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Riad El Ghalia

4.0 star property
Family-friendly Fes riad in Fes El Bali with 3 restaurants

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Courtyard
Terrace/patio
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, free WiFi
Exterior
Sauna
At the heart of Fes El Bali, Blue Gate welcomes you with a free full breakfast and a rooftop terrace that offers breathtaking views. Unwind in the Turkish bath/hammam or indulge in rejuvenating treatments like manicures/pedicures and massages. With on-site restaurants serving delicious Moroccan cuisine, 3 coffee shops to sip on your favorite brews, an arcade/game room for fun times, this upscale riad is perfect for families looking to relax and have fun together.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
The current price is €148
includes taxes & fees
10 Feb - 11 Feb

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, free WiFi

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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Royal Suite, Courtyard View

Royal Suite, Courtyard View

Highlights

Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
  • 91 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

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Senior Suite

Senior Suite

Highlights

Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite Superior Jacuzzi

Suite Superior Jacuzzi

Highlights

Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite

Highlights

Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
13 Derb Ras Rhi Ras Jnan Medina, Fes, 30110

What's nearby

  • University of Al Quaraouiyine - 7 min walk
  • Zaouia Sidi Ahmed Tijani - 9 min walk
  • Blue Gate - 16 min walk
  • Place Bou Jeloud - 19 min walk
  • Borj Fez Mall - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Fes Station - 5 min drive
  • Fes (FEZ-Saiss) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurant Ryad Nejjarine - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪cafe rsif - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Le Tarbouche - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Fondouk Bazaar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Palais Amani - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Riad El Ghalia

Upscale family-friendly riad located in Fes El Bali
Consider a stay at Riad El Ghalia and take advantage of free full breakfast, a free manager's reception and a rooftop terrace. For some rest and relaxation, visit the Turkish bath/hammam or steam room, and indulge in a manicure/pedicure or a massage. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and Moroccan cuisine. Enjoy the health club, as well as activities such as horse riding. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as 3 coffee shops/cafes and an arcade/games room.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Valet parking (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and access to a nearby health club
  • Express check-in, supervised childcare (surcharge) and tour/ticket information
  • A computer station, a lift and concierge services
Room features
All guest rooms are individually decorated, and offer comforts, such as fireplaces and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and bathrobes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping and phones

Languages

Arabic, Catalan, English, French, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 2 per day); reservations required
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 3 km
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Parking on site (EUR 2 per night)
  • Valet parking on site (EUR 3 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 3 coffee shops/cafes
  • 3 restaurants
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free manager's reception (select days)
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Dar El Tajine

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Health club
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Library
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 12:30 PM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10:00 AM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: EUR 25 per night (for stays between 21 December and 5 January)
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: EUR 50.00
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: EUR 25 (from 2 to 12 years old)
  • Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per adult: EUR 50
  • Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per child: EUR 25 (from 2 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: EUR 90.92
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: EUR 50 (from 2 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Day (1 January) Gala Dinner per adult: EUR 90.92
  • New Year's Day (1 January) Gala Dinner per child: EUR 50 (from 2 to 12 years old)
  • Valentine's Day (14 February) Gala Dinner per adult: EUR 40
  • Valentine's Day (14 February) Gala Dinner per child: EUR 25 (from 2 to 12 years old)
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.44 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
  • Airport shuttle transfer per adult: EUR 20 (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle transfer per child: EUR 20 (one-way), from 1 to 12 years old

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 20 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 10 (one-way), (from 1 to 12 years old)
  • Self-parking fee: EUR 2 per night
  • Valet parking fee: EUR 3 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 2 per day
  • A kitchen/kitchenette is available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from July to September
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Construction is underway at a neighbouring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work

Property is also known as

Dar El Ghalia
Dar Ghalia
Dar Ghalia Hotel
Dar Ghalia Hotel El
Dar El Ghalia Fes
Dar El-Ghalia Hotel Fes
Dar El Ghalia Hotel Fes
Dar El Ghalia Hotel
Dar El Ghalia
Riad El Ghalia Fes
Riad El Ghalia Riad
Riad El Ghalia Riad Fes

Frequently asked questions

Does Riad El Ghalia have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Riad El Ghalia?

As of 9 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riad El Ghalia on 10 Feb 2025 start from €60.75, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Riad El Ghalia pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Riad El Ghalia?

Self-parking is available for EUR 2 per night. Valet parking is available for EUR 3 per day.

What time is check-in at Riad El Ghalia?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Riad El Ghalia?

Checkout is at 12:30 PM.

Does Riad El Ghalia provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 20 per vehicle applies.

Where is Riad El Ghalia located?

This family-friendly Fes riad is located in the historical district, within a 5-minute walk of Place R'cif, Saffarin Madrasa and Seffarine Square. Souk El Attarine and Henna Souk are also within 10 minutes.

Riad El Ghalia Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 94 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hilda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A gem in the old Medina!
What an amazing 200 yrs old house decorated with original pieces! We had a great stay. The Staff is excellent. They make us to feel at home. The location is perfect to explorer the Medina. I would choose it again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hicham

Liked: Staff & service
Very nice Riad with a grandeur feeling - my room was large and when enjoying the patio you can really see all the little touches that add to its charm. Location is literally a 3 minutes walk from where you can take a cab. Great Riad within the Medina and very nice host
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommend! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Highly recommend! The service was excellent and the building was BEAUTIFUL! Everything is within walking distance. The local people are friendly and we felt very safe as Americans. This hotel made staying in Fes a wonderful experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

peeter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
just amazing
It was the best stay of my 10days trip without any doubt! What a place! Riad with history , very authentic. As I was only guest for 2 nights, I got excellent service and huge room with all the comfort. Owner had lived there forever runs the place, so it was great to hear about history. Absolutely good restaurant, nice breakfast. Recommendation: use the tour-guide that they offer you-helps a lot to navigate in the city. Only negative aspect: parking-they just do not have it and You have to leave you car in 7 minutes distance...if they have space in there at all
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Goos Value
The hotel is a little hard to find, but they have a spray painted sign on the wall (high up) nearby. There is an elevator to get to your rooms, breakfast was nice, room was a little dusty but clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
an amazing palace-like property with a real old-world sensibility, and an outstanding staff - friendly and helpful in every way.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is beautiful and the breakfast is nice. It really is a special place that makes you feel like you've gone back in time. I highly recommend it. The towels could have been fresher is my only feedback. We also received help finding a good guide, which I appreciated. We loved Mohammad, who served us breakfast and helped to walk us to the taxis when we needed help.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Authentic Riad
This was a nice riad, but could be great. The building is spectacular and I hope someone soon gives it the TLC it deserves. The wine and beer selection was inclusive but the availability of what was on the menu was disappointing... it would be better to have listed only what is really available. The upstairs terrace was dusty but we enjoyed an evening up there despite this. The attentiveness of the main hostess and his helper was on point. Our stay overall was good because our expectations were reasonable based in the price. I would also recommend the riad but at present it is a 3-star property with 5-star potential!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Access to property very poor and had to be accompanied in case you got lost .
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's beautiful and in such a fun location! The staff goes above and beyond. Tons of smiles. Felt like home.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very beautiful place
Very beautiful place. The place itself can be a tourist attraction. Very helpful and friendly staff. Delicious food. However, half the time, there was no hot water. The location is also not that good as it is difficult to find it amidst the labyrinth that is the old city. The bedroom was upstairs which was slightly inconvenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Off season leaves poor impression
A spectacularly beautiful setting--almost like a movie set ( of 2 centuries wealthy decor). The large dining room was the centerpiece: We were excited when we walked in. Off season the staff were not particularly interested enough in us to bother much- except to collect money. The breakfast was not palatable. So we didn't bother the next day. The server for dinner did not have a clue about serving utensils or other needs! (Probably his & the cook's first night?) Our room was very dark making reading difficult. While 2 antique lamps stood ready, there were no outlets to reach them! The bed was comfortable. The bolster and pillows challenged comfort. The bathroom was very good as was our room's decor. The winding thru the medina eventuality made us feel successful at finding our way back. Note: look way up to see signs for it! In a summary: We suspect El Ghalia is a wonderful setting in which to stay. We just can't say this for February.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Catherine, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dar El Ghalia is absolutely stunning, we gasped when we first walked in. Every staff member was smiling and helpful and polite. They organized a great walking tour of the medina for us, as well as a day trip to Chefchaouen. The riad is also extremely well located, just inside the medina, so easy to explore the medina or hop into a taxi for exploration elsewhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great stay - good food and service. large rooms
Beautiful riad, large rooms and excellent staff. We had many meals there and the food was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and welcoming
The staff were so friendly and very welcoming. The Riad is comfortable and in the heart of the medina.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Héctor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was amazing

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing location
Fes is an amazing ancient living city unlike I have ever been to before. It is not overly touristic although not what it once surely was. El Ghalia was well located and staffed by very nice people.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

The hotel was adequate for what we had booked.
This Riad is very old and the interior is amazing.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Moroccan Hospitality
Ahmed and the staff at Dar El Ghalia are very helpful and make visitors feel welcome. French and English are spoken. The common areas are as grand as you see in the pictures, and are made for relaxing before dinner after a day in the sun. The rooms are clean and spacious (my double room had a sitting area with large sofa, two chairs and a fireplace, comfortable bed, decent sized bathroom). This hotel is good for travelers who like the idea of staying in a beautiful private home rather than a cookie-cutter chain hotel. Breakfast is an assortment of Moroccan breads, butter and jams, coffee and orange juice. All the expected things like hot water, air conditioning, TV, wifi, and a nice breakfast are here, as well as antiques, plants, and tile details. While centrally located in the medina near Place Rcif, arrange for a transfer / pickup if you are coming from the train station or airport at night. You will never find the riad your first time through the winding, dark alleyways. While I do believe the area is safe, as a woman traveling alone, I stayed in after dark to avoid any risk.

8/10 Good

kashif s., New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A hidden gem
This hotel was located at the old part of the town but conveniently located to the souk and other the attractions around the city. you have to like the history & culture to enjoy the location. When we arrived on the main street outside the hotel, we're setback for a little while but when arrived at the hotel, it was a great experience. In my opinion, a true Moroccan gem. If you like culture and don't mind the real experience, I would highly recommend staying at this location.

4/10 Poor

frequent travel, london

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place itself is ok
The place advertised as 4* on the expedia site and I wouldn't give 3* It's location is a good walk from any transport No parking Took a while to get key to a room The place needs a lot of preservation the rooms are fine towels are too old The taps in the shower were not working well the roof terrace view is splendid, but the furniture is tatty and not very clean Service extremely poor we ordered food and got two plates a basket of bread and a glass of a drink we ordered the waiter brought the plates and quickly disappeared, there is no way to communicate with staff if you are in the terrace, And when we got the bill it was 400 dirham for a 4" plate of pastilla and a tagine and orange juice!!!! We felt totally ripped off. A plate of tagine big enough for two people is 60 to 75 dirham in the same city in a decent cafe/ restaurant. Shame on expedia for passing this as 4*

10/10 Excellent

Bulu, seattle, WA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Riad.
Very nice Riad. Great location for visiting Madina or transportation. Breakfast was wonderful. Room was very nice and roomy. Staff was helpful in just about everything. Highly recommend this place.