Hotel & Spa Dar Bensouda

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Scored 9
Rated wonderful

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9.4

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About this property

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 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa
  • 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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2 twin beds
1 full bed
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2 twin beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Yassine
    Morocco Morocco
    “The vibe of the riad The pool The kindness of the staff”
  • Rachel
    Spain Spain
    “Stunning Riad in the Medina. The peppery and room were excellent and the staff were kind and very helpful.”
  • Lamb
    United States United States
    “The property was beautiful and I spent a lot of time in the pool. The staff was amazing. They booked the best tour guide for me in Fez, and even booked my three-day tour to Merzouga. I’m so lucky that I chose to stay here”
  • Christelle
    Philippines Philippines
    “The interior eapecially the rooftop terrace. The breakfast and the facilities. I loved that they provided lounge chairs on the suite as I am the type of person who doesn’t want to lie in the bed with her outside clothes. The staff were really...”
  • Eunjung
    Canada Canada
    “excellent breakfast & dinner, friendly and caring staff who were beyond my expectations. Loved the pool and enjoyed the afternoon there.”
  • Oyston
    Canada Canada
    “It’s a great hotel with friendly staff and excellent food. The rooftop is beautiful.”
  • Patricia
    United States United States
    “Dar Bensouda is the perfect combination of charm and comfort. It’s perfectly preserved and boutique without being pretentious. The staff were absolutely incredible- warm, hospitable, and eager to help you in any way. Yassine is an unbelievable...”
  • Tijay
    Armenia Armenia
    “We had a lovely stay at Dar Bensouda, a beautifully refurbished traditional riad that perfectly blends authenticity with comfort. The property is an old house thoughtfully transformed into charming accommodation, preserving its architectural...”
  • Vanessa
    United States United States
    “The history and authenticity of the riad! Breathtaking!”
  • Lisa
    United States United States
    “Large and beautiful, with many different areas to spend time in. Clean, comfortable, nice staff. Wonderful breakfast.”

Managed by Dar Bensouda

Company review score: 9.5Based on 4,715 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

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

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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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