Riad El Yacout

Morocco , Fez
Fes, 9 Derb Guebbas Batha, 9
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50 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

12 Feb 2026

Stuart

Beautiful hotel, very friendly people.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2025

Maria

A must see, best Riad in the medina

The service was impeccable! Marcos went above & beyond to make our stay not only enjoyable, but that he made us feel like family (checking on our desires & anticipating our every need). He assisted with moving our bags into our room when we arrived & left. All of the staff was extremely responsive & we were happy to show off the beautiful facilities to our tour mates that we met in the Medina.
We would highly recommend & would definitely stay again on our next trip 💜

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2025

Samira

First and foremost, the finest service and staff around! We are grateful to Marcos, Obama, Elias, Hassania, and all the staff behind the scenes who made our stay exceptional and memorable. The riad itself is beautiful and full of charm, the room was nicely sized, the bathroom and shower was very nice, and the riad is in a very convenient location. As two women travelers, we felt safe and very well taken care of. The food was delicious as well, albeit a bit pricey. Highly recommend this riad.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jan 2025

Daryl

My friend and I stayed here for two nights. Wonderful experience with a very attractive staff. The building itself is amazing. Highly recommend and we will return.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

31 Dec 2024

Karl

Our family stayed here for two nights and it was extraordinary! Everyone was so gracious and willing to help us. If we come back to Fes, we’ll definitely stay here. The Riad is an arts and crafts beauty!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Dec 2024

Courtney

The riad is beautiful. I had a comfortable room, the service was more than friendly and went out of the way to help me get to my various trips, and even arranged a ride to the airport for me at 5 am. I didn't have the pleasure of dining there for anything more than breakfast, but even that was delicious.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2024

Leah

Highly recommend this riad!

Loved my stay at Riad El Yacout. The riad is beautiful and historic. The staff was very helpful and made sure I had everything I needed. The location is perfect for exploring Fes. I highly recommend a stay here!

My only complaint was there was a cockroach creeping around my room. I know it's an old building in an old city, so not much you can do about that, but I didn't love it haha.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2024

Michelle

Wonderful staff including host Marcos, and Abdou, Zyiad, and Yahya. They make sure your needs are met. The riad itself is beautiful and the rooms are well appointed. Stepping inside is like entering a book. If you don't feel like adventuring for meals, the food is excellent.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Dec 2023

alison

Lovely Riad in Fes

We spend 2 nights in this splendid and beautifully maintained Riad. The staff are helpful and friendly; they arranged a guide to show us around Fes. We also had a Hammam and massage in their spa, which was lovely.
Food is good and they have a bar, so you can get a beer or glass of wine. I would stay here again

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

01 Nov 2023

Verified traveler

This Riad is past it’s sell by date.

Do not be seduced by this hotel’s claims to fame - that Bono stayed here once. He did but that was almost 15 years ago. This place today isn’t what it was then. We have been traveling across Morocco for ten days now and our stay at Riad Yacout left us deeply disappointed. Nowhere did we stay in all of Morocco that required such immediate attention as this Riad. Our room was in dire need of attention - not to mention the noise from the tour group diners that kept us awake.
Our toilet didn’t work and the bathtub was corroded and the tiling were moldy ( pictures attached)
The staff was hovering and nosy and constantly in our face with questions like “where do you go?” “What did you buy?” “How much did you pay?”we were so disappointed and saddened at the service, which was nothing in line with the reviews that we couldn’t wait to leave the Riad.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Oct 2023

Mohammed

The staff was wonderful but our check-in was not great as the first room did not have a functioning AC. We had to switch rooms a couple of times, then got a free upgrade.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 May 2023

Margo

The Riad El Yacout is a larger scale Riad very centrally located to the Medina and Blue Gate. The property is well appointed. The rooms are nice and mostly modern but lack small touches such as coffee service, kettle, safe and adequate shelving. The breakfast was decent. The highlight of the Riad El Yacout is the personnel. All staff were gracious and very helpful whether arranging transport, arranging knowledgeable guides for touring around the Medina or hauling heavy bags up 3 flights of stairs. Particular kudos to Marcos and Khadijah who went above and beyond to help us. Overall, our stay at Riad El Yacout was very pleasant and we would return.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2023

Martha

I’m so happy I chose to stay in this magnificent place. I have traveled around the world and this place is breathtaking. It’s so unique! The staff is very friendly and they make you feel very welcome since the moment you walk in the door. They greet you with a delicious hot tea. The food was delicious and breakfast setting was perfect. I was feeling a little sick from a day before and the hotel made me some magical tea and I felt better within minutes they even offered to send somebody to get me medications if needed. The location was walking distance to blue gate Medina. Also very close to train station as well go the tombs. Hotel was clean and smelled amazing. I will go back to visit soon! Thank you all for your lovely hospitality. This place feels like HOME!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2023

Marcelo

Nice place, great hostesses and attendance. Hot water in our room takes about 10 min to come. No elevator, be prepared to go up stairs, but they will bring your luggage’s to your room. Nice location in the center of Medina.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Mar 2023

Matthew

SUPERB RIAD!!!!!!!

AMAZING!!! The Riad was beautiful. The manage Abdul upgraded our room without requesting. The room was stunning!!! The service all of the staff provided was top class, especially from Marcos who was such a nice guy! The breakfast was very nice. Can only say good things about this Riad and would definitely go back! 100% recommendation to all. Thank you Riad El Yacout and team for a perfect stay!

Partner

4/10

Poor

31 Dec 2022

Sara

While the Riad, it's breakfasts and the location were fantastic the staff was very sketchy, we asked them to book a car service to Chefchouan for us on our last day, and the man who was supposed to be the concierge took $250 in cash and disappeared. No ride showed up and they claimed something had happened to the driver but it was clear from the drama that that wasn't at all the case. Later we demanded our money from the hotel, not sure if they were robbed by their own employee and were able to get another hotel to get us a ride for half the price. It really put a damper on our entire experience because we expected the staff to be honest and they weren't we are pretty sure they cheated a lot of people by overcharging etc.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Nov 2022

donghao

Staff friendly and provideed helpful info

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Oct 2022

Naeem

Staff was very friendly & cooperative. Location is also very ideal. Walking distance to Madina Blue Gate.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2021

Elsa

Treated like royalty!!!

We did not realize it was Ramadan when we planned our trip to Morocco. Despite this, we had a grand time. We were in Fez after a 3-day private tour from Marrakech. We were the only guests and they upgraded us to the master suite which was total royalty. The only drawback- we go thru 37 or 38 steps each way! But it was well worth it. The staff was very nice and all smiles. We really love our stay!!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2020

Amanda

The staff, especially Marco, was AMAZING. So helpful and attentive. Great location

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

09 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Marcos, Kareem, and the rest of the staff (there is a staff member that wore a bow tie that was extremely helpful but I didn't get his name) are very friendly and helpful. The property is beautiful with its intricate mosaic floors and walls and carved details. The breakfast is a typical Moroccan breakfast (bread, jam, cheese, orange juice, coffee).

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Sep 2019

Hannah

Treated like Family!

Rad El Yacout is one of the best Riads in the area! Omar, Marcos, and the rest of their staff will treat you like family. We were welcomed with tea and biscuits upon arrival making the check in process much less stressful. I had some great talks and exchanges with Omar and Marcos and learned a lot about the culture, customs, and sights of Fez. On our last night we were worried about getting a taxi for the next morning since our flight was very early. They went out of their way to find a driver. They really go above and beyond here to make you feel welcome, relaxed, and at home!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Beautiful grounds, kind staff, and good breakfast.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

24 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

We really liked the pool but deep so might be an issue with children.
Overall riad is a bit tired. In the process of adding on new rooms but existing needs a spruce up too.
Staff we friendly and very helpful though.
Location is good within the Médina.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2019

Mark

OUTSTANDING! BEST RIAD WE STAYED AT IN MOROCCO

Of all the Riads we stayed at in Morocco, this was THE VERY VERY BEST!!!! Unbelievably beautiful. The food was outstanding. And the service was off the charts. Marco, who seemed to be in charge of many things, went utterly out of his way to make sure we were comfortable. Every riad we stayed at after this one fell short in some way because of the very high standard these lovely people set.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 May 2019

Verified traveler

It is a beautiful setting, and the staff are very friendly and helpful

Business_and_leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

06 May 2019

Yochai

Great location and lobby but disappointing rooms

Wonderful location! The lobby and pool area is beautiful, the breakfast is amazing and the staff is helpful and nice but the rooms are disappointing, with small bathroom and weird smell...

Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2019

Hussain

My Little haven

One of the best places i stayed in. Clean, lovely food, very friendly staff and knowledgeable staff. The hotel is a walking distance of the Blue Gate.
I have booked two tours via the hotel 1st was a walk in the city with site seeing and the 2nd was a day trip to Meknes and Volubilis

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

The staff was magnificent, especially Marcos. He was thoughtful, attentive, very quick to meet our needs. Friendly and helpful, a pleasure to talk to and very knowledgeable about Fez. We will definitely recommend Riad El Yacout to our family and friends. I hope will be able to come back soon!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

The well located Riad in the Fez Médina is beautiful, very clean and very safe. The staff are responsive, helpful and kind. We especially appreciated the attentiveness of Houda, the Riad manager, the service provided by Marcos, and the cooking class provided by Nezha translated by Idriss. We enjoyed an amazing Moroccan experience.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

The rooms are big and Marcos was very polite and showed to be very proficient both English and Spanish language/ breakfast is great.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

04 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

had a great time in fes, the riad is great , exellent stuff and service , the only down size is the parking .
we booked a place with free parking but there was no parking , we had to find our own and pay for it .

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2019

Sylvia

Wonderful All Around Moroccan Experience

I stayed for 3 nights at the Riad El Yacout, and got a wonderful and true Moroccan experience. Service was fenomenal. Carlos went above and beyond to serve us and Houda, the manager, made sure we were having a great time, all the time. We enjoyed eating at the restaurant, which had delicious food and enjoyed tea and cookies daily at the amazingly beautiful courtyard. Breakfast was delicious, plentiful and served with love. We became friends with the staff, and said goodbye with hugs and kisses! I don’t remember ever doing that when leaving a hotel. I highly recommend it!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Feb 2019

Troy

Perfect in almost every way.

Stay was excellent. Had a bit of trouble finding the place with our car at first, but Zack came out to street to find us and with the entire staff, from there made the whole experience wonderful. Beautiful space, fantastic breakfast, and exceptional service.
Our only regret was not coming in summer so that we could enjoy the outdoor courtyard and pool more. The only small detail we noticed is that our reservation had free parking but in the end we had to pay. Overall, highly recommended!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Nov 2018

Verified traveler

Excellent service and great place to stay. Staff was very polite and organized wonderful day trips for us. Wonderful Riad to stay if you want to visit Fez

10/10

Exceptional

07 Nov 2018

Gail

This historic residence was our first introduction to Morocco and when the heavy wooden door swung open to reveal the serene courtyard and what might possibly be one of the country's most humble and capable managers we knew at once that we had made a good choice. The strength of this property is evenly divided between the ornate and spacious riad and their professional yet personable staff. It is the kind of place where instead of shaking hands on departure you just wish you could hug them. We are extremely pleased to have experienced this mystical riad.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Oct 2018

Verified traveler

Great location and staff. Breakfast was delicious and toiletries were of Argan oil.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2018

Clark

Amazing service

Unequivocally outstanding service at this hidden Gem in Fez. I have traveled in over 20 countries. I have to say that this place had the best service of any hotel I have been to.

It is hidden at the junction of the old city and the Médina in an unassuming alley.

The staff made our entire family feel at home and at ease. The manager came to greet us at the door. Our luggage was whisked away. We were offered refreshments while we completed the requsite paperwork to check in.

The first night we were there, my wife needed an adaptor for her cell phone to charge it overnight. So, I called down to the desk to ask for an adaptor. Perhaps the language barriers or phone interference altered the language phenomes to some extent. Long pause. You need an adaptor? Yes. What kind of adaptor do you need? “ I just need an adaptor. “. Long pause. Ok. We will call you back. Three minutes later I get a call back. “. OK. We will have an adaptor in your room in 30 min.

Thirty min later a Doctor shows up with three assistants, the hotel manager and two hotel staff.

I explain that we only needed a voltage adaptor for a cell phone.

Many apologies and explanations later we understand the situation.

What was most reassuring in this entire humorous experience was the level and degree of concern for their guests which they evidenced by their actions.

No charge. Terrific service. Would recommend to anyone.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2018

Molly

Unbelievable Hospitality

Warm and Loving Host. The service is off the map. These people will do anything to make your stay enjoyable. Would definately stay here again.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2018

Lisa

Beautiful Riad in the Medina

This was a beautiful Riad that was easy to find, as it's only steps from one of the entrances to the Medina. I checked in and was elated to get a room upgrade. Even more elated to learn that it was to a room that Bono from U2 slept in several years ago. The courtyard area was lovely, and ate a wonderful breakfast there in the morning. The staff was wonderful -- with great senses of humor! I'd recommend this Riad to anyone traveling to Fes.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Mar 2018

Justine

Wonderful stay!

We stayed at riad El yacout for 4 nights. Everything was wonderful, from the delicious dinner our first night, to a wonderful breakfast every morning, to the kind and attentive staff. The room was large, very clean and comfortable. We came in one night soaked from the rain and the staff immediately took our jackets to dry and set us up by the heaters with tea. Badr and the entire staff were so helpful and welcoming for the whole stay. I highly recommend riad El yacout and will stay there again if I return to fes!

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2018

Jason

Treated Like Royalty!

The service here was impeccable and everyone was so friendly. To stay in what felt like a palace that was beautifully built hundreds of years ago was such a special experience. Also, breakfast was fantastic! I've never sampled so many different pastries and breads.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Jan 2018

Verified traveler

it is good when it works

It is indeed a beautiful Riad. The photos show it. If you have mobility problems and cannot use stairs make sure they know it and reserve a room on the ground floor. The pool and the court yard are fantastic. It is hard to find it, it is on a small street not accessible by car, so make sure you ask them how to find it. We had them pick us up at a parking garage where we left our car for the 3 nights. The location is pretty fantastic cause it is in the Medina and you can walk anywhere. In the end we had a good experience there but from the 3 nights one was not good because our room smelled like sewer (we had reserved a simple suit - not the Bono Vox one - but come on...). After we contacted Expedia, the staff gave us a fantastic room but we were pretty much ignored for 20 hours. Elevator did not work. The wifi also did not work in the first 20 hours in the part of the hotel where we were - and we had complained 3 times. So, yes, I guess it was good but if you have a problem you need to escalate it pretty fast. Besides this strange start, everybody was friendly but the women in the hotel staff were extremely efficient and willing to accommodate our needs.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Nov 2017

brian

Much better than any hotel!

The staff jumps over themselves to make sure your stay is good and they are doing everything they can to help you. Their service was outstanding!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2017

m.s

A beautiful Traditional place with very caring st.

It was a very nice place . The staff were very nice and caring. The breakfast was very good . I would recommend every one who is going to Fes should experience this hotel.

8/10

Excellent

02 Jul 2017

Steven

Comfortable

The Raid was really beautiful and charming with all the comforts . The staff were friendly and helpful. However, the wifi in the room is bad and the dinner we had at the restaurant was below par. Other than these it was a comfortable stay.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2017

Michael

Excellent hotel, very gracious

Very helpful with our transportation, touring, guide needs. Service oriented, available at all times. We would recommend it to western visitors as a calm, quiet location.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Feb 2017

Verified traveler

Best Riad choic

Was very especial stay , great place and excellent staff , being not inside the old city rather in the edge is also an advantage for easier transport , however every thing worth to see is few minutes walk .

10/10

Exceptional

06 Feb 2017

David

Brilliant location close to medina

The staff were absolutely fantastic and couldn't have been more helpful. Like all Riads it is designed to stay cool in summer so the public spaces get a bit cool when it is cold outside

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Sep 2016

close to Batha Fountain. gorgeous

hard to find from Bab Boujaloud. Easy to find from Batha fountain.

Partner