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Dar Bensouda

4.0 star property
Travelers step into a world where Moroccan traditions blend with modern comforts, savoring authentic cuisine and relaxing by a peaceful pool.

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Dar Bensouda creates a tranquil retreat in the heart of Fes El Bali. Visitors enjoy local flavors at the restaurant, unwind at the spa, or lounge by the outdoor pool. The property offers WiFi in public areas and a cozy fireplace in the lobby for cooler evenings.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AED 557
AED 631 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Mar - 20 Mar

Room options

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Superior Suite | In-room safe, rollaway beds, bed sheets

Superior Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room | In-room safe, rollaway beds, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room | In-room safe, rollaway beds, bed sheets

Superior Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite | In-room safe, rollaway beds, bed sheets

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite Deluxe Bensouda | In-room safe, rollaway beds, bed sheets

Suite Deluxe Bensouda

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Fes El Bali, a neighborhood in Fes, is home to Dar Bensouda. Place R'cif and Glaoui Palace are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Kassr Annoujoum Ducci Foundation and Fondouk Tsetouanien. Aux Merveilles du Tapis and Fes Country Club are also worth visiting. Visit our Fes travel guide
Map
14 Zkak El Bghel, Elquettanine, Fes, 30202

What's nearby

  • Hallway of zaouia of Sidi Ahmed Tijani, Fes, Morocco
    Zaouia Sidi Ahmed Tijani
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • University of Al Quaraouiyine
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kairaouine Mosque
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Chouara Tannery
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Blue Gate
    13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • cafe rsif
    7 min walk
  • Restaurant Ryad Nejjarine
    5 min walk
  • Palais La Médina
    9 min walk
  • Restaurant Asmae
    7 min walk
  • Fondouk Bazaar
    8 min walk

About this property

Dar Bensouda

Upscale hotel located in Fes El Bali
Take advantage of free breakfast (local cuisine), a terrace, and laundry facilities at Dar Bensouda. Treat yourself to a facial, a body treatment, or a massage at the onsite spa. The on-site Moroccan cuisine restaurant, Restaurant Dar Bensouda, offers lunch and dinner. In addition to a fireplace in the lobby, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage, concierge services, and a front-desk safe
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Dar Bensouda have perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like safes and free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Offsite parking available (MAD 30 per day)
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant Dar Bensouda

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Facials
  • Massage
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for MAD 300.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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: MAD 19.80 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: MAD 200 per person (one way)
  • Nearby parking fee: MAD 30 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: MAD 300.0 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Bensouda
Dar Bensouda
Dar Bensouda Fes
Dar Bensouda Hotel
Dar Bensouda Hotel Fes
Riad Dar Bensouda Hotel Fes
Dar Bensouda Fes
Dar Bensouda Hotel
Dar Bensouda Hotel Fes

Frequently asked questions

Does Dar Bensouda have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Dar Bensouda?

As of 8 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dar Bensouda on 19 March 2026 start from AED 557, 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 Dar Bensouda pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Dar Bensouda?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dar Bensouda?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Dar Bensouda provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of MAD 200 per person applies.

Where is Dar Bensouda located?

Located in Fes El Bali, this spa hotel is steps from Talisman Art Gallery and Sidi Moussa Tannery. Moulay Idriss II Mausoleum and Al Attarine Madrasa are also within 5 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

Dar Bensouda Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 132 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 132 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 132 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 132 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 132 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful inside, nice rooms and staff nice. Breakfast solid too. Only issue is our room was on the bottom floor and near the kitchen (so could hear dishes being washed) and the bathroom seemed to share a window with a families living room. Overall it didn't really affect us but I suspect experience would be better in a room higher up in the building.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

NIDIA DIAENE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the place. Staff is the best. Views are great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful 16th Century Fes Palace. We had a comfortable room on the ground floor just off the central courtyard. Roof terrace with commanding views of the city. Very helpful manager and staff. Good Moroccan breakfast and dinner available.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fabulous Riad. Stunning interior. Great location in the heart of the Fez Medina. One thing to keep in mind is that there are lot of stairs. Fez is hard if you aren't fit. We were fine but my mother would have had difficulties.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This Riad is lo ated i side the Medina so its advisable to call ahead 20 minutes prior to arrival so a porter can take you and your luggage directly through the maze that is the Fez medina. The hotel can book a private 4 hour tour of the medina with a local guide for $40 Euro and ask if Omar can guide for you. Well worth it! For dinner you can dine in or dine nearby Ruined Garden restaurant. Suggest downloading the Map.Me app to help you navigate around the Medinas in Morroco
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

ANTONIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was nice but not overwhelming. austere would be the way to describe the decor. The rooms were a good size and service was good. But overall, there was nothing memorable about this Riad. Also, as is true for most riads in the Medina, one would have to be picked at the nearest car access and be transported by luggage service to the Riad itself. We are used to this, but Dar Bensouda was quite much farther than what would be typical. Good place, but given stiff competition of riads in Marrakech (so many great options at this price level), will likely not come back…
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dar Bensouda was a lovely oasis of calm in the middle of the Fes medina! When I say “in the middle”, I mean it - so definitely take the option to have a porter meet you with a cart to help you with your bags through the medina! It’s a gorgeous place and reception was super helpful with helping me get in touch with my upcoming desert tour operator to arrange pick up times at location when they initially weren’t answering. Also definitely try their in-hotel hammam and their restaurant too for dinner while you are staying there! I noticed some reviews mentioned a bad smell but that was not the experience for me, throughout the hotel they had that lovely scent infuser like you get in luxury spas which I really enjoyed. Only stayed for one night as I was travelling through from Chefchaouen but wished I could have stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Alireza

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is not even a 1-start hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aboubakrine

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was place to relax
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Superb hotel in old Fes.

New Years dinner and celebration was fantastic. Staff very friendly and professional. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sanghyuk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cool riad built in the 17th century
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garrett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great visit. We stayed for a few nights. The hotel is technically two joined buildings. One side has a swimming pool that is great to use on a hot day. There is an extensive roof deck with good views of Fes and comfortable seating. The restaurant is good - we sometimes at breakfast, lunch and dinner there. The rooms are beautiful and comfortable. Also, the staff really went out of their way to help us. We used the spa and it was a highlight too.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Saquib

Liked: Staff & service
This was dep in the medinah— not easy to get to and it was extremely noisy. A decent road but not a 5 star experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fidias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were told by everyone this was the best Riad in Fez and they were right. It’s about a 10 minute walk from the drop off point but it’s worth it. It’s a beautiful place like traveling back in time. We had a suite and it was large and very comfortable. The staff was amazing, very helpful. The food was made to order and it was great. I would definitely recommend it to anyone traveling to Fez.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christian P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Et flott hotell i historiske omgivelser. Prima takterrasse og hotellrestaurant.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julio

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

Eine Oase der Ruhe und Eleganz

Das Haus ist EINE Oase der Ruhe und Eleganz. Es erinnert an ein Palace oder Minarett. Das Haus strahlt Ruhe aus. Die Zimmer sind perfekt dekoriert und sehr sehr sauber. Das Personal einfach freundlich und diskret. Ich liebe dieses Hause und deine Leute!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacques

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Personnel courtois, toujours serviable et souriant. Ils sont tous ainsi! Belle chambre, bien décorée. Hôtel bien situé au cœur de la médina. Attention! Ayez un GPS pour vous retrouver dans la médina, sinon vous allez vous perdre!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stanley

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

Fabulous Dar Bensouda Fes Medina.

Fabulous traditional Riad in the Medina of Fes, Morocco. Lovely accommodations and fantastic staff especially manager, Yessin, and Medina guide Aziz. I would highly recommend staying at Dar Bensouda to anyone going to Fes.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff and excellent place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous time. Beautiful property. Warm, welcoming staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay, will come back again and again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful and very well maintained. The staff were excellent, particularly the GM, Yassine. He went to great lengths to make sure we were comfortable and felt welcome during a very busy week. We are grateful he was there and are glad to have met him.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

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

An oasis of colors, calmness and beauty!

We absolutely loved our stay here! As soon as you enter the riad you step into an oasis of colors, calmness and beauty. The staff is super friendly and will do anything to make you feel at home. And we definitely felt that way! Also the food is amazing. Super fresh and tasteful, made with lots of love. Riad Dar Bensouda is the perfect stay to relax and enjoy the beauty of the old magical city of Fez. We are definitely coming back! Thank you guys!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Edgar

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

Ótimo!

Tudo muito bom!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ein wunderbares Hotel mit sehr netten Angestellten
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019