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Reviews of Riad Layla

4 out of 5
Riad Layla
Rue 18, Medina Arsat Mabrouka Dough, Fes

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

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10/10 Excellent

Rachael M

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay! Perfect location - in the medina area, but on a quiet street. Clean, modern but beautiful in style, amazing terrace to watch sunset or sunrise. Breakfast is terrific - yogurt, three types of pancakes and bread, eggs, etc. Host kindly met us to park the car because driving and then parking in Fes is overwhelming with “parking attendants” telling you to park in wrong areas. Super easy thanks to host. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abdelilah

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Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Balazs

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Beautiful stay with very friendly staff
We had an awesome stay at the riad Layla. The dinner over Fes was beautiful and we were amazed by the comfortable room as this was our first stay at a riad. We would certainly stay here again.
Rooftop terrace
Central court as seen from bathroom
Bedroom towards entrance
Bedroom towards bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Roza

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They were so helpful and accommodating! The riad was central to the Medina and so beautiful!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Amine

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Bountiful breakfast. Interesting architecture. Beautiful terrace views.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

GBlais, Montreal, Canada

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We booked the Royal room for two nights on a same-day basis. The room was ready upon our arrival and the staff at the hotel were very welcoming. The room was as advertised and the heater worked great for the chilly evenings. Breakfast on the rooftop was breathtaking and the food was good. In terms of location the Riad is close to the action without being caught up in it. Alleys around the Riad are quiet at night and easy to navigate. All-in-all we highly recommend Riad Layla for your stay in Fez!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Boyce

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A lovely traditional riad, large room and good location in old town.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

KyleO., Way up North BC, Canada

Traveled with partner
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We enjoyed our few days here greatly. The room was very spacious and was well stocked. The room was very unique and we really enjoyed the ambiance and feel it provided. The host was very courteous and escorted us from and to our transportation upon arrival and departure which was very helpful. The riad is located in a great location very close to the blue gate and offered a great location for us to enjoy the Fes medina. We took a walking tour by the recommendation with the host and were happy with that as well. The breakfasts were amazing and rooftop and courtyard were a great location for meals. I would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Anni

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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This was a great riad to stay in Fes. The room was big and overlooked on courtyeard. The view from terrace was awesome and breakfast is served that. The breakfast itself was very hearty and included local stuff and coffee. The people at reception were super helpful and one of them came out to pick me up where my car had left me. The riad also has hamam which looked pricey so I didn't tried it. The location is great, close to fountain square and the famous gates. Getting to medina main street just takes few minutes of walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Talat

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It’s ok
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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Nice Riad
Riad Lyla was very comfortable and clean. Josef made our stay very comfortable. He was there to take care of our every need. Although the Riad is beautiful and clean, the bathroom had a musty/mildewy smell especially after a shower so we opened all the windows in the bathroom overnight to try to eliminate the odor but it did not work. Other than that, we enjoyed our stay at Riad Lyla!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Vanessa

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Unfortunately we didn't get to fully enjoy the beauty and comfort of this Riad as we arrived late in Fes and left super early the next morning. What we did enjoy was the spacious room with great views of the Riad courtyard and a big, clean bathroom with all the amenities. Was a little tricky to find - but great location, super close to the Medina entrance.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

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Beautiful and comfortable place to stay.
Really beautiful building. Great service from friendly staff. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Kai

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Riad is good, referrals are not good.
Pluses: very cool room and building, amazing rooftop view, delicious breakfast. Not so good: guide (Idriss) and driver provided by the Riad were not trustworthy. Guided walking tour didn't provide a lot of information, more like going from vendor to vendor to sell you stuff. Restaurant he brought us to was also expensive and we didn't seem to have a choice as he just handed us to the waiter and went off to somewhere better I assume. While the owner of the Riad seems nice, because of the people she referred to us, the rating is lowered. I would come here again if not use the extra 'service' provided by the Riad.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Herson, USA

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A beautiful restored mansion.
Riad Layla is a beautiful boutique hotel. Very clean and recently renovated. It is an authentic riad. A mansion with an inner courtyard. The breakfast was served up in the roof balcony overlooking the Medina, the old wall and modern Fés. For anyone trying to find the hotel, its entrance is very close to Bhata Square. The locals are very nice and willing to help tourists finding restaurants and points of interest.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Elena

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Great hotel, Fantastic decor, Will recommend
Amazing Riad and the best one from more than 10 we stayed in. Incredible decor, quality and condition. Fantastic views over the Medina. Great breakfast. I hope the stuff was more friendly and give tips about the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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Nice Riad inside the oldest Madina in Morocco. We were only there 1 night but we were very pleased with the room. It was very nice with a double bed for my husband and I and 2 twin beds for our daughters. The bathroom was fine but because the building is really old, there is a bad odor from the pipes if you don't close the drains (the staff told us about it so it wasn't a problem). Just don't expect modern and you'll be pleased. We arranged a nice dinner with the Riad which was very good. It was a started, a main and dessert for 15Euro per person. Glad we did that because we didn't feel like going out to find a restaurant after traveling 8 hours by car from the desert that day. Breakfast was nice, typical Moroccan style with mostly breads, jams, and a yogurt. Coffee and juice. It was served on the rooftop terrance, but in January, we would have been more comfortable in the lobby seating area where we had dinner the night before. It was too cold outside in the morning. I would recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Janine

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A place of tranquility in the medina
Riad Layla was a beautiful and well kept property. The location which was just on the edge of the medina was perfect for exploring the area. The view from the rooftop was spectacular as you can see the whole medina from up there. One morning we woke up early to watch the sun rise, and we were so glad we did. Our only complaint is that it was quite easy to hear the room next door. Not to say that all rooms have that issue but because of the way ours was designed with a wooden cupboard separating our room from the one next door, sound traveled through really easily. Otherwise we loved the hotel and would highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Adrien, Moncton

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Pardon me language but Couldn’t take a shower without the room smelling like actual sh...t after. Ohter than that the staff was awesome , the view on the patio was unreal ! Good breakfast too. The only bad thing was the smell in the room ...
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Catherine, NY

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This was a very nice Riad. Nice rooms, although they had to give me a new room due to a bad smell in the original room, but all in all, very nice. Since the Riad is located on a very small street or walkway, vehicles have to park about a block from the hotel, so you have to lug your luggage over cobble and uneven walkway. There are guys there that will help you for tips.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Michael, Sacramento, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good location within the old Medina. All of the attractions in the Medina are in walking distance. Very friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Robert, NY, NY

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The place was clean and safe. The area around the riad is rife with undersireables who look to take advantage of you. I’ve travelled the world, so I am aware of certain people. But these young men who sit near the bath fountain and outside the riad in the alley are always waiting to harrass
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Zach, Seattle, WA

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had the BEST stay at Layla. Kind and very helpful staff, a truly gorgeous Riad with modern design yet traditional charm, large airy rooms with beautiful decor and spacious bathrooms, great location, and a stunning rooftop terrace to top it off. Our AC broke and they quickly upgraded us to any room of our choice. Breakfast is simple but delicious. The beds were a little firm for my taste but seems to be the norm now that I’ve been in several hotels across Morocco. Would undoubtedly choose to stay here again if/when I return, Riad Layla was a great addition to our stay in Fez.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Great staff!!!! We were there only one night, but it was excellent. Enjoyed eating there!!! Dinner was awesome!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice staff, good location and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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It was really good stay.
Service was amazing, a stuffe helped me a lot. I appreciate them.I felt comfortable and relax.

10/10 Excellent

Kerri

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Great stay at Riad Layla
We had a great stay at Riad Layla. I would highly recommend to anyone traveling to Fes. Along with our great stay at Riad Layla, My 10 and 12 year old sons and I did the cooking class with Latifa and really enjoyed it. We truly recommend!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Close to all
It was very wonderful and staff were very helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh

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Excellent service and beautiful rooms, thank you for Our wonderful stay !

10/10 Excellent

Grant, Toronto

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Wonderful Riad Experience
The room was stunning. Most comfortable bed ever. Staff extremely helpful in arranging tours and reservations. Breakfast was hearty and different everyday. Being on the edge of the Medina has many advantages Don’t miss out on roof top dining. Great view and fabulous tasting food.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Pranav, Seattle

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Amazing staff, beautiful rooftop breakfast.
Fantastic staff! Right from the start we were welcomed, Latifa and fued were communicative and helpful. The cook made amazing omelettes, sprinkled with cumin and even French toast for us the 2nd day. The rooftop view especially in the morning, is breathtaking, and I can see how you can just spend 2-3 days at the riad and unwind. It's also close by (10-12 mins walking) to bab bajloud, the main gate to enter the medina, and so offers good choices of transportation as well. We also got the couples hammam with massage, and it was a great intimate experience :D Highly recommend the hammam at the very least.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Wonderful
Beautiful views, friendly helpful staff, delicious meals, comfortable room, what more could you ask for? We arrived at night and thankfully took the hotel taxi service straight to the door from the airport. It can be confusing to find in the maze of the medina, but in the morning, we were walking around by ourselves no problem with the Blue Gates a simple 5 minute walk away. A truly memorable first time Moroccan experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Andrew

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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Belmont, CA

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As nice as it looks in the photos!
If you are coming to Fes (or Marrakesh), you'd be crazy if you didn't stay in a riad or dar. Riad Layla is a beautiful example of one. It's like staying at a museum or historical sight. That's not to say it isn't comfortable- it's a relaxing place to retreat to after a day in the Medina. And the location is great; a few minutes walking distance from the Blue Gate. The staff is good too. They sent me an email after booking to make sure I had transportation there (a huge plus for places like this, especially if you arrive at night) and offered a tour for my first day there- very reasonable price and highly recommended. There is also a wonderful view from the rooftop where morning breakfast is served. All in all, highly recommended!

10/10 Excellent

Christina+Hao, Canada

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The Best place to stay in Fes!
The Riad is inside the old medina where it is so cultured and fun and interesting. The manager Fouad came to greet us where our ride dropped us off and helped carry my luggage to the Riad. It's just a 5 minute walk inside some alleyways. Fouad is a calm soft spoken young man and very good at what he does. Taking care of his clients. We were the only ones in the Riad at the time so we had his undivided attention. He offers tea or cold water when u arrive and gives u time to regain your composure after a long journey. He showed us a couple of rooms and let us choose which one we wanted. The rooms are great minus the stairs u have to climb. The owner explained that due to some limitations he cannot build an elevator on the property. It's fine in the end because it's a good workout for those who want to lose weight haha. We stayed in the mezzanine room which was spacious and had a rain shower which was awesome! The bed and pillows were comfortable and the musk and amber shampoo was soooo wonderful. Loved it! I had included a half board for our second night there which is a 3 course dinner and it was fantastic. My friend had beef tagine and I had fish tagine with couscous, cooked by Zohor. Meat was tender and juicy and fish was fresh! Breakfast was fantastic with different kinds of breads, omelette, jam, cheese, butter, yogurt, freshly squeezed orange juice and coffee. Soo good. All meals on the rooftop with a view of the city.

10/10 Excellent

Hisham, London

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Excellent
Absolutely brilliant Riad and the staff were great!

10/10 Excellent

anthony, Seattle, Washington

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VALUE Beyond Price..
Riad Layla and staff were an absolute oasis in the midst of a less than stellar birthday weekend. We flew there specifically from Barcelona to celebrate my 50th birthday. I never had a better meal outside the riad, such were the skills of Layla's cook.. All of this has nothing to do with the riad itself, and so much more to do with the social interactions that we have as travelers. The staffing of Riad Layla is far beyond my means to praise enough. I just hope that the owner knows what an exemplary staff that he has in Raja, Fouad, and Zhor. Beyond our ability to verbally communicate at times, each one communicated to me and my girlfriend, that as guests in their riad, and country, that we were cared for as honored guests, even family. Fouad was kind,and quietly efficient tending to our needs, with bags or dinner. Zhor was just lovely, a beautiful woman, and gifted cook. And Raja, Raja was the epitome of kindness, caring, and exhibited an above average interest in the experience of her guests, far beyond merely sheltering them. If you find yourself weighing your options for accomodation in Fez, THIS is the place I would choose again, and again. Raja, thank you all. And thank you most for saving the birthday experience in Fez, with the cake, and all of you.

10/10 Excellent

Hope, Washington, DC

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Great service!
Great service! Latifa at the front desk was super help and had great recommendations for what we should do.

8/10 Good

Katherine , London

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Great Riad, great staff very helpful and welcoming
Fab staff. Very clean and super comfortable beds. Staff will try to accommodate your needs and wants. Good little spa as well. Lots to do. Great short break.

8/10 Good

Mary, US

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Nice Hotel
January 2016, we stayed at Riad Layla for two nights. We really enjoyed our stay. Very nice hotel with comfortable and clean room. Our standard room was clean. I would recommend up dating the bathroom and covering the shower area with a glass door or shower curtain. Breakfast was okay. Good location. Friendly staff. We had a great experience with Foad (the receptionist), he made us feel like home, he answered to all of our questions. He always was friendly, caring and smiling, the owner should be grateful to have such an employee. We enjoyed our stay very much. I would recommend a TV and phone for each room.

10/10 Excellent

Edmund, England

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Go for it.
Well worth a visit.

8/10 Good

Jeremy, Bishkek

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Dark, romantic hotel on the edge of the medina.
Riad Layla is a lovely little riad (courtyard / garden centered building) hotel in the medina. The hotel is beautiful, with an astounding central courtyard, and boutique-style rooms, each with their own theme. We found the breakfast to be good, with a rooftop view over the medina, and the room was quite romantic. We were in the top room of the building, which opens up onto the rooftop deck. There were three minor drawbacks to the room, all of which are circumstantial and can't really be quibbled about: 1) the bathroom was open to the bedroom, with no dividing door. While this did much for the ambiance and overall aesthetic, it was a bit embarrassing to have to "do one's business" in front of one's bedmate. My girlfriend and I took turns hanging out out on the deck whilst the other took care of things. Secondly / thirdly, the building is in a thousand-plus year old neighbourhood, which means that the pipes are a bit smelly and tend to let in roaches. Make sure that you plug your drains when not using them. One really good thing about this riad is that it is towards the edge of the medina, so you or your porters won't have to haul your baggage as far into the medina from the parking lots that dot the edges. It should be noted that automobiles cannot get in or out of this neighbourhood, so this really is a noted plus. Overall we had a great time, and would stay at the hotel again.

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra, Jackson, MI

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Wowed and excited
I had always wanted to stay in a riad in Fes. But for the 2 years I lived in Morocco, I was working for Peace Corps and making a wage that meant I couldn't afford it. So when I returned to Morocco 3 years later, making a lot more money I knew staying in a riad was high on my list. I loved Riad Layla! Layla just happens to be my Moroccan name so that is what attracted me to it along with the picture. The room (suite Sara) was so beautiful and luxurious. Loved the bed, bathroom, the windows to courtyard, and the fact it was air conditioned! Absolutely loved having delicious breakfast on the roof. Staff was incredibly nice and welcoming. I recommend anyone to go to Riad Layla. A bit tough to find, as is any place in the old medina. If you have the address on you usually eventually some friendly people will either point or lead you there. Just also be aware there will be Moroccan taxes to pay on the spot at the end of your stay, around 130 dirham. I wasn't prepared for that.

10/10 Excellent

James, Gardnerville

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a little paradise in Fes
Our stay at Riad Layla was exquisite!We were treated with the utmost respect and care. Rajja the manage looked after every detail of our stay and sincerely cared our about safety. The food was a little expensive for our budge but heavenly!

10/10 Excellent

Julie, Los Angeles

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Wonderful place to stay
I booked Riad Layla online from afar as a travel "present" for some family visiting Fes. All 4 family members (ranging in age from 9 - 75 years) say the stay was above their expectations, they loved their room, the bathroom, and the riad itself - and the staff was extremely accommodating both to them upon their arrival, and to me trying to book this from the U.S. Also to add is they enjoyed their breakfast, they found that a definite plus. Location is good. We are extremely pleased the stay at the riad was also one of the highlights of their trip.