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4 out of 5
Riad Le Calife
19 Bis Derb El Ouarbiya - El Makhfia, Fes

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 159 out of 163 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

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10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is, hands down, one of the coolest places I’ve ever stayed…period. The attention to detail in both the presentation and decoration of Riad Le Calife is beyond 5 star reviews. What Yasmine & Alex have created is an incredible oasis of comfort and serenity. It oozes tons of charm and sophistication at every turn. The rooftop views are incredible. The courtyard is beautiful. The bar was so cinematic that it felt like The Continental in a John Wick movie. The dining room views overlooking the Medina are stunning. The staff is amazing: Mohammed. Saida. Fatima. Said. They went above and beyond in order to create an incredibly welcoming environment from the moment we stepped out of our taxi and walked into the courtyard. They made us feel at home immediately. I can’t say enough about how absolutely wonderful our experience was staying here. It was hard to leave. Big thanks again to Yasmine and Alex!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

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One of the friendliest and best decorated hotels I've ever been to in my entire life. If I could, I'd give them six out of five stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

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Amazing service and beautiful property
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Traveled with partner
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Our experience at the Riad Le Calife was fabulous. The service, rooms and environment are incredible. We highly recommend it. Yasmine is an extraordinary host who modifies depending on the need for each client. Merci!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Yasmine on Nov 9, 2023
Thank you Gordon for your great feedback.Very happy that you enjoyed your stay with us.

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Amazing! This was a truly outstanding experience. We have travelled a lot in Morocco and around the world and this boutique Riad was definitely up there with the very best! A special ‘Thank you!!’ to Yasmine for being so helpful with offering to help sort out our car hire problem, removing the stress and taking the weight off our shoulders and thus enabling us to relax and really appreciate our wonderful stay at Le Calife. Apart from being an exquisite Riad, the staff were delightful and the attention to detail was exceptional. To top it all, a beautifully presented breakfast in sumptuous surroundings was arranged for us for a very early departure at 5am on our last morning. We simply cannot fault it!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

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Excellent riad!
An incredible riad - don’t hesitate in booking your stay here. Alex and jasmine are wonderful hosts who go above and beyond. It’s made my future stays in Marrakesh difficult - the standard is now so high! From the room to the rooftop terrace, everything is wonderful. Breakfast is excellent and I’d encourage anyone to have dinner there one night. Do take into consideration the riad is around 20 min walk to the main dining options. Will definitely be coming back! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Alex & Jasmine are wonderful, they set us up with a fantastic guide for our first full day in Fez. Had their lovely staff escort us to help get our Petite Taxis, scheduled an unbelievable Hammam/Massage experience as well as a wonderful dinner for two on their rooftop terrace in house restaurant. Can not recommend Riad le Calife highly enough 11/10 Stars!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Giuseppe, San Diego

Traveled with partner
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Excellent property for a stay in the old medina. Staff and service was all excellent as well. We enjoyed the breakfast upstairs. Room was very clean and convenient in all respects.

10/10 Excellent

maria

Traveled with partner
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The Riad is beautiful and the customer service is outstanding
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

April

Traveled with partner
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My husband and are still raving about our time at Riad Le Calife. We don't have enough words to describe how wonderful our experience was. The guest house is beautifully decorated with little vignettes set up everywhere you look. The styling is beautiful. I kept taking pictures to show my interior designer as I knew she would love everything about it and it would just make her happy to see. The location was also perfect. We loved being in the old medina, but loved that we were tucked away from fray. Then there is the unbelievable hospitality of Alex and Yasmine. They take you in and take care of everything. Their joy of life, hosting, and sharing the love of their city is infectious. We found ourselves just wanting to be in their presence. We had them plan our various tours, and were thrilled with the results. They took care of everything. They have trained their staff to take care of every detail and anticipate your every need. The food is also amazing. We ate so well. When the end of our time in Fes came we weren't ready to leave. We will definitely be back and can't recommend it highly enough

10/10 Excellent

joshua

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When you enter Riad Le Calife in Fes, Morocco, you enter the tales of 'One Thousand and One Nights'. The beauty, and mystery of the place are overwhelming. Each room is taken from a fairy tale, the hosting couple who created the place are generous in their welcoming and help, the staff are warm and helpful, the restaurant to remember. We recommend it whole heartedly and cannot wait to return!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claudia, Wesley Chapel

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

John Angus

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Wonderful Riad de Calife
Beautiful Riad in the middle of the Medina in Fes. Wonderful hosts Alex and Jasmine who could not have been more helpful and welcoming. Room was beautiful, very clean. Food excellent. We had an evening meal on the terrace specially prepared by their staff which was top quality. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

David

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BEST hotel .....a must stay location
Well what can I say. This is an amazing little boutique hotel. Friendly staff that really cant do enough to make your stay wonderful. The first night dinner is a must..... The rooms are fantastic clean comfortable and well stocked. When you return from a busy day in the Soukes or from an excursion you feel like you are coming home. Well placed in the old city for walking trips A must stay if visiting Fez
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with group
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Such A Wonderful Riad!
We decided to make a quick stop in Fez during our visit to Morocco. After staying at this Riad - I wish we’d spent our entire trip here!! The Riad is simply incredible. It’s chic and meticulously maintained. The attention to detail is next to none. It was an oasis we never wanted to leave! We had a super early morning flight which required us to leave by 3:30a - the staff was so wonderful and so accommodating. Thank you to Alex, Yasmine, Meryeme and the entire team for making our stay perfect. We will be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
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This is an oasis in the midst of the hustle and bustle of the old Médina in Fes. Hosts Alex and Yasmine are simply fabulous and their staff are simply delightful. The character and charm and the excellent taste makes the stay. The in-house chef is fantastic. The best food we had in Morocco. You must stay here. I loved every minute and was sad to leave!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

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Magical place
It was a great experience. The owners were extremely warm and always made sure we felt at home. You can feel the love the owners have for their riad in all the little decoration details. It was magic.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Emma

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Our favourite spot in Morocco!
Riad Le Calife was incredible! We spent two weeks in Morocco- 5 riads, one desert tent and a hotel - and Riad Le Calife was by far our favourite! Everything was spot on - the ambiance is great, Yasmine and Meryeme are fabulous and soooooo helpful, the food is great and the decor is beautiful! Couldn’t recommend it more highly! I’d go back to Fes just to spend time there! A haven in the hectic city!
View from the rooftop
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

jean

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Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
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the perfect oasis in Fes
What a little gem in the middle of Fes! It's my first time traveling to North Africa and to a Muslim predominant country, it was definitely an eye opening experience. location - right in the heart of media and easily accessible by taxi from taxi aiport. The riad arranged airport transport at a very reasonable price, and the staff was waiting for us to help with the luggage when we arrive. room - the room is very spacious and well appointed. It was better than the pictures on line, beautifully decorated with all the intricate Moroccan details. The bathroom is large, with separate shower and toilet, and a large bathtub. Super clean and comfortable, and well stock with all the amenities (slippers, bathrobe) that one need during vacation. The riad itself is beautiful and tastefully decorated with all the antiquities the owner collected over the years. Service - the service is impeccable. The riad owners Yasmin and Alex take such excellent care of the guests and make sure you have the best time in Fes. They help you with the itinerary and restaurant recommendations, walk through the map, and paid great attention to every detail of the stay. There are only 7 rooms in the riad, so you really feel that the service is very personal. From the welcome mint tea on arrival, to the cookies in the room baked by the riad's chef, I felt very pampered by all the staff. Value - great value, breakfast included, and much more comfortable than hotels.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
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Unparalleled service, unique setting and amenities (in a great way!) and fantastic value. Did I mention the service was above and beyond in areas you didn't even realize you needed help with ?!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Salvatore

Traveled with group
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Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

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An Absolutely Perfect Place to Stay
The warmth, welcome, assistance and service of the owners — indeed ALL staff — is over-the-top. The location — a two minute walk inside the Médina — yet utterly removed from the chaos and bustle of the crowds, offers a perfect location for both experiencing the Medina or exiting to sightsee outside. The quality of the guides the owners procured were top-rate. Breakfast was wonderful. The room was clean and spacious. My wife and I have travelled for 40 years and this is one of our all-time favorites. Look no further if you’ll be staying in Fes.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

caren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Riad Le Calife was outstanding. Yasmine and Alex could not have been more helpful and welcoming. We loved our time in Fez, due to the energy of the city and the warmth of our hosts. Riad Le Calife is an outstanding place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Val, New York

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Great attention to details. The hosts and entire team make your stay very pleasant
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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onder Stay
From the minute we checked in, Andalla Riad and Spa welcomed us with open arms. This Riad is absolutely beautiful, well taken care of and immaculate. The rooms are done so tastefully in a Moroccan motif and the air conditioner kept our room very comfortable, even when the temps were in the high 90’s outside. Their staff couldn’t have done more, even if we asked. They were so helpful and kind, and always had time to help with anything we needed. They gave us wonderful recommendations for restaurants and places to visit and shop. Breakfast on the rooftop patio was a treat every morning, and their dinners served in the evening on the rooftop are not to be missed. A special thank you to Christophe, Andre, Youniss, Abdul, Ahmet, Aziz, Abdullah and the rest of the staff. You made our stay in Marrakech so memorable and an unforgettable experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Such an incredible experience, you feel so welcome and comfortable from the moment you arrive. There's absolutely no reason to stay anywhere but here when you're in Fes.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
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This beautiful well located RIad was superb . The staff are courteous, offer superb service and are very friendly . The place is beautifully furnished and it has a roof top restaurant where we enjoyed an evening meal looking over the Old Médina . Can’t wait to go back !
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sorin, Vancouver Canada

Traveled with family
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The people at this Riad are very nice and helpful it is a nice experience we have very good service and I strongly recommend this Riad super happy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

susan

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Best Riad
Great Riad!! Alex and Yasmin clearly love fez and running their Riad!!! They make you feel so welcome. The place is beautifully decorated and very spacious with all modern amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Amazing husband and wife team you run the place have paid attention to minor details in decorating the place and service they provide at this Riad
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Corey, Boston

Traveled with partner
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The hosts and the staff were fantastic. The riad set us up with a great tour guide and made sure we had everything we needed. They had porters walk us to and from the hotel and coordinated cabs and pickups with our restaurants for dinner. Alex also gave us a mobile phone in case we got lost or needed help, him and his wife were amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Tanya

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
If you are trapped in Fez might as well be here
(Disclaimer - anyone using Maps app be warned Riad shows up in two locations which are right next to each other so you run the risk of making infinite circles looking for it. Best to call Yasmine and wait for someone to come get you) The Riad really is lovely. Yasmine is very polite & helpful; the cookies on arrival are what pastry dreams are made of and I would not even know where to begin to rave about the service. We had quite an unpleasant stay in Fez (sadly ... through NO fault of this Riad) but Yasmine was very thoughtful to follow up via email to make sure we got to the next destination along our route safely and were back to loving Morocco and having the time of our lives. Our luggage was not just brought to our room - it was organized and carefully put away - the bag of cherries we picked up on the drive along the highway were waiting for us washed in a beautiful bowl on a table by the time we made it to the room - hats and scarves hanging in the closet ... every time we left the room we came back to it perfectly arranged back to an almost OCD level of neatness - something of which I could sing praises for days. The rooftop is stunning. The restaurant was most charming. Though not without it's faults - I could not get past the odd smell in the bathroom which I quickly figured out was mold growing in the shower. Being sensitive to smells it was quite bothersome for me personally. My advice - stay away from the blue room but definitely stay @ Riad Le Calife.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
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Beautiful property with amazing details and an always pleasant and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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The best Moroccan experience you could hope for
We went with high expectations because of the outstanding reviews. The Riad el Calife, Yasmine, Alex and all of the wonderful staff all exceeded those expectations a thousand times over. In the heart of the medina you have created a true authentic, luxurious and beautiful experience for your guests. Thank you, look forward to returning one day. Kyle and Liv
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What wonderful ambience at this super delightful Riad. Our hosts (Alexandre and Yasmine) made us feel like family. They anticipated our needs, inquired often about personal desires and looked out for us. Our room was spacious, comfortable well designed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

N, USA

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Excellent service. Alex and Yasmine were very delightful and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Yuping

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Great decoration and cosy home for traveller
A very stylish Riad. The host really decorating it nicely, it’s like a museum. No need to mention Super friendly staff, we really feel like home!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
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Very good place. Highky recommended. Clise to parking. Clean room. Warm services.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners Jasmin and Alex were the best. They are warm and helpful so you don't have to do much detailed planning around Fez ahead of time. Just ask them to set things up.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Zi

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Best Riad to stay in Fes!
Everybody was soooooo friendly and went out of their way to make us feel welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This was by far the nicest and most special place we stayed in Morocco.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

SRK, Chicago

Traveled with partner
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This is a beautiful hotel, quiet, caring and attentive staff. Perfect stay. A gem in the heart of Fez' medina
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and efficient. Room exceeded expectations. We rate it a 10+.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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I loved every minute of my stay at Road Le Calife. The staff is amazing - the rooms beautiful. It is a retreat from all the craziness of the Fes Medina
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019