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Dar el Mathaf

3.5 star property
Fes riad in Fes El Bali with free breakfast and steam room

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Balcony
Interior
Free daily local cuisine breakfast
Property grounds
Living room

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$56
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb

Explore the area

Map
31 derb serraj talaa sghira, Fes
  • Medersa Bou-Inania
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Blue Gate
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place Bou Jeloud
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Fes (FEZ-Saiss)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed

Economy Double Room (salle de bain sur palier )

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Shower/bath combination
Detached private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Fes

Dar el Mathaf puts you in the heart of Fes, within steps of Water Clock and Medersa Bou-Inania. Highlights at this riad include free breakfast (local cuisine), a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free riad offers free WiFi in public areas, a rooftop terrace and concierge services. Additionally, you'll find a steam room, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Fes El Bali riad include Blue Gate and Dar Batha Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Blue Gate - 2 min walk
  • Place Bou Jeloud - 5 min walk
  • Jardin Jnan Sbil - 9 min walk
  • Zaouia Sidi Ahmed Tijani - 14 min walk
  • Borj Fez Mall - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Fes Station - 8 min drive
  • Fes (FEZ-Saiss) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Tarbouche - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fondouk Bazaar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Ruined Garden - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chez Rachid - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cinema Café - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Dar el Mathaf

Fes riad in Fes El Bali with free breakfast and steam room
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A steam room, a rooftop terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Dar el Mathaf.

This 3.5-star Fes riad is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Local cuisine
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Dar el Mathaf offers 7 accommodations with air conditioning. Each accommodation is individually furnished. This Fes riad provides complimentary wireless Internet access. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 2 per day)
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant à la carte

Things to do

  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • Lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 2 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 15.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.72 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.

  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 2 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 15.0 per night

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; cash is not accepted
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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

Property is also known as

Dar el Mathaf Hotel Fes
Dar el Mathaf Hotel
Dar el Mathaf Fes
Dar el Mathaf Fes
Dar el Mathaf Riad
Dar el Mathaf Riad Fes

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Dar el Mathaf?

Dar el Mathaf offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Dar el Mathaf?

As of 23 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dar el Mathaf on 24 Feb 2025 start from AU$46.90, 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.

Does Dar el Mathaf serve breakfast?

You bet, free local cuisine brekkie is on offer daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Dar el Mathaf?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Dar el Mathaf?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Dar el Mathaf?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Dar el Mathaf?

No, pets are not allowed.

Dar el Mathaf Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 53 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We appreciated that the receptionist met us out on the street when we got out of the taxi and walked us to the riad. The AC and WIFI worked great in our room and we liked hanging out on the upstairs terace in the mornings and evenings. Breakfast is at 9 am and consisted of coffee and traditional bread products and toppings. We enjoyed out stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Detlef, Apex

Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rahim, Southampton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was staying here a couple of days as I needed to attend court with my fiancée as part of the marriage process. The woman who works at the property is lovely! Looks after her guests and the location is convenient. Right inside the old city near Bab bouljoud. Breakfast provided is also a delightful traditional Moroccan one.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Paya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Close to the heart of medina and also taxi station
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Catia

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Needs to be better
The bedroom offered was run down and the hotel needs a good refurbishment. Place was very difficult to find and I didn't felt safe in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, Daventry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really great place that is very near to the main medina. Lovely host, quiet, clean cosy room and a very tasty breakfast. I'll definitely stay here next time!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Elina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Feels like being welcomed in to their family
Super service! A very quick response to arrange a pick up from a late night flight (on FB messenger), even so we were warmly welcomed with mint tea and. The room was fine but if you want to sleep in it might be better to be higher up rather than 'in' the reception / breakfast area. Everybody was really nice, and the breakfast is good, even for vegans, with freshly squeezed juice and nice coffee. Location-wise it's also good, especially for when you first arrive, as it's not too far in to the maze, and also an easy walk to the bus station.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff is very friendly but we felt we got less value compared to similarly priced Riads around Morocco. The beds were extremely hard, the room was dirty, and we were shocked that the toilette is in the bathroom. There was also a smell of still water from the bathroom that was very uncomfortable. This place has a very pleasant rooftop, though. To me this felt more like a bargain hostel than a hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

MT, Vancouver

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was extremely helpful and welcoming. Nabil and staff took the time to chat with us during check-in, recommended places to see and restaurants for dinner. One of the days they were sharing a meal together and asked us to join in and try! Food was absolutely delicious. Our breakfast spread was Moroccan dishes which included freshly squeezed orange juice, mint tea, coffee, msemen, beghrir, croissants along side cheese, butter, honey and jams. The place will likely be a bit noisier during busier times of the year because you can hear people walking in the alley outside. Perhaps that's the case because our room was on the ground floor.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Pou Leng

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Clean room, we had air-conditioning for heating the room as it was cold when we stayed. No toiletries in the bathroom although when we asked for it they gave us
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

margaritha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent all around
Run by siblings in their family home, I felt super welcome here. Excellent service, excellent breakfast, excellent ambiance and excellent location. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie, Puerto Rico

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved this Riad! The room had enough space. The AC worked perfectly! The bathroom was clean. The lovely ladies that work there were very attentive to our needs. We would totally come back to this Riad!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lady who received us was sooo helpful and nice. She tried to make us feel comfortable and pleased with suggestions of where to eat and visit. My only complaint is that our air conditioner didnt work so we couldnt sleep very well and the tv didnt work either. Since they dont have reception 24 hours we couldnt complain. Our room was #5.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rolf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Moroccan hospitality
Family owned property with a warm feeling and excellent food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very pleasant stay which we highly recommend
The riyad is very very close to the blue Gate and the beginning of the Medina of Fez. The Riyad itself is very nicely decorated with typical Moroccan style. The breakfast was very good and the people at the reception Hasna and Sana are extremely nice and friendly and so was the owner of the house. The only downside are the high steps which is slightly uncomfortable for those not fit, and over 55 years. But this is a typical Riyad. and this is the real Morocco. I would definetely recommend it to anyone who is looking for a decent place, for a decent price with a Maroccan flair.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location, but smelly room
The washroom in the room is super smelly. We can smell it even with the bathroom door closed and the shower door can not be closed properly. There is water everywhere. Also, there is no cleaning service if you stay for two nights continuously.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Al

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great spot
Great location and the woman at the desk was very helpful. Good local breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl, Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I stayed in three sifferent raids. If I were to return, this is the one I would stay at again. The raid is small but the staff wae super helpful and kind. They speak English which was so helpful. Upon arrival I got a brief history of the riad and important information for navagating the medina. They arranged excursions for me that I enjoyed. This did not happen at the other riads I stayed at. That extra personal touch makes a huge difference in one’s stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

2/10 Terrible

Abdelhakim

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Saaid

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relation client a revoir
Endroit bien situe à besoin de plus de propreté. Vétusté au niveau des chambres. La qualité du matelas et de l'oreiller laissait à désirer. Wifi de bonne qualite a l espace accueil mais quasi inexistant dans les chambres. Ménage à revoir et problème à signaler au niveau de l’eau chaude : débit non régulier. Aux premiers abords, Hasnaa la gérante est plutôt sympa mais pensez à vérifier votre règlement et éviter de payer des taxes imaginaires… Faites le lien entre le paiement demandé sur Hotels.com et le prix annoncé sur place. Petit déjeuner simple mais tardif à partir de 9h. Pas de cuisine sur place mais possibilité de restauration (des plats réchauffés probablement acheté au snack du coin) Autre information : malgré mes multiples relances sur place et après mon départ aucune preuve de règlement ne m’a été fourni donc si besoin est ne comptez pas dessus. Dernière remarque mon fils, à ma grande surprise, a été sollicité pour faire les taches de la femme de chambre a savoir distribué le papier toilette aux résidents sur place et faire une course à l’épicerie du client. Il reste malgré tout un client …
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Bolivar

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel hogareño cerca de la medina
Hotel pequeño pero hogareño en una ubicación inmejorable, cerca de la puerta azul de la Medina de Fez. Restaurantes deliciosos y baratos cercanos. Atención esmerada y casera, lo que le da gran confianza a los visitantes. Desayuno rico y variado. Como único punto negativo, la escasa señal de wifi que llegaba a la habitación.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Sofiane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Marie

Disliked: Staff & service
N'y allez pas !
L'accueil de l'hôtesse a été très agréable le premier jour puis glacial les jours suivants, sans explication. Ton autoritaire, table du petit déjeuner débarrassée sans avoir fini, avec même lumière éteinte... Chambre non-faite malgré notre demande, serviettes inchangées... Ce matin départ expédié, le sachet du petit déjeuner à manger à l'aéroport m'a été balancé sur les genoux, suivi d'un "Allez le taxi attend" fort peu aimable. Sinon joli riad très bien situé. A éviter pour un couple de femmes ? C'est ce qui a dérangé ?? Je ne vois aucune autre raison !
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023