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Dar Bensouda

4.0 star property
Fes hotel with spa and outdoor pool

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Courtyard
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Standard Double Room | Mountain view
Suite Deluxe Bensouda | Outdoor pool
Turkish bath, body treatments, facials

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Pool
  • Non-smoking
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Restaurant
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Babysitting
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Communal living room
  • Front-desk safe

Feel at home (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bathtub or shower
The price is $143
includes taxes & fees
$126 per night
Jan 8 - Jan 9, 2025

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Superior Room | In-room safe, rollaway beds, bed sheets

Superior Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Suite | In-room safe, rollaway beds, bed sheets

Superior Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • 517 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room | In-room safe, rollaway beds, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • 24 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite Deluxe Bensouda | In-room safe, rollaway beds, bed sheets

Suite Deluxe Bensouda

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite | In-room safe, rollaway beds, bed sheets

Junior Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • 41 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
14 Zkak El Bghel, Elquettanine, Fes, 30202

What's nearby

  • University of Al Quaraouiyine - 5 min walk
  • Zaouia Sidi Ahmed Tijani - 6 min walk
  • Medersa Bou-Inania - 14 min walk
  • Blue Gate - 15 min walk
  • Place Bou Jeloud - 18 min walk

Getting around

  • Fes (FEZ-Saiss) - 19 min drive
  • Fes Station - 6 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurant Ryad Nejjarine - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪cafe rsif - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Le Tarbouche - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Fondouk Bazaar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Palais Amani - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Dar Bensouda

Enjoy your visit to Fes with a stay at Dar Bensouda. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in massages, facials, or body treatments, and Moroccan cuisine is served at Restaurant Dar Bensouda, which is open for lunch and dinner. Other features include an outdoor pool and a terrace.

Languages

Arabic, English, French

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 18 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
    • Babysitting*
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
    • Offsite parking nearby (MAD 30 per day)
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Babysitting (surcharge)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Communal living room
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Limited housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials and body treatments. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam.

Dining

Restaurant Dar Bensouda - This restaurant specializes in Moroccan cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: MAD 19.80 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of MAD 200 per person (one way)

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for MAD 300.0 per night

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs MAD 30 per day

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

Bensouda
Dar Bensouda
Dar Bensouda Fes
Dar Bensouda Hotel
Dar Bensouda Hotel Fes
Riad Dar Bensouda Hotel Fes
Dar Bensouda Fes
Dar Bensouda Hotel
Dar Bensouda Hotel Fes

Frequently asked questions

Does Dar Bensouda offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Dar Bensouda does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Dar Bensouda?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Dar Bensouda?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Dar Bensouda?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Dar Bensouda.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Dar Bensouda?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is MAD 200 per person one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Dar Bensouda?
You can check in starting at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Dar Bensouda and nearby?
Dar Bensouda has a spa and an outdoor pool, as well as a Turkish bath.
Are there restaurants at or near Dar Bensouda?
Yes, Restaurant Dar Bensouda offers Moroccan cuisine.
What's the area around Dar Bensouda like?
Dar Bensouda is a short 2-minute walk from Saffarin Madrasa and 5 minutes' walk from University of Al Quaraouiyine.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

This was dep in the medinah— not easy to get to and it was extremely noisy. A decent road but not a 5 star experience.
Saquib, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A fabulous Riad. Stunning interior. Great location in the heart of the Fez Medina. One thing to keep in mind is that there are lot of stairs. Fez is hard if you aren't fit. We were fine but my mother would have had difficulties.
Alexander, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We had a great visit. We stayed for a few nights. The hotel is technically two joined buildings. One side has a swimming pool that is great to use on a hot day. There is an extensive roof deck with good views of Fes and comfortable seating. The restaurant is good - we sometimes at breakfast, lunch and dinner there. The rooms are beautiful and comfortable. Also, the staff really went out of their way to help us. We used the spa and it was a highlight too.
Garrett, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We were told by everyone this was the best Riad in Fez and they were right. It’s about a 10 minute walk from the drop off point but it’s worth it. It’s a beautiful place like traveling back in time. We had a suite and it was large and very comfortable. The staff was amazing, very helpful. The food was made to order and it was great. I would definitely recommend it to anyone traveling to Fez.
Fidias, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous Dar Bensouda Fes Medina.
Fabulous traditional Riad in the Medina of Fes, Morocco. Lovely accommodations and fantastic staff especially manager, Yessin, and Medina guide Aziz. I would highly recommend staying at Dar Bensouda to anyone going to Fes.
Stanley, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful staff and excellent place to stay.
Mohammed, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous time. Beautiful property. Warm, welcoming staff.
Cindy, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay, will come back again and again!
Stuart, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The property was beautiful and very well maintained. The staff were excellent, particularly the GM, Yassine. He went to great lengths to make sure we were comfortable and felt welcome during a very busy week. We are grateful he was there and are glad to have met him.
Elke, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

par, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely gorgeous, historic riad in the epicenter of the Fes Medina! The staff is beyond helpful, the rooms are large and comfortable and the views of the medina from the THREE rooftop terraces are simply stunning and cannot be beat! Don’t hesitate to book your stay here.
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great Unesco listed property. Unsafe neighbourhood
The hotel is perfect for anyone who wants to experience staying in a beautiful old Fes riad. The location from the nearest parking is at least 15mins walk via the labyrinth of alleyways. It is not the easiest walking journey without some helps finding it. We got conned by the porter who claimed to be from the hotel and wanted 50dh from us upon arriving at the front door. To get in and out of the riad is also a bit scary as the teenagers loitering on the streets just wanted to misguide us and make money from us. Perhaps this kind of experience applies to the whole medina of Fes. The experience going back to the hotel at night is unpleasant as we certainly do not feel safe even I was with my husband. NOT suitable for female travellers. Sadly the neighbourhood is rather not friendly (compare to Marrakech medina which is very safe). The hotel has a beautiful and big terrace which is superb for sunset. The staff are friendly and chatty. I think the hotel service could definitely improved by providing advance guidance for guests who are new to the medina of Fes, to guarantee a safe arrival, to enhance the overall experience before even stepping in to the riad. The staff could give better advice to hotel guest on how to deal with the hassle from the kids on the streets and make guests understand it is fine to walk back after certain time at night, or how to seek help if something do happen to them on the street 10meters from the front door.
1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Gemma, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We've just come back from having stayed three nights at Dar Bensouda in Fes. While we didn't particularly like Fes as a city, we fell in love with this riad and the people working there. In particular the manager Omar and Mamoune truly made our stay. They're beautiful humans who were always happy to help and went above and beyond to help us with transport and train tickets. The riad itself is a stunning place to come home to at the end of the day - we loved the pool, the breakfast and the beautifully cooked food. Thank you!
3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Unique accomodation in an old world
Amazing location in the middle of the Médina and beautiful Riad with the comfort of a restaurant and pool and very helpful staff
elizabeth, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This place is an immaculately preserved home from the 15th or 16th century with all original/restored details that will simply take your breath away. Add in the unbelievable view of the city/Medina from the rooftop terrace, the plunge pool and lounge area and the delicious food for breakfast (free!), lunch and dinner (affordable!) and you can’t beat this place. It’s clean and gorgeous and one of a kind—I’ve never stayed anywhere like it. Don’t miss this opportunity!!
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

We enjoyed the rooftop view. The staff was able to provide dinner for us on the roof as we watched the sunset. The door to our room did not close fully.
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location and very comfortable Riad. Would highly recommend this for a stay in ages.
4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent quiet retreat in the center of crazy Fez
The room was spectacular! Like a little apartment! And it was nice to have a restaurant there where I could order different things because it was too confusing to find anything at night. The rooftop was also INCREDIBLE. I could have lounged up there all week!
Alex, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

People were very kind and professional, beautiful hotel and rooms
Fredy, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

A beautiful riad, we enjoyed our stay. very lovely staff, really helpful. We did find the area a bit removed but located near to a lovely restaurant (Ruined Garden). All in all a good stay.
Anne-Marie, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Dar Bensouda may have been the most amazing Riad was stayed in during our time in Morocco. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful and the comfort and satisfaction that we felt while eating dinner poolside and enjoying our amazing room was second to none. A truly fantastic experience that should not be missed while visiting Fes.
Luiz, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Clean, simple and very traditional!
Amazing architecture with beautiful colors and doors, the staff is very good and the rooms are simple but very cosy. The breakfast was not as good, but overall a very nice stay!
Maite, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review