Bab R’cif, Fez el-Bali
A handmade riad at the gate of the Fez medina
Seven rooms, a rooftop restaurant and a family that cooks, pours tea and welcomes in person. Our riad in Fez el-Bali is a hundred metres from Bab R’cif, the gate of the medina.
4.9 on TripAdvisor from 64 guests · No. 40 of 222 stays in Fez
Everything here is made by hand: the zellige, the pastries, the bread, the welcome. We keep the riad small so every guest is looked after by name.
Our emblem, a woman wrapped in a patterned shawl, stands for the welcome you will find here: warm, careful and handmade.
Rooms and prices at our Fez riad
Seven rooms around the courtyard: 3 double, 2 quadruple and 2 triple. Air conditioning, hot water all day, Wi-Fi and toiletries in every room. Tourist tax included.
Single
One guest, one comfortable bed.
Bed & breakfast500 DH
Half board650 DH
Double
Large bed, window with shutters, city views.
Bed & breakfast700 DH
Half board900 DH
Triple
One double and one single bed, or three singles.
Bed & breakfast900 DH
Half board1,200 DH
Quadruple
Room for a family or four friends.
Bed & breakfast1,200 DH
Half board1,600 DH
- Prices are per room, per night, in Moroccan dirhams.
- Groups sharing rooms pay 300 DH per person with breakfast.
- Children aged 4 to 10 get 50% off.
- Book more than 2 single rooms and each pays the double room rate.
- Free cancellation until 4 days before arrival. Under 24 hours, 50% is charged.
The rooftop terrace, from first tea to last light
A 360° view of Fez, a low table, and nobody in a hurry. We hand craft everything we serve and bring it to you ourselves.
Mint tea, as a welcome
Sit down, take off the day. Tea and pastries arrive before your bags are upstairs.
Dinner prepared in front of you
On a quiet night, our cooks finish each dish at your table: soup, tagine, fresh bread, Moroccan sweets. Half board includes it.
Breakfast, every morning of your stay
Fresh bread, crepes, olives, jam, eggs and coffee, made that morning. Leaving early? We pack it to go.
Rooftop restaurant in the Fez medina
Moroccan home cooking by Fatima and the kitchen team, served under the Fez sky. The menu follows the market; tell us about allergies or vegetarian needs when you book.
To begin
- Harira soupThe house soup, spiced and comforting.
- Zaalouk and Moroccan saladsSmoky aubergine, tomato, carrot and spices.
- BriouatesSmall golden pastries with the day’s filling.
Mains
- Chicken taginePreserved lemon and olives.
- Lamb tagine with prunesToasted almonds and cinnamon.
- Vegetable couscousFine semolina and seasonal vegetables.
- PastillaOn request, please ask when booking.
Something sweet
- Moroccan pastriesBaked by Fatima.
- Seasonal fruit with cinnamonOrange, cinnamon and orange blossom.
- Mint teaPoured from the teapot, the proper way.
Dinner is included in half board, or add it to any stay.
A children’s menu is available.
Tell us when you book so the kitchen can plan.
Photos of our riad in Fez
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Services that make your stay easy
The small services that matter when you arrive in a new city.
Transfers and welcome
A private transfer from the airport or a meeting at the station, on request.
Laundry
We can wash your clothes for a small fee.
Packed breakfast
Leaving before dawn for a tour? The kitchen packs your breakfast to go.
Tours and guides
Desert trips, Volubilis, Meknes or a guided walk through the medina: we organise it.
Comfort all year
Air conditioning and adjustable heating, hot water, free Wi-Fi, hairdryer and shuttered windows.
For families
Children’s menu, 50% off for ages 4 to 10, and triple and quadruple rooms.
Things to do in Fez, Ask Youssef !
Youssef, your host, walks the medina daily. Ask him anything at the door.
Chouara tanneries
About 10 minutes on foot. Go in the morning when the vats are full of colour.
Bou Inania Madrasa
Carved cedar and zellige you can walk right into. Quiet before 10.
Al-Quaraouiyine area
One of the oldest libraries in the world sits at the heart of the lanes. Let a guide show you the gates.
Place Seffarine
Listen for the hammering. Copper workers have worked this square for centuries.
Jnan Sbil and the Blue Gate
A taxi from the stand near us saves your legs when you want a green, calm afternoon.
Merenid tombs at sunset
The best view of the whole city. Then back to the rooftop for dinner.
Day trips
Volubilis and Meknes, or a Sahara tour. We organise transport on request.
Cooking with Fatima
Ask to see how the soup and pastries are made. Guests love it.
How to get to Riad Fes La Mama
The riad is steps from Bab R’cif, on the edge of the medina, so you never have to find your way through the maze alone.
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Land or arrive by train
Fès-Saïss airport is about 14 km away. We can arrange a private transfer or meet you at the station. Ask us for the price when you book.
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Take a taxi to Bab R’cif
Tell the driver “Bab R’cif”. Send us your arrival time and we will wait for you at the taxi.
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We walk you in
A short, quiet lane leads to our door, about a hundred metres from the main square. We carry your bags.
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Tea is waiting
Mint tea and pastries on the rooftop, then your room.
No 36-38 Sid El Aouad, Derb Lamrani, R’cif
Fez 30100, Morocco
4.9
Guest reviews of Riad Fes La Mama
64 reviews on TripAdvisor. Location, cleanliness, service and bedding all rated 5.0.
“Le meilleur Riad à Fès”
Felt at home on entering, and loved the hot showers and adjustable heating.
Alicha B, Dec 2025
“la véritable hospitalité marocaine”
Tea and pastries on arrival, a lovely rooftop and a very warm team.
Stefan S, Mar 2026
“Meilleur Riad ! Je recommande vivement”
Travelling with a young child, they praised Fatima’s cooking and the zellige.
cat541, Apr 2026
“Absolument parfait !”
Treated like family. Sunset dinner on the roof was a highlight.
Ira H, May 2026
“Comme si l’on séjournait chez un ami…”
Four nights, a fabulous rooftop dinner and staff who did all they could.
RAHC, Aug 2026
“Sublime hébergement”
Welcome mint tea, home-cooked meals and a 360° view of Fez.
felicia f, May 2026
Frequently asked questions
Book your stay at Riad Fes La Mama
Tell us when you arrive and we will confirm availability, pick-up and any dinner you want, usually within a few hours.