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Riad Tara

Property class: 3
Escape to serenity amidst ancient streets. Rejuvenate your senses at an oasis featuring delicious cuisine, soothing spa treatments, refreshing pools.

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An indoor courtyard with a pool, seating areas, and potted plants. - Riad Tara (Fes)
A breakfast setup with a pool, decorative tiles, and a variety of breakfast items. - Riad Tara (Fes)
A hotel room with a brick wall, a bed, a bedside table with a tissue box, a decorative vase, a bottle, and a remote control. - Riad Tara (Fes)
A building with a balcony, ornate wooden doors, and decorative lighting. - Riad Tara (Fes)
An indoor patio area with tables and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and decorative lighting. - Riad Tara (Fes)
In the heart of Fes El Bali, Riad Tara offers a tranquil retreat with a rooftop terrace, garden, and outdoor pool. Unwind in the onsite spa or indulge in Moroccan cuisine at Patio restaurant while staying connected with free WiFi and enjoying amenities like dry cleaning services and multilingual staff.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

View all photos for Traditional Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Terrace

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside lamps, a decorative headboard, and a patterned rug.

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

  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Panoramic Suite, Terrace (2 persons)

A bedroom with a large bed, a decorative mirror, a wall-mounted shelf with items, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

Panoramic Suite, Terrace (2 persons)

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a chair, and a small table.

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Ground Floor

A sliding glass door with red curtains, leading to an outdoor patio area with a table and chairs, and a potted plant.

Superior Double Room, Ground Floor

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a brick wall, a large bed with red bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, and a mirror on the wall.

Romantic Double Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located near a boardwalk/promenade, Riad Tara is in Fes El Bali, a neighborhood in Fes. 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. Kassr Annoujoum Ducci Foundation and Fondouk Tsetouanien are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Fes travel guide
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99 Ras Jnane, Médina, Fes, 30000

What's nearby

  • An intricately designed wall with geometric patterns and a hanging lantern.
    Zaouia Sidi Ahmed Tijani
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • University of Al Quaraouiyine
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Blue Gate
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Bab Ftouh
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Place Bou Jeloud
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Cafe Mounia
    13 min walk
  • Fondouk Bazaar
    12 min walk
  • Palais La Médina
    6 min walk
  • Le Tarbouche
    12 min walk
  • The Ruined Garden
    7 min walk

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Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • Patio

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • 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.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1900
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mediterranean architecture

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

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

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Does Riad Tara have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Riad Tara pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Riad Tara?

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

What time is check-out at Riad Tara?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Riad Tara provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of MAD 200 per vehicle applies.

Where is Riad Tara located?

Located in Fes El Bali, this spa guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Place R'cif, Glaoui Palace, and Saffarin Madrasa. Seffarine Square and Kassr Annoujoum Ducci Foundation are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Riad Tara Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 115 reviews

Reviews

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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
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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
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2/10 Terrible

Harry

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Honestly we could not give any recommendations for this place. We did actually stay because as you will read the place was terrible. Firstly the Riad people were not welcoming. If you get over that, then they point you to your room which we found smelly and dirty. The shower was down steep stairs that felt unsafe. Poke your face into the bathroom and it looked unhygienic. Find another place.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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
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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
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8/10 Good

David

Liked: Amenities
Quel dommage car ce Riad est très mignon mais quel laxisme de la part du personnel en 4 jours la salle de bain n a jamais été nettoyée seul les draps du lit ont été tirés . La responsable étant absente pour des raisons perso durant notre séjour le personnel restant à fait preuve d un « je m en foutisme » exceptionnel et c est fort regrettable car l endroit mérite le détour Piscine enfin bassin impraticable car non nettoyé et rempli de sable au fond…. Bref quand le chat n est pas là les souris dansent et le client devient le dommage collatéral
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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2/10 Terrible

ellen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
À mon arrivée, on m'a dit que je n'avais pas de réservation. J'ai montré ma confirmation et mon reçu de paiement, mais ils ont haussé les épaules. Ils n'étaient au courant de rien et il n'y avait pas de chambres disponibles. Je devais repartir. Personne ne m'a aidé à résoudre le problème ni suggéré où passer la nuit. Le montant a été débité de mon compte et personne ne réagit pour résoudre le problème.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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4/10 Poor

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Die Buchung lag nicht vor. Wir mussten in ein anderes Riad umziehen. Das hat uns zusätzlich wertvolle Zeit gekostet.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

emmanuel

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

Agréable séjour

Agréable séjour au riad TARA, accueil sympathique et personnel discret. Le riad a du charme avec un joli patio et un grand bassin propre où l'on peut se rafraîchir. Mention spéciale pour le lit XXL très confortable dans la chambre romantique. Après exploration des alentours, le riad est bien situé dans la médina. Quelques minutes à pied du parking, de la Place R'Cif et de la Talaa Sghira. Merci Fatiha
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

bernard

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

Excellent séjour

Accueil excellent par un duo de choc totalement à votre service et aux petits soins. Caché au fond d'une ruelle de la medina, au calme, ce superbe riad est magnifique et confortable. La chambre qui nous a été attribuée, au 1er etage, était très confortable, joliment décorée, la literie impeccable et l'immense salle de douche magnifique avec sa douche à la marocaine et ses deux vasques carrelées. Petit déjeuner complet et gourmand préparé à la demande. Dîner délicieux concoctés sur place avec des produits frais du jour. La petite piscine nous a permis de nous rafraîchir. Et surtout, nous avons apprécié la séance de hammam et son gommage, puis le délicieux massage qui a suivi.
Accueil
Détail dans la salle de bain
Petit bassin pour se rafraîchir
Dans la salle de bain
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Antoine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tout était parfait au Riad Tara! Le lieu est somptueux, décoré avec beaucoup de goûts. Le propriétaire et le personnel sont aux petits soins. Les repas et les massages sur place sont divins. Et enfin le bassin pour se rafraîchir au retour d'une journée dans la médina est appréciable ! Nous y avons passé 5 nuits ce que je pense est parfait pour profiter de la médina et des alentours en prenant son temos. Allez y les yeux fermés.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Maud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sejour tres agreable dans un riad de bonne qualite et offrant de belles prestations (bons repas en genereuse quantite, hotes disponibles et chaleureux, de bons conseils et qui ne poussent pas a l achat de prestations). A recommander
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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
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10/10 Excellent

Sylvie_Thierry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Très bien. Serviettes changées et lit fait le matin.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
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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
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Merci a Fathia pour sa gentillesse et sa disponibilite. Hamman et massages excellents!! Mais petit bemol pour la chambre peu lumineuse et la salle de bain non close avec ecoulement des eaux difficile. Adresse à recommander!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
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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
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10/10 Excellent

yves fabrice

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

Excellent sejour en Mars

Nous avons passé un très agreable sejour . L'acceuil est excellent, la cusine de Fatya est un délice. Notre chambre au rez de chausee etati trs confortable. Le propriétaire nous a très bien reçu et il est donnes de très bons conseils. Nous recommandons vivement cette adresse . Riad idealement placé
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Amelie

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

Riad authentique et merveilleux

Nous venons de passer 4 jours merveilleux au Riad Tara. Tranquillité, plaisir pour les yeux et le palais et Jim le patron est très accueillant! Tout pour passer des vacances à deux exceptionnelles. Fatia s’occupe de vous préparer de bon petit plat si vous le souhaitez et Jim vous proposera des circuits de visites au top! Le Riad est très bien placé, au calme de la medina tout en restant à quelques pas de celle-ci! Nous avions la chambre du haut, à côté de la terrasse sur les toits, au calme et avec une bonne connexion internet (important car au Maroc, votre forfait est mis à mal!). Les photos sont conformes à la réalité! Allez y les yeux fermés et régalez vous
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Très bon accueil. Chambre confortable mais salle de bain en dessous de la chambre pas très pratique et surtout douche peu fonctionnelle (étroite et robinet difficile d'atteinte)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Schöne dachterasse, leckeres Frühstück. Leider spricht das Personal nur französisch, sind jedoch sehr bemüht zu helfen.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tout etait parfait. Le service courtois de fatiha ainsi que de Myriam a fait toute la difference, les repas etait tres bien mais trop copieux. Je recommande cet établissement.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019