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Riad Le Calife

4.0 star property
Riad in Fes with free breakfast and rooftop terrace

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Suite (Emeraude)
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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19 Bis Derb El Ouarbiya - El Makhfia, Fes, 30000
  • Zaouia Sidi Ahmed Tijani
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Blue Gate
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place Bou Jeloud
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Fes (FEZ-Saiss)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room (Ambre)

Double Room (Ambre)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Minibar
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room (Topaze)

Double Room (Topaze)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Minibar
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite (Rubis)

Suite (Rubis)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Emeraude)

Suite (Emeraude)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room (Opaline)

Double Room (Opaline)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Minibar
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room (Amethyste)

Double Room (Amethyste)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite (Diamant)

Suite (Diamant)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Fes

Riad Le Calife puts you in the heart of Fes, within just a 10-minute stroll of Place R'cif and Saffarin Madrasa. Highlights at this boutique riad include free daily breakfast, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .This riad has free WiFi in public areas, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a library and a garden. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class Fes El Bali riad include Mosquee des Andalous and Seffarine Square.
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What's nearby

  • Bab Ftouh - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Zaouia Sidi Ahmed Tijani - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Blue Gate - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Place Bou Jeloud - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Borj Fez Mall - 5 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Fes Station - 12 min drive
  • Fes (FEZ-Saiss) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurant Ryad Nejjarine - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪cafe rsif - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dar Tagine - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Fondouk Bazaar - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Ruined Garden - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Riad Le Calife

Riad in Fes with free breakfast and rooftop terrace
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A rooftop terrace, a library, and multilingual staff are also featured at the boutique Riad Le Calife. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a ferry terminal shuttle are available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Fes riad.

  • 1 building
  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Riad Le Calife offers 7 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include slippers and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (MAD 100 per day)
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (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
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 8 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 8 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: MAD 31.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: MAD 200 per room (one-way)
  • Nearby parking fee: MAD 100 per day (2297 ft away)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, JCB International and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 8 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

Le Calife Fes
Riad Calife
Riad Le Calife
Riad Le Calife Fes
Riad Le Calife Hotel Fes
Riad Calife Fes
Calife Fes
Riad Le Calife Hotel Fes
Riad Le Calife Fes
Riad Le Calife Riad
Riad Le Calife Riad Fes

Frequently asked questions

What makes Riad Le Calife a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Riad Le Calife.

Does Riad Le Calife serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary full breakfast is on offer daily between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Riad Le Calife?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Riad Le Calife?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Riad Le Calife?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Riad Le Calife?

No, pets are not allowed.

Riad Le Calife Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 184 out of 190 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 190 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 190 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 190 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 190 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It seems all the Riad‘s in Morocco are difficult to find and you cannot get dropped off at the door. So for the first time you need someone to show you the way. After that, it’s a piece of cake. This place was no exception in that I needed help finding it But for two dollars they helped me and also carried the luggage.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Riad le Calife is a great place to stay. The owners/staff will do EVERYTHING possible they can to maximize your fes experience! The property including the rooms are renovated in stunning archetypical moroccan decor. Those prople with any mobility issue should request a room on a lower floor.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Riad. Wonderful, personal service from all staff we encountered. Lovely breakfast. We had the best day with the tour guide they arranged for us, Hassan. Highly recommend a stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay. We can’t wait to come back and stay here again! The owners and everyone who work here are amazing. A peaceful oasis after a busy day of exploring. Excellent food. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

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

Wonderful Riad for a stay in Fes

Riad Calife is a wonderful little hotel in the old part of Fes. The property and rooms are beautifully decorated with a blend of Moorish and French architecture. The rooftop terrace and restaurant area offers a great view of the oldest part of the city. The staff is very friendly and extremely helpful. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hitendra

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

A hidden gem

I cannot recommend Raid Le Calife enough. The best place I have stayed in for years. If you want to experience Fez and Morocco, then this is the place for you. A great location and wonderful rooms and facilities. The owners, Yasmine and Alex and their excellent team, were always there to help and make our stay memorable. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A wonderful stay in a stunning hotel

This is an absolute gem of a hotel! We received the warmest possible hospitality from the owners (Alex and Jasmine). They made us feel so welcome and showed so much pride in Fez and Morocco. Our room was absolutely luxurious and a real treat. All of the staff at the hotel were warm, welcoming, and so helpful, whether with dinner recommendations or sights to see. We are veteran travellers that spend up to 60 nights per year in hotels, but the Riad Le Calife stands out. I cannot say enough good things about it. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

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

Lost in Fed

This place is beautiful. However, like all Riads I have stayed in there is no elevator. The Riad was not accessible by car and if you wish to venture out, you will need a guide. We decided to go nowhere to prevent the panic and anxiety of being lost in a foreign country with no language skills.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay and were exceeding well taken care of. A beautiful Riad with very lovely owners and staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simply put, we have never felt more welcome in anywhere we have ever stayed. Yasmine and Alex were incredible hosts, and have a beautiful and traditional Riad, which is excellently decorated. Yasmine and Alex go above and beyond to make you feel welcome and safe in the city, and options to explore the local area. Delicious food at the riad (some of the best we ate in Morocco) and provided great suggestions for other places to eat. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Fes.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely an amazing property! Was in awe from the lobby, to the room (Topaze) to the rooftop and dining. This Riad did not disappoint and Yasmine/Alex and the staff- especially Sayid- were fantastic. They did everything to ensure we had a safe and enjoyable time in Fes. They met our van upon arrival , made us dinner reservations and had staff walk us to the Taxi area when we left. Could not have chosen a nicer option. Fully earned the 5star review.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Never in my life have I stayed somewhere where the staff were so genuine, caring, welcoming, and knowledgeable. No request was too difficult, and each and every staff member went above and beyond in trying to make our stay as enjoyable as possible. There are no words to capture the exquisite and charming interiors, which represent the very best of traditional Moroccan riad architecture. The food was absolutely superb and the views from the restaurant over the Fed Medina are stunning. Staying at Riad Le Calife was truly the highlight of our trip to Morocco and we cannot thank Alex and Yasmine enough for their warm hospitality. We left Fes with fond memories that will stay with us forever, and we certainly hope to return very soon!

10/10 Excellent

Deirdra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

June

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

Stunning Oasis

Wow! This truly is a stunning place to stay. The attention to detail is amazing. Staff are attentive, helpful, kind. The owners Alex and Yasmine are the most incredible hosts - they really are passionate about what they do and do everything to make your stay the best it could be. A truly remarkable experience for which I cannot thank them enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Travelled 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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing service and beautiful property
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled 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

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

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