Dar Guennoun

Morocco , Fez
FEZ, , Dior Jdoud Laklakliyine, 70
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50 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2026

Louis

Abdul was amazing, he takes care of all his guest, very responsive, will make sure you don’t get scammed and you can text and call him and he will be there for You, loved the service and the breakfast was great as well.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

28 Aug 2025

Barb

Friendly staff, comfortable accommodations, proximity to markets and restaurants.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2025

RABE

Best customer service
Very clean
Loved it

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2025

Hassan

We came in and the host upgraded us for free to the top room. Amazing host and amazing property. Highly recommended! Really enjoyed my stay here

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2025

Islam

Very good stay. Great people, clean rooms. Great breakfast. Comfy bed

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2025

syed

Happy to stay in Fez

Mr Mohammed was very nice contacted us before arrival to let us know where to park since parking is 5 minutes walk from hotel and wasn’t easy to locate our room was very nice with all the amenities as well as the breakfast.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Oct 2024

Quintero

Wonderful Moroccan experience

We hit the lottery finding this place in Fez. Mohamed and his crew were amazing. Our stay felt more like staying at a family member or friends house than a hotel. The building is beautiful, clean, the room was big and so beautiful with Moroccan art. The food was delicious and Mohamed was very helpful in finding us an excellent tour guide.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2024

SELVEDIN

We were treated like family

8/10

Excellent

04 Apr 2018

Ian

Authentic, comfortable fez experience

The riad was beautiful but a bit difficult to find. The best way to get there is to go up the steps opposite the Pharmacie Amine on the main road and turn right about 3/4 of the way up where the paths cross. The riad itself was clean and comfortable and the staff were extremely friendly, even offering to walk us to another riad for dinner. Breakfast was fantastic, with a wide selection of food. The riad is in the heart of the medina so is situated within what seems like a maze of alleyways which could make some travellers uneasy, especially at night, but we didn't have any problems. The room was simple but clean, although some might be put off by the bathroom situation as the door was like a swinging stable door which meant there wasn't total privacy (This wasn't a problem as we were a couple, but it might be if you are not family etc)
You will likely hear various animals and possibly the prayer call (I heard it at 5am) but this is to be expected in this location.
Overall, I would recommend this riad if you would like an authentic experience in the heart of the medina. We would stay here again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jan 2018

brian

A calm space in the storm of Fez

We really enjoyed staying here. It's in the Medina but just a few minutes walk from a main road to one of the main gates, so nice location. Breakfast was nice, very low key, no pressure to take their tours or eat at the riad which we appreciated. Very nice quiet atmosphere. If anything, I could only say it was a bit chilly in the main space, but I think thats just how these traditional houses are, they don't really heat them, so when it's cold it's cold, our room had a very nice hvac unit and it was nice and toasty after a cold day walking around.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Dec 2017

vinicius

Amazing place to stay!

Very good stay. The Riad is great and is as the photos. Very friendly staff and amazing breakfast. They help us getting a last minute trip to the desert wich I reccomend. Thank you all!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2017

Verified traveler

The location is very close to the medina and vibrant which is excellent! The allies are beautiful. The rooms are very nice and the staff is always willing to help and gives great service.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2016

Nathan

Simply the best in Fez!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Juliet is a phenomenal hostess. She arranged our tours of the local area at our request and looked after us like her own children to include advice that kept us safe and healthy during our stay. Juliet and her staff embodied the ideals of safety and comfort for us during our stay. We will return to her again and we will always wholeheartedly recommend this Riad to our friends who are interested in travel to Fez.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Jan 2015

asiya

I had a wonderful stay at this Riyad. The owner an

I wanted to try a local hammam and one of the staff took me. It was a wonderful cultural experience. The mint tea upon our arrival was wonderful. And the overall decor of the place was very authentic.

8/10

Excellent

30 Nov 2014

Hans

Marocco style at it's best

A hotel like in the picture, very friendly and helpful staff, such a good ambiance what else do you want....

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2014

David

Friendly, comfortable well located riad

A very friendly and comfortable Riad in a good location, within the Medina but a pleasant distance away from the most touristic areas. On the evening that we dined in, the Riad produced an excellent and very reasonably priced dinner. Great views from the roof terrace.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Aug 2014

xianggangadin

Easy to get to ,handy to medina.

The Abdullah suite was huge and beautiful. Nice big bathroom and English channels on TV. It was nice having breakfast on the roof terrace,even though basic fare. A squealing Neighbour child and early rising rooster were a bit annoying but didn't spoil our stay.
A bit more expensive than some Riads ,but worth it.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2014

Katy

Perfect!

We had a lovely long weekend away and was made very easy and welcoming with the hospitality and help of the staff at the Riad.

6/10

Pleasant

08 Jul 2014

Verified traveler

Interior decor wows you when you step in

It is a wonderful place. When you walk through the narrow alleyways, you cannot but wonder whether you made the right choice. But when they open the door and you walk in, it takes your breadth away. The owners are on site during day time and they are very courteous. Juliette even provided some medicine for my daughter. They even walked with us to get a taxi etc. Breakfast was wonderful and plentiful. The Riad is a little bit dark but that is to be expected. It has all the modern amenities. The medina tour with an elderly gentleman (I think Muhammad) was very worth every penny of it. He was very knowledgeable, very accommodative and even helped us to buy a tagine at the market. I would highly recommend him.
The reasons I am giving them the rating of 3 are due to the dinner that they served and the taxi that they booked for our tour of the city. The dinner was overpriced and the chicken was tough as a rubber. The worst part was the driver that they booked for our tour of the city. Moulin or something was his name. He was extremely rude. When we booked we told that we had seen the palace and would like to be dropped off at the train station and would like to see a garden instead of the palace. He refused to take us to the garden. He cut short our trip by about an hour and very rude. He was also not happy about dropping us off at the station even though we were closer to the station than the Riad. All is all a very bad experience for a very high price.

6/10

Pleasant

05 May 2014

Verified traveler

Ok but could stay better

The place is an old family house with a nice decoration, some kind of antique place. Our room was in the third floor which made a little difficult to get up and down, specially with our luggage.
The room shara feels old, mainly the bathroom, than in our opinion needs a remodelation.
Breakfast is fantastic!

8/10

Excellent

27 Apr 2014

Douglas

Beautiful Riad, wrong side of the Medina

The service, food and general atmosphere was excellent. The room was larger than other Riads in which we stayed. However, the location was not ideal. Most sites in the medina were a long walk away, and often a taxi ride.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2014

Verified traveler

Amazing Place to Stay

We had an amazing experience staying at this Riad! It is in a great location. The Riad is very clean and we felt safe all of the time. The best part about staying here is that we felt as if we were visiting family. The staff is excellent! They go out of there way to make your experience the best it can possibly be. We took wonderful day trips and all of our guides were fantastic. We were always greeted with smiles and felt very comfortable. We would have never had the same experience staying in a large hotel. I would highly recommend staying here. Amazing!!!

6/10

Pleasant

08 Nov 2013

Verified traveler

Very nice hotel in Medina, Fes

Very nice staff, beautiful Riad. Staff went out of their way to be helpful. Room was cleaned everyday. No hot water for shower and washrooms are way too small. No separated shower or bathtub areas.
Excellent breakfast.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Sep 2013

Hamid

Very good

10/10

Exceptional

30 Aug 2013

Chris

Good bang for your buck

Nice little Riad, just outside one of the main gates to the Medina. Ask a local if you cant find it right away, I took a taxi from the train station and then you have to walk a couple mins. Friendly staff, good English. AC works great. Hard to beat for the price.

8/10

Excellent

22 Aug 2013

Stephanie

Great Owner & Beautiful Riad

The Riad Dar Guennon is absolutely beautiful inside. I was not expecting such a wonderful relaxing hotel. The rooms are unique and the roof top has an amazing view over the Medina in Fez. The hotel food is great and authentic but a little expensive in comparison to food in the rest of the city. As soon as we walked in we were upgraded into a larger room because it was available. To me that is wonderful service and extremely nice. My concerns - are focused around it is not in the best place in the Medina at night (a little unsafe) just make sure you are not out too late & the smaller rooms are quite small - just be prepared.

Family

8/10

Excellent

02 Aug 2013

Austin

Wonderful time in Fes

The Riad was perfect for our three night stay in Fes. It was easily accessible and very comfortable.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2013

Verified traveler

Excellent Riad

Our experience was unforgettable. The service was really impressive and made us feel like home. The beauty of this riad is beyond words.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2013

Jeff

A nice place to stay when visiting Fes

The staff was helpful, and the facility great.

8/10

Excellent

22 Jul 2013

Verified traveler

Peacefull haven

Staff friendly and helpful. A huge bed in our room and a fridge, a must in the 40+ temperatures we had. A nce variation for breakfast and more than enough. Cleanleness of room and infact whole Riad vey high.
A real nuisence not having a front door key, hod to knock for a while a couple of times.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2013

John, Tilla

Traditional Ambience and Friendly Staff

my daughter and i enjoyed the traditional decor of our room. this traditional design was also present in the public areas of the riad and enabled it to stay cool even on very hot days. breakfast on the upper terrace was always refreshing and the meals were excellent. above all, the staff were welcoming and efficient, creating a family atmosphere. there is just one small recommendation which i'd like to make. whereas prices for soft drinks were displayed on a list in each room, there was no such price list for the various meals, wine, beer and cooking courses.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2013

Angela

Fabulous Choice!

This was my fourth visit to Morocco (second in Fez) and the English speaking owner's welcoming to the Riad was very special! Expect to a hearty warm welcome and refreshments with tea, a tasty treat, and a sprinkling of rose water before filling out the required Moroccan forms. You automatically feel at home and know you're going to enjoy your visit. Our room was small as described by our hosts, but it was more than spacious and beautifully decorated for us. The twin beds were more than adequate. The entire Riad is impeccably designed with Moroccan flair and the food is amazingly authentic and cost about fifteen in european funds per dish and served on the rooftop terrace. Our entrees were lemon chicken and beef with prunes and both were indescribably delicious.. Internet and AC worked just fine. We felt comfortable arranging our mountain tour with the hotel and did stay here upon our return to Fes and ordered an additional two meals. This Riad is like a lovely oasis in the midst of a very hot city..

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2013

Viktoriya and Rick

This place was awesome! Great service and location - right in medina of Fes! We felt like we were living in a museum. Very clean, pleasant and safe.

6/10

Pleasant

06 May 2013

Verified traveler

Look elsewhere

The riad is very difficult to find the first time once being dropped off just outside the medina. We had to have someone bring us there. We offered to pay him and he said no but then waited outside the road for us to come back out later and insisted on taking us on a tour that we didn't want. We were led around in circles and could not get rid of him. We overpaid him and he was telling us he would wait for us outside that evening/the next morning for more of a tour. Definitely call before you're dropped off and request that someone come meet you.

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2013

Pierluigi

Great hotel for everyone

The Riad is in perfect conditions and is cosy. The terrace has a great view and is perfect to enjoy breakfast and/or have a tea in the afternoon. Location is good.
The family running this Riad will make you feel at home. Try their food....authentic and tasty.

6/10

Pleasant

16 Apr 2013

Morocco riads

Pleasant hosts

Like many Riads, the hosts were friendly and helpful. The room was clean and there is a pleasant roof-top area. Breakfasts were uninspiring, bread, coffee etc which didn't change in the three mornings we were there (one egg sliced in two was provided for the two of us). We ate at the Riad couple of times and although they were tasty they were very much overpriced.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jan 2013

Verified traveler

Gorgeous Riad

The riad is absolutely stunning inside, like a palace. Our room was large and also beautiful. The staff were friendly and the breakfast was very nice. We also ordered dinner our first night, it was delicious and a nice relief when you just get in from traveling. It is walking very close to the gate to the medina. It is difficult to find your first time so have them send you a driver to pick you up and bring you in, well worth it. I would definitely recommend this beautiful place to anyone.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jan 2013

Verified traveler

Excellent location just outside of souk. Beautifully decorated, very nice staff. Room had heater ( I was there in January).

Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2012

Verified traveler

Very good Dar

The Dar is excellent with good and friendly staff.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jan 2012

Rick

Beautiful Riad

One of the most beautiful places I've stayed throughout all my travels around the world.
The hotel exceed every expectation - superb service, excellent location in the traditional
Fes Medina, the hotel oener Miriam welcomes You as is if you were part of their family!
Beautiful Riad, expert guides, I was totally in love with the place.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Dec 2011

experience Moroccan culture

Many thanks to Miriam, Said, and all the hotel personnel for their great hospitality! Said and Miriam have a perfect French and English and are always willing to give the most valuable information.
The riad is well-located to visit Medina and also to take a taxi to any other locations in Fes and surrounding areas. It also introduces you to a side of Moroccan culture.
As for Medina, don't be intimidated by the harassment of the self-declared guides; at some point they will give up and outside the Medina there is no such attitude. We also enjoyed the new town, and day-trips to Rabat, Kenitra and Mehdia, by train and local buses. Actually, if you are on a budget or you want to experience local culture, you can get about anywhere by train (very clean) and then by bus or some other local transportation.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Nov 2011

Tguru

Dar Guennoun - over the moon

My stay here was very comfortable. The riad has been in the family since the 17th century. It has been tastefully remodeled. I ended up taking many pictures of the fittings and decorations they've used. It's almost like visiting a museum of Moroccan arts.

Meals were great too. It's fun to get some snacks in the medina. But if you want to sit down in comfort and enjoy a good meal after a day of walking, just let the riad organize it for you. Few restaurants in Fes will match the ambience: Moroccan lamps throwing patterns on intricate mosaics and woodwork, a courtyard fountain- peacefully falling on marble, candles on your table, and oud music in the background...

Staying here feels like visiting with a local family in Fes. They are very friendly and take care of each guest individually. Highly recommend this place.

Get a good idea of where the hotel's located before you venture out (this really applies to ALL hotels in Fes). The location of this hotel is quite good actually. Sometimes you might have to wait a while for a taxi at Bab Boujloud to get back... but again, that might apply to all hotels too. At least in this case a taxi can bring you back. For many other hotels that's not an option.

The hotel can arrange guides for you for tours within the medina and for excursions. If you go for this option ask for Mr. Mohamed. He's a very kind gentleman who knows the place inside out.

6/10

Pleasant

01 Nov 2011

Verified traveler

Dar Guennoun

Lots of extra hidden taxes on top of room total.

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2011

Jane

Fantastic service, really well looked after, beautiful building and great city

We were greeted by Abdul and his daughters Sophia and Miriam after our train journey with mint tea and freshly home-made Moroccan patisseries, all of which were delicious. The whole operation is a real family affair and since the family is half British they could tell us a lot about the building and the city and advise us on the best things to do. The restoration of the Riad is stunning and although we were staying in one of the cheaper, more 'compact' rooms, we got to see some of the others which were amazing - all decorated to a high standard and furbished with beautiful accessories from the local medina. The family were obviously genuinely interested in our experience in Fes and were able to offer lots of advice on where to go and what to do. One of their best recommendations was the hammam - perhaps not quite the traditional, more basic experience that we may have expected, but an opportunity for some pampering in fairly luxurious surroundings and definitely to be recommended.

We were glad to have taken the offer of a taxi and the driver to walk us to the door as there is no way we would have found it otherwise! A bit pricey but worth it, and you can take a normal petit taxi back when you leave.

The location of the Riad, about 10 minutes easy walk from the souks and Saffarine Square, meant that it was easy to access the hub of activity yet far enough away to be quiet enough at night, apart from the early morning Mosque call!

Our best wishes to the family!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2011

Colin

Brilliantly helpful staff in a truly beautiful Riad

The moment we walked through the door of the Riad, we were struck with how beautiful it is. Everywhere you look is beautiful intricate detail and decor. The rooms were equally beautiful as well as being spotlessly clean and well fitted out (the shower was great).

Breakfast was big and good - and eating it on the terrace with a tremendous view of the Medina was a great way to start the day (in fact, all of the three places to eat there were beautiful).

The staff were lovely and incredibly helpful - from the first moment when they gave us mint tea and pastries and told us to treat the Riad like our home to the end when they gave us pancakes from breakfast for the journey home. Their English was good and they were able to arrange everything we wanted (from places to eat to maps and directions to a brilliant guide).

I absolutely loved spending 4 days in Fez (its been one of my favourite trips) and I am sure that staying in Riad Dar Guennoun and all of the help and friendly service that Miriam and Abdul gave us was instrumental in making that the case. I really couldn't recommend it too highly.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jan 2026

Amal

Habitación agradable y limpia, el personal muy amable y servicial. Buena ubicación

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

07 Dec 2025

Tamara

Wir wurden bei der Ankunft sehr freundlich empfangen und das Riad machte zunächst einen guten Eindruck. Direkt nach dem Check-in sollten wir jedoch den gesamten Aufenthalt bar bezahlen, da angeblich das Kartenlesegerät nicht funktioniere. Mein Partner wurde dafür sogar zum nächsten Geldautomaten begleitet. Beim Bezahlen fehlten anschließend 5 DH Rückgeld, die man uns „am nächsten Tag“ geben wollte.
Das Zimmer war auf den ersten Blick sauber, zeigte aber bei genauerem Hinsehen deutliche Schwächen: lange Haare auf dem Kissen meines Mannes sowie Haare im Badezimmer und in der Dusche. Das Frühstück war lecker und völlig ausreichend. Am nächsten Morgen wurden wir jedoch erneut aufgefordert, zusätzlich die Stadtsteuer zu zahlen. Da wir bei der Buchung die Option “Anzahlung” wählten und laut Zahlplan von Expedia meine Kreditkarte bereits belastet wurde, war die Situation für uns nicht nachvollziehbar, weshalb wir Expedia kontaktierten. Nachdem wir erklärten, dass wir die Stadtsteuer erst nach Klärung zahlen möchten, kippte die zuvor freundliche Haltung uns gegenüber deutlich.
Insgesamt ein eigentlich schönes Riad, jedoch mit mangelnder Sauberkeit und wenig Transparenz bei den Zahlungen.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

02 Dec 2025

Eduardo

I do not recommend this Riad. The staff displayed extreme rudeness from the very first moment. One of the reception employees even adopted an aggressive attitude. Our arrival was particularly difficult, and throughout our stay we felt intimidated.
Although other rooms were available, we were placed in the worst possible one: on the ground floor, exposed to the constant noise of the Medina. The bathroom has no enclosure, so when taking a shower, the entire space becomes wet. Additionally, our room was not cleaned a single morning, despite numerous requests made to the staff.
The television did not work, and we had the clear impression that this was an act of retaliation. To make matters worse, we sensed a tone of homophobia in the service, which made the experience even more uncomfortable and unacceptable.
We do not recommend this establishment under any circumstances. The service quality was so unsatisfactory that we give it zero stars. Avoid this place.

Partner

4/10

Poor

15 Nov 2025

Oscar F

Me han cobrado en el hotel lo que ya había pagado por hoteles.com , solicité una factura o por correo electrónico para reclamar y me dieron un papel mano escrito sin sello , les comenté que esto no me serviría de nada y les dio igual . Solicite esto durante 3 días y al parecer no pudieron pasar el correo, al día de hoy no me llega . Suelo viajar mucho y nunca me quejo de casi nada , pero que te cobren lo que ya has pagado es para quejarte , y que haces ? Buscas otro y no pagas ? Me encanta Marruecos su gente es maravillosa, aunque como todo siempre hay excepción.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2025

Didier Patrick

Accueil irréprochable, gentillesse du personnel , petit-déjeuner très bien, charme du ryad, climatisation fonctionnelle. Par contre, équipement des chambres vieillissant surtout côté sanitaires. Matelas en très bon état mais très (trop) ferme.

Leisure Partner