In the heart of Fes El Bali, Dar Bensouda offers a tranquil retreat with local flavors. Unwind at the spa, enjoy Moroccan cuisine at Restaurant Dar Bensouda, or lounge by the outdoor pool. Connect to WiFi in public areas and relax near the fireplace in the lobby.
University of Al Quaraouiyine - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Zaouia Sidi Ahmed Tijani - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Blue Gate - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Place Bou Jeloud - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Borj Fez Mall - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
Getting around
Fes (FEZ-Saiss) - 19 min drive
Fes Station - 6 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Restaurant Ryad Nejjarine - 7 min walk
cafe rsif - 4 min walk
Le Tarbouche - 12 min walk
Fondouk Bazaar - 10 min walk
Palais Amani - 8 min walk
About this property
Dar Bensouda
Enjoy your visit to Fes with a stay at Dar Bensouda. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in massages, facials, or body treatments, and Moroccan cuisine is served at Restaurant Dar Bensouda, which is open for lunch and dinner. Other features include an outdoor pool and a terrace.
Languages
Arabic, English, French
At a glance
Hotel size
18 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Babysitting*
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
No onsite parking
Offsite parking nearby (MAD 30 per day)
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free local cuisine breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
Restaurant
Room service (limited hours)
Traveling with children
Babysitting (surcharge)
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
Fireplace in lobby
Communal living room
An outdoor pool
Full-service spa
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Sleep well
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Towels
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Limited housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Spa
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials and body treatments. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam.
Dining
Restaurant Dar Bensouda - This restaurant specializes in Moroccan cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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.
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of MAD 200 per person (one way)
Children & extra beds
Babysitting is available for an extra charge
Rollaway beds are available for MAD 300.0 per night
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs MAD 30 per day
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Dar Bensouda does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Dar Bensouda?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Dar Bensouda?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Dar Bensouda?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Dar Bensouda.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Dar Bensouda?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is MAD 200 per person one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Dar Bensouda?
You can check in starting at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Dar Bensouda and nearby?
Dar Bensouda has a spa and an outdoor pool, as well as a Turkish bath.
Are there restaurants at or near Dar Bensouda?
Yes, Restaurant Dar Bensouda offers Moroccan cuisine.
What's the area around Dar Bensouda like?
Dar Bensouda is a short 5-minute walk from University of Al Quaraouiyine and 5 minutes' walk from Kairaouine Mosque.
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Dar Bensouda Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Staff & service
9.4/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 1, 2025
Superb hotel in old Fes.
New Years dinner and celebration was fantastic. Staff very friendly and professional. Highly recommended.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 10, 2024
Love the place. Staff is the best. Views are great.
NIDIA DIAENE
NIDIA DIAENE, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 18, 2024
Very cool riad built in the 17th century
Sanghyuk
Sanghyuk, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 22, 2024
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.
Saquib
Saquib, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 11, 2023
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.
Garrett
Garrett, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 8, 2024
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.
Alexander
Alexander, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 7, 2022
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.
Fidias
Fidias, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 16, 2025
Joana Angelica
Joana Angelica, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 6, 2025
Et flott hotell i historiske omgivelser. Prima takterrasse og hotellrestaurant.
Christian P
Christian P, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 4, 2025
Suzanne
Suzanne, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 28, 2024
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!!
Julio
Julio, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 2, 2024
Sheila
Sheila, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 6, 2023
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!
Jacques
Jacques, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 20, 2022
gerardo daniel
gerardo daniel, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 28, 2022
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.
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.
Elke
Elke, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 30, 2021
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!
Mohamed
Mohamed, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 22, 2019
Ótimo!
Tudo muito bom!
Edgar
Edgar, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 9, 2019
par
par, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 8, 2019
Ein wunderbares Hotel mit sehr netten Angestellten
Verified traveler
4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 15, 2019
Really good ~
Nice place lovely rooftop !!!
Highly recommend
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 12, 2019
Absolutely gorgeous, historic riad in the epicenter of the Fes Medina! The staff is beyond helpful, the rooms are large and comfortable and the views of the medina from the THREE rooftop terraces are simply stunning and cannot be beat! Don’t hesitate to book your stay here.