Travelers find sensory delights at this Fes El Bali sanctuary where rejuvenating massages and authentic Moroccan cuisine create a peaceful urban escape
Riad Lalla Fatima offers a peaceful haven in bustling Fes El Bali. Enjoy soothing massages and traditional Moroccan dishes at Restaurant Lalla Fatima with garden views. Relax on the rooftop terrace or find quiet moments with a good book in the library.
Fes El Bali, a neighborhood in Fes, is home to Riad Lalla Fatima. Place R'cif and Sidi Moussa Tannery are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Parc Jnane Sbile and Atlas Garden. Traveling with kids? Consider Kassr Annoujoum Ducci Foundation, or check out an event or a game at Fes Stadium. Visit our Fes travel guide
Consider a stay at Riad Lalla Fatima and take advantage of free full breakfast, a rooftop terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Indulge in a body wrap, a manicure/pedicure, and a body treatment at the onsite spa. The on-site Moroccan cuisine restaurant, Restaurant lalla fatima, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and garden views. In addition to a garden and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk
Multilingual staff, coffee/tea in the lobby, and wedding services
Tour/ticket assistance and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Riad Lalla Fatima boast comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Heating and portable fans
Select Comfort beds, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
Rainfall showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transportation
Offsite parking available (MAD 10 per day); discounts available
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
Restaurant lalla fatima
Things to do
Full-service spa
Library
Steam room
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Babysitting (surcharge)
Crib (surcharge)
Laundry facilities
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Separate bedroom
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Guidebooks
Laundry facilities
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service
Wedding services
Outdoors
Garden
Rooftop terrace
Full-service spa
Body scrubs
Body wraps
Facials
Manicures/pedicures
Massage
Turkish bath
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
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2 buildings
3 floors
Built in 1960
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Traditional architecture
Room amenities
Bedroom
Crib (surcharge)
Premium bedding
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Select Comfort mattress
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Shower
Towels provided
Food and drink
Limited room service
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Connecting rooms available
Heating
Portable fan
Policies
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for MAD 200.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for MAD 200.0 per night
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: MAD 400.00
Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per adult: MAD 416.69
New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: MAD 400.00
New Year's Day (January 1) Gala Dinner per adult: MAD 416.69
Valentine's Day (February 14) Gala Dinner per adult: MAD 416.69
Gala Dinner on December 31 per adult: MAD 416.69
A tax is imposed by the city: MAD 27.00 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 200 per vehicle (one way)
Nearby parking fee: MAD 10 per day
Crib (infant bed) fee: MAD 200.0 per night
Rollaway bed fee: MAD 200.0 per night
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge
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
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Property is also known as
Lalla Fatima Fes
Riad Lalla Fatima
Riad Lalla Fatima Fes
Lalla Fatima
Riad Lalla Fatima Fes
Riad Lalla Fatima Riad
Riad Lalla Fatima Riad Fes
Frequently asked questions
Is Riad Lalla Fatima pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Riad Lalla Fatima?
Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Riad Lalla Fatima?
Check-out is at noon.
Does Riad Lalla Fatima provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of MAD 200 per vehicle applies.
Where is Riad Lalla Fatima located?
Located in Fes El Bali, this family-friendly Fes riad is within a 10-minute walk of Glaoui Palace and Kassr Annoujoum Ducci Foundation. Place R'cif and Sidi Moussa Tannery are also within 15 minutes.
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Reviews
Riad Lalla Fatima Reviews
7.8
Good
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The Riad is extremely beautiful, our room too.
Ladies of the staff are very kind, helpful and gentle. Breakfast was great, tasty and different.
The only little problem you probably can expect, is to find Riad. Google map can be neccesary.
We definetely recommend this Riad!
Remigiusz
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
8/10 Good
Phillip, Australia
Dec 28, 2017
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Old fashioned comforts and pizazz
We only stayed one night. It’s a beautiful setting and feels safe from the hawkers outside. Every corner is occupied with an artefact or embellishment. the courtyard is beautiful and the light breakfast had plenty of local treats.i didn’t see any television, which was an advantage, but the wifi worked well.
Unpleasant, aggressive staff in a hostel located in a dodgy part of the Medina. The alleyways are lined with drug dealers. "Private" bathrooms are separate from the sleeping rooms, across public hallways and staircases. No shampoo, no soap, no amenities provided. Just grubby towels. Rooms are cold, spartan and unclean. Grubby linens, broken lights, no furniture to speak of, no seating, no TV, no safe. No drinking water provided. The manager is a very nasty woman with a very nasty temper who won't accept any criticism of her precious hostel and will email you abuse while you're sitting in your room. It's all a very unpleasant experience.
The place is difficult to find, but worth finding. Excellent breakfast and great wifi. If one is into the tannery, the medina and the markets, this is the place to stay. No elevators, so one needs to be fit.
The location is excellent for exploring the medina, but out of the way if one wants to go on day excursions. The facility itself is excellent with a great breakfast, and good wifi, If one is directionally challenged, one would find it difficult staying here.
Chris
10/10 Excellent
Awesome stay and good location of hotel to Madena, Singapore
Seul bémol : riad un peu excentré du centre de la médina
Votre site donne des informations erronées : le transport navette aéroport est de 200 dirham et pas 20, la taxe de séjour est de 25 dirham par nuit et non 2,50, tout cela fait une sacré différence sur les dépenses!...Ce fut la mauvaise surprise quand on a un budget serré....Les propriétaires m'ont dit vous l'avoir signalé par mail...
Riad was very hard to find, but later found that every time we went back to it in a small red taxi, (very cheap to take) we just said take us to the Hotel Palais Faras in Ziat, which was just round the corner.
We had booked 2 rooms for 3 nights which were clean enough but the bathrooms were not very well maintained with the tiniest sinks and bathtubs which did not meet our needs. On the first day we had beautiful white towels, on the second we had not so nice coloured ones and on the third day, they were appalling! My sister in law's were torn!
We didn't know what to expect from a Riad. A Riad is a house without outside windows from the rooms, built because in the olden days, the men of the household were very possessive of their women and did not want them to see the outside world. There was a courtyard where we could sit for fresh air, but it was still very claustrophobic.
On booking a Riad one must remember that it's a house where the owner and their family live too. For us, family members with children were visiting until the late hours and were very noisy.
Management recommended places for us to see, and were told everywhere was within walking distance but it wasn't. We really missed the experience of a hotel offering information about local places to visit and excursions.
We also felt we had to be cautious walking in the Madina.
Malgré notre arrivée tardive (minuit), les propiétaires nous ont accueillis chaleureusement. La chambre était un peu étroite mais confortable. Nous avons été agréablement surpris de découvrir les lieux au matin. Les espaces sont multiples et bien personnalisés. La cour intérieur nous propulse en Andalousie! Très étrange sensation! Le petit déjeuner était très bon et copieux! Merci au personnel pour son accueil et sa discrétion.
What a beautiful Riad! Fabulous traditional mosaic tiles, central courtyard with orange trees and fountain. Our hostess Rajae was very welcoming and helpful. Room was clean and comfortable with heater and extra blankets provided as still a bit nippy at night in early March. We had a delicious evening meal of salads, chicken tagine and fruits and hearty breakfast including excellent homemade jams. Would definitely stay again
Nel contesto della realtà di una città del Marocco, direi che un buon Riad. Assolutamente niente da dire circa la disponibilità è la gentilezza del personale: sempre sorridenti!!.
Abbiamo cenato due volte nel Riad e abbiamo mangiato benissimo anche se nel contesto abbiamo speso abbastanza. Ma ne vale la pena: cucina casalinga.
Una volta che ti sei ambientato, ti rendi conto che sei veramente vicino alla Medina . Consiglio vivamente di prendere una guida: le cose da sapere sono veramente tante. Unica pecca, la stanza era un po' freddina. Per spostarsi approfittate dei taxi. 10 minuti di taxi costano dai 50 ai 70 centesimi di euro. Solito discorso per il trasferimento dall'aeroporto.
Beautiful hotel just right for 1 night till we got the bus to Chefchaouen. Not too far inside the medina gate to walk with luggage. Bed was a bit hard. The dinner was fabulous and not too expensive. Lovely service.
l accueil a été agréable avec thé et petits gateaux mais je déplore le faite d'avoir eu les lits des enfants a faire l'évier n'ai pas assez grand pour faire sa toilette du matin et pas d'eau chaude
Godt ophold, hvor et meget behjælpeligt personale gjorde det hjemmeligt og hyggeligt at være på Riad'en. Man skal vælge at spise en aften på Riad'en, hvis man overnatter der, fik en tre-retters menu (Couscus i Tagine - nok det bedste marrokanske mad vi fik på hele vores tur).
The staff was friendly and helpful, the hotel was beautiful, the food was good, great atmosphere.
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8/10 Good
Carlotta
May 2, 2014
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Comodo, pulito e personale cordiale
Riad familiare, personale cordiale e cortese. Ottima posizione per visitare Fès, dentro la Medina. Cena ottima (non inclusa nel prezzo) a 150 MAD (circa 15€ a testa).
Voordeel van dit Riad is dat het gunstig is gelegen bij een stadspoortje en een parkeergarage. Verder is de eigenaresse een geweldige 'chef', dus lekker eten is hier absoluut mogelijk. Lalla Fatima is bekend om haar kookkunsten en zeer betaalbaar. Het ontbijt 's morgens is net als overal in Marokko zoet. Veel pannenkoekjes, jam en honing en weinig ander beleg, dat wel. De muntthee is echt heel zoet. We vroegen de volgende dag om thee zonder suiker en men vergat dit de volgende dagen niet. Het avondeten is echt fantastisch. Men helpt je daar aan een gids als je wenst om niet te verdwalen in de smalle straatjes van de Medina. Veel mensen spreken Frans in Marokko, maar de jonge vrouwelijke manager spreekt ook Engels. Al met al een aanrader voor Fes en omgeving. Zeker door de schone, ruime kamers, het avondeten en de prachtige ambiance.
Le Riad Lalla Fatima est un très joli Riad, dont nous garderons de bons souvenirs ! Le Riad est situé à l'entrée de la Médina, ce qui est très pratique pour arriver tranquillement en voiture et se promener ensuite à pieds dans la Médina. L'accueil et le service sont de qualité, on s'y sent Roi ! Le petit déjeuner est copieux et les repas proposés au Riad sont un véritable régal. Seul bémol à notre séjour : les nuits sont très froides en février, mais c'est indépendant du Riad. Prévoyez des pulls et tout ira très bien !
This place was a little difficult to find but well worth paying a few dirhams for guidance. This was by far the best Riad we stayed in throughout our time in Morocco, which was a shame because we only had one night there. We were greeted by the sweetest young lady who immediately brought us tea and have a brief introduction of the Riad itself. We were able to see many of the rooms and can honestly say each one was beautiful and in great condition. You would do well to stay in any of their rooms. Breakfast was a nicer version of the typical Moroccan breakfast-- bread heavy with assorted jams butter and honey.
We were really disappointed by the Riad. It was too cold (in winter) even if there are some portable heaters inside the house. The price is too high for what you get! We were in another Riad of similar price in Rabat-Salé and it was excellent. Moreover, I would not recommend it to families with young children. The food is excellent, but the owners cannot understand that a child does not eat as much as an adult. We went with two young children and when we wanted a meal for the two, they gave us a single fork, a single dish and even a single glass! The second night we reserved the meal for the four of us and there was plenty of food left. What a pitty :(