Name: Riad Rcif
Address: Ben Mohamed El Alaoui, Takharbicht Laayoune Rcif, 1, Fes, 30200, MA

10/10

Exceptional

07 Aug 2026

Denise

What a gorgeous hotel with amazingly helpful staff. The hotel itself has beautiful tile mosaics, wooden doors and ceilings and looks like a palace. And it’s comfortable - we had a large room with a great bed. Plus a good little frig. The plunge pool was a nice respite from the Fes heat. And the breakfast on the rooftop was delicious and bountiful. The owner and staff were so helpful, arranging transportation from the train station (definitely required for us - the old Medina is a maze). We had a wonderful stay. Highly recommend!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Jul 2026

Anne

Breakfast great. Pool tiny and closes early (7pm). We arrived late in evening and had a planned tour the next morning with Get Your Guide. The owner called us and tried to get us to go with him because he said it's free and included with the stay. We kept our tour because it was non refundable. Not sure how the owner's tour would have been. Staff meet you in center to help you find the Riad which is important. Once you know how to get there, it's easy to get in and out because the signs are clear. Once you know, you know! They also had dinner which was good and they were accommodating for my husband's upset stomach (he brought a bug from Spain, did not get sick in Morocco.) All in all, a good experience.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2026

James

Fantastic Riad to stay in - decorated beautifully and stunning interior, but with great amenities too. Perfect blend of tradition and modern comforts. Staff were lovely - so welcoming and friendly. Beautiful rooftop terrace for meals, with an incredible breakfast selection provided every morning. Well sign-posted in the medina too, so that together with Google maps makes it reasonably easy to find in the labyrinth that is Fes’ old city - plus, only a 5 minute walk to Rcif Place - which is a good spot for pick-ups/drop-offs, and a 10 minute walk to the Blue Gate. A brilliant place to stay - would definitely come again.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2026

Tom

You need to stay here in Fes! Beautiful location, intricate interiors/ rooms, an amazing roof top and lovely people

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Feb 2026

Alyssa

Pros- rooms are clean, riad is magnificent and beautiful, the staff is wonderful & kind.
Cons- the Medina in Fes is a hard one to navigate making one wrong turn literally add to the complication. While it is only five minutes from the gate, that is five minutes if you already know the streets. As a solo traveler, it’s really important for me to able to move with some degree of ease. I’m not expecting second nature but nothing should be this hard. There were also a few instances that the communication I thought was clear was indeed not leaving me to navigate to the riad at midnight alone. Not impossible but not ideal. Overall though, the accommodations are beautiful, the room was clean and inviting, and the staff was great

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Dec 2025

Andrea

Amazing setting good breakfast

10/10

Exceptional

01 Dec 2025

Meosha

Worth it !! Very nice staff and great food! The hotel looked greatv

10/10

Exceptional

17 Nov 2025

John

Highly recommended. Clean, comfortable and beautiful. The perfect place to stay in Fes. The staff, Noor, Salim, Abdul, Hassan and Mohammed, couldn't have been more welcoming or professional.

8/10

Excellent

06 Jul 2025

Tanya

The riad is absolutely beautiful on the inside, with stunning mosaics and traditional Moroccan decor. The swimming pool is lovely and adds to the charm of the place. The staff were very kind and accommodating throughout my stay.

While the location inside the Medina is picturesque, it can be a bit inconvenient—GPS doesn’t work well in the narrow alleys. However, the riad does help by sending local young men to guide you to and from the property, which is incredibly helpful (be sure to tip them).

If you have early excursions, they’ll even prepare a takeaway breakfast for you, which is a thoughtful touch. The air conditioning worked exceptionally well—much better than other places I’ve stayed in Morocco.

Overall, I definitely recommend this riad for its beauty, comfort, and hospitality. Just be prepared for a little navigating in and out of the Medina.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Nov 2024

Rob

We followed our porter through the twilit twisting streets of the Medina for some time before they opened the door to this incredibly opulent Riad! What a gem with ornate and detail-oriented renovated rooms that restored the splendour of this old house. Food was delicious on the rooftop terrace overlooking the Medina. Host was gracious and staff made us feel at home. We wandered through the Medina the next day and it was a true Moroccan experience. Would highly recommend!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2024

Brian

The facilities at Riad Rcif are absolutely breathtaking. Feels like staying in a (very comfortable) museum. Also the best A/C and best showers we had in all of Morocco. I normally don’t like pushy help, but the owner’s insistence that we eat at the nearby restaurant and use his volunteer guides was invaluable. I never have trouble navigating new spaces, but the medina is insanely easy to get lost in.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

25 Apr 2024

Jonathan

It's buried in the heart of the Medina and therefore difficult to access. The service was fairly poor with the manager sleeping at checkout time. We also weren't shown to our room but left in the reception area drinking the complementary tea upon arrival. The upstairs terrace for breakfast is good.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Dec 2023

Yan

An amazing house with stunning decorations and city views. A fantastic place, very impressive. Breakfast and dinner are great. Turkish bath is fun. Everything is perfect. Love to visit again.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2023

Verified traveler

Beautiful place and outstanding service!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2023

Paul

Exceptional Hospitality from Aymane

Riad Rcif in Fez, Morocco is a true gem that I highly recommend to anyone looking for a luxurious and authentic Moroccan experience. From the moment you step through the door, you are transported to a serene oasis that is beautifully decorated with traditional Moroccan furnishings and artwork. The Riad's courtyard is especially breathtaking, with its tranquil pool and lush greenery that creates a peaceful atmosphere.

One of the standout features of Riad Rcif is its excellent staff, who go above and beyond to ensure that guests have an enjoyable stay. In particular, Aymane is a member of staff who truly stands out. He is an exceptional host who greets guests with a warm smile and provides helpful recommendations on places to see and things to do in Fez. Aymane is dedicated to making guests feel comfortable and at home, and his attention to detail is evident in the small touches that he adds to each guest's experience.

Overall, I highly recommend Riad Rcif to anyone visiting Fez. Its beautiful architecture, stunning decor, and exceptional staff make for an unforgettable stay. And with Aymane as a part of the team, you are sure to be well taken care of and made to feel right at home.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2023

Alexander

Unique stay in the heart of the Medina!

We had an incredible stay at Riad Rcif. Finding the Riad is a bit overwhelming at first as the Medina is chaotic and tight. Keep your head up and you’ll eventually see signs for Riad Rcif and Alif, which are sister properties. Follow these signs! Don’t let people try to guide you as they will ask for money. The signs are very clearly laid out, thank you to the hotel team! The sign “Place Rcif” take you back out of the Medina.

Once you find the Riad….it’s even better than the photos, which is rare! The site is gorgeous, but the best part are the staff working there - they are so warm, helpful and kind. Hassan helped us with finding the parking lot, Ayman was always available for restaurant recommendations and the whole team (including their younger friend whose name we missed) were always smiling and making our days better, especially at breakfast! Props to the team.

It’s important to manage your expectations when booking any Riad in the Medina - it’s loud, old and confusing. If you’re okay with this, you’ll have an incredible time exploring!

A word of caution about the tour guide the hotel recommends - it is a commercial tour. This was interesting, as we saw leather, copper, weaving, ceramic districts etc, but may not be for everyone. The tour is 250MAD for 4 people for 3 hours, but he also gets you to pay 160MAD in advance to cover your “entrance fees”.

Parking is ~10min walk, 30MAD/day. Lovely attendants and we felt totally safe leaving our car there.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Jan 2023

Verified traveler

Amazing hotel, only couple of flaws

Beautiful hotel, like staying in a royal palace. Staff was amazing, took care of every request. Huge rooms, hot water, comfortable bed. Our only complaints were the lighting is very dim in the rooms, and our shower had only 1/4 of a glass door so it was very difficult to not get water all over the floor. Location is well marked but still very easy to get lost in the medina of fes, be prepared and dont get hustled by locals for help finding the place, call the hotel or text on whatsapp and they will make sure you get what you need or come and meet you… Also amazing view from rooftop terrace of entire old city, and great breakfast included

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2020

Daniel

This riad is beautiful! I didn't expect it to live up to the pictures, but it does!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Mar 2020

Verified traveler

Very Moroccan style garish colours

Hard to find and expensive (for Morocco)

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

This was such an authentic Riad and it was located in the medina. It is currently adding a new wing and this wing will be a great addition and will include an elevator.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2020

LeAnn

Beautiful riad. The staff - Anas and Adile - are very attentive and helpful. Dinner at the riad is great, too.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2020

Dilushinie

Great Riad....a little hard to find though

Loved this riad, and the staff were so friendly and helpful, and went above and beyond to make our stay there good. The only drawback is the location! Its definitely hidden inside the medina through windy pathways, and our first day there was a disaster, trying to find the place with our luggage on google maps, and hauling our luggage there (think at one point we wound up accidentally going through the fish market with our luggage!). Word of advice: hire one of the porters to take you to the riad (should be between 10-30 dhs, but will be worth it until you know how to get there yourself). Also, the riad offers tour of the medina, through a guide they use, called Abdul. I don't recommend him because he overcharged us for the taxis we took (if the meter said 15dhs, he asked us to pay the taxi 30 dhs), and did something similar when we grabbed sandwiches.Perhaps he assumes that because you're a tourist, you can afford to pay extra? Wasn't impressed with this! The Riad itself though, was great, breakfast was good, and would recommend it.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

IT IS A WONDERFUL PLACE THAT DEFERENCE THAN I HAVE LIVED.TOTALLY DEFERENCE EXPERIENCE.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jan 2020

Baba

Great place and wonderful staff.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

11 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

The Riad and the individual rooms are beautiful. The staff is helpful and the breakfast is pleasant. I lowered the service score because we had an unpleasant experience with a tour guide they booked for us, but the staff helped us navigate through it.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

The property was lovely. It was so special to spend time in a beautifully restored riad from the 14th century. How often do you get to do that? But as nice as the riad was and the amenities they had to offer, the staff was incredible. Each of them was amazingly kind and helpful. They really made the stay extra special.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2019

Thomas

Great Moroccan Riad with lots of charm

Hotel is decorated with Moroccan flair and charm. The gentleman that checked us in was super friendly and helpful. At check-in, they served Moroccan mint tea with sweets. Room is spacious for our family of four. We had dinner in the hotel and it was abundant and delicious. The staff was great, friendly and sociable. Breakfast was more than expected and served in the beautiful room. Overall, we were very please with the hotel. It’s location is a bit confusion when you enter the Medina but just pay someone a few Euro to bring you to the Riad.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

14 Oct 2019

Ting Ting

Cosy riad and friendly staff

It is wonderful riad that I stayed in Fez. The riad like an art piece, very beautiful. The room is big , clean, silent and very cosy. I enjoyed the sunset at the terrace. I love the breakfast, very tasty. The staff service is good. Especially a staff called Anas, he is helpful, gentle and I had a good impression on his friendly smile, he made me just like stay at home. He was aggressive to help us when we were facing some problem , and explained very detailed to make sure we understand. So thanks for him a lot.

Friends

4/10

Poor

29 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Overpriced, over promised, under delivered.

The riad is stunning but is located at the wrong end of the medina for access to restaurants etc and is down several, dark, winding alleyways which are daunting at night. The staff, especially the ‘boss’ are rude, surly and unhelpful which is a shame as the interior of the riad is beautiful and it could be an oasis if the staff were friendly and helpful. I won’t be staying there on my next visit.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2019

Margo

Real Moroccan Riad

It was an amazing stay at Riad Rcif. The staff was friendly and helpful. They are very welcoming with a smile. The breakfast is very good. The Riad is in the middle of the old city with a Great Moroccan style.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Most charming stay at Riad Rcif

Our experience in Fez has been most memorable because of Faisal, the owner of Riad Rcif....right from the beginning to the very end, the service, the food, the comfort and most of all the glamourous old school charm of this place will make you come back here again and again. His suggestion for not only Fez but also the rest of Morocco are travelling with us even after we left the place. He introduced us to the best guide, Rachid and also the best touring agency, Pristigea Tours (Ibrahim and Hamid) who we are using for the rest of our trip in Morocco.

Faisal was so attentive about each and every guest from welcoming them personally to saying goodbye warmly. We talked to him from the airport and found his very professional staff waiting for us at the brim of the old town for guidance and help with the luggage.
The food at the Riad is also spectacularly presented and fresh.
Rooftop terrace has the most amazing views and photo ops ..not to forget the pigeons and turtles to add to the charm.
The lights, the tile work ...just breathtaking.
Most of all it was Faisal and his staff, the personalized and kind attention which won our hearts. Definitely coming back here with other family members.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

19 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

We loved very much the architecture. Our room's bathroom was located atop steep steps. It's a challenge mounting these steps in order to reach the bathroom. It's even more a challenge in the darkness of the night. I can see why this might be a huge problem for people who are elderly, or are challenged physically. Guests should be informed so that they can select the room that suits their needs best.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

19 Jul 2019

Yehoshua

Bad Stay in Fes

The place itself was aesthetically appealing and clean, but our stay here was anything but pleasant.
The first thing that happened was the staff setting us up with a hustler who pretended to be a manager at the place. The hustler came to meet us at the hotel and it was difficult to get away from him. None of the staff members intervened or said anything. The hustler than took us to a variety of shops, trying to rope us into some sort of sketchy underground antique business.
Furthermore, the staff was highly unhelpful. Fes medina is really difficult to navigate and Riad Rcif is right in the middle of it. When we were navigating it at night, we had men following us and trying to \"help us,\" which was a pretty scary situation. We then called the Riad for assistance but they essentially refused to help us at all, leaving us on our own. They gave us inadequate direction and told us to figure things out by ourselves. Additionally, the staff neglected to mention that some of the gates in the medina close at night, exacerbating the difficulties of navigating.
The main staff person we communicated with was always very short with us. We didn't have many demands or questions but he clearly didn't want to talk to us and gave unhelpful, short, and curt answers. They also forgot to turn on the hot water the first night.
We would not recommend staying here. In general, we would recommend seeking accommodations outside the medina if you want an anxiety free stay.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

13 May 2019

Verified traveler

Gorgeous building inside the medina

Wonderful historic building inside the medina. Location is tricky. Very easy to get lost and a little scary at night. The details of the building are the reason for the stay. The room was fabulous and very comfortable. Staff was not very accommodating regarding dinner and breakfast times but overall experience was positive.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Apr 2019

ismail

++++ Comfort clean traditional —— location

The hotel is well decorated so much traditional . Clean and comfortable. Breakfast is not so rich but enough. The only problem is its location. You can not find by your self, you must take guide help ,I advise to be careful who make check in lately hours.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

the staff very friendly, we check out at very early and cool morning, he still guide us how to go out . thz

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

17 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

tiny room, poor service

-the room is really small.
- the ceilings are very low, less 2 meters high
- the bed is very small (both narrow and short)
- the windows are tiny
- there's no sound isolation. Due to the nature of the property, all windows are inside, which makes the noise resonate. The staff are absolutely not sensitive to this issue -they shout to each other across the property at all hours.
- I was charged extra at checkout, even though all taxes and charges were supposed to be included (as per reservation)

8/10

Excellent

20 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

Great stay, beautiful mosaic.

We really enjoyed our stay. Very beautiful mosaic. The host was very helpful setting up tours and giving us recommendations for things to do. The location is great.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2018

Bradley

Amazing decor and helpful staff.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Oct 2018

Verified traveler

This Riad was very beautiful, clean and the rooms were very large. The service was spectacular and we felt taken care of completely. Food was also amazing; more expensive than we’ve spent on past dinners but the portions are very large and delicious.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2018

Olivia

Staff was super helpful at everything, including arranging ride from the airport and a guide. Food from the kitchen was delicious. Property was super clean and gorgeous. My only issue was we didn’t have a trashcan or washcloths in our room. But legitimately that was our only problem with this place

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2018

Jan

Excellent assistance finding the Raid. Culturally unique, historical , clean !!!!

6/10

Pleasant

13 Jul 2018

D.

This Riad is amazing, the spaces are grand and palatial. The plumbing and air conditioning is modern. The food served up on the terrace is also wonderful. The difficulty is that the location is in the most confusing part of the Medina (old city) and the local neighbors pounce on tourists and insist on being their guides and won't take no for an answer and once they get you to the hotel they insist on \"paper\" meaning bills, not coins, and they will threaten you if you don't pay. The Riad (Hotel) gave us an awful map which pretty much insured we were constantly lost once we left the premises. Do your homework and get the best possible maps before going there and realize that the labyrinth of the medina is so complex that not even GPS works in that locale. Once you've arrived go and memorize the way to Boulevard ben Mohammed Alouse (sp?) so at least you know one way out of the medina!

6/10

Pleasant

12 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

The Riad is beautiful, as you see on the pictures. Room smells, but you cannot expect more since the medina is so packed and there is no window to the outside. Windows open towards the lobby/common area of the Riad.

The owner is just not very nice. He is a snake oil salesman. He is very pushy. He tried to get us to the Medina Tour (for 250 MAD, about 3-4 hours). You can get a guide for 200 or less. Price for lunch is the most expensive one we had during our entire trip. One order is about 225 - 400 MAD. Water costs 15 MAD. Food quality is not bad but much expensive than Rick's Cafe in Casablanca, which provides much better atmosphere and food.

One nice thing is staff will walk you to the taxi (help with your luggage) and try to get a taxi by meter so no need to bargain.

很多人选择这家Riad，可能是因为是个“小网红”。酒店本身很漂亮，但我们也看了别的Riad，有的没有那么有名，但一样的漂亮，甚至比这家还要美。老板令人感到非常不舒服，油腻腻的，只想着赚钱。一直催着我们订向导。我们订了之后，大概20分钟改变了主意，老板立刻说不可以取消。我们说了很久老板才同意帮我们取消。跟老板订半天的向导250MAD，在外面自己找只需要200甚至更少。房间里有老房子的味道。在这里吃饭要225起一个人，是我们整个旅途中最贵的。一般摩洛哥游客餐在几十到一百左右。

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2018

Verified traveler

Study trip

Absolutely fantastic

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2018

Haytham

An absolute gem

Deep in the allies of Fez's oldtown lays this most stunning Riad, it's beautiful, clean, very friendly and helpful staff and great authentic food.

Keep in mind this not your everyday franchise hotel, it's family owned and operated. So, maybe no midnight room service and such. It's not accessible by car (being in the old town, no cars are allowed or can reach).

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jan 2018

Elias

Must stay

Amazing hospitality with one of a kind riad decor. Super comfortable room with a traditional toilet that was well furnished. Special thanks to Youssef who introduced me to the riad and helped arrange a half day tour of Fez. Will recommend to all travellers.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2017

Shuchao

Fantastic experience!

Both the room and the restaurant are both fantastic. And staff are very friendly and helpful.

Family

8/10

Excellent

09 Sep 2017

Verified traveler

Beautifully decorated location. Nice rooms, and great staff. Breakfast and food were very good and generous

6/10

Pleasant

01 Aug 2017

Amy

beautiful -- but the manager's behaviour ruined it

Watch out for the manager who will try to commandeer your outside trips and charge you astronomically wherever he can. We asked for a late checkout for my 80-year-old mother who was leaving 12 hours after us -- and he charged MORE than a full day's rate -- in cash. Because he knew we would pay it. Begrudgingly. NOT COOL.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Mar 2017

L

Historic and beautiful riad in the old medina

I absolutely loved my stay here! It was my first stop in Morocco and the staff went above and beyond to make sure I was happy and comfortable, they also helped me arrange excursions outside of the city. After returning from an excursion it felt like coming home :) Yahya was so incredibly helpful in telling me the best places to go or in getting me a taxi or checking train schedules, or just to have a chat with.
The rooms are beautiful. I took one of the smaller rooms and it suited me just fine. The water in the shower was always warm. They also have a great hammam and gommage you can book! The food is unreal as well. I always had my breakfast and dinner here during my stay because it was so fantastic.
I would return to Fes just to stay in this riad again. Beautiful roof terrace as well.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Mar 2017

Maria

Best hotel ever

Amazing!!!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2016

Maddie

Amazing Riad

This place is an actual palace. It's the most beautiful hotel I've ever seen. The owner is a bit pretentious, but the rest of the staff 100% makes up for it.

2/10

Poor

20 Jun 2016

Verified traveler

Visit for a meal and stay somewhere else

Owner bullies guests into giving good online reviews. Staff seem either terrified or maltreated. Beds mediocre, bathroom poor, breakfast mediocre. Dinner, decor and the view are spectacular. Come here for lunch or dinner but stay somewhere else.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2016

Verified traveler

I like this riad.

The most relaxing experience in the old city of Fes was in here.

6/10

Pleasant

08 Jun 2016

ByungChan

Quite far away from where the taxi can stop. Everything was okay but not the best compared to other riads I stayed during the trip

Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2016

La Escritora

Restored palace in the center of the old medina

This 13th to 14th century palace was expertly restored using only original methods and materials. The results are astounding. Add an excellent staff to complement the beautiful, peaceful ambiance, and for me it was a perfect one week stay.

6/10

Pleasant

10 May 2016

Verified traveler

Pretty hotel, but that was it.

The riad was a pretty, but beyond that nothing was near 4-star. The bed was uncomfortable, the room was dirty, the safe and AC units didn't work, things were not punctual, etc. The staff was nice (especially Hassan) but still wasn't what we had expected.

8/10

Excellent

24 Apr 2016

Verified traveler

The RCIF side of the Medina

This Riad was beautiful, very decorated with antique moorish motifs. It was very clean and the service people were nice and polite. The breakfast was good and with a variety of foods. The location was not as good. We couldn't go out without a guide or return to the hotel without being met at the traffic street outside the Medina. Very confusing to find it. Although there were signs, they were not easy to find.

Family

8/10

Excellent

15 Mar 2016

Harini

Great Riad. Good people. Fantastic food!!

We were dropped off at the pharmacy after which we had to trek for about 10 minutes through a maze of crisscrossing lanes and allies in the neighborhood before we finally reached the Riad. The neighborhood looked very sketchy but the Riad was absolutely brilliant. Colorful, artsy decor, great service and a clean and comfortable stay overall. Taking a shower was a bit tricky because there was no shower curtain around the tub - wasn't a big deal though.

They offer dinner service for a great price as well in case you're feeling beat and want to have a relaxing evening in the Riad itself. We highly recommend enjoying the delicious, homemade fare that's cooked by Mama Fatima in the Riad - we covered quite a bit of Morocco in 10 days starting up north from Tangier going down to the desert and we think the food at Rcif was THE best we had in our entire vacation!

Partner

4/10

Poor

28 Dec 2015

Don

Watch out for the owner!

Well. This is a tough one. We were excited to arrive but when we called there was no answer. We eventually found someone to show us the way. The Medina can be a little intimidating when your first experience is at night at the mercy of a couple young men. In the end the boys showed us right to the door. We saw all the beautiful pictures beforehand just like you. It was beautiful but hard to see. It was always very dark, always very damp and not very comfortable. Bottom line. We stayed at much better Riads much less and the owner is a snake oil salesman. Don't trust him for a moment. I could go on but I would like to forget this place. Don't stay here.

8/10

Excellent

18 Nov 2015

Verified traveler

Pleasant stay and very friendly staff!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Sep 2015

Daniel

Romantic riad with warmth and artistry

Really enjoyed our stay here. As it's in the Fes Medina you'll likely need a guide to get you to the front door. If you call enroute from the airport or train station someone will be waiting for you in Place Rcif. If not, email them and they'll arrange it. They can also arrange a car/driver to meet you.

The hotel has 8 very lovely guest rooms in a restored mansion. Exquisite artistic touches. The mint tea and cookies served in the courtyard upon arrival were a great touch. The owner is often on-site to answer questions about the property or Fes. They really seem interested in making guests feel at home although if you don't like this touchy-feely approach you should stay in a large, impersonal hotel!

Breakfast was quite nice and varied daily. Plenty to fuel you until lunchtime.

The rooms are what I had dreamed a room in the Fes Medina might be like. Many mod cons, free wifi, and satellite TV.

A few items in the room needed attention/repair from use and while there's a lovely rooftop terrace where you can enjoy dinner, the prices are a bit steep. I realize it's homecooked and nearly gourmet, but it was surprising to see 270+ dirhams for a set dinner in Morocco.

The signage he has installed about the Medina make it incredibly easy to find your way back to the Riad Rcif and to the Place Rcif. Follow these and you won't need a guide to get you home.

We really enjoyed our stay and would certainly stay here in the future.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2015

Julie

Well sign posted in a city which is confusing

We thoroughly enjoyed the calmness and beauty of this riad. The terrace has a wonderful view over the city and the meal served by Fatima in the kitchen was extraordinary!

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2015

Cherrie

The best Riad in Fez

From the moment we arrived we were impressed with this Riad. A little hard to find to begin with but there are signs everywhere from the correct passageway once you find it near Place Rcif. The service was excellent and friendly and meeting other travellers on the roof terrace was one of the highlights. The breakfast and dinner was more than substantial and the view magnificent. The only thing I can say was that the bed was slight hard, but it didn't matter because everything else was amazing. As with all Riad's, bring earplugs if you're noise sensitive as everything echos throughout the open-air courtyard building. Otherwise, I'd stay here again and I'd recommend it to everyone.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2015

Constantin

Amazing riad; great service

Amazing riad. If you want an authentic riad we recommend it. The service and the staff were excellent. During the stay it is expected, but they were extremely helpful with the preparation prior to our trip. They helped us find a knowledgeable guide for the media tour. Also, when the airline canceled our direct flight to Fes and we had to fly into Casablanca, they helped us find a car and driver willing to pick us up from the airport at 10 PM and drive us all the way (3hours +) to the riad. I have to acknowledge Khadija’s prompt e-mail exchange in the process of making all the arrangements. .

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2015

Florence

A fantastic, exceptional moroccan experience

The Riad is all I was looking for: an authentic moroccan house in which we experienced a blend of flavors, colors and magnificent architecture and decoration.
The people at the Riad are very hospitable and kind, always trying to make your stay as homy as possible.
I would definately come back again!

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2026

Erik

Beautiful room and bathroom. The REAL moroccan riad experience. Great staff who are really kind and helpful. The owner id grest in English. Good breakfast with a wide selection and GREAT orange juice! Would recommend. Also a plus that there are signs on the walls in the medina to the riad, because those 9000+ streets were not the easiest to navigate!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2025

Camille

Great staff, great road, we will come back

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2025

Lilou

We had a lovely stay at riad rcif , the food was good the room as well, nice location.
Highly recommend

2/10

Poor

05 Aug 2022

Verified traveler

No.Horrible. read this before booking. 예약하지마세요.

It was almost horrible moment. I prayed everything goes well. Our taxi driver brought us totally different hotel after calling Riad rcif and they asked me just seat down inside. The owner of the other hotel explained the family of Riad rcif get covid 19 so we have to stay her hotel.
I didn t have any e mail or message from Riad rcif. They just showed me thier whatsapp message from Riad rcif. There was no way to do. One thing that i could do is believe and follow them. Fortunately the owner (Riad fes maya) is really kind and speaks English perfectly. We finally enjoyed our stay in her hotel because of her(and also her hotel is beautiful). But it was still horrible memory to following stranger and did t get any news from Riad rcif ( for the double checking i sent an e mail to them and got a reply after two hours.)

Furthermore it is funny that in the hotels.com still i can make a reservation tonight in Riad rcif. They should explain their customer before booking(or at least before check-in). I am sure they are still getting a covid and no one can t stay their hotel like us.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2022

Michele

Palazzo meraviglioso, personale molto gentile e professionale. Ottima anche la cucina.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

12 Mar 2020

Sarah

Magique

Alors pour commencer le riyad et juste magnifique j’ai résidé dans la suite ambassadeur elle est juste magnifique située au cœur de l’ancienne ville tout les plus gros site touristique sont à coter pour ma part j’ai tout fait à pied le personnel et adorable et à l’écoute surtout je reviendrai sans hésiter

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jan 2020

Monica

Superbe havre de paix

Chambre et Riad qui émerveillent
Anas a été extrêmement serviable et sympathique naturellement.
Le petit déjeuner est très bien. Nous avons diné au Riad le premier soir en arrivant. Les entrées sont super!
Juste difficile de trouver le Riad dans la médina. Il vaut mieux leur demander à l'avance pour qu'ils viennent nous chercher, au risque sinon de vous faire harceler par les faux guides malhonnêtes et lourds.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Nice experience, Beautiful traditional raid

The location of this hotel is really hard for us to find. Fès Médina is the most difficult Médina in Morocco. We are lost in the Médina at mid night with large luggage. When we call the number of the hotel the man who answer the phone ask us to settle this problem by ourselves impolitely. But when we reached the hotel, the staff are friendly. The hotel is so beautiful, just like what we saw in Marrakech palace. The hotel supply very stable hot water for bathing! And they provide very good breakfast. When we left the hotel, we finally got help from the hotel staff show the direction for a taxi. I recommend the hotel should provide a Fès-Médina map for guest, maybe this make guest much more easier to find the right way.

Partner