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Riad Le Calife

4.0 star property
Fes riad in Fes El Bali with free breakfast and rooftop terrace
your current months are February, 2025 and March, 2025.
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Courtyard
Interior entrance
Reception
Bar (on property)
Suite (Emeraude)

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
19 Bis Derb El Ouarbiya - El Makhfia, Fes, 30000
  • Place R'cif
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Bab Ftouh
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Moulay Idriss Zawiya
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Fes (FEZ-Saiss)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room (Ambre)

Double Room (Ambre)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room (Topaze)

Double Room (Topaze)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite (Rubis)

Suite (Rubis)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Emeraude)

Suite (Emeraude)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room (Opaline)

Double Room (Opaline)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room (Amethyste)

Double Room (Amethyste)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite (Diamant)

Suite (Diamant)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Fes

Riad Le Calife puts you in the heart of Fes, within just a 10-minute stroll of Place R'cif and Saffarin Madrasa. Highlights at this boutique riad include free daily breakfast, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .This riad has free WiFi in public areas, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a library and a garden. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class Fes El Bali riad include Mosquee des Andalous and Seffarine Square.
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What's nearby

  • University of Al Quaraouiyine - 9 min walk
  • Zaouia Sidi Ahmed Tijani - 11 min walk
  • Blue Gate - 19 min walk
  • Place Bou Jeloud - 5 min drive
  • Borj Fez Mall - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Fes Station - 12 min drive
  • Fes (FEZ-Saiss) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurant Ryad Nejjarine - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪cafe rsif - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Le Tarbouche - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Fondouk Bazaar - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Palais Amani - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Riad Le Calife

Fes riad in Fes El Bali with free breakfast and rooftop terrace
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A rooftop terrace, a library, and multilingual staff are also featured at the boutique Riad Le Calife. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a ferry terminal shuttle are available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Fes riad.

  • 1 building
  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Riad Le Calife offers 7 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include slippers and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (MAD 100 per day)
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 8 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 8 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 31.00 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 room (one-way)
  • Nearby parking fee: MAD 100 per day (2297 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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, JCB International and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 8 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

Le Calife Fes
Riad Calife
Riad Le Calife
Riad Le Calife Fes
Riad Le Calife Hotel Fes
Riad Calife Fes
Calife Fes
Riad Le Calife Hotel Fes
Riad Le Calife Fes
Riad Le Calife Riad
Riad Le Calife Riad Fes

Frequently asked questions

What makes Riad Le Calife a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Riad Le Calife.

Does Riad Le Calife serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary full breakfast is on offer daily between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Riad Le Calife?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Riad Le Calife?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at Riad Le Calife?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Riad Le Calife?

No, pets are not allowed.

Riad Le Calife Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 175 out of 179 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 179 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 179 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 179 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 179 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simply put, we have never felt more welcome in anywhere we have ever stayed. Yasmine and Alex were incredible hosts, and have a beautiful and traditional Riad, which is excellently decorated. Yasmine and Alex go above and beyond to make you feel welcome and safe in the city, and options to explore the local area. Delicious food at the riad (some of the best we ate in Morocco) and provided great suggestions for other places to eat. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Fes.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely an amazing property! Was in awe from the lobby, to the room (Topaze) to the rooftop and dining. This Riad did not disappoint and Yasmine/Alex and the staff- especially Sayid- were fantastic. They did everything to ensure we had a safe and enjoyable time in Fes. They met our van upon arrival , made us dinner reservations and had staff walk us to the Taxi area when we left. Could not have chosen a nicer option. Fully earned the 5star review.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Never in my life have I stayed somewhere where the staff were so genuine, caring, welcoming, and knowledgeable. No request was too difficult, and each and every staff member went above and beyond in trying to make our stay as enjoyable as possible. There are no words to capture the exquisite and charming interiors, which represent the very best of traditional Moroccan riad architecture. The food was absolutely superb and the views from the restaurant over the Fed Medina are stunning. Staying at Riad Le Calife was truly the highlight of our trip to Morocco and we cannot thank Alex and Yasmine enough for their warm hospitality. We left Fes with fond memories that will stay with us forever, and we certainly hope to return very soon!

10/10 Excellent

Deirdra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

June

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stunning Oasis
Wow! This truly is a stunning place to stay. The attention to detail is amazing. Staff are attentive, helpful, kind. The owners Alex and Yasmine are the most incredible hosts - they really are passionate about what they do and do everything to make your stay the best it could be. A truly remarkable experience for which I cannot thank them enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is, hands down, one of the coolest places I’ve ever stayed…period. The attention to detail in both the presentation and decoration of Riad Le Calife is beyond 5 star reviews. What Yasmine & Alex have created is an incredible oasis of comfort and serenity. It oozes tons of charm and sophistication at every turn. The rooftop views are incredible. The courtyard is beautiful. The bar was so cinematic that it felt like The Continental in a John Wick movie. The dining room views overlooking the Medina are stunning. The staff is amazing: Mohammed. Saida. Fatima. Said. They went above and beyond in order to create an incredibly welcoming environment from the moment we stepped out of our taxi and walked into the courtyard. They made us feel at home immediately. I can’t say enough about how absolutely wonderful our experience was staying here. It was hard to leave. Big thanks again to Yasmine and Alex!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the friendliest and best decorated hotels I've ever been to in my entire life. If I could, I'd give them six out of five stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing service and beautiful property
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our experience at the Riad Le Calife was fabulous. The service, rooms and environment are incredible. We highly recommend it. Yasmine is an extraordinary host who modifies depending on the need for each client. Merci!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Amazing! This was a truly outstanding experience. We have travelled a lot in Morocco and around the world and this boutique Riad was definitely up there with the very best! A special ‘Thank you!!’ to Yasmine for being so helpful with offering to help sort out our car hire problem, removing the stress and taking the weight off our shoulders and thus enabling us to relax and really appreciate our wonderful stay at Le Calife. Apart from being an exquisite Riad, the staff were delightful and the attention to detail was exceptional. To top it all, a beautifully presented breakfast in sumptuous surroundings was arranged for us for a very early departure at 5am on our last morning. We simply cannot fault it!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent riad!
An incredible riad - don’t hesitate in booking your stay here. Alex and jasmine are wonderful hosts who go above and beyond. It’s made my future stays in Marrakesh difficult - the standard is now so high! From the room to the rooftop terrace, everything is wonderful. Breakfast is excellent and I’d encourage anyone to have dinner there one night. Do take into consideration the riad is around 20 min walk to the main dining options. Will definitely be coming back! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Alex & Jasmine are wonderful, they set us up with a fantastic guide for our first full day in Fez. Had their lovely staff escort us to help get our Petite Taxis, scheduled an unbelievable Hammam/Massage experience as well as a wonderful dinner for two on their rooftop terrace in house restaurant. Can not recommend Riad le Calife highly enough 11/10 Stars!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Giuseppe, San Diego

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property for a stay in the old medina. Staff and service was all excellent as well. We enjoyed the breakfast upstairs. Room was very clean and convenient in all respects.

10/10 Excellent

maria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Riad is beautiful and the customer service is outstanding
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

April

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and are still raving about our time at Riad Le Calife. We don't have enough words to describe how wonderful our experience was. The guest house is beautifully decorated with little vignettes set up everywhere you look. The styling is beautiful. I kept taking pictures to show my interior designer as I knew she would love everything about it and it would just make her happy to see. The location was also perfect. We loved being in the old medina, but loved that we were tucked away from fray. Then there is the unbelievable hospitality of Alex and Yasmine. They take you in and take care of everything. Their joy of life, hosting, and sharing the love of their city is infectious. We found ourselves just wanting to be in their presence. We had them plan our various tours, and were thrilled with the results. They took care of everything. They have trained their staff to take care of every detail and anticipate your every need. The food is also amazing. We ate so well. When the end of our time in Fes came we weren't ready to leave. We will definitely be back and can't recommend it highly enough

10/10 Excellent

joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When you enter Riad Le Calife in Fes, Morocco, you enter the tales of 'One Thousand and One Nights'. The beauty, and mystery of the place are overwhelming. Each room is taken from a fairy tale, the hosting couple who created the place are generous in their welcoming and help, the staff are warm and helpful, the restaurant to remember. We recommend it whole heartedly and cannot wait to return!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claudia, Wesley Chapel

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

John Angus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful Riad de Calife
Beautiful Riad in the middle of the Medina in Fes. Wonderful hosts Alex and Jasmine who could not have been more helpful and welcoming. Room was beautiful, very clean. Food excellent. We had an evening meal on the terrace specially prepared by their staff which was top quality. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
BEST hotel .....a must stay location
Well what can I say. This is an amazing little boutique hotel. Friendly staff that really cant do enough to make your stay wonderful. The first night dinner is a must..... The rooms are fantastic clean comfortable and well stocked. When you return from a busy day in the Soukes or from an excursion you feel like you are coming home. Well placed in the old city for walking trips A must stay if visiting Fez
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Such A Wonderful Riad!
We decided to make a quick stop in Fez during our visit to Morocco. After staying at this Riad - I wish we’d spent our entire trip here!! The Riad is simply incredible. It’s chic and meticulously maintained. The attention to detail is next to none. It was an oasis we never wanted to leave! We had a super early morning flight which required us to leave by 3:30a - the staff was so wonderful and so accommodating. Thank you to Alex, Yasmine, Meryeme and the entire team for making our stay perfect. We will be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an oasis in the midst of the hustle and bustle of the old Médina in Fes. Hosts Alex and Yasmine are simply fabulous and their staff are simply delightful. The character and charm and the excellent taste makes the stay. The in-house chef is fantastic. The best food we had in Morocco. You must stay here. I loved every minute and was sad to leave!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Magical place
It was a great experience. The owners were extremely warm and always made sure we felt at home. You can feel the love the owners have for their riad in all the little decoration details. It was magic.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019