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Riad Al Ansari

4.0 star property
Riad Al Ansari provides a peaceful retreat just steps from the Blue Gate, where knowledgeable staff help travelers make the most of their Moroccan adventure

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Located near the historic Blue Gate, Riad Al Ansari offers travelers a quiet sanctuary in the city. Guests enjoy local breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and helpful concierge services. The nearby Medersa Bou-Inania and Borj Nord make excellent day trips from this convenient base.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Royal Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe

Royal Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Tempur-Pedic bed
Hair dryer
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Traditional Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe

Traditional Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Tempur-Pedic bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Tempur-Pedic bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Signature Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe

Signature Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Tempur-Pedic bed
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Signature Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe

Signature Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Tempur-Pedic bed
Hair dryer
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Signature Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe

Signature Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Tempur-Pedic bed
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe

Superior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Tempur-Pedic bed
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Fes El Bali neighborhood, Riad Al Ansari is connected to a rail/subway station. Blue Gate and Bou Inania Madrasa are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Sidi Moussa Tannery and Souk El Attarine. Borj Nord and Funduq al-Najjarin are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take time off to check out the hot springs and health/beauty spa in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Fes travel guide
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21 derb el miter, Fes, Fez-Meknès, 30110

What's nearby

  • Hallway of zaouia of Sidi Ahmed Tijani, Fes, Morocco
    Zaouia Sidi Ahmed Tijani
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Bou Inania Madrasa
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Blue Gate
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Place Bou Jeloud
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Marinid Tombs
    10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Fes Station
    9 min drive
  • Fes (FEZ-Saiss)
    32 min drive

Restaurants

  • Fondouk Bazaar
    6 min walk
  • Palais Shazam & Spa
    4 min walk
  • Chez Rachid
    7 min walk
  • Veggie Pause
    9 min walk
  • Le Tarbouche
    4 min walk

About this property

Riad Al Ansari

Upscale guesthouse near Blue Gate
Located close to Bou Inania Madrasa and Borj Nord, Riad Al Ansari provides free breakfast (local cuisine). Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Self parking (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance
  • Concierge services and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Riad Al Ansari boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Tempur-Pedic beds and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free 24-hour offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Secured, uncovered self parking on site (MAD 40 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • Couples/private dining

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • In-room crib

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in room
  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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 or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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 38.00 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 250 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Uncovered self parking fee: MAD 40 per day

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 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

Riad Al Ansari Fes
Riad Al Ansari Guesthouse
Riad Al Ansari Guesthouse Fes

Frequently asked questions

Is Riad Al Ansari pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for MAD 40 per day. There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Riad Al Ansari?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Riad Al Ansari?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Riad Al Ansari provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of MAD 250 per vehicle applies.

Where is Riad Al Ansari located?

Located in Fes El Bali, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Bou Inania Madrasa and Blue Gate. Funduq al-Najjarin and Souk El Attarine are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Riad Al Ansari Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Amenities

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marsha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A gorgeous Riad with great amenities, staff and service. A fantastic stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our favorite Riad while we were in Morocco! Excellent location to see the Medina and Old Town. All within walking distance. Service was top notch, the host gave excellent recommendations for food, sight seeing and provided a delicious breakfast each morning. The room was beautiful, mosaic tile work everywhere, clean, comfortable and quiet. We loved our stay here and highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely Road with beautiful rooftop terrace and very comprehensive breakfast included. Front desk staff were very helpful and on hand for any assistance. Easy walk into the Medina and close to taxi rank.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Talal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Road, good service and very nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

darby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property & owner is very lovely. Rooms are comfortable and good size
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hatice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was brilliant, friendly. Hisham was the best. And the landlord was also wonderful. I would definitley book this riad!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ian

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

two nights in Fez

pretty solid two night stay...great riad hotel with a nice breakfast...Hicham was great host...quickly buzzed into the riad without delay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is spacious, clean, with nice decor. Bed is comfortable. There is only one small mirror (inside the bathroom). Would have been nice to have a full size mirror in the mirror.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

leliet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
People were very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yeg yu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location is just two minutes from entrance to the medina. The riad was just renovated few years ago, room is classic, clean and living there was a joy. Free breakfast worth a praise, we lived there five nights and each breakfast got a slightly different bread. The owner is an elegant and super nice French lady, making us just like at home. It’s definitely a road worth staying.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We’ve stayed at multiple Riads in Morocco, Al Ansari was by far the best. It was serene, quiet, beautiful and luxurious. But the best part was Hicham, he was amazing. He was as kind, patient and helped us with our every need. The place was amazing, but Hicham made it spectacular by ensuring we had everything we needed, and even followed us out one morning to ensure that we got our breakfast; he also texted a day after we left to ensure that the private transfer from the Riad was satisfactory. If we come back- we will surely stay here. Thank you so much for making our stay so wonderful, Hicham!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful riad, very spacious rooms, and 5-star service from the moment you arrive. A great option for a future stay in fes,Thank you very much. 🙌
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ballu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely stay in Fes at this lovingly restored Riad. Attention to detail and lovely surroundings! The staff are kind and helpful. And the owners are so hospitable and welcoming! Can't wait to return here! 'Til the next time!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

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

Welcoming Riad

The best hotel we have stayed in through Hotels.com. The fittings were excellent, beautiful Riad building. Breakfast and dinner served were very good. Thoroughly recommend but it is difficult to find but persevere for a lovely experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This riad is beautifully designed with a touch of european feel and large open space. The room was spacious, very clean and had a balcony. The manager and owners are all very friendly. The area is quiet but also felt safe. It is walking distance to all the shops and restaurants within the medina. Just make sure you get dropped off by the parking lot near the hotel. Our tour bus dropped us off at a different location so we had trouble finding the Riad. Management was quick to respond to Expedia messages and had someone come out to find us and bring us the the Riad. The thai restaurant near the hotel was also very good and clean. Overall a great experience and highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Riad Al Ansari is a beautiful riad which has been recently renovated to the highest standard. The rooms are spacious and airy with high ceilings and Moroccan architectural detail. I had a lovely room with a view of the courtyard. Most importantly, Hicham, the manager, was very hospitable and welcoming. He is charming and made me feel totally comfortable and safe. As well as eating at the riad for breakfast and for one dinner, I followed his recommendations for dining and was very impressed. Everything about this riad was excellent, including the location. I have no hesitation recommending it.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This Riad was amazing! The manager was outstanding! I forget how to spell his name, but it started with an H. We also met the owner, a very hospitable and kind woman. This place is immaculate! The design and decor are so open and pleasing to the eye. Our accommodations were very comfortable. We had a room with an upstairs and downstairs bedrooms. Comfortable beds, very nicely decorated. Bathrooms were upscale. “H” really looked out for us. He actually met us in the parking lot. He gave us a lot of good information and kept the scammers away from us. Believe me there are some all over. Of all the Riads we stayed at I’d have to say this was my favorite! If you’re going to Fez, try and stay here. It is easy walking to the Medina and it’s so worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

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

Great service, Clean & Comfortable, Good location

We enjoyed two nights (29-30 March 2024). The Riad is super clean. Our superior suite on the top floor with three beautiful large windows and a very comfortable king size bed was spacious. The bathroom and large shower was also spacious with towels, a hand wash cloth and bathrobes. There is a nice roomy area with two chairs to enjoy some relaxing time. The breakfast was excellent. Check in & check out was very good. The pictures on the website are accurate. A special 'thank you' to Hicham for his excellent service and kindness. His English is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Le riad est magnifique. Le personnel est très accueillant. Les chambres sont très comfortables et spatieuses.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The riad was beautifully renovated bringing together modern facilities with traditional character. Super convenient for the medina and city sites and tasty and plentiful breakfast. We were very well looked after by Hicham and Brigitte with recommendations and help with logistics. A wonderful stay - highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cornelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mooie Riad aan de rand van de oude Medina. Alles op loopafstand. Heerlijk ontbijt en vriendelijk personeel.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

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

Riad tt confort

Nous avons passé un très agréable moment au Riad Al Ansari, le lieu est très bien tenu par une maîtresse de maison, très attentive et adorable. Merci encore de vos attentions pour notre fille de 5 ans. Le Riad est très bien situé et offre un confort top qualité, literie et salle de bain impeccable. Nous reviendrons et recommandons
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abde

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

4 jours à Fès

Un très beau Riad à côté de l’entrée de la médina Vous êtes accueillis de façon formidable à n’importe quelle heure de votre arrivée. Après un petit thé et gâteau maison. Votre chambre, très confortable et très propre vous attend. Les petits déjeuners sont copieux et excellents. On vous aide et on vous guide dans le choix de vos visites. Sur le toit, une magnifique vue sur la ville vous attend ou juste goûter les rayons du soleil. On recommande fortement ce Riad.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabrice

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

Excellent séjour en famille

Très bonne nuit passée dans ce Riad (dans la suite royale) qui a été complètement refait en respectant son histoire et avec tout le confort moderne. Très bien situé, à quelques minutes à pied des principales artères de la médina. Très bien placé aussi à côté du parking pour ceux qui sont en voiture. Mention pour l’accueil et les excellents petits déjeuners 👍
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hugo Miguel

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

Perfecto

Mi estancia en Fes en el Riad Al Ansari fue excepcional. El Riad está situado en la Medina. Cuando llegamos nos estaban esperando en la parada de taxi para llevarnos al Riad. Allí nos recibieron con te y nos explicaron las cuestiones más importantes de la ciudad. El trabajador del local una excelente persona muy simpático y profesional. La dueña del Riad, Brigitte también ella muy simpática y atenta. En relación al Riad este es praticante nuevo. La habitación que teníamos, la suite es cierto que no era barata pero la calidad lo merece. Amplias, limpia, con todo lo necesario. La cama excelente. La red wifi perfecta también. El desayuno muy rico. Y también la cena que probamos en uno de los días. Eso si. Hay que avisar con antelación. En definitiva, una gran elección. Las fotos son tal como es el Riad.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024