-hearted and just a great person.

The owners were husband and wife and both of them are amazing cooks. Their food is more expensive than the restraunts in the Medina but it is clean, healthy and delicious.

Unlike most people we met in the medina in fes, you can trust them.

The money I paid is definitely worth it because of their hospitality. But compared to other riads, you can get the same beauty for a cheaper price.

8/10

Excellent

25 Dec 2016

Verified traveler

Beautiful Riad

Lovely hosts and staff beautifully renovated riad Moroccan style
Large rooms good breakfast and dinner without leaving the hotel we had cooking lesson learning how to make Tagine dishes and Moroccan salads

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2016

BEHZAD

Excellent!

Just Excellent. Beautiful Riad, I would like to say Breathtaking! Close to everywhere in Medina. Special Thanks to Rashid and Fatima for their warm hospitality.Room is super clean. Dinner and Breakfasts are lovely and traditional. You may feel yourself in real Morocco.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2016

Rachel

A great place to shah

A great place to stay, at the edge of the medina. Friendly staff, beautiful rooms and fantastic dinner.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2016

Ned

Great stay

It was a great experience. Typical Andaluso-Arab architecture and interior, this was a most pleasing stay. It is at the edge of the medina, which makes it a convenient location to start your exploration of the old city. There are a number of small restaurants in the area of the near gate to the medina, though the Ryadh, upon request, can prepare a tasty dinner for you as well.

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2016

Verified traveler

The riad was relatively easy to find. Welcome was warm. The staff was very helpful. Rooms was very clean, nice.

4/10

Poor

09 Jan 2016

Verified traveler

Nice remodel, but that's it...

Beautiful place, but that's pretty much it. Dark and gloomy, spend some money on lighting and quit turning off all the lights constantly because part of what guests are paying for goes towards electric bill too. Management not very helpful or informative about anything, felt like money was the main interest vs providing good hospitality, didn't like being told to make sure and turn lights off, WAY overpriced meals for 250 MAD/person. Please invest in a new shower head. It is ridiculous to be in one of the nicest suites at the riad and not able to shower appropriately because water only comes out of a few of the 100 holes in the shower head that shoots out all over the bathroom except on the person trying to shower and there's no shower curtain so ended up having to strategically point the shower head towards the wall and showering from about 5 holes on one side of the shower head. I can't believe how this place has the ratings that are published, but I could see how a major change in how it is managed could bring it back to 4 stars in my opinion.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Nov 2015

Stephanie

RASHID!!!

We absolutely loved the stay here! We were in Tangier first before arriving in Fes and did not have the best first night in Morocco. After staying at Dar Al Andalous, it made being in Morocco so much better. The staff was great -- the place is huge and unique. In particular, Rashid (one of the staff members) was so great and friendly. He was very hospitable and we felt very well taken care of. We would definitely stay here again!!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2015

Colin

Amazing place-highly recommended

I cannot recommend this place enough. Incredible place that was just beautifully restored. The nicest staff and delicious food. Amazing value and an amazing stay.

6/10

Pleasant

15 Sep 2015

Ruth

Nice but expensive.

Very nice place to stay in. The place is beautiful but it could be a bit expensive. Probably a place more for people of ages 55 and up that carry lots of $$ with them. I did not try the food, I was afraid it would leave me broke. Since the place is gorgeous and the owner lives there, I felt like we were walking on eggshells. My own opinion which could defer from other opinions. The owner could get me a taxi to ChefChaouen for $1500 DH but I got mine for $700. There is where one can see what commission some places get..

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2015

John

Fabulous Riad with great service

We had a wonderful stay. It is a beautiful Riad with a large courtyard. Our room/suite was very spacious and the bed was comfortable and air conditioning worked great. The owners were very responsive and they offer a delicious home cooked dinner each night. The Riad is at the end of a dead-end road with no cars so you will have to ask for directions and walk 200 meters. We got there at night but it is safe.

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jan 2015

Jose

Definitively the best riad in Fes

An amazingly beautiful riad with great location in Fes. The staff was very very friendly, it felt more like friends or family than the riad staff. Their dinners are delicious, the rooms are impressively luxurious and comfortable. They found the best guide of the city for us and that was also great. Overall one of the best hotels/riad I have stayed in my life. An great experience!

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2015

Jess

An exquisite stay, but watch out for hidden costs

An absolutely exquisite read. A mansion Andalusia style. Our room, with a jacuzzi tub and bathrobes, a canopy bed and twelve foot cedar Windows and doors, was exquisite.
One problem: we were charged US$32 to launder a mere handful of clothing without prior notice. And the New Years Eve dinner was US$60 each plus wine for an average meal. So watch out for the hidden costs!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Nov 2014

Professor100

Beautiful Interiors

Great staff and great service. Very spacious rooms nicely done up.Would recommend it.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

17 Oct 2014

Yas

Riad close to the medina

The owners and the staff were very hospitable, and assisted us in getting us an excellent guide to show us around, getting us cab to and from the train station.

8/10

Excellent

02 Oct 2014

Verified traveler

Great room, great dinner, good location

Historical beautiful riad in the Medina. Friendly owners cooked awesome dinner. A little bit expensive for Morocco, but worth the visit.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Aug 2014

KK

Fantastic service

nice and tasty breakfast. The owners are friendly and helpful. Would stay again.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2014

Connor

Amazing service and location

We loved our stay here for a few days. The staff were more than willing to help us and booked guides and tours for us at the drop of a hat. The riad is pretty much on the very edge of the medina which is quite nice as you can either choose to dive right into the hustle and bustle or steer clear of it if you are not feeling like it for the day. The blue gate is a 5 min walk away and many other sites are within a short distance. The riad and room were all very authentic moroccan and one night we ate a delicious meal at the restaurant. We would recommend this riad to anyone looking to stay in fes,

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2014

Verified traveler

Unique interior, friendly welcome, pleasant stay

In the Fez medina this is very difficult to find, telephone instructions did not really help. Street parking near hotel with 24 hour supervision was convenient. Laid back friendly atmosphere - not a business chain hotel! Arrived, left for a while in lounge courtyard, mint tea arrived, then owner, nice chat, eventually shown beautiful, indeed stunning room up tiny twisting stair, spacious, large decorative bed, arm chairs, table, bathroom with vast bath, refrigerator. Looked out on central courtyard of house, over dining area (there is a retracting roof high above). Dinner was elegantly served, food pleasant, healthy, and nicely presented, cost about £45.00 for 2 persons with 1/2 bottle of wine. (salad dishes, lemon chicken, orange slices)Everywhere was clean. Waiter got up early (5am) to let us out for out flight, escorted us to car which we much appreciated.

6/10

Pleasant

26 May 2014

Woteva

Beware...

I was charged 250 dirham for an evening meal, which was 50 dirham more than the specified price of 200 on arrival. The same experience was at an eateries near Bab Bou Jeloud where a punter sat me down for an agreed 50 dirham meal. This however was not the case and I was charged a lot more.

Bed sheets should be changed daily too!

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2014

Verified traveler

authetic moroccan experience

the superior rooms on the first floor are slightly more pricey than the second floor rooms but it is worth the price. The super high ceiling, Moroccan decoration on ceiling, huge doors, and smaller doors in the big doors, guest receiving area inside the room, were all very charming. Morning breakfast was ok, there was some freshly made pancakes (Moroccan style), but one has to get used to seeing flies and ants around the food. Bathroom is very tiny, stand-in shower but not a problem. Neighborhood outside is not that pleasant but that's ok given that we did not roam around there instead we took off in our van. Courtyard area is also very pretty and traditional. The superior rooms open to the courtyard. I personally liked to take a moment and imagine what it would have been like a century ago when original people lived there.

Family

8/10

Excellent

07 May 2014

Verified traveler

Ideal location

5 minutes from the old Medina, near to drop off / pick up point for small red taxis and busses which are really cheap and efficient. Tranquil Dar / Riad / Hotel. Welcoming, helpful and friendly English speaking owner. All the staff were really friendly, understanding and attentive. Food was very good with menu everyday but we didn't try anywhere else, so can't compare. We enjoyed our stay at this very traditional Dar / Riad.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2014

sraseattle2000

Beautiful Boutique Hotel

\"Are you sure that's the correct street?\", you'll almost certainly say to yourself as you pull up towards the hotel. Don't let the narrow, slightly desolate alley fool you though. The hotel is a masterpiece of a building and in easy walking distance of much of what Fes has to offer. Highly recommended.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2014

Saara

Incredible Stay

Dar Al Andalous is truly wonderful - a beautiful oasis in the madness that is Fez.

I've traveled extensively and can easily say that my stay at Dar Al Andalous was one of the best lodging experiences I've ever had.

Mohammed and his wife go above and beyond to ensure guests have everything they need. Sightseeing was great and then coming home to such friendly people who took a real interest in us made for a wonderful Fez experience.

Lastly, while I rarely eat meals in my hotel as they're typically overpriced and / or mediocre quality, the dinner we had at Dar Al Andalous was our best in 9 days in Morocco. Incredible pastilla and soup. Everything is 100% fresh - they make it to order.

I could go on and on about this Riad but wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone.

8/10

Excellent

13 Apr 2014

T.L.

Generally speaking, the riad is well maintained. Nice owners and foods. Except: Dogs were barking the whole night. But, owner allowed me changed to a quite room. Also, I was supposed to have a breakfast at 6 o'clock in the morning for a 7AM train. But, nobody was there. Front door was also locked and I was forced to find a key from the outside wall of kitchen to open it.

6/10

Pleasant

04 Apr 2014

Nancy

Fes Riad

We stayed only one night. It is in the Medina and our mini van was not allowed down there so we needed a wagon to get our luggage to hotel as we were four persons with four big suitcases. The room was clean with a typical Moroccan breakfast. Location is close to major tourist attractions and most of them could be reached by walking. Being in the medina the surroundings are gloomy but this is expected for location and price of hotel. Not bad if you are on a budget.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2014

Earl

If you have the option- stay here.

My husband and I were extremely impressed with this riad. The level of quality service and care we received from the owner and his staff was incomparable. If you have the chance you should definitely stay here. The riad itself was beautiful and well maintained. The medina is very close by which makes it a good launching spot for the sights in Fes.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jan 2014

Verified traveler

Convinient and homely

We wanted to stay in a Riad in the Fes old Medina and Dar Al Andolous met our needs fully. After spening time in Marrakech we were a bit concerend that the Riad would be located in the inner streets of the Medina (a challenge to find and haul luggage), but luckily the Andalous Riad was located in the Batha area of the Medina where car access was convineint and ingress/egress were a breeze. The Riad is also close to just about everything ones needs to visit in the Old Medina section plus food outlets. Recommended.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Dec 2013

artgardner23

Amazing experience

My boyfriend and I traveled to Morocco and had not really planned much of our trip past our first night in Marrakech. When we decided to head up to Fez, we looked on hotels.com and found this gem! We did not realize how long the train ride to Fes would be and when we finally got there, we took a taxi (which got lost--so just tell them to take you to the Blue Gate and it's very close from there) and Hasan (one of the Riad staff) was there waiting at the end of the street for us. He really was an amazing staff member--always helpful, always willing to go out of his way for us. Zara was amazing too. She really helped us out by giving us tips for the city and also for day excursions. She set up a car rental for us when we decided to head to Merzouga and when we returned, she set up the return of the car for us. The owners are also amazing people and we loved the ambiance of this Riad. We felt like we were staying in a palace! Our last night there, we had dinner and by far it was the best meal we had our entire trip. The pastillas were so good that we ordered them to go before we caught a train back to Marrakech. The location is perfect for going into the medina, but the real beauty in this place are the people who work there. We felt safe and we felt we could trust them. If we ever come back to Fes, this is the only place we would stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2013

jcameron82

Superb Quality & Service

Couldn't of asked for a better experience than the one received at this Riad. The owners were so welcoming and offered all kinds of advice, both for visiting the city as well as the rest of our trip. The accommodations were 5 star, room included a balcony and bed was extremely comfortable. Food and drinks served in the lobby/living room on the first level were great. Would most definitely return.

Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Oct 2013

Verified traveler

Traditional hotel close to Souk

Hotel is in a prime location. Too traditional almost to a fault

2/10

Poor

16 Sep 2013

ayman

Disgusting

But a dirty place not clean and disgusting
Disgusting and disgusting and disgusting Not clean buddy Diverty

Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Sep 2013

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Really great place with really nice people

The location is pretty close to the markets, and the owner did everything they can do to make sure we enjoyed our stay. It is a lovely and large hotel, and i would definitely come back again!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2013

JS

A Great Riad

Our stay was terrific. The riad was traditional Moroccan style and very beautiful. The staff and owner were very hospitable.
The meals were excellent! No need to go out to eat when you could get the best meals in Fez right at the riad. It was a true
dining experience. If we return to Fez we will certainly book at the Al Andalous.

8/10

Excellent

30 May 2013

David

Excellent Riad in Fes

We very much enjoyed this hotel. It's a beautiful building and the rooms were great. The location, just inside the Medina is perfect, close enough to the core of the Medina for easy exploring but near enough the periphery that getting there by cab was simple too. The owner was helpful as we tried to work around some scheduling problems.

8/10

Excellent

29 May 2013

Verified traveler

Gorgeous Riad!

Gorgeous Riad...really stunning. Staff very helpful and generous. They offered us a drink each night when we returned and gave us an upgrade our last night to a suite. Only complaint is that the first day there was not any hot water (barely warm actually) but that was corrected. Highly recommended. Also, I would suggest arranging a pick up from the train station or airport because, as with many Riads, it is not easy to find, even when taking a taxi. Our taxi driver had to call the Riad and even then we were dropped off a block or so from the Riad.

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2013

Verified traveler

The stay was pleasant and the staff polite and helpful. The owner spoke very good english and was very helpful. The hotel has 11 room, but there was only one other guest during our time so it was very quiet. If you are looking for a peaceful and private place recommend this hotel; if you are looking for a pool, bar, etc, look elsewhere. Breakfast was served every morning at the time you requested and appeared to be traditional. The staff asked us each day if we wanted dinner, but we passed as we were out and about until late in the evening shopping in the medina. The hotel is approximately a 30 minute taxi ride from the airport and the hotel was hard for the taxi driver to find. Would recommend that you contatc the hotel for the hotel to arrange for a taxi. Speaking of taxi's, most taxi drivers were challenging in the aspect of wanting to charge outrageous prices; they did not want to use the taxi meter. Definately recommend bargaining with the drivers and would recommend countering for half the quoted fare. Hotel is approximately a seven minute walk from the Blue Gate and shopping medina. Would recommend hiring a guide for a half day tour of Fes and the medina cost is between 150 to 250 moroccian or Euro 12,00 to 25,00. Lastly, be prepared to pay approximately Euro 5,00 per day upon check out in addition to the quoted hotel rate. Again, over-all the Riad was nice and quiet.

Family

8/10

Excellent

11 Jan 2013

Audrey

A welcoming historical jewel.

This is a beautiful traditional hotel with charming and helpful staff, who cannot do enough to try to make your stay enjoyable. However, like may riads it is cold in the winter, particularly in the dining area. The rooms vary in their attractiveness, some being quite breathtakingly lovely and recently redecorated, while others are in need of refurbishment. Although the hotel is near the major points of interest, the immediate area is very run down. I would recommend it very strongly to travellers for whom a beautiful and historic setting, together with helpful and welcoming staff are of the most importance.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

11 Nov 2012

Hazel

The Riad

Placed just outside the medina this Riad is well situated for visiting the medina and getting taxis. This is a family run hotel and called a Riad. Do not expect hotel chain standards. You will need to ask for a specific requirements and not assume you can just automatically get what you want. Eg.milk,juice, loo rolls have to be planned for. They will arrive but not as quickly as you might think as the staff may have to go and purchase items requested.

The entrance is up an alleyway and has an uninspirational frontage. Once inside you discover mosaic walls and carved woodwork. It has beautiful architecture and the appearance is impressive. The staff were eager to please. The waiters nodded positively even if they couldn't understand us. This gave rise to some interesting interpretations. Unfortunately if things went a little askew angry shouting would take place in Arabic. We found the atmosphere this created slightly uncomfortable. We found it difficult to get hot water without wasting a great deal of cold. I had cold showers to try and limit the waste of water, but it rendered the jacuzzi, we paid extra for, useless. As we were not prepared to waste the tub of cold to refill a tub of hot.

There is no lift and the staircase is steep and winding. A member of staff carried our cases up and down the stairs.

The manager and proprietor are both keen to promote their Islamic faith and will keep you talking on the subject.

4/10

Poor

26 Oct 2012

Ganz

Far better options available

The hotel is very difficult to find - cab drivers and people in the neighborhood did not know it, the map on their website is inadequate and there are no signs that point to the hotel until you come to their front door!

It is about a 10-15 minute walk to the outer edge of the medina; you can find many better hotels that are closer.

Our room was small and VERY DARK, with little natural light. The lights in the room were very dim and one of them did not even work. The whole atmosphere was very gloomy and depressing.

The bathroom was small and cramped; the shower was on top of the bathtub with no shower curtain, which means that the water splashed all over the bathroom when anybody had a shower. I slipped and nearly fell when having a shower standing on a narrow, slippery bathtub.

Staff were never around, phones were not answered and there is only one woman who spoke English on their staff; she was not there during much of our stay!

Breakfast was PATHETIC - both in terms of quality and quantity. Only ONE glass of orange juice is served and a request for a second cup of coffee is met with a long face!

Although our room was prepaid, we had to pay for tax and some drinks - we were told that unless the charge was more than US$125 it had to be paid in cash and no credit cards could be used. We did not have so much money in local currency, so this was a huge hassle just when we were checking out.

Overall a very disappointing experience for a hotel that cost more than $130!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2012

David

De dar dar dar

Lovely Dar, great staff and delicious food. The staff really made us feel welcome, very attentive without being over bearing. Lovely house and very convenient for the Medina.

Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Mar 2012

Nonito

We just love it

One of my best trips. Staff was excellent, welcoming and friendly. Food was just outstanding. We were spoiled. Many thanks to Fatima Zohra, the manager.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Feb 2012

Vas1

STAYING N FEZ?

If you're looking for a authentic Riad, this is the place to stay. It is located ony a few minutes walk from the Medina and close to Batha Museum which has a wonderful courtyard to sit in.

We arrived just before 1am and were greeted by Rachid the hotel porter. He was kind enough to make us some hot milk and a light snack as we were hungry after the stopover.

We stayed in the wonderful Mezzanine suite which was ideal as it separated the first floor bedroom area from my son sleeping downstairs. The bathroom was spacious and original in style.

The hotel is situated in the Old Town and you can easily access the rest of Fez from here.

Breakfast is served freshly cooked when you come down and is enough to keep you full well after lunch time. We ate in the hotel on the first evening and the food was excellent, in fact the best we have had, considering we are well travelled in morrocco

The hotel manager and assistant manager ( Zahra) are very helpful in making your stay as comfortable as possible and speak good English. Zahra was always close to hand for any advice we needed which was a great comfort as not many people spoke English in the town. Zahra was also kind enough to liase with the airport as we had lost our luggage on the transit flight.

Our flight on the way back home was at 6am and the chef's prepared breakfast for us at 2.30am!! Wonderful service!

We have no hesitation in recommending the Dar Al Andalous - Riad to anyone staying in Fes as we had a lovely time!

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2011

David

Dar Al Andalous

I would highly recommend Dar Al Andalous if you are planning a trip to Fez.
It's location is perfect for exploring the old city and I doubt if you will find a more beautiful riad in Fez.. The staff were excellent and extremely helpful even arranging a trip to the Meknes area. The stay at Dar Al Andalous was 1st class.
However, the experience of the souks in Fez was ruined by the leech like behaviour of the stall and shop owners whose tactics included following you, grabbing your elbow and pleading to come look inside. The slightest gaze at anything on display produced a sales attack the would make a double glazing salesman blush. The intrusive intensity meant that the only way to avoid this was to hurry past and not even bother to look, avoiding eye contact at all times. The outcome was of course that I bought absolutely nothing. They need to regulate this behaviour and should look towards Marrakech for how to do this successfully.
WARNING : Another extremely disconcerting phenomenon are the young men that immediately accost you as soon as you show the slightest hesitancy in direction. They offer to show you the way saying they want to practice their english / german / italian. Even saying no, they will follow you regardless. If you give in, you will end up where you do not want to be (their uncles shop for example) where you will be put upon to pay them for their \"guide services\" and to buy something. Be very firm at the outset and do not proceed or let them tag along.

6/10

Pleasant

25 Mar 2011

Jinx

A Likeable Odd Place

It is a somewhat difficult to explain this hotel. Imagine camping in a luxury hotel. The services are there - just not always comfortable and convenient. There is little sense of privacy as all the rooms face an inner courtyard (one morning I asked why my wake up \"knock\" did not come - there are no phones in the rooms - and I was told that the staff already knew I was awake) - and when there are few guests in the hotel (as our first night there) the place can be downright creepy. Still it is an interesting, beautifully restored Moroccan home, complete with charming narrow hallways and passages, a few lovely terraces, and exquisite detailed woodwork. The meals were traditional and exceptional (we had all dinners here during out stay in Fes) and the staff are remarkably attentive - though it is best to know some French or Arabic in order to see to it that your requests are understood and honored. The toiletries are of mediocre quality, and the towels and bathrobes grayed and thin - still the beds are comfortable, the sheets good, and the rooms are interestingly furnished. Note: this hotel is not recommended for people who have trouble with stairs - it is a long climb up narrow and rail-less stairways to many of the rooms and bathrooms. Also, be wary of the tour guides recommended by the hotel - ours was troublesome, as was the recommended guide used by our friends. Make sure you express clearly what you want to see and visit and what you don't - ask where it is appropriate to take photographs or not - and if you are not interested in shopping - make that clear (though your request will likely be ignored). This hotel is recommended for the adventure but be prepared to do a bit of roughing it.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Nov 2010

Haq

Dar Al Andolous- excellent service

We stayed one night at this riad. Interior of this riad is beautiful and great for pictures. Staff was extremely helpful in arranging for parking, bags transport, and directions. I would highly recommend it.

8/10

Excellent

07 Oct 2009

Michele

Very Impressed

The hotel was SO beautiful and calm, like an Oasis in a desert sort of speaking. Well located, on a quiet and clean street but close to the medina interesting streets and markets (not so clean and definetly not so quiet...). Good service, nice breakfast and dinner, very helpful staff and excellent hamman in house!

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2009

Dudley

An Excellent Choice

The owner and his wife, and their staff were friendly, flexible, and accommodating. The riad is astonishingly beautiful. The food was excellent. The location ideal. We would recommend Dar al Andalous Riad to anyone traveling to Fes.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2009

Stephen

Please don't go to Fez and not

Please don't go to Fez and not stay in a Riad, it is the highlight of the trip and the Riad Dar Al Andalous is a great choice. It is located in the medina, near the museum and blue gate with an easy walk to other sites,restaurants etc. When you are in the Riad, the staff and owners will make you feel like you are family, and the meals at night are fantastic, 5 star quality, you should eat in at least once. The building is wonderfully restored and a trip to the roof is worth the climb.

6/10

Pleasant

30 May 2025

Joaquina Santana

Atendimento e condições razoáveis. Café da manhã fraquinho.
Pessoal de atendimento foi o item bom.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jan 2025

Mauro

5 giorni di pace e relax

Riad meraviglioso! Una vera oasi di pace e bellezza a due passi dalla Medina di Fes. Accoglienza e gentilezza superlative che ti fanno gustare il vero spirito del Marocco.
Colazione abbondante e cena a base di prodotti locali serviti nella bel patio. Camere spaziose e curate nei dettagli. L’unica cosa che andrebbe rivista sono i bagni non più attuali e poco funzionanti. Nel complesso è stata un’esperienza più che positiva e indimenticabile. Consigliatissimo!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2025

Marjolein

Very kind and helpful staff. They went out of their way for us, even adjusting diner options for my friend who had a gluten allergy. Walking distance to the medina, very quiet in the night. I would defenitely come back to this riad when visiting Fez again.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2024

Nabil

Séjour exceptionnel dans un écrin magnifique. Ce riad sort tout droit du conte des Mille et Une Nuit. Beauté, calme, fraîcheur, propreté et authenticité étaient au rendez-vous. Un merci tout spécial au personnel ainsi qu'au General Manager Otmane pour avoir été si gentils et présents pour notre famille. Nous reviendrons avec grand plaisir!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2024

Nicole

Het personeel was heel vriendelijk en geïnteresseerd. Mijn vriend was ziek en de manager was zeer behulpzaam. De licatoe is in een rustoge buurt en op loopafstand van de bezienswaardigheden. Als je wilt regelen ze een betrouwbare gids, zodat je niet naar allerlei winkels wordt gesleept waar je iets moet kopen. De Riad is prachtig.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2024

Keisuke

This place was amazing.
Mr. Pierre has super nice cozy characre and his welcoming was make us so relax even in a middle of city. The place is very quiet and it is absolutely high rated especially interior and the pool, also the structured layout of whole area of it is interesting. You can enjoy a walking through small path in the area and have a relaxing time wherever you want.
If you have a plan to visit or pass by around there, I recommend you to stay there.

I must visit again.

Leisure Family