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Riad Ibn Battouta

4.0 star property
Travelers soak up the sun on a tranquil terrace at this Moroccan haven where traditional hospitality meets unexpected fun with an on-site bowling alley

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Located in Ville Nouvelle, Riad Ibn Battouta offers a stylish retreat. Guests start with a continental breakfast, then enjoy the Turkish bath/hammam for massages or facials. The distinctive bowling alley provides a unique way to unwind after exploring.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

About the neighborhood

Located in Ville Nouvelle, a neighborhood in Fes, Riad Ibn Battouta is near the airport and near a train station. Parc Jnane Sbile and Atlas Garden reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Fondouk Tsetouanien and Kassr Annoujoum Ducci Foundation. Traveling with kids? Consider Fes Country Club, or check out an event or a game at Fes Stadium. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale-watching. Visit our Fes travel guide
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9 Derb Lalla Mina, Avenue Allal El Fassi - Batha, Fes, Fès-Meknès, 30000

What's nearby

  • Borj Fez Mall
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Royal Palace
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Atlas Garden
    20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Place Bou Jeloud
    7 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Blue Gate
    8 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Fes Station
    11 min walk
  • Fes (FEZ-Saiss)
    16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sky Lounge Menzeh Zalagh Hotel
    6 min walk
  • Restaurant Ba Jelloul Fes
    5 min walk
  • Burger King - Borj Fez
    5 min walk
  • McDonald's
    5 min walk
  • Jungle
    17 min walk

About this property

Riad Ibn Battouta

Upscale family-friendly guesthouse located in Ville Nouvelle
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a bowling alley, and a free manager's reception at Riad Ibn Battouta. For some rest and relaxation, visit the Turkish bath/hammam, and indulge in a body scrub, a facial, or a body wrap. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Valet parking (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Express check-in, supervised childcare (surcharge), and 1 meeting room
  • Free newspapers, smoke-free premises, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Riad Ibn Battouta feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Sofa beds, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers or spring water baths plus free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and separate sitting areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Self parking on site (MAD 30 per stay)
  • Valet parking on site (MAD 30 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Free manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bowling alley
  • Free children's club
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Bowling alley
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • Free children's club
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Detached private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Spring water bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • DVD player
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:30 PM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for MAD 200 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are available for MAD 200 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: MAD 41.80 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: MAD 200.00 per person (one way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: MAD 200 (one-way)
  • Self parking fee: MAD 30 per stay
  • Valet parking fee: MAD 30 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: MAD 200 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: MAD 200 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Riad Ibn Battouta House Fes
Riad Ibn Battouta House
Riad Ibn Battouta Fes
Riad Ibn Battouta
Riad Ibn Battouta Guesthouse Fes
Riad Ibn Battouta Guesthouse
Riad Ibn Battouta Fes
Riad Ibn Battouta Guesthouse
Riad Ibn Battouta Guesthouse Fes

Frequently asked questions

Is Riad Ibn Battouta pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for MAD 30 per stay. Valet parking is available for MAD 30 per day.

What time is check-in at Riad Ibn Battouta?

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Riad Ibn Battouta?

Check-out is at 12:30 PM.

Does Riad Ibn Battouta provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of MAD 200.00 per person applies.

Where is Riad Ibn Battouta located?

This family-friendly Fes guesthouse is located near the airport, within a 15-minute walk of Borj Fez Mall, Royal Palace, and Rue des Mérinides. Jewish Cemetery and Ibn Danan Synagogue are also within 15 minutes. Fes Station is 11 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Riad Ibn Battouta Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 42 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well run property in heart of Fez that survived COVID-19 by running lean and mean. We were one of only three families in this ~8 room hotel owned by a family with 2 other riads nearby. Room was clean, staff were pleasant and breakfast was hearty. For the 90 euro/night fee for my family of three this was a great choice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Val

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice decor, nice towels, ok beds, good location, nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
La chambre ne correspond pas avec la réservation. Chambre propre mais attention au siphon bouché (Ispahan). Petit déjeuner correct, mais répétitif; service long. Riad très bien situé, près de la Médina.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Luca

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Not worth the money paid

It's a good looking hotel, but had some inconvenience: it was cold in the room beacause the
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great welcome and a beautiful facility, I loved fhe room with private terrace. Quite near the medina entrance, while easy to access from the train station via taxi.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Riad con solera accesible con vehículo

Riad con solera en buena ubicación, sin restaurante (te envían a uno que está fuera) y de trato correcto en el estilo local.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean. Hospitable. Great location and Great service.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La atención del personal, la ubicación y la terraza. Nos ayudaron a conseguir unos billetes. En todo momento tuvieron muy buena predisposición y Hamza nos ayudó.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La qualité esthétique du mobilier choisi avec goût et cohérance,les finitions de l'ensemble sont à scruter avec délice,trés bon services,c'est un Riad digne des 1000 et 1 nuits.Au plus prés du souk de Fès.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great

Very good place. Great value and location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Expediaの地図とロケーションの説明に表示されている場所にはリアドはありません。実際の場所はメディナの近くです。リアドの公式サイトにも地図は載っていないので、他の予約サイトで確認した方が良いです。 ブルーゲートまで歩いて10分足らずです。メディナやタクシー乗り場に近く便利な立地でした。 フェス空港からリヤドまでの送迎を20ユーロで手配してもらえました。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Buena relación calidad-precio

Buena ubicación, a 5 min de la Puerta Azul. Personal amable y atento. Desayuno copioso. Le falta alguna reforma e mn el caso de nuestra habitación: ducha, grifos, tv
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There is nothing I can say that I liked about this place. The overall experience was nothing like anything we had at any other Riad or Hotel during our 10 day trip in Morocco. The lady manager (Iman) was absolutely dreadful. Only pushing to sell things through this Riad and becoming rude and angry with us if we had other arrangements. She was not helpful at all. Rooms are dirty and falling apart. Breakfast we were served butter packages that when opened had mold in them. The owner of the hotel was no better. When he found that we no longer wanted to stay for the second night we had pre-booked he got extremely upset and at some times even threatening me. We were a family of 6 travelling Morocco for 10 days and we had the best experience in 6 cities with some of the kindest most welcoming people except for this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent hosts! Excellent hosts! Excellent hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Un très bon accueil et des personnels très gentils Le riad est très bien placé à 5 m à pied de la Porte bleue .
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Good location. Bed sheets not clean. The rest was very good. Very nice and warm personnel.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Sultan, London

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice Riad. But wont consider it a 4 star. Maybe really important that others realise that a Riad experience is very different to hotels.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

TDK, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very close to the Médina. Helpful staff.

I booked a room with a view. As it’s one of a dozen bookings on this trip, I failed to notice I was given the wrong (but beautiful) room. On request and after a few staff I was changed to the roof terrace room I booked. Shame about the rain. The pictures show the riad as it is, a beautifully laid out and appointed home. Another guest returned to find her belongings packed up and moved to another Riad entirely. With the mangeress blaming the customer to me “nothing but problems”. I don’t like overfamiliarity or guilt and baksheesh requests. I had booked a tour prior to my arrival and was made to feel guilty for not giving them the business. Yet my requests in return were not met with enthusiasm. When I requested an extra hour to check out I was made to feel as though it was a huge inconvenience. As though everything was out of their control. They had a quick attitude to blaming me or anyone else for errors or broken items or wrong rooms! Nothing was their fault! Not even the apparent owner accepted responsibility. They made me feel bad. They have a wonderful roof top they don’t tell their guests about! Hopeless. I didn’t mind sharing it with the sheets and towels. It added to the authenticity.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A new experience

This was my first experience with a riad, and it was very nice. Unlike a hotel, you had to knock to enter each time you left, so that was a little inconvenient for me. However, the owners were very nice and concerned about our welfare. They took good care of us. Next time I will know what to expect and take advantage of the riad experience better.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointing

Is a beautiful riad lovely breakfast , however we were given a room out of the riad in the building next door without any explanation , therefore we were not able to enjoy the real Moroccan ambiance of the room which was described in the act , very disappointing

10/10 Excellent

pierre, rennes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parfait, très acceuillant. Seul bémol, attention la localisation donnée sur le plan expedia ne correspond pas du tout à la réalité, le riad est situé près de la place Battha
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mrs J A Raeburn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommended

This Riyad is beautiful - if you have a room at the top you will also have a great view - but, be warned there are lots of stairs to be climbed to get there! The decor is brilliant too - a lot of work has gone into this Riyad, and the food was quite adequate.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

ابوعلي, ليس هو الموقع الموضح بالخريطه

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

الرياض بيت تقليدي تراثي وليس بفندق

جيده
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

2/10 Terrible

Raphael

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I did not get what I paid for

My room was not available. They moved me to another Riad. Staff was really great in both, but I did not get what I paid for. The Riad I stayed was not as nice as the one I booked. Bathroom was smelling really bad. My room was not cleaned during my stay. Breakfast was awful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Afshan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Most Enchanting Riad

This is one of the best Riad's my family and I hav stayed in! Kept emaculatly clean with an extremely friendly and helpful staff. They were willing to go the extra mile to help us acclimate to Fez. Nothing less than a five star experience -- I look forward to going back. Afshan
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017