El Ayoun

Fes

An iconic sight for sure, the tanneries of Fes was absolutely interesting to take in. As well as the smell, which wasn't as bad as I anticipated - and they gave us a bundle of mint to smell if it got too bad. :)

Here you can see all the different colors of leather dyed...and dried...and here you will find the biggest selections and best prices for leather products at the surrounding leather shops that have a veranda to see the men at work below.

Yes, yes I did acquire a bag while I was there - and it has Berber carpet on it too - double score! :)
An iconic sight for sure, the tanneries of Fes was absolutely interesting to take in. As well as the smell, which wasn't as bad as I anticipated - and they gave us a bundle of mint to smell if it got too bad. :)

Here you can see all the different colors of leather dyed...and dried...and here you will find the biggest selections and best prices for leather products at the surrounding leather shops that have a veranda to see the men at work below.

Yes, yes I did acquire a bag while I was there - and it has Berber carpet on it too - double score! :)
Tucked away on one of the many side streets of Fes, with an unassuming door and front is the amazing Riad Salam Fes.

A luxury riad nestled in the old medina of Fes, which is a UNESCO world heritage site, is walking distance to so much of the old medina to discover - shopping, foods, markets, restaurants.

This is where we ate breakfast in the morning. I know...hard to handle ;)

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Riad Mazar Fes

Riad Mazar Fes

4.5 out of 5
Rue 2 N°12 Arset Bennis Douh Medina Fes Fes Boulmane
Book a stay at this luxury guesthouse in Fes. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (594 reviews)
素晴らしい美術品のコレクションがあり、とても美しいリアドでした。

Reviewed on 2026/1/31

Riad Mazar Fes
Riad Alassala Fes

Riad Alassala Fes

3.5 out of 5
11 Derb El-Hamia Douh Fes
The price is NT$1,751 per night from Feb 7 to Feb 8
NT$1,751
NT$2,154 total
Feb 7 - Feb 8
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this riad in Fes. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Glaoui ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (113 reviews)
Great place to stay! Everyone was kind and the riad was very beautiful. Our room was on the third floor and had its own little enclosed terrace overlooking the courtyard. The room had everything except for a phone, but they do have a Whatsapp that you can use to communicate with reception so that ...

Reviewed on 2026/1/22

Riad Alassala Fes
Ryad Alya

Ryad Alya

4 out of 5
8 Bis Derb El Guebbas Fes
The price is NT$1,915 per night from Feb 6 to Feb 7
NT$1,915
NT$2,330 total
Feb 6 - Feb 7
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa riad in Fes. Enjoy a full-service spa, a rooftop terrace, and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Dar Batha Museum and Glaoui Palace ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (159 reviews)
Staff welcoming was the best part of that , clean room and service was good too ❤️🫶♥️

Reviewed on 2026/1/28

Ryad Alya
Riad Braya

Riad Braya

5 out of 5
7 Derb El Hamia Douh Batha Fès
The price is NT$2,576 per night from Feb 4 to Feb 5
NT$2,576
NT$3,152 total
Feb 4 - Feb 5
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this riad in Fes. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Glaoui Palace and Dar Batha Museum are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (256 reviews)
The staff were amazing, welcoming and kind. Breakfast was very good. Fresh fruit salad, pastries, yoghurt, different types of bread freshly squeezed orange juice and coffee. Room nice and a good location. Great shower and very very clean. But the best thing was the kindness of the staff

Reviewed on 2026/1/28

Riad Braya
Riad El Yacout

Riad El Yacout

4 out of 5
9 Derb Guebbas Batha Fes
The price is NT$4,206 per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
NT$4,206
NT$4,834 total
Feb 8 - Feb 9
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa riad in Fes. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (101 reviews)
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 ...

Reviewed on 2025/4/22

Riad El Yacout
Hôtel Riad la clé de Fes

Hôtel Riad la clé de Fes

4 out of 5
21 Derb El Guebbas Douh Fes
Stay at this riad in Fes. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Glaoui Palace and Dar Batha Museum are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (114 reviews)
If you’re looking for easy access to the old city this is a convenient location. We were able to walk every where. There’s so much to do and see at all times. The location was very safe, clean, spacious and comfortable. Character is endless in the beautifully restored and maintained riad. It felt ...

Reviewed on 2025/11/10

Hôtel Riad la clé de Fes
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