Dar Houdou

Wonderful
Traveller Type: with friends
  : Great Location: close to the Blue Gate and one of the two main streets in Fez. Also a short walk away from the bus station.Lovely Room: we stayed at the terrace room, which might be even nicer in the spring! It’s cold in winter during the night, but there were a heater and electric blankets.The owner, welcomed us and gave us all the information necessary. You have your keys so you can come and go whenever you want and free to make coffee or tea and use kitchen in case you need. Breakfast was rich and started from 8am. They allow to pay in local currency and euro as well.

Very Good
Traveller Type: young couple
  : Good bedroom with decent heater, comfortable bed with a brand new electric blanket. Breakfast was good. We had to leave very early in the last morning of our stay but the staff was kind enough to leave us fruits, biscuits and other niceties at the kitchen so that we could eat before our trip. They allowed us to extend our stay for one night, which was very nice.
  : Even though the staff was nice and helpful, they were at the place only when we arrived and for a couple hours during breakfast the mornings after that. When we had to contact them by phone our requests were promptly attended but we expected to have someone there more often, at least during daytime.

Wonderful
Traveller Type: group
  : Everything was great, Steve and Mohammed took care of every detail. Although riad is situated very close to Blue gate, it's hard to find it in all those litlle alleys. So if you are coming for the first time, I recommend taking their shuttle from Fes Airport.

Exceptional
Traveller Type: young couple
  : Dar Houdou was a little oasis in the middle of the old Fes medina. Having stayed at another riad in Fes prior to our stay at Dar Houdou, we were somewhat nervous about being located down an alleyway which can be intimidating at night. However, the hotel manager, Mohammed, greeted us outside the post office / Hotel Batha and escorted us to Dar Houdou when we arrived so we knew exactly how to get there. We were not harassed at any point later going to and from the Dar. Mohammed was very welcoming and explained about what to do in Fes and helped us book our (early morning) taxi to the airport. The place was very well decorated, very clean and many facilities were provided (air conditioning, hair dryers, some toiletries, tea). Breakfast was very very generous and delicious and the rooftop terrace again provided a tranquil retreat from the bustling medina below. We really enjoyed our stay!
  : The old style dars / riads are exposed to a central courtyard and in Dar Houdou that is where guests took breakfasts each morning. Coupled with traditionally decorated windows and doors with wooden shutters, sound travels around the dar quite easily. I don't think this is avoidable if this is the aesthetic you are hoping to see but something to be aware of.

Wonderful
Traveller Type: group
  : The Riad is really nice and smells of roses, which adds to the experience. You will have access to the roof terrace and will enjoy a tasty breakfast made of croissants, fresh fruit, bread and msemen (so good!) with jam. You will be able to reach the property only on foot, but it is easy to find and very close to the Blue Gate (Bab Bou Jeloud). Mohammed picked us up here and accompanied us to the property.
  : Breakfast is served from 9AM. Since we had to leave around that time, they kindly prepared it for us at 8.30AM, but it may be difficult to get it earlier than that. Just be prepared.

Exceptional
Traveller Type: young couple
  : The breakfast was amazing. I think out of the 5 Riads we’ve had, the breakfast here is our favorite. They also packed a breakfast for us to take when we left via train for Marrakech early in the morning. The host is really kind and friendly. The location is also good. It’s just past the Blue Gate.

Wonderful
Traveller Type: young couple
  : The owner, Steve, makes you feel like home and gives you a lot of advices about the city and the cafe’s.The cleaning and the breakfast are excellent. Position is really good. Highly recommended!!
  : Nothing.

Wonderful
Traveller Type: group
  : We really enjoyed our stay at Dar Houdou. Great location, only 2-3 mins walk from the main streets and very close to the blue gate. Mohammed the house manager was very friendly and helpful, as was the lady who made us breakfast (breakfast was our favourite in Morocco- fresh, delicious and so much food!).A particular highlight was the electric blanket in the room as Fes was a bit colder in the evenings than we had expected (we visited at the end of March).Great communication from Steve too! Definitely recommend.

Good
Traveller Type: young couple
  : The accomodation was nice and we used the transfer to the hotel, which was very comfortable. The breakfast was very delisious!
  : The host tried to organise for us a day walk around the city with a guide. My oppinion was that this trip is very expensive for the Moroccan standard 250 Dirhams! Anyway, we canceled the trip but the host was very disappointed and he showed us his behaviour, which was not so pleasant to see.

Exceptional
Traveller Type: with friends
  : it is the best hotel I've booked in Morocco. The host is very helpful and friendly. They have very good heating system and electric heating blankets. The breakfast is good as well！The hotel is of high quality and the price is very reasonable.