Riad Raouia

The airport shuttle cost 30 euros for a 20-minute drive. A street taxi would have cost 30 MAD. That was the last straw on top of an already disappointing stay. This is an overpriced bed and breakfast, far from the Medina, and the service was some of the worst I’ve experienced in Morocco. The host made it clear, in her own words, that this was not a hotel. I hope Google corrects the listing and removes the “5 stars hotel” description, because it’s by no means a five-star hotel. The family lives on the premises and prepares breakfast, but they require it at a set time. We were on holiday and wanted some flexibility, so we suggested a window between 8:30am and 9:00am. That wasn’t acceptable to our host, who insisted on an exact time. Breakfast itself was very disappointing, with no fruit at all, just bread, bread and more bread. For the same price, I could have booked a real five-star hotel.

The people here made us feel at home, and after long days out exploring, the bath and massage were a lovely way to unwind. We also really enjoyed the food. We ordered dinner on three evenings so we could sample different Moroccan dishes, and everything was delicious. The rooms and shared spaces were beautifully decorated. We loved our stay.

We'd happily come back to this Riad. The owner was so available and kind, beyond what we expected. Breakfast was a highlight, especially the different homemade breads. It was the best breakfast of our whole trip around Morocco. The place is furnished in a lovely traditional Moroccan style and makes a great base for visiting Fes. Absolutely recommend it.

The owner was fantastic and went out of their way to help make our visit enjoyable. They can also arrange excursions and guided trips around Fes and other cities, which I'd definitely recommend. The hotel itself still has us impressed by how lovely it looks. Our room was clean, and the room service was excellent. We had a great time here. Thank you!