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Riad Norma

3.5 star property
3.5-star riad in Fes El Bali

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Building design
Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi
Interior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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16 Derb Sornas, Quarter ZIAT, Fes, Medina, 30000
  • Place, Blue Gate
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Place Bou Jeloud
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Zaouia Sidi Ahmed Tijani
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fes (FEZ-Saiss)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Royal Double Room (NORMA) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Royal Double Room (NORMA)

  • 376 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Duplex (CARMEN) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Duplex (CARMEN)

  • 376 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Royal Room (TOSCA) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Royal Room (TOSCA)

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Double Room (LUCIA) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Double Room (LUCIA)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 32 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room (MANON) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Double Room (MANON)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 32 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Fes

Heart of Fes.You'll be steps from Glaoui Palace and within a 10-minute walk of Kassr Annoujoum Ducci Foundation with a stay at this Fes El Bali riad. Dar Batha Museum and Place R'cif are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Blue Gate - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Bou Inania Madrasa - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Place Bou Jeloud - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • University of Al Quaraouiyine - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Zaouia Sidi Ahmed Tijani - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Fes Station - 9 min drive
  • Fes (FEZ-Saiss) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪cafe rsif - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Palais La Médina - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Palais Fes Yahya - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Ruined Garden - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Veggie Pause - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Riad Norma

3.5-star riad in Fes El Bali
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi.

There's an onsite business center. An outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and a library are also featured at Riad Norma. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a bus station shuttle are available for a fee. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3.5-star Fes riad is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1938
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Riad Norma offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Public bath/onsen services include a yukata (Japanese robe).

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM; MAD 50 per night; discounts available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free shopping center shuttle
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (MAD 50 per night)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 12

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

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 9 AM - midnight
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Riad Norma

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 12 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for MAD 400.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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: MAD 23.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
  • Airport shuttle transfer per adult: MAD 200 (one-way)

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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: MAD 200 per room (one-way)
  • Covered self parking fee: MAD 50 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: MAD 50 per night (656 ft away; open 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM)
  • Rollaway bed fee: MAD 400.0 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 and cash
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, Mastercard, and cash.

We should mention

  • Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Riad Norma Fes
Riad Norma
Norma Fes
Riad Norma Hotel Fes
Riad Norma Fes
Riad Norma Riad
Riad Norma Riad Fes

Frequently asked questions

How close is Riad Norma to the airport?

Riad Norma is 11 mi (30-min drive) away from the Fes (FEZ-Saiss) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Riad Norma have an airport shuttle?

Riad Norma offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of MAD 200 per room, one-way.

Does Riad Norma offer free breakfast?

Riad Norma offers free continental breakfast every day from 8:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Riad Norma?

No, there is no casino at this riad.

What time is check-in at Riad Norma?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Riad Norma?

Free parking is not available at this riad. Self parking is available for MAD 50 per night.

Does Riad Norma have a pool?

Riad Norma features an outdoor pool.

Does Riad Norma have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this riad.

How close is Riad Norma to downtown Fes?

Riad Norma is 3.2 mi away from Fes.

Riad Norma Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Marvelous!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nogol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yousef has been wonderful towards us. He is a great host. Lovely breakfast, good location, clean and kind people. The location is key here, if you get spot too deep you would have to carry your own luggage up and down the streets. Norma has a great location near the gate
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel had only three guests when I was there. I was welcomed with hot tea and a chat outside at a table by the pool. He gave me a map and marked eating and shopping locations. The two cats are beautiful :) I was able to have my laundry washed, and got the included breakfast on one morning. Google maps works fine with this hotel's location. My tours were able to pick me up at the medina's gate called "Bab Ziat", which is about 1 block walk. There is a bench there so you can wait for your tour vehicle, and a friendly orange cat. The hotel has a locked door you buz in for. My room #3 had working AC and hot water. The bathroom was all the way up come precarious stairs inside my hotel room, but had a full round tub. Everything worked fine, but be careful walking up those stairs in the middle of the night! There are lights and hand rails. The Wifi worked fine. The building is beautiful and the courtyard is a fine place to sit after a long day's tour.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana

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

Beyond Amazing

This is the most beautiful riad we have ever seen. We stayed on the first floor. We were welcomed warmly and our amazing hosts took great care to ensure our stay was perfect! It was hard to leave such a beautiful Riad!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana

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

Beyond Amazing

This is the most beautiful riad we have ever seen. We stayed in the Aida Suite on the first floor. Monique and Younas welcomed us and were amazing hosts and to great care to ensure our stay was perfect! It was hard to leave such a beautiful place!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alvaro

Super friendly staff, the room super clean and beautiful design. Definitely recommend it for the price and quality.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thiago Menezes Mota, Winnipeg

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was the best hotel I recall ever staying. It's a riad, not really a hotel. It's an Arab version of a Spanish villa, with a beautiful courtyard and garden inside the property. There are only 6 rooms, and each of them is flawlessly well maintained. The staff is also small but everybody consistently interacts with you. Monique, the owner, is a welcoming French lady who welcomes you like no other place. The place went through extensive renovation a while ago but maintenance is so good that it still looks new. It has heat pumps and AC, an amazing breakfast, and a fantastic rooftop with a great 360-degree view. Location-wise, it is right in the medina, but literally 150 m from one of the Babs (external gates). This place is highly recommendable.

10/10 Excellent

Ruth Ann

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, very clean, personable, the owner and staff seemed to enjoy their job. So fun and relaxing. Excellent choice

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

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

A Perfect Oasis

Staying at Riad Norma was a wonder experience. Monique the owner was very kind; gave us great local information and made us extremely welcome. The cleanliness and comfort of the room was impeccable. Riad Norma is in a great location and the pool is a great way to cool off after a hot day exploring. Wine and beer is also available and can be hard to find in other locations. I highly recommend staying at this Riad
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So great. Excellent staff who helped with tours, guides, bus tickets and ordering pizza. We felt like princesses in this beautiful riad. We got upgraded to a bigger room for free. Breakfast was yummy and comfortable beds. Good heating in January. Loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This riad is exquisite! You can feel and see the love that was put into it, and it is a real place of comfort and rest. The staff are wonderful - always with a smile and ready to help make your time in Fes fantastic. I highly recommend this location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely welcoming, authentic, and unique. Riad Norma exceeded all of our expectations and was a pleasure to stay at. I would definitely recommend this Riad to family and friends and hope to be back some day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Riad, with very friendly and personalised service.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mona

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

Wow, wow, wow!

One of the most beautiful, stunning boutique hotels I have ever stayed in. Gorgeous Riad loving restored to its Imperial Palace era by the owner Monique. Monique is a treasure along with her staff, welcoming guests like long lost family. She parts solo guests for dinners and outings like extended family meeting for the first time. Breakfast is fabulous, and although she no longer serves dinner, Monique has a full wine cellar of both French and Moroccan wines which you can buy by the glass or bottle. Close to Bab (gate) Ziat it is easy to come and go by taxi without getting lost in the denser parts of the Medina. My highest recommendation!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Aniruddh, San Francisco, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really loved talking to Monique, who is the owner and manager of the riad. The room itself was really small, and the beds were a tad bit uncomfortable. I'd recommend not booking the deluxe room - go for something bigger. The breakfast was decent and the riad was generally well-located (blue gate was around a 15-minute walk) The riad was completely empty which was nice. Given that all the rooms were empty, it would've been nice if we were offered an upgrade to a larger room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tessa, London

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

Palatial Riad in Fez

Riad Norma was every bit as good as the reviews we had read. Monique has restored the building with flair and sensitivity to become a really beautiful and tastefully furnished raid. She is an attentive host. looking after all her guests needs. Her music choices are diverse and really add to the ambiance. The food, in particular the dinner was delicious. Thank you for a brilliant stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Mohsen

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

Wonderful boutique hotel

A wonderful & authentic hotel that feels like home. It is one of the most beautiful hotels I have ever stayed in. The attention to details is beyond imagination. I recommend this small, boutique hotel to those that wish to visit this beautiful and historic city
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

magnificent hotel in Fes medina

Monique has created a magnificent riad. She is a very graceous host! We had a delicious dinner on our last night, beautifully presented!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Francois

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

Wonderful stay at norma

Excellent stay. The host was very nice and helpful. Beautiful riad. I definitively recommend this riad.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Aubrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The riad is beautiful and Monique and her staff were extremely welcoming. We loved it:)
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Magdiel

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

Charming and quiet palace

This place was so charming, the owner, Monique, is French. She is very nice as well as the personnel, good and hardworking people. The decoration, atmospher, makes you feel you are in a palace. If you do not want to stay right in the Medina I recommend this place it I should by the Ziat neighborhood which is still inside of the Medina, but about 10-15 min walk from the Blue gate and souks. The only down side is the laundry service is by hand and sundrie. Because of this our clothes smelled musky, but ultimately we are in Morocco, so plan to do your laundry somewhere else by machine if you have the chance. Overall it was a beautiful experience for our honeymoon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Lee

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

Gorgeous architecture, decor in a great location

Gorgeous architecture and decor. A beautiful and peaceful refuge on a quiet street just steps away from the lively center of the ancient Fes medina. The dinners we had here were the best we had in Morocco. The owner, a French woman who lovingly restored the building, is attentive and helpful, as were all of the members of her staff. Wonderful music played in the common areas throughout our stay, and we wished we had more time just to relax and soak in the beauty of the place.