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Dar el Mathaf

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

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Balcony
Interior
Property grounds
Living room
Free daily local cuisine breakfast

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
The price is AED 85
AED 114 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 January 2025

Room options

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Triple Room | Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

Highlights

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

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Single Room | Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

Highlights

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

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Quadruple Room | Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room

Highlights

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

Economy Double Room (salle de bain sur palier )

Highlights

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

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Double Room | Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
31 derb serraj talaa sghira, Fes

What's nearby

  • Medersa Bou-Inania - 1 min walk
  • Blue Gate - 2 min walk
  • Place Bou Jeloud - 5 min walk
  • University of Al Quaraouiyine - 13 min walk
  • Zaouia Sidi Ahmed Tijani - 14 min walk

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

Riad located in Fes El Bali
Free breakfast (local cuisine), a rooftop terrace, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Dar el Mathaf. For some rest and relaxation, visit the steam room. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Restaurant à la carte, the on-site family restaurant. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this riad include:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Luggage storage, an elevator, and concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance, ATM/banking services, and a reception hall
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and room service.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant à la carte

Things to do

  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Elevator
  • Reception hall

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Massages

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Individually furnished
  • Turndown service

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 15.0 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:

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

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 2 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 15.0 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards; 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

Is Dar el Mathaf pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dar el Mathaf?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM.

What time is check-out at Dar el Mathaf?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Dar el Mathaf provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Dar el Mathaf located?

Located in Fes El Bali, this riad is steps from Water Clock, Medersa Bou-Inania, and Blue Gate. Dar Batha Museum and Place Bou Jeloud are also within 5 minutes.

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
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

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled 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 traveler

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Bolivar

Traveled 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

8/10 Good

Hugo Alberto

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023