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About this property
Located just a 2-minute walk from the Medina in Fès, this air-conditioned riad features a rooftop terrace. It offers guest rooms with a traditional Moroccan décor and free Wi-Fi access. The soundproofed guest rooms feature a patio with a view. All rooms have a private bathroom including a hairdryer. The à la carte restaurant at the Riad dar Farah serves traditional Moroccan cuisine. Breakfast is served every morning. With a 24-hour reception, guests can arrange tours of the desert from this riad. Fès Airport is 14 km away.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Terrace
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Lucy
Australia“We were travelling as a group and we were all able to stay at the same place. They were really hospitable. Our 6.1ft son laughed at the low doors for his room at the top of the house. The view over the city and the breakfast all major highlights.” - J
Singapore“Location is superb, literally steps away from the main walking streets. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Stay is comfortable. One of the best riads for the trip.” - Isla
United Kingdom“The Riad was very well located near the Blue Gate, and the staff went out of their way to help with local information and to make our stay really special. The food was absolutely delicious, well prepared and well served. We had our breakfasts and...” - Greg
New Zealand“Beautifully finished historical building, a very special place, also has two separate exterior roof areas one with amazing city views the other cozy and covered. Host and staff were such lovely people.” - Taylor Australia“Staff excellent and very accommodating!!! We last minute had to book an extra night in Fes and they made us feel very welcome and safe.”
Enrico
Italy“Everything was perfect, from the welcoming to the breakfast. Very nice and confortable position near to the blue gate of Fes medina and absolutely wonderful location”- Samira
South Africa“Beautiful Riad,in the heart of the Medina, Abdoel and Muhammeds service was excellent. They arranged tours we requested. Abdoel helped to carry in luggage from Medina entrance and up the stairs to our room. Loved the mint 🍵.” - Yvan
France“Beautiful clean airy well located riad. Really helpful staff. Generous breakfast. Main thing was perfect base to explore medina. My mistake. Earlier stay I thought breakfast was 8.30 to 9am. Wrong! Is 8.30 to 11am. Recommend you ask hotel to...” - Wayne Australia“Wow, I wish we had longer at this property. Great service from the staff who made us feel welcome from the time we arrived. Beautifully decorated throuout this place is a pleasure to be at. The breakfast was excellent and way too mouch for us to eat.”
- Yvan France“Very well placed inside blue gate so two main thoroughfares to Medina on each side. Also not hidden deep in medina! Very peaceful. Immaculate. Great terrace. Helpful staff.”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.
Managed by Team of Riad Joy Farah
Company review score: 9.9Based on 1,355 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property
Company information
The house is run by a local young team who is passionate about housing and meeting people from different countries and cultures. We are ready anytime to make you feel home here, and help you unlock the secrets of Fes, a real treasure in Morocco :)
Property information
Riad Farah is typical Arab architecture with an interior balcony overlooking the patio and providing access to the rooms.
Located in the heart of the Medina of Fes 2 min walk from the Blue Gate Bab Boujloud.
Riad Farah lives around a skylight, with two lounges to welcome you. All rooms are equipped with bathroom, wifi, hair dryer and air conditioner.
Two terraces at the top of Riad Farah offer a magnificent view of the city and its surroundings, to see day and night.
It is very easy to access, in the centre of the two main streets of the medina, Talaa Kbira & Talaa Schira.
This situation allows to be quiet in the heart of the activity of the hustle and bustle city.
As soon as you step out from this Riad, you will be immersed in Moroccan life with its market of fruits, vegetables, spices, traditional merchants, restaurants, hamams and mules taking care of the transport of goods. All this accessible day and night in all tranquility. Safely.
Neighbourhood information
To discover from Riad Farah
-2 min
-Bab Boujloud, Main door of the Medina, it is green side inside and Blue on the outside side, do or its name "Blue Door"
-The Madrasah Bou-Inania, dating from the fourteenth century, the most beautiful madrassah of the city, prodigious interior wealth all cedar wood and stucco, in the mosque, marble columns of Carrara.
-Also, Butcher stalls, market gardeners, spice merchants, a real Moroccan market.
-5 min
-Museum Dar-Batha, Hispano-Moorish construction of the nineteenth century houses a beautiful museum of folk art: carpets, pottery with the famous blue of Fez, carved panel the most beautiful Moroccan style.
-10 minutes, in the heart of the Medina Qaraouyine, one of the largest in the Maghreb was founded in 857, it is also one of the oldest universities in the world.
- Museum of wood place Nejjarine, the museum is really worth visiting, both for the exhibits and for the place itself, a magnificent caravanserai of the eighteenth century.
- The ATTARINE street and its large plaffond openwork.
- Tannerie CHOUARA the largest of the tanneries of the medina, the terraces of the district dominate the alveoli of the tanner.
Languages spoken
Arabic,English,Spanish,French,ChineseProperty surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
- Riad Farah Joy Kitchen
- CuisineAfrican • Moroccan
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegan • Dairy-free
Facilities of Riad Farah
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2
Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Terrace
- Bar
Bathroom
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
Bedroom
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Dressing room
View
View
- Inner courtyard view
- View
Outdoors
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Sun terrace
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
- Dining table
- Cleaning products
- Tumble dryer
Room Amenities
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
Activities
Activities
- Live music/performanceAdditional charge
- Cooking classAdditional charge
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- HikingOff-site
Living Area
Living Area
- Dining area
- Seating Area
Media & Technology
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
Food & Drink
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- FruitsAdditional charge
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
InternetWiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Internet
ParkingPublic parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs € 3 per day.
Parking
- Accessible parking
Transport
Transport
- Public transport ticketsAdditional charge
Reception services
Reception services
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
Entertainment and family services
- Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaning
- Laundry
Business facilities
Business facilities
- Fax/photocopying
Safety & security
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
General
General
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Grocery deliveriesAdditional charge
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Wake-up service
- Tile/marble floor
- Heating
- Soundproofing
- Car hire
- Soundproof rooms
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Room service
Languages spoken
Languages spoken
- Arabic
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Chinese
House rules
Riad Farah takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 12:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
€ 5 per child, per night
Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 08:00.
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Please inform Riad Farah in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
