Riad Dar Chrifa

Wonderful
Traveller Type: family with young children
  : Really attentive and kind staff. Efficient in dealing with your requests and helpful every step of the way. They organised and set up a tour with a superb tour guide- Yasin, who was gentle and caring towards my grandma and I.

Very Good
Traveller Type: family with young children
  : Once you figure out the maze of alleys leading to the main bab ( gate) to the medina, the trip from Dar Chrifa to the main attractions of Fes is quite within reach on foot. Having stayed in a riad in Marrakesh, we were able to appreciate the upper scale decorations and amenities of this one. The architecture of all riads may be similar, but the size, the furnishings, the decorations make all the difference. Dar Chrifa is divided into apartments, one more beautifully decorated than the other- the doors were open to the ones unoccupied, so we could walk into several. We were offered a different suite than the one we had booked; the next day they realized their mistake ( we hadn't) but they didn't charge us extra, which was decent of them. Breakfast was in the inner hall and consisted only of jam spreads, olives, oil (argan?) and some cheese; good for local taste. There is a rooftop terrace which offers views over the neighbourhood.
  : Sound travels fast in this riad. After having a phone conversation on the rooftop, I went back to our suite with the info, but I was told it wasn't necessary, as they had overheard everything from the room! Once in the main central hall, you have to speak really quietly, or else everyone will hear you. Also, the bathroom of the Musk suite was in dire need of a good scrub; lots of hairs, the floor was far from clean and the sink tap hadn't been scrubbed in ages... When I took the hair dryer from its stand, it came off, stand included, leaving a hole in the wall... Also, there's a significant difference between the main room of the suite, lavishly decorated, and the other bedroom, which looks more like a room in a hostel, sparsely decorated and crowded with three beds.

Wonderful
Traveller Type: group
  : We booked our stay in Riad Dar Chrifa, but because of a electricity problem we couldn't stay here. They went out of their way to arrange a different room for us in their other location, Jardin Dar Chrifa, which was great! The room was gorgeous and very big and the staff was very friendly. We definitely enjoyed our stay!
  : Location is good, about a 5 minute walk from the centre of the medina. We liked this, but some people might want to stay closer to the medina centre. We had a very early leave to the airport, at 5.30. They promised us they would arrange some breakfast, but unfortunately they forgot. Nothing too bad, but would've been nice.

Good
Traveller Type: group
  : The breakfast was fine. Staff were pretty helpful. The bed was fine, the room was spacious as well.
  : Doesn't feel very clean in the bathroom. The lighting in the room was way too dim. Also, we were arranged to stay on the ground floor. Doesn't have a great experience regarding the privacy.

Excellent
Traveller Type: with friends
  : We came here for 5 days and weren't sure what to expect as neither of us had been to Morocco before. We got to the riad, and the staff immediately greeted us with tea, snacks, and lots of info on the city. Our room was comfortable, and the riad itself is a nice quiet place to stay. The staff were always incredibly helpful and kind, and more than willing to sit and have a chat with you or offer advice. The riad also felt very safe, which was important for us as first time travellers.

Good
Traveller Type: group
  : Riad is in a good location, easy to arrive and to leave in the Medina. The breakfast was great. Friendly staff, specially Fatjma, She gave us nice tips and organize tours and transfers.

Good
Traveller Type: young couple
  : The room was good and comfy.The staff was good and helpful
  : The air conditioning did not work so well, and as the weather was hot when we reached, we shifted to another riad after the first night, but paid for all 3 nights we were booked for.

Wonderful
Traveller Type: young couple
  : The staff was very friendly and helpful, the rooms were nice, traditional and very big compared to other riads I have stayed in.
  : The bathroom was quite small with no proper ventilation and a smell of mold.

Exceptional
Traveller Type: young couple
  : The place is very clean, it has amazing decorations. The staff was very very helpful
  : It was a bit far from the city center but nothing too far.

Good
Traveller Type: young couple
  : (1) clean(2) common area is beautiful(3) good breakfast(4) good location, just take a taxi to 'Bab Ziat'(5) very helpful and kind staff
  : (1) Room is ground floor next to the general seating/eating area and there is little privacy because the room door is actually a glass door that you cover with a curtain. Probably higher floors are better.(2) Shower head leaks and doesn't drain well