Riad El Yacout, Fes

4.3 (29 reviews) · Upscale
Historic riad in the bustling Fes Medina offering comfortable rooms, a rooftop terrace, and an outdoor pool
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BARBARA A.
Dec 02, 2024
Everyone was very helpful. The first night of our stay there was entertainment and dinner was served. Fabulous. The attention and care from the staff was... Read more
stacie
stacie p.
Oct 26, 2024
A must-stay place in Fes. The staff is the best in the world, the rooms are palatial, the food is top class.
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Sal H.
Jun 04, 2024
The place has a great lot of history, there's something to see in every corner. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful, the manager and staff... Read more
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chris m.
May 31, 2024
This is an amazing Riad. From the authentic decor, you feel like you have stepped back in time. The food and the staff are also amazing.... Read more
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Arif A.
Feb 11, 2024
Great location, great food, great service. Marcos takes immense pride in his work, and loves what he does. Visit this spot, if only to get to... Read more
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Overview

Riad El Yacout is a beautifully restored 16th-century residence in the bustling Fes Medina, offering convenient access to popular sites. Just a short 5-minute walk from Medersa Bou-Inania, 12 minutes on foot from the University of Al Quaraouiyine, and close to the famous Blue Gate (Bab Boujloud), you'll be ideally positioned to explore the city. 

The rooms at Riad El Yacout seamlessly blend traditional decor with modern amenities, ensuring a comfortable stay. Each air-conditioned room features free WiFi and a private bathroom with a bathtub or shower and complimentary toiletries. Previous kimkim travelers have highlighted the newly redone bathrooms, beautiful stained glass windows, and the hot water in the rooms.

Riad El Yacout truly stands out for its authentic character and historical significance, with our travelers praising its grand atmosphere and decor, including the beautiful Almoravid tilework. The hotel also offers an outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace with panoramic views, a full-service spa, and a fitness center. Guests have also loved the traditional food and the friendly, accommodating staff.

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Hotel Information

Hotel stars icon 4-star Hotel
Hotel phone icon +212 535740020
Hotel address icon 9 Derb Guebbas Batha, medina
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Travelers often mention

Summarized by AI based on kimkim traveler reviews

Exceptional Staff Service

The staff at this hotel are consistently praised for being extremely friendly, helpful, and going above and beyond to ensure guest comfort. Notably, a manager and staff member even escorted a guest to meet their driver when her husband was ill. (14 mentions)

Melanie
“The staff go over board to make you feel comfortable.”  — Melanie D.
Becky
“The staff (especially Marco's) at this hotel were so warm, inviting and funny.”  — Becky S.
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“the manager and staff went above and beyond to make our stay as comfortable and pleasant”  — Sal H.
Outstanding Food

The food at this hotel receives high praise, with several reviews mentioning it as some of the best they had during their trip. Breakfast is specifically noted as being very good. (9 mentions)

Susan
“The meals we had at this riad were among the best we had on our entire trip”  — Susan L.
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“the food was some of the best we had in Morocco”  — Bob L.
Becky
“The food was excellent”  — Becky S.
Beautiful Architecture and Decor

Guests admire the beautiful architecture and decor, including features like stained glass windows and mosaics that add to the Riad's charm. (5 mentions)

Rajgopal
“If you want to see the Morrocco architecture and beautiful mosaics then this Riad is for you.”  — Rajgopal I.
Lee Ann
“Our rooms had beautiful stained glass windows in addition to the gorgeous decor.”  — Lee Ann L.
Jill
“a sensational palace built in 1432 so fabulous courtyard and roof top.”  — Jill B.
Room Comfort and Amenities

The rooms are generally described as spacious and comfortable, with some guests mentioning specific features like nice big bedroom suites. However, there are minor complaints about outdated plumbing and occasional malodor from restrooms. (4 mentions)

Becky
“We loved our room (over the top nice).”  — Becky S.
Emily
“Nice big bedroom suite for 4”  — Emily H.
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“Rooms are spacious”  — Lisa K.

Traveler Reviews

29 total ratings, 21 with reviews
4.3
Feature ratings
Authenticity & Character
4.7
Location
4.5
Staff
4.8
Cleanliness & Comfort
4.2
ABHIJIT KUMAR
ABHIJIT KUMAR S.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Apr 22, 2025
The room was smelly and very shabby. Hot water was not working and had to call maintenance to fix it. Read more

The room was smelly and very shabby. Hot water was not working and had to call maintenance to fix it.

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Staff
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Stayed in April 2025
Owen
Owen H.
Singapore | Reviewed on Jan 06, 2025
Beautiful central courtyard. Rooms a little bit tired but huge. Read more

Beautiful central courtyard. Rooms a little bit tired but huge.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
The main guy worked so hard to keep everyone happy I was concerned the owner of the hotel was keeping his children hostage or something.
Cleanliness & Comfort
It's beautiful and spacious but maybe needs a spruce up in the rooms. Doesn't have an alcohol licence!
Stayed in December 2024
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BARBARA A.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Dec 02, 2024
Everyone was very helpful. The first night of our stay there was entertainment and dinner was served. Fabulous. The attention and care from the staff was tops. Marcos is the perfect hotel manager aka hospitality manager. Read more

Everyone was very helpful. The first night of our stay there was entertainment and dinner was served. Fabulous. The attention and care from the staff was tops. Marcos is the perfect hotel manager aka hospitality manager.

Authenticity & Character
great restoration work done on the building
Location
near the market place
Staff
Marcos and his assistant
Cleanliness & Comfort
room was dark. our second floor window opened up to large dining area on first floor.
Stayed in November 2024
stacie
stacie p.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Oct 26, 2024
A must-stay place in Fes. The staff is the best in the world, the rooms are palatial, the food is top class. Read more

A must-stay place in Fes. The staff is the best in the world, the rooms are palatial, the food is top class.

Authenticity & Character
The owner has kept things historically accurate with necessary modern updates . Like no place I have ever stayed. The heart of Morocco lives in this place.
Location
Inside the old city, access to everything
Staff
Every single person that is a part of this team works for the client, giving a positive and delightful experience. The BEST Moroccan tea in all of the country!
Cleanliness & Comfort
The room was a calming wonderful place to rest for the next adventure-filled day.
Stayed in October 2024
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Sal H.
St. Petersburg, FL | Reviewed on Jun 04, 2024
The place has a great lot of history, there's something to see in every corner. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful, the manager and staff went above and beyond to make our stay as comfortable and pleasant. Read more

The place has a great lot of history, there's something to see in every corner. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful, the manager and staff went above and beyond to make our stay as comfortable and pleasant.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in May 2024
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chris m.
Australia | Reviewed on May 31, 2024
This is an amazing Riad. From the authentic decor, you feel like you have stepped back in time.
The food and the staff are also amazing. If you stay here you will be sure to meet Marcos. He is an amazing host who made our stay so much fun. Read more

This is an amazing Riad. From the authentic decor, you feel like you have stepped back in time.
The food and the staff are also amazing. If you stay here you will be sure to meet Marcos. He is an amazing host who made our stay so much fun.

Authenticity & Character
If you are looking for an authentic Moroccan Riad, then this this is for you.
Location
You walk down an alley to a door. You would never expect this palace that is behind the door.
Staff
Marcos is an amazing host. He made our stay so memorable.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Everything was so clean. We commented during our stay at how clean the place was.
Stayed in May 2024
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Arif A.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Feb 11, 2024
Great location, great food, great service. Marcos takes immense pride in his work, and loves what he does. Visit this spot, if only to get to know Marcos. Read more

Great location, great food, great service. Marcos takes immense pride in his work, and loves what he does. Visit this spot, if only to get to know Marcos.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in December 2023
Melanie
Melanie D.
Clayton, MO | Reviewed on Oct 30, 2023
This is an amazingly beautiful place. The staff go over board to make you feel comfortable. My husband was ill the day we were there but I did not want to miss seeing the city. I was going to walk by myself to meet our driver, but the hotel manager insisted on one of his staff escorting me to meet the driver. It was a short walk but it was nice to know they were concerned about me getting where I needed to be safely. Read more

This is an amazingly beautiful place. The staff go over board to make you feel comfortable. My husband was ill the day we were there but I did not want to miss seeing the city. I was going to walk by myself to meet our driver, but the hotel manager insisted on one of his staff escorting me to meet the driver. It was a short walk but it was nice to know they were concerned about me getting where I needed to be safely.

Authenticity & Character
It's like staying in a piece of art! Stunningly beautiful in a totally Moroccan way.
Location
Easy to get to - just a short walk down an alley
Staff
Over the top helpful. Have never met such friendly and helpful people!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in October 2023
Becky
Becky S.
Sandy Springs, GA | Reviewed on Oct 12, 2023
The staff (especially Marco's) at this hotel were so warm, inviting and funny. We loved our room (over the top nice). The food was excellent and my husband enjoyed the massage there. Read more

The staff (especially Marco's) at this hotel were so warm, inviting and funny. We loved our room (over the top nice). The food was excellent and my husband enjoyed the massage there.

Authenticity & Character
The building was beautiful.
Location
Honestly didn't walk around the area much but it had the basics.
Staff
Staff the best of our trip and that's saying something as people were very welcoming everywhere we went.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in October 2023
Rajgopal
Rajgopal I.
Lake in the Hills, IL | Reviewed on Sep 04, 2023
If you want to see the Morrocco architecture and beautiful mosaics then this Riad is for you. The customer service is out of this world and don’t miss the hamaam here. Having tried hamaams at different countries especially Rome, Greece, and even Egypt- I can vouch that this place packs quite a punch. They give a pretty good service and the area is very neat. Read more

If you want to see the Morrocco architecture and beautiful mosaics then this Riad is for you. The customer service is out of this world and don’t miss the hamaam here. Having tried hamaams at different countries especially Rome, Greece, and even Egypt- I can vouch that this place packs quite a punch. They give a pretty good service and the area is very neat.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in August 2023

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Hotel Information

Hotel stars icon 4-star Hotel
Hotel phone icon +212 535740020
Hotel address icon 9 Derb Guebbas Batha, medina
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