Hotel & Spa Dar Bensouda

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Scored 9
Rated wonderful

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9.4

Dar Bensouda is located in the heart of Fes’s Medina, just 15-minute walk from Batha Square. This riad offers rooms with attached bathroom, 2 courtyards and a swimming pool. Dar Bensouda’s rooms combine the traditional architecture of the original palace with modern comforts. The rooms and suites are arranged around the fountain courtyard. They are air-conditioned and have a private bathroom. The suites have a bathtub and sitting room. Bensouda Riad’s rooftop terrace provides views of the medina. It has a traditional Moroccan tent where guests can relax and an upper terrace overlooking the Atlas Mountains. Guests also have access to the riad’s hammam, where beauty treatments and massages are available. Dar Bensouda has a 24-hour front desk.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace

Property highlights

  • Located in the top-rated area in Fez, this property has an excellent location score of 8.8!

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Halal

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Ronald
United States United States
“Beautiful preservation of its historic beauty; lovely, dignified decorated throughout; spaciousness of bedroom and bathroom; outstanding, warm service from staff; great breakfast; great sightseeing tips; great and clean swimming pool; proximity...”
Ramy
Bahrain Bahrain
“Breathtaking. It’s like you are living in a museum!! Every part requires a photograph. Seems like you are in a movie from a very old age.”
Maria
Canada Canada
“Everyone here is super super nice and the Riad is the most beautiful we have stayed in!”
Maaloum
Morocco Morocco
“Everything was good and clean The team was really helpful”
Scott
United States United States
“A good stay from start to finish. Glad I took their offer of having a car meet me at the train station - made my arrival must smoother and didn’t cost that much more than a taxi since the porter met me and walked me to the riad. My room was...”
Nellie
Mexico Mexico
“The riad may be a little dated, but it's got an excellent set of bones, set in a beautiful 17th century building. The rooftop terrace is huge and has amazing views, pool is nice and refreshing, and our room has ridiculously high ceilings. I think...”
Gabrielle
Canada Canada
“Absolutely beautiful rooftop and pool, and the whole riad is just stunning as well. Our room was fantastic.”
Kristina
United States United States
“The 17th century palace was beautiful. The employees were kind. Right in the center of the Medina. Hotel arranged a porter to meet us at the drop-off spot to walk us to the hotel and bring our luggage. Also gave us great dinner recommendations for...”
Mohammad
Canada Canada
“The hotel where my family and I stayed for three nights was truly one of the best experiences of our lives. The location was excellent, right in the heart of the historic city of Fes with a peaceful and quiet atmosphere. Yassine was exceptional,...”
Aislinn
United States United States
“Breakfast + welcome tea were wonderful. The room was spacious and the facilities were beautiful. Other guests were quite nice as well--the area was easy to explore.”

Managed by Dar Bensouda

Company review score: 9.4Based on 5,443 reviews from 5 properties
5 managed properties

Company info

My name is Abdellatif Ait Benabdallah, I am the owner of Dar Bensouda and I am a Marrakech & Fes Medina lover. I’ve always had a real admiration for the traditional Moroccan architecture, and I decided to turn this passion into a job. I felt that I had the fine mission to save the Moroccan heritage and I succeeded in restoring more than 200 riads all around the Medina. I kept some of them for myself and I turned them into guesthouses, restaurants and literary cafés. I love the fact of walking around the streets of the Medina and the interaction with the different kinds of people has always been my strength.

Property info

On walking through the front door you will find yourself standing in the midst of an architectural masterpiece, the huge courtyard of the Dar Bensouda. Thanks to the patience of Abdellatif Aït Ben Abdallah, well-known for his work in protecting the heritage of the Marrakech medina, this Fez guest house has at last regained it's original soul. Every detail, simple or complex, the harmony of its proportions, the magic of it's colours and the extraordinary marriage of the ceramic tiling with the stucco work and wood, all bear witness to the elegance and refined taste of the first owner, the saint Bensouda (who lies at rest in the Zaouia opposite the riad). The Riad Bensouda is the ideal place for an unforgettable stay - a dream within your reach! Each of the 18 rooms and suites is entered via a majestic door and adorned with a carved wooden ceiling, ceramic-tiled floor and an ornately plastered bathroom. Dar Bensouda offers several communal spaces for relaxing or meeting friends and family: the large lounge with its fireplace, the spacious terrace overlooking the whole of the Fez medina and a restaurant providing refined Moroccan cuisine. And last but not least, the cou

Neighborhood info

Dar Bensouda is located in the old Medina of Fes. The neighborhood, where we can find several little interesting craft, decoration and clothing shops. close to the important monuments of Fes, It is the perfect neighborhood to discover and interact with the real life of the people of Fez.

Languages Spoken

Arabic,English,French

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Table d'hôtes Dar Bensouda
  • Cuisine
    Moroccan
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian

Amenities of Hotel & Spa Dar Bensouda

Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace

House rules

Hotel & Spa Dar Bensouda takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
17+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 30 per person, per night

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No age restriction
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Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that for bookings of 5 rooms and more or 5 nights and more, the total amount will be charged at any time and will be non refundable.

Please inform Hotel & Spa Dar Bensouda of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

License number: 30000MH1784

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