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Dar el Mathaf

3.5 star property
3.5-star riad in Fes El Bali

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Photo gallery for Dar el Mathaf

A Moroccan-style interior with a checkered floor, a central seating area, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A rooftop terrace with a table and chairs, potted plants, and a view of a cityscape at night.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted light, a window with a decorative frame, and a patterned floor.
A narrow hallway with patterned tile flooring and wooden doors.
A traditional Moroccan interior with a checkered floor, ornate furniture, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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31 derb serraj talaa sghira, Fes
  • Place, Blue Gate
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Place Bou Jeloud
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Bou Inania Madrasa
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fes (FEZ-Saiss)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a patterned floor, wooden ceiling beams, and a window with curtains.

Quadruple Room

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with two beds, a window with decorative iron bars, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a patterned floor.

Triple Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a window with a view, and a door leading outside.

Double Room

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Economy Double Room (salle de bain sur palier )

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A small, single-bed room with a checkered floor and patterned walls.

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Fes

Heart of Fes.With a stay at this Fes El Bali riad, you'll be steps from Dar Batha Museum and Bou Inania Madrasa. Water Clock and Blue Gate are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Dar Batha Museum - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Blue Gate - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Place Bou Jeloud - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bou Inania Madrasa - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Zaouia Sidi Ahmed Tijani - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Fes Station - 7 min drive
  • Fes (FEZ-Saiss) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Mounia - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fondouk Bazaar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Chez Rachid - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Le Tarbouche - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Ruined Garden - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Dar el Mathaf

3.5-star riad in Fes El Bali
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A steam room, a rooftop terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Dar el Mathaf.

This 3.5-star Fes riad is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Local cuisine breakfast (free)
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Dar el Mathaf offers 7 accommodations with air conditioning. Each accommodation is individually furnished. This Fes riad provides complimentary wireless Internet access. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

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 to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets 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

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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'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.

  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 2 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 15.0 per night

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 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 Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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

How close is Dar el Mathaf to the airport?

Dar el Mathaf is 10.2 mi (29-min drive) away from the Fes (FEZ-Saiss) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Dar el Mathaf?

As of Aug 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dar el Mathaf on Aug 18, 2026 start from CA $44, 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.

Does Dar el Mathaf have an airport shuttle?

Dar el Mathaf offers an airport shuttle.

Does Dar el Mathaf offer free breakfast?

Dar el Mathaf offers free local cuisine breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Dar el Mathaf?

No, there is no casino at this riad.

What time is check-in at Dar el Mathaf?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Dar el Mathaf?

Free parking is not available at this riad.

Does Dar el Mathaf have a pool?

Dar el Mathaf does not have a pool.

Does Dar el Mathaf have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Dar el Mathaf have a spa?

This riad doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Dar el Mathaf to downtown Fes?

Dar el Mathaf is 3.3 mi away from Fes.

Dar el Mathaf Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 64 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

4/10 Poor

Patrick

Disliked: Staff & service
The breakfast nwas only served starting at 9am. So if you have any activities planned, you will surely miss it - which seems to be the reason it is at 9am. The place was well located at the entrabce of the medina, but the problem is that there was no staff on hand. Ever. When we got there, tired from our travels, the door was locked and no one to answer it. A tenant had to come down to open it for us and then fianlly someone showed up to give us a room.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Detlef

Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rahim

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Catia

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
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Tobias

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

AVOID AT ALL COSTS

The absolute worst hotel I’ve ever booked. Took nearly an hour to check in because they were accidentally overbooked. They said there were no rooms I had booked available and instead gave me a temporary bigger room… but the smell in there was awful. I thought it was gasoline at first and got a massive headeache after just minutes in the room. Turns out the walls were freshly painted which I discovered after moving my bags which were now covered in wet paint. As they had no other rooms available I had to book a new hotel, and they still refuse to pay me back for my booking.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

Obnoxious service

At night I tried to go out of the hotel to eat out, but I could not open the entrance door with my key by any means. I repeatedly called the contact number but there was no reply. After a while three Moroccan women happened to get down the stairs. I talked to them and they tried to open the door with my key, but in vain. They kindly called the hotel owner and the responsible person was coming here to solve the problem soon. I waited alone in a dark lobby for as many as two hours, but no one came to help me. Consequently, I could eat nothing. A cold water shower ruthlessly pierced the hungry traveler. Next morning a hotel guy appeared but even he couldn't open the door with my key no matter how many times he might try. He said the receptionist would come here at 9 a.m. to change the keys. Nevertheless, she was late for as many as 30 minutes, not caring how badly the customer suffered. Unbelievably, she went so far as to make a self-centered, violent remark that I, a customer, should have waited and asked some other guest to open the door last night. Additionally, she flatly refused my refund request for cancellation fee for additional stays and passed the buck to me, shelving this hotel's terribly slow support. I have never experienced such a sloppy, obnoxious service in any other hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hironori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
メディナ入り口で、夜迷わないし、静かな通りだし、とても良い立地。スタッフも優しく、朝食もおいしかった！ 非常におすすめ！！
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Saaid

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

Relation client a revoir

Endroit bien situe à besoin de plus de propreté. Vétusté au niveau des chambres. La qualité du matelas et de l'oreiller laissait à désirer. Wifi de bonne qualite a l espace accueil mais quasi inexistant dans les chambres. Ménage à revoir et problème à signaler au niveau de l’eau chaude : débit non régulier. Aux premiers abords, Hasnaa la gérante est plutôt sympa mais pensez à vérifier votre règlement et éviter de payer des taxes imaginaires… Faites le lien entre le paiement demandé sur Hotels.com et le prix annoncé sur place. Petit déjeuner simple mais tardif à partir de 9h. Pas de cuisine sur place mais possibilité de restauration (des plats réchauffés probablement acheté au snack du coin) Autre information : malgré mes multiples relances sur place et après mon départ aucune preuve de règlement ne m’a été fourni donc si besoin est ne comptez pas dessus. Dernière remarque mon fils, à ma grande surprise, a été sollicité pour faire les taches de la femme de chambre a savoir distribué le papier toilette aux résidents sur place et faire une course à l’épicerie du client. Il reste malgré tout un client …
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bolivar

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent !! Et Hasnaa l’hôtesse a été EXCEPTIONNELLE de l’arrivée au départ !! Je recommande cet établissement fortement
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christophe

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Bien situé

Riad bien situé et très joli. Petit déjeuner sucré fait maison. Par contre ménage non fait et serviettes non changées pendant 3 jours. La chambre est correcte. La taxe de séjour de 12€ s'est transformée en 18€ et monnaie non rendue donc 20€...pas très sérieux
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Not convenient breakfast time

Great location, nice roof terrace. Bathroom not well kept, cabin door hard to operate even by a stong man. Breakfast is served at the earliest at 9 AM, what was too late for us, we had to check out at 7:45. The day before we asked for some simply dry "breakfast bag" but there was nothing in the morning. No reply, no reaction via Whats App from the staff, pity...
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Elina

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MT

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Assez bruyant pour notre chambre donnant sur la rue
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

MOHAMED

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

très bon je le conseille vivement

établissement très propre un très bon qualité prix petit déjeuner raisonnable disposition des douches a revoir
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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