Hotel & Spa Dar Bensouda

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Scored 9
Rated superb

Staff

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 en suite rooms, 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace

Property highlights

    • Situated in the best rated area in Fès, this property has an excellent location score of 8.9

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast info

    • Halal

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Angela
    Italy Italy
    “Really beautiful, it is beautiful to stay in and enjoy the hotel”
  • Shane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “It was an amazing Riad and once inside the history and feel of the place was amazing and a very nice place to stay”
  • Mirthe
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “Very nice Dar in the medina of Fez. They do have a very nice swimming pool en rooftop with an amazing view over the city. The staff arranged a walking tour through the medina and showed us the best highlights of the city. Staff were very friendly...”
  • Nigel
    Australia Australia
    “Location , rooms were impressive and the staff friendly and helpful .Terrace has amazing views of Fes”
  • Inma
    Spain Spain
    “Family of 6, in 3 double rooms. One of them, a bit worse paying the same. But nice enough. Super good facilities with several patios, rooftops, pool. Good breakfast”
  • Elizabeth
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Stunning historical property. Super helpful staff, helped us with a guide to tour and navigate the confusing streets. Very comfy and clean.”
  • Danielle
    Australia Australia
    “The most beautiful place I have ever stayed at, the central courtyard brought tears to my eyes when I saw it at first. The lovely man Yassine at the front desk organised personalised tours for us and gave great advice.”
  • Boismenu
    Canada Canada
    “The rooms are huge, the common area is stunning and the room service was seamless. The included breakfasts are a great spread and the staff was helpful.”
  • Benjamin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The staff were great. They make the place tick. The location is great for getting into the heart of the medina and also Fes el-Jdid”
  • Assane
    Mozambique Mozambique
    “Common areas and good breakfast Historical building”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Dar Bensouda

Company review score: 9.5Based on 4,672 reviews from 5 properties
5 managed properties

Company information

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 information

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

Neighbourhood information

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

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Table d'hôtes Dar Bensouda
    • Cuisine
      Moroccan
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      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 14:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
17+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 30 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is 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

Need-to-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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

License number: 30000MH1784

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