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Riad Ibn Battouta

4.0 star property
Family-friendly guesthouse with free breakfast and bars

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Comfort Double Room Single Use, 1 Bedroom, City View, Mezzanine | Lounge | 2 bars/lounges
Panoramic Room, Non Smoking, Mountain View | Terrace/patio
Courtyard view
40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, DVD player
Double Room | Living area | 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, DVD player

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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9 Derb Lalla Mina, Avenue Allal El Fassi - Batha, Fes, Fès-Meknès, 30000
  • Place, Borj Fez Mall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Blue Gate
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Zaouia Sidi Ahmed Tijani
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fes (FEZ-Saiss)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Fes

Located in Ville Nouvelle, Riad Ibn Battouta is a leisurely stroll from sights such as Borj Fez Mall and Royal Palace. This 4-star guesthouse has 7 rooms and welcomes guests with free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and a free children's club.
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What's nearby

  • Borj Fez Mall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Royal Palace - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Place Bou Jeloud - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Blue Gate - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Zaouia Sidi Ahmed Tijani - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

  • Fes Station - 11 min walk
  • Fes (FEZ-Saiss) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sky Lounge Menzeh Zalagh Hotel - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Ba Jelloul Fes - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Jungle - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Riad Ibn Battouta

Family-friendly guesthouse with free breakfast and bars
Guests of Riad Ibn Battouta enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, conference space, and a business center. Parking is MAD 30 per stay (MAD 30 per day for valet parking)—but if you prefer not to drive, catch a ride in the airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for MAD 200.00 per person one way. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with dry cleaning/laundry, concierge services, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this spa guesthouse include a free kid's club, an arcade/game room, and a library.
Guests can expect 40-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels and DVD players, along with free WiFi and wired Internet. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and bathrooms offer spring water baths, rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Balconies, sofa beds, and dining areas are also available. Private bathrooms are not ensuite.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Self parking on site (MAD 30 per stay)
  • Valet parking on site (MAD 30 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Free manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bowling alley
  • Free children's club
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Bowling alley
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • Free children's club
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • 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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Detached private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Spring water bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • DVD player
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:30 PM
Contactless check-out available
Express 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 1 year old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for MAD 200 per stay
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for MAD 200 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: MAD 41.80 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: MAD 200.00 per person (one way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: MAD 200 (one-way)
  • Self parking fee: MAD 30 per stay
  • Valet parking fee: MAD 30 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: MAD 200 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: MAD 200 per stay

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector
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
  • Check-in: 12:30 PM
  • Check-out: 12:30 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Some facilities may be restricted. For more details, contact the property. Contact information can be found on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • Parking has height restrictions.

Property is also known as

Riad Ibn Battouta House Fes
Riad Ibn Battouta House
Riad Ibn Battouta Fes
Riad Ibn Battouta
Riad Ibn Battouta Guesthouse Fes
Riad Ibn Battouta Guesthouse
Riad Ibn Battouta Fes
Riad Ibn Battouta Guesthouse
Riad Ibn Battouta Guesthouse Fes

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to Riad Ibn Battouta?

This guesthouse is situated in Ville Nouvelle, just steps from Borj Fez Mall. You'll also find Royal Palace and Rue des Mérinides less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Riad Ibn Battouta?

Yes, valet parking is offered for MAD 30 per day with in/out privileges.

Is a spa located at Riad Ibn Battouta?

Spa services at the guesthouse include body wraps, mani/pedis, massages, and facials.

Does Riad Ibn Battouta have a casino at the property?

No, Riad Ibn Battouta doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Riad Ibn Battouta?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

What do couples enjoy most about Riad Ibn Battouta?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this guesthouse include a spring water bath, around-the-clock room service, and a minibar.

Are there hot tubs at Riad Ibn Battouta?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this guesthouse.

Does Riad Ibn Battouta have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Riad Ibn Battouta serves free continental breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Will Riad Ibn Battouta allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Riad Ibn Battouta.

Does Riad Ibn Battouta have connecting rooms?

No, this guesthouse doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Riad Ibn Battouta?

The closest major airport to Riad Ibn Battouta is Fes (FEZ-Saiss), which is 9 mi away (16 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Riad Ibn Battouta?

Yes, every accommodation at Riad Ibn Battouta comes with a balcony with some featuring mountain or city views.

Riad Ibn Battouta Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 42 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well run property in heart of Fez that survived COVID-19 by running lean and mean. We were one of only three families in this ~8 room hotel owned by a family with 2 other riads nearby. Room was clean, staff were pleasant and breakfast was hearty. For the 90 euro/night fee for my family of three this was a great choice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Val

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice decor, nice towels, ok beds, good location, nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Luca

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Not worth the money paid

It's a good looking hotel, but had some inconvenience: it was cold in the room beacause the
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great welcome and a beautiful facility, I loved fhe room with private terrace. Quite near the medina entrance, while easy to access from the train station via taxi.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean. Hospitable. Great location and Great service.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great

Very good place. Great value and location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There is nothing I can say that I liked about this place. The overall experience was nothing like anything we had at any other Riad or Hotel during our 10 day trip in Morocco. The lady manager (Iman) was absolutely dreadful. Only pushing to sell things through this Riad and becoming rude and angry with us if we had other arrangements. She was not helpful at all. Rooms are dirty and falling apart. Breakfast we were served butter packages that when opened had mold in them. The owner of the hotel was no better. When he found that we no longer wanted to stay for the second night we had pre-booked he got extremely upset and at some times even threatening me. We were a family of 6 travelling Morocco for 10 days and we had the best experience in 6 cities with some of the kindest most welcoming people except for this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent hosts! Excellent hosts! Excellent hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Sultan, London

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice Riad. But wont consider it a 4 star. Maybe really important that others realise that a Riad experience is very different to hotels.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

TDK, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very close to the Médina. Helpful staff.

I booked a room with a view. As it’s one of a dozen bookings on this trip, I failed to notice I was given the wrong (but beautiful) room. On request and after a few staff I was changed to the roof terrace room I booked. Shame about the rain. The pictures show the riad as it is, a beautifully laid out and appointed home. Another guest returned to find her belongings packed up and moved to another Riad entirely. With the mangeress blaming the customer to me “nothing but problems”. I don’t like overfamiliarity or guilt and baksheesh requests. I had booked a tour prior to my arrival and was made to feel guilty for not giving them the business. Yet my requests in return were not met with enthusiasm. When I requested an extra hour to check out I was made to feel as though it was a huge inconvenience. As though everything was out of their control. They had a quick attitude to blaming me or anyone else for errors or broken items or wrong rooms! Nothing was their fault! Not even the apparent owner accepted responsibility. They made me feel bad. They have a wonderful roof top they don’t tell their guests about! Hopeless. I didn’t mind sharing it with the sheets and towels. It added to the authenticity.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

A new experience

This was my first experience with a riad, and it was very nice. Unlike a hotel, you had to knock to enter each time you left, so that was a little inconvenient for me. However, the owners were very nice and concerned about our welfare. They took good care of us. Next time I will know what to expect and take advantage of the riad experience better.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Disappointing

Is a beautiful riad lovely breakfast , however we were given a room out of the riad in the building next door without any explanation , therefore we were not able to enjoy the real Moroccan ambiance of the room which was described in the act , very disappointing

10/10 Excellent

Mrs J A Raeburn

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

Highly recommended

This Riyad is beautiful - if you have a room at the top you will also have a great view - but, be warned there are lots of stairs to be climbed to get there! The decor is brilliant too - a lot of work has gone into this Riyad, and the food was quite adequate.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Afshan

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

Most Enchanting Riad

This is one of the best Riad's my family and I hav stayed in! Kept emaculatly clean with an extremely friendly and helpful staff. They were willing to go the extra mile to help us acclimate to Fez. Nothing less than a five star experience -- I look forward to going back. Afshan
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

yun

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

nice

everything is good
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

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

Home away from home.

A welcoming Riad that the staff could not do enough for you to makeep you feel at home. Outskirts of Medina but close enough to walk to and explore. Plenty of eating places around the area and small shops for bottled water etc. Get a guide ( re hotel ) to show you around the medina and after that you get a fair idea of how to negotiate it. Highly recommended Riad. (note no lifts as you would expect in this type of accomadation).

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

Model for excellence!

We felt welcome the instant we arrived. The staff went above and beyond to make up for us having to switch rooms from what we had originally booked. We ate a delicious Moroccan dinner and breakfast and drank the fresh mint tea. Our upgraded room was the the suite on the second night of our stay, which was huge and comfortable. Loved the close location to walk to the Medina. Overall, I would stay here again in a heartbeat and hope you choose this place so you can experience it too!

10/10 Excellent

Imogen, Glasgow

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

Amazing, friendly hotel

This is a wonderful hotel on the edge of Fez's Medina. Room was gorgeous, the food was lovely and the owner could not have been more helpful or kind. Great stay, could not recommend more!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The owners are amazing people. Super helpful, nice and kind.

8/10 Good

Habibur, london

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

Great Riad

Enjoyed our stay here. Looked after well by the owners. This Riad looks good and is clean.

8/10 Good

jay

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

Beautiful room, great location

Lots of space, quiet and relaxing - beautifully decorated.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
La chambre ne correspond pas avec la réservation. Chambre propre mais attention au siphon bouché (Ispahan). Petit déjeuner correct, mais répétitif; service long. Riad très bien situé, près de la Médina.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Manuel

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

Riad con solera accesible con vehículo

Riad con solera en buena ubicación, sin restaurante (te envían a uno que está fuera) y de trato correcto en el estilo local.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La atención del personal, la ubicación y la terraza. Nos ayudaron a conseguir unos billetes. En todo momento tuvieron muy buena predisposición y Hamza nos ayudó.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019