Name: Riad Dar Benares
Address: 3 Derb Sidi Hkim Laayoune, Fes, Fes, Fes, 30110, Morocco
Rating: 9

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Riad Dar Benares

We stayed there for three nights with our three children, including two teenagers. Riad is charming and landscaped, typical car. Beautiful woodworking- typical bathroom with a huge bathtub. But the old side also has its reverse: leakage of water from the bathroom downstairs, humidity from some walls, electricity not up to standards with sometimes wavering lights....but the stay was TB, especially thanks to the kindness of Nabilla and her excellent Moroccan little deejays, mint tea and delicious tea.

What a surprise.

To be completely honest we were put into a different house but it was so much better than we expected. The hosts were amazing, so friendly and accommodating. We even did a cooking class with Nabila and it was just so wonderful. In my opinion the location doesn't be really matter in Fes as you would be guaranteed to get lost anyway.

Loved our amazing stay

Three of us rented the entire Dar (three bedrooms/5 beds) for a few nights while we stayed in Fes. The host Simohammed was an excellent host, meeting us at the train station and giving us little tips along the way. He checked in every day to see if there was more he could offer us. He also booked us a guide for the first day in Fes and offered other tours as well.

Booking with AirBNB included breakfast everyday with Nabila, who also cleaned the Dar each day. She's an excellent cook and very pleasant. We were worried about not having the space to ourselves, but it didn't feel intrusive at all having her come every morning. She also cooked us dinner on our first night which was great since we were arriving a little late. 

The only thing you should be prepared for is thin walls with the neighbors. The Medina houses are very closely packed and you are keenly aware of what is happening on the street and next door at all times. Quiet in the mornings but a little noisy at night.

Excellent Riad in central location

Booked via Airbnb, Siomohammed was welcoming and hospitable, offered lots of opportunities to go on excursions and things without pressure, just informative - His sister cooked great breakfast and if given the opportunity you should have her come to cook of an evening it's 100x better than any of the touristy restaurants. 

Only complaints would be that it's in a local residential neighbourhood and can be quite noisy quite late and that the second bedroom mattress is very hard and wouldn't be the sort of thing I would want to sleep on for more than one night - stayed for 7nights in total and had a great time.

Good find from Airbnb

We found and booked this place on airbnb, and could not have been happier! This dar has got everything you will need to enjoy at best your holiday in Fes. It is very well located, a three minutes walk from R'cif square, a perfect point to start exploring the medina or to catch a taxi, even though the first time you will need Simohammed's help to find the place. Our host was very helpful and nice, and the breakfasts he prepared were just delicious! We were six people, and rented the whole riad, since it has only three bedrooms: a double, which is also the most impressing, a triple and a single room, quite simple if compared to the others. The double room has its own bathroom, while the main one and its majestic bath tub are at the other two rooms' disposal. Each room has its air conditioning system, and they were all very clean. The place offers a great value for money, and our stay in Fes was made even more unforgettable thanks to our accomodation. We will definetely come back!

A little treasure

This dar (small riad) is relatively easy to find, especially after Simohammad, the manager, drew a simple map for us from/to the nearest Medina gate. The dar has three rooms on two floors plus the rooftop. Simohammad was very helpful and arranged our pickups from/to the train station/airport and tour guides inside and around Medina.

The help, Nadillah, comes in the afternoon to clean up and, by request, can cook for the guests. Both Simohammad and Nadillah are really wonderful people that made our stay more enjoyable. Highly recommended.

Spacious,good location and wonderful staff

Dar Benares is truly a pearl in the heart of the Medina de Fes.This 14th century riad, with TV and kitchen (all equipped) has been tastefully restored in keeping with the authentic traditions of the time;superb Zelligs, stuccoes of all colors, marble and mosaic soles, lovely forged windows,... entering the pleasant Patio decorated with Zelligs, sculpted cedar lodgings that communicate salons (with TV) and kitchen (all equipped). The location is ideal in a small alley between Rcif and Souk. On the 1st floor there are three bedrooms and three superb bathrooms, and 3 bedrooms in the 3rd floor.

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