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Riad Tara

3.0 star property
3-star Mediterranean guest house in Fes El Bali

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Terrace/patio
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Terrace/patio
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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99 Ras Jnane, Médina, Fes, 30000
  • Place, Blue Gate
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Zaouia Sidi Ahmed Tijani
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Place Bou Jeloud
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fes (FEZ-Saiss)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Traditional Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Terrace | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Traditional Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Terrace

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Panoramic Suite, Terrace (2 persons) | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Panoramic Suite, Terrace (2 persons)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

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

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Superior Double Room, Ground Floor | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Superior Double Room, Ground Floor

  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Romantic Double Room, Garden View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Romantic Double Room, Garden View

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

About the neighborhood

Fes

Fes El Bali stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Fes El Bali guesthouse, you'll find Place R'cif and Glaoui Palace. Saffarin Madrasa and Seffarine Square are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Bab Ftouh - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • University of Al Quaraouiyine - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Blue Gate - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Zaouia Sidi Ahmed Tijani - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Place Bou Jeloud - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Fes Station - 10 min drive
  • Fes (FEZ-Saiss) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪cafe rsif - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Ryad Nejjarine - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Dar Tagine - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Palais La Médina - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Veggie Pause - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Riad Tara

3-star Mediterranean guest house in Fes El Bali
Riad Tara offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available daily.

A rooftop terrace, spa services, and a library are also featured at Riad Tara. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available 24 hours), a train station pick-up service, and a train station drop-off service are available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Mediterranean Fes guesthouse.

  • 1 building
  • 2 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1900
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Riad Tara offers 2 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
Les Bains De Fez has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include body wraps, body scrubs, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. The spa is equipped with a steam room and Turkish bath/hammam. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (MAD 30 per day)
  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • 24-hour train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • 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.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from November 14 2025 to December 24 2025 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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 30.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

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 vehicle (maximum occupancy 5)
  • Nearby parking fee: MAD 30 per day (1148 ft away)

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
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Riad Tara
Riad Tara Fes
Tara Fes
Tara Riad
Riad Tara House Fes
Riad Tara House
Riad Tara Guesthouse Fes
Riad Tara Guesthouse
Riad Tara Fes
Riad Tara Guesthouse
Riad Tara Guesthouse Fes

Frequently asked questions

How close is Riad Tara to the airport?

Riad Tara is 10.6 mi (29-min drive) away from the Fes (FEZ-Saiss) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Riad Tara have an airport shuttle?

Riad Tara offers a shuttle from the airport to the hotel 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of MAD 200 per vehicle.

Does Riad Tara offer free breakfast?

Riad Tara offers free full breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Riad Tara?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Riad Tara?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Riad Tara?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does Riad Tara have a pool?

Riad Tara features an outdoor pool.

Does Riad Tara have a restaurant?

Riad Tara is home to Patio, which features Moroccan cuisine, garden views, and al fresco dining.

Does Riad Tara have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Les Bains De Fez, where you can enjoy body wraps, body treatments, and mani/pedis.

How close is Riad Tara to downtown Fes?

Riad Tara is 3.3 mi away from Fes.

Reviews

Riad Tara Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 113 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had a lovely stay at Riad Tara.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Satsheel

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I've mixed views on this one. I reached around 8pm and it took me 45 minutes to find this place. Fes is confusing and you will get lost so I'd have appreciated if the Riad had shared directions/ landmarks/ advice on how to reach them. I am surprised nobody else's review has this issue. I'm guessing they all took the train pickup service that the Riad offers. I didn't as it's much cheaper to take a taxi. The Riad is run by a very sweet lady who made sure I had breakfast every morning before heading out for the day. The location isn't the best (it is NOT in Fes el Bali) so anything needs a walk and any walk increases the chances of you getting lost. Believe me, you will get lost. The Riad in itself looks a bit rundown but it's still pretty. It has a gorgeous rooftop though and sunsets are very pretty.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, Christchurch

Traveled with partner
We stayed in the Amber room for Three nights. Spacious, massive bathroom, hot shower (not that you really need it), functioning aircon and wifi. Plunge pool a godsend after walking around Medina in 44deg! Not difficult to find after the first time, reasonable walk to restaurants, although catering was available. Friendly staff. Genuine riad experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

Wonderful guest house!

Wonderful guest house! The service was excellent. They ere attentive to everything we needed. We ate one dinner there as well and the food was better than the best rated restaurant in Fes (where we ate a subsequent night). The only negatve was parking. This guest house is located in the Medina so parking is not right at the building. It must be purchased from a local several blocks away for about $3 USD for 24 hours.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colm

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

Best Riad in Fez!

This is just an amazing Riad! I stayed here about 6 years ago and had such a wonderful time that I had to come back. Mr Jim and his lovely wife are such fantastic hosts and such great company. The location is perfect over looking the old city, the rooms have been updated and are now even more impressive! The food and service is top notch! We had a wonderful time and we can't wait to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The perfect Riad in Fes. Super nice owner with Fatia will do everything they can to help you visit the city or shop in the Medina.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I would start off by stating that the property itself is absolutely gorgeous. We had the terrace apartment and a great view. The owner is so friendly and both he and the staff, Fateha, are wonderful. Fateha arranged breakfast for us in the mornings, and got up very early on our departure date to make sure we were fed. They also arranged a porter for us and offerred to arranged taxi (we had already made arrangements for taxi). HOWEVER, it is very difficult to get to this Riad from the main road, especially with baggage and a stroller. the path is very uphill and cobblestone, narrow, and with many turns. from the main road when the taxi drops you off, it take about 10 minutes to get to the Riad. once you get to the main road, there are restaurants and shops and access to taxis and other means of transportation.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

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

Refuge in the Médina

Love Riad Tara! The lady who runs the place is so lovely! She speaks French and I can understand a little so we managed to communicate as much as we needed! The meals she cooked for us were so incredibly delicious and some of the best we had on our travels. The Riad is lovely - safe, secure, clean, comfortable with a nice view and seating from the rooftop. It’s also just inside the Médina so easy to access by being dropped off (and the lady met our taxi). They also offer a shuttle to the airport with a driver who speaks perfect English, and a small spa with massage and a sauna! Highly recommend this stay! It feels like a labyrinth in the Médina and this is a nice refuge. The hotel is also named for Tara the owners 18 year old cat who is very sweet and reminded us of our own.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Very good

The place is inside of the medina, meaning no access by car, you have to walk with your belongings for 3 blocks+_, eventually you get your bearings and find the place, one recommendation for the manager is to offer an arrival pickup, wee see this in marrakech terminal, various peoples from different riads picking customers. The spa service was amazing and the food the same. Our room is in needs of a good update. In general the place is very good but isolated if you want to go around at night is a little scary because all the labyrinths of the medina with only very few people around. Definitely an unforgettable good experience that we wiil repeat in heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located in Medina with close distance to many attractions within old city.On the top of this, I would like to thank you a lot to a lady who is looking after this property on the daily basis. However she does not speak English ,she helped me a lot within my all stay at Tara.Each time I was coming back to the property she offered my a tea, helped me with the local travel agencies and guides.A huge thank you to her.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kettly

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

Wonderful Hospitality

I had a lovely time staying at Riad Tara. The room and the bathroom were spacious, clean, confortable, warm and well decorated.I enjoyed the swimming pool, the spa and the terrific view of the city from the terrace. Jim,the owner and his assistant, Fatiha, were very welcoming and did their best to made my stay at the riad enjoyable. At first, I felt it would be difficult for me to find my way since the riad is located deep inside the medina. However, my fear vanished when Jim assured me he would send someone to get me from the town to the riad if that would be better for me. As a great host, he wanted to make sure I was completed happy visiting Fes. I really enjoyed my stay at Riad Tara. I would certainly stay there again and I recommend it to anyone who wants to have a wonderful time in Fes.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is an old historical Riad which was nice, in the middle of Medina. It is easiest if you get someone to direct u to the house, if u are out and about, specially if late; don't waste time by following Google Map or a Map. You will waste time. This is the same for all Riads and part of experience of being in Medina.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location was near the edge of the medina which was refreshing after spending the day in the winding narrow streets. Amazing view of the city from the terrace. Property was better than the pictures illustrate. Staff was friendly and accommodating and room was spacious and clean. Would come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great really fantastic. Cannot recommend highly enough.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Zen

Vert quiet and thé people vert freindly

10/10 Excellent

EA, USA

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

Lovely Riad in the Fes Medina

Riad Tara is well-located, quiet yet convenient, near the markets and many notable landmarks. The space and structure are thoughtfully renovated, clean and lovely as is the staff, led by Fatiha, who is attentive and cheerful. She prepares a delicious and varied breakfast which we greatly enjoyed and highly recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Close to all experiences in the old town

We were given a warm welcome by Fatiha the manager who turned out to be a "Jill" of all trades as she fixed a toilet problem, turned on heat for us as it was quite cold and cooked us the most fabulous meals we ever had in Morroco! We met the owner who was very friendly and helpful and we delighted in Tara the resident cat.Our room was super deluxe, large, with sitting room very tastefully decorated, Moroccan style. A perfect Moroccan experience!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Very good hotel in the Medina

The rooms are beautifully decorated. The staff was fantastic The location is very good and easy to access both by foot or taxi.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nobody opened us when we arrived. It was hard to find. We had to call and to speak with a guest, because the lady at the reception did not speak English. Our booking was not recognized by the hotel. The price was high, but the overall the rooms are nice.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

pleadant and quiet tiad

Nice clean hotel with plenty of room for the three of us. Located at one end of the medina it was easy to get around and had the most wonderful terrace balcony with great views of the medina. A quiet peaceful hotel to relax in after hot days in fez.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
The riad is beautiful, but the location is absolutely impractical for returning late at night or early in the morning ie not accessible by car. Coming early or late it is not safe for solo travellers and without explicit instructions in Arabic. I arrived late and my driver could not find it, so we were left to park in Fes for several hours due to a miscommunication from the hotel. There was no hot water for three non-consecutive nights although this was rectified when I made a complaint. Prices are quoted in euros which I considered a red flag and not a "convenience", especially as euros are not available in Morocco and exchange rate is high. The chauffeur hired by the hotel to drive me to the airport for departure overcharged me by 100 dirhams (asking for 250 dirhams instead of the agreed hotel price of 150) and refused to give me change. This was more or less in keeping with my experiences with taxis and drivers--as prices must be agreed upon in advance when not using metered services--but unfortunate given I hoped it would be standardized pricing given he had been explicitly hired. Recommend having exact change if you agree to use their driver as this was blatantly dishonest. Overall the service is very good and the two women who provide service, breakfast, delicious tea are truly charming. Based on other riads I visited (for their hammam, meals, cooking classes etc), the value and service at other comparable riads is superior.

10/10 Excellent

Francesco

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

6/10 Okay

Mariam

Liked: Staff & service