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Riad El Ghalia

4.0 star property
Blue Gate's rooftop terrace offers stunning views of Fes El Bali while families enjoy authentic Moroccan hospitality in this relaxing retreat

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Travelers start their day with a complimentary full breakfast at this upscale riad in Fes El Bali. Unwind in the Turkish bath/hammam, with manicures, pedicures, and massages available. Families enjoy the arcade/game room, plus three coffee shops and Moroccan restaurants.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Standard Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Royal Suite, Courtyard View

  • 979 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a mirror, and a radiator.

Standard Single Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite Superior Jacuzzi

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, free WiFi

Junior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Senior Suite

  • 387 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

Royal Suite, Courtyard View

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free WiFi

Superior Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, free WiFi

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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Suite Superieure Jacuzzi

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Senior Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Junior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi
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About the area

Located in Fes, Riad El Ghalia is in the city center. Talisman Art Gallery and Dar Batha Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Place R'cif and Glaoui Palace. Traveling with kids? Consider Kassr Annoujoum Ducci Foundation and Fondouk Tsetouanien. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like mountain biking and hiking/biking trails, or hop on a bike rental nearby and take a self-guided tour around the area. Visit our Fes travel guide
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13 Derb Ras Rhi Ras Jnan Medina, Fes, 30110

What's nearby

  • Leather dying in a traditional tannery in the city Fes, Morocco
    Chouara Tannery
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Hallway of zaouia of Sidi Ahmed Tijani, Fes, Morocco
    Zaouia Sidi Ahmed Tijani
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • University of Al Quaraouiyine
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Blue Gate
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Place Bou Jeloud
    16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • cafe rsif
    4 min walk
  • Restaurant Ryad Nejjarine
    11 min walk
  • Palais La Médina
    5 min walk
  • Fondouk Bazaar
    12 min walk
  • Dar Tagine
    10 min walk

About this property

Riad El Ghalia

Upscale family-friendly riad located in Fes El Bali
Consider a stay at Riad El Ghalia and take advantage of free full breakfast, a free manager's reception, and a rooftop terrace. For some rest and relaxation, visit the Turkish bath/hammam or steam room, and indulge in a massage or a manicure/pedicure. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and Moroccan cuisine. Enjoy the health club, as well as activities like horseback riding. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as 3 coffee shops/cafes and an arcade/game room.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Valet parking (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and access to a nearby health club
  • Express check-in, supervised childcare (surcharge), and 1 meeting room
  • A computer station, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 2 per day); reservations required
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 3 km
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Self parking on site (EUR 2 per night)
  • Valet parking on site (EUR 3 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 3 coffee shops/cafes
  • 3 restaurants
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free manager's reception (select days)
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Dar El Tajine

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Health club
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Library
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1845
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight

Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 12:30 PM

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

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10:00 AM

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: EUR 25 per night (for stays between 21 December - 5 January)
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: EUR 50.00
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: EUR 25 (from 2 to 12 years old)
  • Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per adult: EUR 50
  • Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per child: EUR 25 (from 2 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: EUR 90.92
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: EUR 50 (from 2 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Day (January 1) Gala Dinner per adult: EUR 90.92
  • New Year's Day (January 1) Gala Dinner per child: EUR 50 (from 2 to 12 years old)
  • Valentine's Day (February 14) Gala Dinner per adult: EUR 40
  • Valentine's Day (14 February) Gala Dinner per child: EUR 25 (from 2 to 12 years old)
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.44 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 20 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 10 (one-way), (from 1 to 12 years old)
  • Self parking fee: EUR 2 per night
  • Valet parking fee: EUR 3 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 2 per day
  • A kitchen/kitchenette is available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from July to September
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work

Frequently asked questions

Does Riad El Ghalia have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Riad El Ghalia?

As of May 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riad El Ghalia on May 15, 2026 start from CA $94, excluding 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.

Is Riad El Ghalia pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for EUR 2 per night. Valet parking is available for EUR 3 per day.

What time is check-in at Riad El Ghalia?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Riad El Ghalia?

Check-out is at 12:30 PM.

Does Riad El Ghalia provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 20 per vehicle applies.

Where is Riad El Ghalia located?

This family-friendly Fes riad is located in the historical district, within a 10-minute walk of Place R'cif, Sidi Moussa Tannery, and Talisman Art Gallery. Glaoui Palace and Saffarin Madrasa are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Riad El Ghalia Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.4

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 96 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hilda

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

A gem in the old Medina!

What an amazing 200 yrs old house decorated with original pieces! We had a great stay. The Staff is excellent. They make us to feel at home. The location is perfect to explorer the Medina. I would choose it again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hicham

Liked: Staff & service
Very nice Riad with a grandeur feeling - my room was large and when enjoying the patio you can really see all the little touches that add to its charm. Location is literally a 3 minutes walk from where you can take a cab. Great Riad within the Medina and very nice host
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

peeter

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

just amazing

It was the best stay of my 10days trip without any doubt! What a place! Riad with history , very authentic. As I was only guest for 2 nights, I got excellent service and huge room with all the comfort. Owner had lived there forever runs the place, so it was great to hear about history. Absolutely good restaurant, nice breakfast. Recommendation: use the tour-guide that they offer you-helps a lot to navigate in the city. Only negative aspect: parking-they just do not have it and You have to leave you car in 7 minutes distance...if they have space in there at all
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Karim

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

Déçu

L’entrée du Ryad, ça va n’est pas trop loin de l’axe principal arrivé au Riyad. Le hall d’entrée est typiquement marocain, ce qui est très beau et magnifique pour les yeux. Par contre arrivé dans la chambre, très dommage de voir que les installations sont vétuste rouillé pas du tout entretenu, aucun joint dans le lavabo des petites choses qui ne coûte rien mais qui font beaucoup. C’est vraiment très dommage car si l’entretien de la chambre serait fait honnêtement ce serait un très bel endroit mais malheureusement je ne peux pas conseiller.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ribaudo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wunderschön!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très bon séjour à Fès! Riad typique marocaine très bien localisé, personnel très sympathique et la écoute.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

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

Highly recommend! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Highly recommend! The service was excellent and the building was BEAUTIFUL! Everything is within walking distance. The local people are friendly and we felt very safe as Americans. This hotel made staying in Fes a wonderful experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Goos Value

The hotel is a little hard to find, but they have a spray painted sign on the wall (high up) nearby. There is an elevator to get to your rooms, breakfast was nice, room was a little dusty but clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
an amazing palace-like property with a real old-world sensibility, and an outstanding staff - friendly and helpful in every way.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Le cadre et l emplacement au top le personnel discret et serviable de plus une bonne table
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is beautiful and the breakfast is nice. It really is a special place that makes you feel like you've gone back in time. I highly recommend it. The towels could have been fresher is my only feedback. We also received help finding a good guide, which I appreciated. We loved Mohammad, who served us breakfast and helped to walk us to the taxis when we needed help.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Authentic Riad

This was a nice riad, but could be great. The building is spectacular and I hope someone soon gives it the TLC it deserves. The wine and beer selection was inclusive but the availability of what was on the menu was disappointing... it would be better to have listed only what is really available. The upstairs terrace was dusty but we enjoyed an evening up there despite this. The attentiveness of the main hostess and his helper was on point. Our stay overall was good because our expectations were reasonable based in the price. I would also recommend the riad but at present it is a 3-star property with 5-star potential!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Access to property very poor and had to be accompanied in case you got lost .
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's beautiful and in such a fun location! The staff goes above and beyond. Tons of smiles. Felt like home.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Very beautiful place

Very beautiful place. The place itself can be a tourist attraction. Very helpful and friendly staff. Delicious food. However, half the time, there was no hot water. The location is also not that good as it is difficult to find it amidst the labyrinth that is the old city. The bedroom was upstairs which was slightly inconvenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Mint

Liked: Staff & service
伝統的な造り、装飾がとても綺麗でした。スタッフが親切でした。残念な点としてはテレビが使えなかった事と部屋内の二階の部屋が少し埃っぽくて目が痒くなりました。朝食がパンばかりで物足りませんでした。
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Off season leaves poor impression

A spectacularly beautiful setting--almost like a movie set ( of 2 centuries wealthy decor). The large dining room was the centerpiece: We were excited when we walked in. Off season the staff were not particularly interested enough in us to bother much- except to collect money. The breakfast was not palatable. So we didn't bother the next day. The server for dinner did not have a clue about serving utensils or other needs! (Probably his & the cook's first night?) Our room was very dark making reading difficult. While 2 antique lamps stood ready, there were no outlets to reach them! The bed was comfortable. The bolster and pillows challenged comfort. The bathroom was very good as was our room's decor. The winding thru the medina eventuality made us feel successful at finding our way back. Note: look way up to see signs for it! In a summary: We suspect El Ghalia is a wonderful setting in which to stay. We just can't say this for February.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel authentique traditionnel dans un ancien palais marocain au cœur de la medina ,personnel tres accueillant toujours au petit soin pour vous . Séjour tres agréable .
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Harald

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

Herlig riad

Veldig fin «lobby», slitent rom, men koselig! Utrolig serviceinnstilte ansatte og veldig bra frokost i forhold til vår erfaring med riader. Ligger perfekt til mtp utforsking av medinaen i Fez!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Magnifique Riad nichée dans la médina, facile à trouver car c'ést fléché. Personnel très sympa, petit déjeuner copieux, repas excellent. Chambre confortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dar El Ghalia is absolutely stunning, we gasped when we first walked in. Every staff member was smiling and helpful and polite. They organized a great walking tour of the medina for us, as well as a day trip to Chefchaouen. The riad is also extremely well located, just inside the medina, so easy to explore the medina or hop into a taxi for exploration elsewhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Victor

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Schönes Ambiente

Der riad ist schön und elegant, mein Zimmer war in Ordnung, und nach anfänglichen Schwierigkeiten mit der räumlichen Orientierung, stellte er sich als gute Wahl heraus. Nur ein paar Sachen erwiesen sich als nachteilhaft. Die Umgebung ist einfach uninteressant, hässlich sogar. In der Rezeption bestand man auf Bargeld für die Begleichung der Rechnung, am Ende gaben sie nach und ich durfte mit Kreditkarte bezahlen. In der ersten Nacht fand ich zwei Kakerlaken im Badezimmer -Ok, das ist normal- aber am nächsten Tag musste ich zweimal darum bitten, die zerquetschten Insekten zu beseitigen und den Fussboden zu wischen. Das Abendessen, ein Lamm-Tajine, etwas teuer, bestand hauptsächlich aus Knochen, Haut und Fett. Das Personal ist korrekt, sie könnten sich aber ein bißchen mehr um die Gäste kümmern.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Marco

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Posto bello, ma necessita di manutenzione

Sono stato una notte alDar El Ghalia con la mia famiglia. Il posto è molto bello, ricorda i palazzi delle mille e una notte. Il personale gentilissimo e disponibile. Le camere un po' piccole, senza un armadio o un posto dove mettere i vestiti, con luce scarsa. Il bagno, con vasca, necessita sicuramente di manutenzione con i muri sbriciolati in qualche punto. Con un po' di lavori il posto sarebbe stupendo.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

great stay - good food and service. large rooms

Beautiful riad, large rooms and excellent staff. We had many meals there and the food was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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

Very friendly and welcoming

The staff were so friendly and very welcoming. The Riad is comfortable and in the heart of the medina.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018