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Riad Tara

3.0 star property
Mediterranean Fes guesthouse in Fes El Bali with a full-service spa
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Terrace/patio
Couples treatment room(s), steam room, Turkish bath/hammam
Terrace/patio
Couples treatment room(s), steam room, Turkish bath/hammam
Front of property

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
99 Ras Jnane, Médina, Fes, 30000
  • Saffarin Madrasa
    12 min walk
  • Moulay Idriss Zawiya
    14 min walk
  • University of Al Quaraouiyine
    14 min walk
  • Fes (FEZ-Saiss)
    29 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Panoramic Suite, Terrace (2 persons)

Panoramic Suite, Terrace (2 persons)

Panoramic Suite, Terrace (2 persons)

Highlights

Terrace
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Ground Floor

Superior Double Room, Ground Floor

Superior Double Room, Ground Floor

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Select Comfort bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Select Comfort bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Traditional Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Terrace

Traditional Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Terrace

Traditional Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Terrace

Highlights

Terrace
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Select Comfort bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Romantic Double Room, Garden View

Romantic Double Room, Garden View

Romantic Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Select Comfort bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Fes

At Riad Tara you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Place R'cif and Saffarin Madrasa. Highlights at this Mediterranean guest house include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering at Les Bains De Fez can include massages and body wraps along with access to the steam room. The restaurant, Patio, serves Moroccan cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Plus you'll find a Turkish bath/hammam and laundry facilities. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of airport pick-up service. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Fes El Bali guest house include Seffarine Square and Moulay Idriss Zawiya.
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What's nearby

  • Zaouia Sidi Ahmed Tijani - 16 min walk
  • Bab Ftouh - 16 min walk
  • Blue Gate - 17 min walk
  • Place Bou Jeloud - 3 min drive
  • Borj Fez Mall - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Fes Station - 10 min drive
  • Fes (FEZ-Saiss) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurant Ryad Nejjarine - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪cafe rsif - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dar Tagine - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Fondouk Bazaar - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Ruined Garden - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Riad Tara

Mediterranean Fes guesthouse in Fes El Bali with a full-service spa
Riad Tara offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available daily.

A rooftop terrace, spa services, and a library are also featured at Riad Tara. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available 24 hours), a train station pick-up service and a train station drop-off service are available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Mediterranean Fes guest house.

  • 1 building
  • 2 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1900
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Riad Tara offers 2 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and complimentary toiletries. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.
Les Bains De Fez has 2 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include body wraps, body scrubs, body treatments and manicures and pedicures. The spa is equipped with a steam room and Turkish bath/hammam. The spa is open daily.

Languages

Arabic, English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (MAD 30 per day)
  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • 24-hour train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Patio

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1900
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mediterranean architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: MAD 30.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: MAD 200 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 5)
  • Nearby parking fee: MAD 30 per day (1148 ft away)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and JCB International. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Riad Tara
Riad Tara Fes
Tara Fes
Tara Riad
Riad Tara House Fes
Riad Tara House
Riad Tara Guesthouse Fes
Riad Tara Guesthouse
Riad Tara Fes
Riad Tara Guesthouse
Riad Tara Guesthouse Fes

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Riad Tara?

Riad Tara offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is there a spa on site at Riad Tara?

Yep, Les Bains De Fez is available for guests. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and body treatments.

Does Riad Tara have a pool?

Riad Tara has an outdoor pool.

What makes Riad Tara a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and al fresco dining, as well as rainfall showerheads and comfy beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Riad Tara.

Does Riad Tara serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Riad Tara?

No, but there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Riad Tara?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Riad Tara's onsite restaurant that serves Moroccan cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Riad Tara?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Riad Tara?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Riad Tara Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 107 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 107 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 107 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 107 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 107 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, Christchurch

Travelled with partner
We stayed in the Amber room for Three nights. Spacious, massive bathroom, hot shower (not that you really need it), functioning aircon and wifi. Plunge pool a godsend after walking around Medina in 44deg! Not difficult to find after the first time, reasonable walk to restaurants, although catering was available. Friendly staff. Genuine riad experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful guest house!
Wonderful guest house! The service was excellent. They ere attentive to everything we needed. We ate one dinner there as well and the food was better than the best rated restaurant in Fes (where we ate a subsequent night). The only negatve was parking. This guest house is located in the Medina so parking is not right at the building. It must be purchased from a local several blocks away for about $3 USD for 24 hours.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best Riad in Fez!
This is just an amazing Riad! I stayed here about 6 years ago and had such a wonderful time that I had to come back. Mr Jim and his lovely wife are such fantastic hosts and such great company. The location is perfect over looking the old city, the rooms have been updated and are now even more impressive! The food and service is top notch! We had a wonderful time and we can't wait to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The perfect Riad in Fes. Super nice owner with Fatia will do everything they can to help you visit the city or shop in the Medina.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I would start off by stating that the property itself is absolutely gorgeous. We had the terrace apartment and a great view. The owner is so friendly and both he and the staff, Fateha, are wonderful. Fateha arranged breakfast for us in the mornings, and got up very early on our departure date to make sure we were fed. They also arranged a porter for us and offerred to arranged taxi (we had already made arrangements for taxi). HOWEVER, it is very difficult to get to this Riad from the main road, especially with baggage and a stroller. the path is very uphill and cobblestone, narrow, and with many turns. from the main road when the taxi drops you off, it take about 10 minutes to get to the Riad. once you get to the main road, there are restaurants and shops and access to taxis and other means of transportation.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Refuge in the Médina
Love Riad Tara! The lady who runs the place is so lovely! She speaks French and I can understand a little so we managed to communicate as much as we needed! The meals she cooked for us were so incredibly delicious and some of the best we had on our travels. The Riad is lovely - safe, secure, clean, comfortable with a nice view and seating from the rooftop. It’s also just inside the Médina so easy to access by being dropped off (and the lady met our taxi). They also offer a shuttle to the airport with a driver who speaks perfect English, and a small spa with massage and a sauna! Highly recommend this stay! It feels like a labyrinth in the Médina and this is a nice refuge. The hotel is also named for Tara the owners 18 year old cat who is very sweet and reminded us of our own.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good
The place is inside of the medina, meaning no access by car, you have to walk with your belongings for 3 blocks+_, eventually you get your bearings and find the place, one recommendation for the manager is to offer an arrival pickup, wee see this in marrakech terminal, various peoples from different riads picking customers. The spa service was amazing and the food the same. Our room is in needs of a good update. In general the place is very good but isolated if you want to go around at night is a little scary because all the labyrinths of the medina with only very few people around. Definitely an unforgettable good experience that we wiil repeat in heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located in Medina with close distance to many attractions within old city.On the top of this, I would like to thank you a lot to a lady who is looking after this property on the daily basis. However she does not speak English ,she helped me a lot within my all stay at Tara.Each time I was coming back to the property she offered my a tea, helped me with the local travel agencies and guides.A huge thank you to her.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kettly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful Hospitality
I had a lovely time staying at Riad Tara. The room and the bathroom were spacious, clean, confortable, warm and well decorated.I enjoyed the swimming pool, the spa and the terrific view of the city from the terrace. Jim,the owner and his assistant, Fatiha, were very welcoming and did their best to made my stay at the riad enjoyable. At first, I felt it would be difficult for me to find my way since the riad is located deep inside the medina. However, my fear vanished when Jim assured me he would send someone to get me from the town to the riad if that would be better for me. As a great host, he wanted to make sure I was completed happy visiting Fes. I really enjoyed my stay at Riad Tara. I would certainly stay there again and I recommend it to anyone who wants to have a wonderful time in Fes.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is an old historical Riad which was nice, in the middle of Medina. It is easiest if you get someone to direct u to the house, if u are out and about, specially if late; don't waste time by following Google Map or a Map. You will waste time. This is the same for all Riads and part of experience of being in Medina.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location was near the edge of the medina which was refreshing after spending the day in the winding narrow streets. Amazing view of the city from the terrace. Property was better than the pictures illustrate. Staff was friendly and accommodating and room was spacious and clean. Would come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great really fantastic. Cannot recommend highly enough.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Zen
Vert quiet and thé people vert freindly

10/10 Excellent

Emily, Baltimore, MD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful Riad close to Fes Medina
Our stay at Riad Tara was wonderful! When we arrived, Fatiha helped us with our luggage, and walked with us to find the exact location of the Riad. It feels safe inside of the walls of Fes, as it has one gate, and then a little walkway to the main door. Inside is clean, well-kept, and beautiful. Fatiha made us amazing traditional breakfast (free), dinner (15 eur per person) and tea throughout our stay. She is kind and helpful. Our room was bigger than expected! With 2 rooms (stairs up to a second level with a single bed), and a large bathroom. The Riad also has a large 2 level terrace and a hammam, which I tried, which was also great!! Overall, lovely experience and would stay again!

10/10 Excellent

EA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely Riad in the Fes Medina
Riad Tara is well-located, quiet yet convenient, near the markets and many notable landmarks. The space and structure are thoughtfully renovated, clean and lovely as is the staff, led by Fatiha, who is attentive and cheerful. She prepares a delicious and varied breakfast which we greatly enjoyed and highly recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close to all experiences in the old town
We were given a warm welcome by Fatiha the manager who turned out to be a "Jill" of all trades as she fixed a toilet problem, turned on heat for us as it was quite cold and cooked us the most fabulous meals we ever had in Morroco! We met the owner who was very friendly and helpful and we delighted in Tara the resident cat.Our room was super deluxe, large, with sitting room very tastefully decorated, Moroccan style. A perfect Moroccan experience!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good hotel in the Medina
The rooms are beautifully decorated. The staff was fantastic The location is very good and easy to access both by foot or taxi.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nobody opened us when we arrived. It was hard to find. We had to call and to speak with a guest, because the lady at the reception did not speak English. Our booking was not recognized by the hotel. The price was high, but the overall the rooms are nice.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
pleadant and quiet tiad
Nice clean hotel with plenty of room for the three of us. Located at one end of the medina it was easy to get around and had the most wonderful terrace balcony with great views of the medina. A quiet peaceful hotel to relax in after hot days in fez.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
The riad is beautiful, but the location is absolutely impractical for returning late at night or early in the morning ie not accessible by car. Coming early or late it is not safe for solo travellers and without explicit instructions in Arabic. I arrived late and my driver could not find it, so we were left to park in Fes for several hours due to a miscommunication from the hotel. There was no hot water for three non-consecutive nights although this was rectified when I made a complaint. Prices are quoted in euros which I considered a red flag and not a "convenience", especially as euros are not available in Morocco and exchange rate is high. The chauffeur hired by the hotel to drive me to the airport for departure overcharged me by 100 dirhams (asking for 250 dirhams instead of the agreed hotel price of 150) and refused to give me change. This was more or less in keeping with my experiences with taxis and drivers--as prices must be agreed upon in advance when not using metered services--but unfortunate given I hoped it would be standardized pricing given he had been explicitly hired. Recommend having exact change if you agree to use their driver as this was blatantly dishonest. Overall the service is very good and the two women who provide service, breakfast, delicious tea are truly charming. Based on other riads I visited (for their hammam, meals, cooking classes etc), the value and service at other comparable riads is superior.

10/10 Excellent

Francesco

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

6/10 Okay

Mariam

Liked: Staff & service

10/10 Excellent

megan, san diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Private Fez
We were here during Ramadan so things were quiet in the Medina and at the Riad. It was like having your own private Fez. The service was some of the best we have ever had in any trip. And Istisam took care of our every need and was so helpful to arrange restaurants and guides. It was my favorite stay in our 2 weeks in the country. And the best chicken Tagine we had was at the Riad; so don't miss it. You shall not be disappointed with this little gem. The view from the roof is the best in the city. Thanks for everything

10/10 Excellent

edison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, great staff
We were pretty impressed by the hospitality of the staff in the riad. We bought a melon on the last day of our stay and the manager of the riad is so kind to prepare and cut the melon for us. Five star riad for sure