Riad Ouliya - Fez
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Riad Ouliya in Fès: A 350-year-old boutique riad inside the ancient walled medina
Authentic Moroccan Setting
Riad Ouliya is housed inside a 350-year-old building with original zellige tile walls and carved cedar wood doors and banisters. The property sits within the ancient walled medina of Fès, a Unesco World Heritage site, making it a short walk to the University of Al-Karaouine and Kairaouine Mosque. Guests are met at the main road and walked through the alleys to the riad by staff who also offer advice on navigating the medina's layout and avoiding common tourist traps.
Cooking Classes & Dining
Riad Ouliya Fès offers cooking classes led by expert chefs, teaching guests to prepare typical Fez specialties. The on-site restaurant serves traditional Moroccan cuisine in a dining room that also functions as a courtyard, with a second dining area on the rooftop terrace overlooking the old city. Breakfast with vegetarian and gluten-free options is included daily, and room service as well as special diet menus are available.
Berber-Inspired Suites
The riad has nine rooms, all different, with character-rich suites inspired by Berber culture and featuring private bathrooms and air conditioning. Each room is decorated with zellige tiles and carved wood finishings, and the suites offer balconies or terraces. Family rooms and suites with private bathrooms are available, and the property also has a shared lounge area.
Personalized Concierge & Tours
The hotel provides personalized concierge services, including arranging tours of Fès and the surrounding area, as well as currency exchange at a regular rate. Staff offer a standard walking route to all popular destinations in the medina, so guests can explore without a paid guide. The riad also arranges airport shuttles, car hire, and luggage transport through the medina streets.
Rooftop Terrace & Evening Entertainment
Riad Ouliya has a rooftop terrace with seating and views of the city and surrounding hills, used for dining and sunset watching. Evening entertainment includes stand-up comedy and live sport events broadcast in the shared lounge or on the terrace. Bicycle rental, hiking, and walking tours can be organized directly through the property.
- Historical Building: 350-year-old riad with original zellige tiles and carved cedar wood
- Location: Inside the ancient walled medina of Fès, 14-min walk to Batha Square
- Rooms: 9 character-rich suites inspired by Berber culture
- Dining: On-site restaurant + cooking classes with expert chefs
- Concierge: Tour arrangements, currency exchange, airport shuttle
- Wellness: Hammam on site
License number: 00000LL0000
Rooms and availability
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Room size:
260 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Room size:
280 sq. feet
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Bed options:2 Single beds
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Room size:
345 sq. feet
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Essential information about Riad Ouliya
| 💵 Lowest room price | 51 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 2.5 mi |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 11.0 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Fes-Sais, FEZ |
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