8 Bis Derb El Guebbas, Al Batha, Old Medina, Fes, 30000
What's nearby
Blue Gate - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Place Bou Jeloud - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
University of Al Quaraouiyine - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Zaouia Sidi Ahmed Tijani - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Borj Fez Mall - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
Getting around
Fes (FEZ-Saiss) - 30 min drive
Fes Station - 9 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Train station pickup (surcharge)
Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Le Tarbouche - 9 min walk
Fondouk Bazaar - 10 min walk
The Ruined Garden - 5 min walk
Chez Rachid - 7 min walk
Cinema Café - 6 min walk
About this property
Ryad Alya
Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at Ryad Alya. You can visit the spa to indulge in massages, body wraps or manicures and pedicures, and Moroccan cuisine is served at Restaurant Alya, which is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this Art Deco riad include a hot tub, a steam room and a snack bar/deli.
Languages
Arabic, English, French, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
8 rooms
Arranged over 1 level
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in/out available
Check-out time is noon
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal, airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Off-site parking within 984 ft (EUR 3 per day); discounts available
Transfers
Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
Train station pickup*
Cruise terminal shuttle*
Ferry terminal shuttle*
Off-site
Area shuttle within 1500 km*
Shopping centre shuttle*
Theme park shuttle*
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
Barbecue grills
Free daily reception
24-hour room service
Snack bar/deli
Travelling with children
Children's menu
What to do
Access to nearby outdoor pool
Golf lessons nearby
Skiing lessons nearby
Working away
Computer station
Conference space (43 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Limo or town car service
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free food/drink shopping service
Hair salon
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1900
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Rooftop terrace
Garden
Picnic area
Library
Piano
Full-service spa
Hot tub
Massage/treatment rooms
Steam room
Art Deco architecture
Room amenities
Be entertained
26-inch LED TV
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Dressing gowns
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Turndown service
Premium bedding
Selected Comfort mattress
Freshen up
Rainfall shower heads
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free wired Internet
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Spa
Spa Riad Alya has massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s). Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a mud bath, a hot tub and Turkish bath/hammam. Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 10 years old are not allowed in the spa.
Dining
Restaurant Alya – Overlooking the garden, this fine-dining restaurant specialises in Moroccan cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 15 per room (return)
Cruise ship terminal shuttle, ferry terminal shuttle and train station pick-up services are offered for an extra charge
Local area shuttle, shopping centre shuttle and theme park shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 25.0 per night
Parking
Self-parking costs EUR 3 per day
RV/bus/lorry parking is available for an extra charge
Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 3 per day (984 ft away)
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Guests under 10 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 10 years old are only allowed with adult supervision
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts major credit cards and cash.
Also known as
Ryad Alya
Ryad Alya Fes
Ryad Alya Hotel
Ryad Alya Hotel Fes
Ryad Alya Fes
Ryad Alya Riad
Ryad Alya Riad Fes
Frequently asked questions
Does Ryad Alya offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Ryad Alya does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Ryad Alya?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Ryad Alya?
Yes. Self-parking costs EUR 3 per day. Motorhome/coach/lorry parking is available.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Ryad Alya?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 15 per room return.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Ryad Alya?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Ryad Alya and nearby?
Have fun with nearby winter activities such as skiing, and in warmer months, enjoy a round of golf at the nearby golf course. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and soothe your senses in the hot tub. Ryad Alya also has a steam room, spa services and a picnic area, as well as a garden and access to a nearby outdoor pool.
Are there restaurants at or near Ryad Alya?
Yes, Restaurant Alya offers al fresco dining, Moroccan cuisine and garden views.
What's the area around Ryad Alya like?
Ryad Alya is a short 7-minute walk from Medersa Bou-Inania and 7 minutes' walk from Blue Gate.
Ryad Alya Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Good
27 Apr 2024
DARK. Our room was dark with only a small window to the exterior and poor interior lighting. The bathroom was also dark with poor lighting. The alleyway leading to the Riad has no lighting, we arrived at night and the alley was pitch black. We used the lights on our phones to help us find our way.
The breakfast area was pretty and the breakfast was lovely. The staff was friendly, but could be pushy. I also did not like the spa services.
Valerie
Valerie, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 Feb 2024
Nancy
Nancy, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
14 Dec 2023
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 Nov 2023
What an amazing Riad. From helping my taxi driver find the riad to an easy check-in and then a stunning room. thank you to all of the staff for making my stay so fantastic.
kristina
kristina, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 Oct 2023
Ryad Alya was beyond beautiful. Our check in was handled by Houssen and I can’t say enough about how wonderful he was. He helped get our train tickets for the following day. He made sure we were happy and content with our beautiful upgraded room. He should be given every opportunity to advance in this profession. Houssen could teach a class on customer service!!
ROSE
ROSE, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 Mar 2020
Excellent service, excellent communication, beautiful riad, friendly atmosphere. Located close to the medina and parking garage (if you rent a car) and taxi’s.
Would definitely stay here again when we return!!
Verified traveller
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 Mar 2020
Beautiful small hotel with very nice decoration in the interior yard where breakfast and dinner served. Nice breakfast with different stuff served in two days. Very nice and helpful employees. The girl speaks perfect English. Location is great and not far from famous Blue Gate.
Verified traveller
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 Jan 2020
I really enjoyed my stay here. The riad is so gorgeous & most importantly, the staff here are so nice, friendly & helpful. I surely love the service they provide. It will be great if the lighting can be brighter.
MJ
MJ, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 Dec 2019
Great Place!!!
Such great staff!! And a perfect place. Close to the medina, but also tucked away in a quiet neighborhood. Would visit 30 more times if I could. Thanks!
Trenton
Trenton, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 Sep 2019
This property was a refreshing breeze. The service and amenities were immaculate. The breakfast was delicious and was within walking distance of the Fes medina and taxis if you wanted to venture out across the city.
Verified traveller
1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 Sep 2019
Staff are really great and great hospitality. I would recommend to have traditional Moroccan bath experience as well. It’s really worth to try.
Verified traveller
1-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 Aug 2019
Daniel
Daniel, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 Jul 2019
The property is beautiful a real respite from the medina. It was my favorite place in Fez!
Sarah
Sarah, 3-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 Jul 2019
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 Jun 2019
Verified traveller
1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 Jun 2019
Exceptional Riad!
Amazing Riad! Friendly, clean and perfectly centered near everything. Will stay here again!
Rudy
Rudy, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 May 2019
The hosts who worked there were amazing. Great breakfast, hot showers, great court yard and they even has hair dryers in the room!
Verified traveller
2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 Apr 2019
Perfect Riad in Fez
Riad Alya was perfect from start to finish. It was absolutely beautiful there, the service was impeccable, and staff sweet. My niece and I can’t recommend this Riad enough for a stay in Fez.
Kathryn
Kathryn, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 Mar 2019
Casablanca room was huge and beautiful and Service/ people was top notch!
YC
YC, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 Mar 2019
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 Feb 2019
A fabulous oasis from the bussle of Fes..............................
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 Jan 2019
I can't say enough of how great was our stay in Ryad Alya. From Ahlam at the front desk and the rest of the staff, they make our stay very special. There is nothing they wouldn't do to make sure you have everything you need and/or want. if this is your first stay at an old medina, getting to your Riad might feel a little intimidated and maybe insecure, but once once they open the door is like entering another world, It is gorgeous inside and very comfortable and once you know the people you'll know that you don't have to worry. Especially for first timers, I suggest to go out with a tour guide, coordinated with the riad, they will take you every where you want to go and "translate" for you. I highly recommend Riad Alya.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 Jan 2019
I would highly recommend this Ryad. The staff is absolutely amazing, especially Ahlam who responded to all of the emails I sent prior to our visit. The rooms were large and beautiful, the courtyard was lovely and the food was delicious. Great location too.
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 Jan 2019
Asher Harrison Joshua
Asher Harrison Joshua, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
23 Dec 2018
Exceptional experience.
Our experience at this Riad was exceptional. The interior decore was like no other place covered in all 3D plaster and wooden engraved doors, high ceiling, fountain and trees. Our hats to the chef as thr food was the best we have tried in Morocco. The people were very friendly and helpful.