In the heart of Fes El Bali, Riad El Yacout offers a tranquil retreat with a rooftop terrace and garden. Savor Moroccan cuisine at the on-site restaurant or indulge in rejuvenating treatments at the spa. With an outdoor pool, library, and helpful multilingual staff nearby guests have praised this riad for its attentive service.
Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at Riad El Yacout. You can visit the spa to indulge in massages or body scrubs, and Moroccan cuisine is served at Moroccan Restaurant, which is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights include an outdoor pool, a steam room and a snack bar/deli. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
Arabic, English, French, German, Spanish
At a glance
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Hotel size
20 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No on-site parking
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Transfers
Airport shuttle*
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
What to do
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Built in 1347
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Rooftop terrace
Garden
Library
An outdoor pool
Full-service spa
Massage/treatment rooms
Steam room
Reception hall
Traditional architecture
Room amenities
Be entertained
LCD television
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Minibar
Bathrobes and slippers
Dryer
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Free cot/infant bed
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bath or shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Free local calls
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Spa
Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the on-site spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include massages and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with a steam room and Turkish bath/hammam. The spa is open daily.
Dining
Moroccan Restaurant – This restaurant specialises in Moroccan cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting).
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: MAD 30.00 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
Late check-in after 10:00 PM can be arranged for an extra charge
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for MAD 500.0 per day
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
El Yacout
Riad El Yacout
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Yacout
Riad El Yacout Fes
Riad Yacout Hotel Fes
El Yacout Fes
Riad El Yacout Fes
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Riad Yacout Hotel Fes
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Frequently asked questions
Does Riad El Yacout offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Riad El Yacout 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.
Is there a pool at Riad El Yacout?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Riad El Yacout?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Riad El Yacout?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Riad El Yacout.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Riad El Yacout?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Riad El Yacout?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Riad El Yacout and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Riad El Yacout also has a steam room and spa services, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Riad El Yacout?
Yes, Moroccan Restaurant offers al fresco dining and Moroccan cuisine.
What's the area around Riad El Yacout like?
Riad El Yacout is a short 5-minute walk from Bou Inania Madrasa and 6 minutes' walk from Blue Gate.
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Riad El Yacout Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
22 Apr 2025
A must see, best Riad in the medina
The service was impeccable! Marcos went above & beyond to make our stay not only enjoyable, but that he made us feel like family (checking on our desires & anticipating our every need). He assisted with moving our bags into our room when we arrived & left. All of the staff was extremely responsive & we were happy to show off the beautiful facilities to our tour mates that we met in the Medina.
We would highly recommend & would definitely stay again on our next trip 💜
Maria
Maria, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 Jan 2025
My friend and I stayed here for two nights. Wonderful experience with a very attractive staff. The building itself is amazing. Highly recommend and we will return.
Daryl
Daryl, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 Dec 2024
Our family stayed here for two nights and it was extraordinary! Everyone was so gracious and willing to help us. If we come back to Fes, we’ll definitely stay here. The Riad is an arts and crafts beauty!
Karl
Karl, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 Dec 2024
The riad is beautiful. I had a comfortable room, the service was more than friendly and went out of the way to help me get to my various trips, and even arranged a ride to the airport for me at 5 am. I didn't have the pleasure of dining there for anything more than breakfast, but even that was delicious.
Courtney
Courtney, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 Oct 2022
Staff was very friendly & cooperative. Location is also very ideal. Walking distance to Madina Blue Gate.
Naeem
Naeem, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 Nov 2022
Staff friendly and provideed helpful info
donghao
donghao, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 Jun 2024
Wonderful staff including host Marcos, and Abdou, Zyiad, and Yahya. They make sure your needs are met. The riad itself is beautiful and the rooms are well appointed. Stepping inside is like entering a book. If you don't feel like adventuring for meals, the food is excellent.
Michelle
Michelle, 9-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 Jul 2024
Highly recommend this riad!
Loved my stay at Riad El Yacout. The riad is beautiful and historic. The staff was very helpful and made sure I had everything I needed. The location is perfect for exploring Fes. I highly recommend a stay here!
My only complaint was there was a cockroach creeping around my room. I know it's an old building in an old city, so not much you can do about that, but I didn't love it haha.
Leah
Leah, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 Dec 2023
Lovely Riad in Fes
We spend 2 nights in this splendid and beautifully maintained Riad. The staff are helpful and friendly; they arranged a guide to show us around Fes. We also had a Hammam and massage in their spa, which was lovely.
Food is good and they have a bar, so you can get a beer or glass of wine. I would stay here again
alison
alison, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 Apr 2023
Nice place, great hostesses and attendance. Hot water in our room takes about 10 min to come. No elevator, be prepared to go up stairs, but they will bring your luggage’s to your room. Nice location in the center of Medina.
Marcelo
Marcelo, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
12 Oct 2023
The staff was wonderful but our check-in was not great as the first room did not have a functioning AC. We had to switch rooms a couple of times, then got a free upgrade.
Mohammed
10/10 Exceptional
19 Mar 2023
SUPERB RIAD!!!!!!!
AMAZING!!! The Riad was beautiful. The manage Abdul upgraded our room without requesting. The room was stunning!!! The service all of the staff provided was top class, especially from Marcos who was such a nice guy! The breakfast was very nice. Can only say good things about this Riad and would definitely go back! 100% recommendation to all. Thank you Riad El Yacout and team for a perfect stay!
Matthew
Matthew, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
16 May 2023
The Riad El Yacout is a larger scale Riad very centrally located to the Medina and Blue Gate. The property is well appointed. The rooms are nice and mostly modern but lack small touches such as coffee service, kettle, safe and adequate shelving. The breakfast was decent. The highlight of the Riad El Yacout is the personnel. All staff were gracious and very helpful whether arranging transport, arranging knowledgeable guides for touring around the Medina or hauling heavy bags up 3 flights of stairs. Particular kudos to Marcos and Khadijah who went above and beyond to help us. Overall, our stay at Riad El Yacout was very pleasant and we would return.
Margo
Margo, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 May 2023
I’m so happy I chose to stay in this magnificent place. I have traveled around the world and this place is breathtaking. It’s so unique! The staff is very friendly and they make you feel very welcome since the moment you walk in the door. They greet you with a delicious hot tea. The food was delicious and breakfast setting was perfect. I was feeling a little sick from a day before and the hotel made me some magical tea and I felt better within minutes they even offered to send somebody to get me medications if needed. The location was walking distance to blue gate Medina. Also very close to train station as well go the tombs. Hotel was clean and smelled amazing. I will go back to visit soon! Thank you all for your lovely hospitality. This place feels like HOME!
Martha
4/10 Fair
31 Dec 2022
While the Riad, it's breakfasts and the location were fantastic the staff was very sketchy, we asked them to book a car service to Chefchouan for us on our last day, and the man who was supposed to be the concierge took $250 in cash and disappeared. No ride showed up and they claimed something had happened to the driver but it was clear from the drama that that wasn't at all the case. Later we demanded our money from the hotel, not sure if they were robbed by their own employee and were able to get another hotel to get us a ride for half the price. It really put a damper on our entire experience because we expected the staff to be honest and they weren't we are pretty sure they cheated a lot of people by overcharging etc.
Sara
4/10 Fair
1 Nov 2023
This Riad is past it’s sell by date.
Do not be seduced by this hotel’s claims to fame - that Bono stayed here once. He did but that was almost 15 years ago. This place today isn’t what it was then. We have been traveling across Morocco for ten days now and our stay at Riad Yacout left us deeply disappointed. Nowhere did we stay in all of Morocco that required such immediate attention as this Riad. Our room was in dire need of attention - not to mention the noise from the tour group diners that kept us awake.
Our toilet didn’t work and the bathtub was corroded and the tiling were moldy ( pictures attached)
The staff was hovering and nosy and constantly in our face with questions like “where do you go?” “What did you buy?” “How much did you pay?”we were so disappointed and saddened at the service, which was nothing in line with the reviews that we couldn’t wait to leave the Riad.
Personnel tres agréable, les lieux communs sont bien. Mais l etat des chambres laisse à desirer
Henry
Henry, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
9 Jan 2023
El espacio común interior es agradable, sin embargo los cuartos requieren mantenimiento y mejorar el amueblado. No cuenta con estacionamiento y la zona deja que desear.
Todo lo anterior se compensa con el excelente servicio de su personal.
Agustin
Agustin, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
30 Oct 2022
Ca m'a plu : Un service rapide et agreable
Ca m'a deplu : ils ont tendance a forcer les gens a depenser plus : exemple : un taxi rouge coute 10 dirham pour aller a la gare. Leur voiturier facture 150 dirham pour le meme trajet
Mouhamed Baba
Mouhamed Baba, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 Jun 2022
Un très agréable séjour!
Le staff du Riad était très agréable et aux petits soins tout au long de notre séjour. Le cadre était superbe et l'emplacement parfait pour visiter la magnifique Medina de Fès. On recommande chaleureusement!
Tristan
Tristan, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 May 2021
Treated like royalty!!!
We did not realize it was Ramadan when we planned our trip to Morocco. Despite this, we had a grand time. We were in Fez after a 3-day private tour from Marrakech. We were the only guests and they upgraded us to the master suite which was total royalty. The only drawback- we go thru 37 or 38 steps each way! But it was well worth it. The staff was very nice and all smiles. We really love our stay!!!