Riad El Yacout

The dining hall

The stairs step too high

I had a wonderful stay at Riad El Yacout. The riad is absolutely beautiful, full of traditional Moroccan charm and stunning architecture. The rooms were clean, comfortable, and very peaceful. What truly made the experience special was the hospitality of the staff, who were friendly, attentive, and always ready to help. The atmosphere was relaxing, and the location was perfect for exploring the medina of Fes. I highly recommend this riad to anyone looking for an authentic and memorable stay in Morocco.

Excellent and beautiful Riad . Staff impeccable and always available to help.Great position in the medina

Hot water takes 5-10mins to reach usable shower temperature so a lot of waste

This is a conveniently located traditional Riad on the edge of the Fes Medina and has a high rating from guests - which is what led us to book. It appears primarily to be used by tour Groups who are on a package and presumably a lower room rate. Whilst the Riad is beautiful inside, big and clean and the staff super helpful the rooms are basic and not that comfortable.

The biggest disappoint was the food which has led to our low rating. We had dinner in the Riad on our first night after, and it was very expensive at over GBP50 per person inc drinks. The Menus are traditional and limited with not everything on offer. The quantity of Moroccan salad starters was way too much for 2 people and a waste, the main courses were no more than adequate in terms of quality. Breakfast was poor quality and you can get freshly baked bread and pastries, fruit and coffee less than a 5 mins walk away. The egg was inedible. As independent travellers this was a disappointing and expensive stay, GBP 250 per night (USD 340), at a hotel/riad that doesn’t show Fes at its best. Luckily we found some fabulous places to eat, drink and visit. We booked our guide and a Hamman independently of the hotel, both of which were brilliant, giving us the confidence to truly explore Fes which is an amazing place to experience and has much to offer its visitors.