Riad El Ghalia
13 Ross Rhe Medina De Fes
FES,
MA 30000
Location. The Dar El Ghalia is located in Fes, Morocco, in the Andalusian district of the old Medina of Fes, the nearest medina gate being Bab Jdid close to R'Cif. Fes railway station is three kilometres away, and the airport is 17 kilometres from the hotel.
Hotel Features. The Dar El Ghalia is an 18th- century traditional Moorish palace converted into a hotel, with a central tiled courtyard with a fountain and antique furniture, and a covered terrace with panoramic views of the minarets and medina of Fes. The 24-hour front desk offers currency exchange and there is a library and Internet connections (surcharge). Parking is available nearby for surcharge.
The Restaurant Dar El Tajine at Dar El Ghalia serves Fassi Moroccan dishes, including the eponymous tagines, and stews of meat or fish with fruit served with cous cous. A complimentary Moroccan breakfast is served daily. The half-board rate includes breakfast and either lunch or dinner. The full-board rate includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
On site are massage treatment rooms and a small Turkish bath. Nearby are facilities for aerobics, yoga and swimming, tennis courts are four kilometres away, and the 18-hole course at Royal Golf Fes is 17 kilometres distance. The hotel can organise excursions to neighbouring sights.
Guestrooms. The 13 guestrooms at Dar El Ghalia are decorated in Arabic-designed tiles and woods, with antique furniture. All have patio access into the central courtyard, and were named for the prominent women in past times of the palace. All have satellite television, CD player, wireless Internet access (surcharge), safes, and minibars. Full- and half-board rates are available.
Expert Tip. Volubilis was a Roman settlement in the first century AD and its ruins are well- preserved and a spectacular sight against the surrounding mountainous landscape. There are dozens of mosaics still viewable, including a mosaic with a man riding backwards on a donkey.
Fees:
A city tax of 3-4 EUR per person per night, not included in the rates, is applicable to all bookings and is payable locally.
Room Information - Riad El Ghalia
Bed Type: Short Description: Junior Suite Long Description: One king bed. Traditional Moroccan decor and furnishings. Air conditioning, satellite television, CD player, safe, wireless Internet access (surcharge), minibar with complimentary bottled water, and telephone with free local calls. Bathroom with bathrobes, bidet, and hair dryer. Patio.
Bed Type: Short Description: Family Suite Long Description: Three king beds. Traditional Moroccan decor and furnishings. Air conditioning, satellite television, CD player, safe, wireless Internet access (surcharge), minibar with complimentary bottled water, and telephone with free local calls. Bathroom with bathrobes, bidet, and hair dryer. Lounge, fireplace and patio. Bed Type: Short Description: Standard Twin/Double Room Long Description: One king or two twin beds. Traditional Moroccan decor and furnishings. Air conditioning, satellite television, CD player, safe, wireless Internet access (surcharge), minibar with complimentary bottled water, and telephone with free local calls. Bathroom with bathrobes, bidet, and hair dryer.
Property Information
24-hour front desk
Star rating: 4
Area Activities
Andalousian Mosque: 50 metres
Dar Tarzi or R'Cif: 50 metres
Souks of Fes (markets): 300 metres
Leather tanneries: 500 metres
Jewish Cemetery: 1 km
Horse riding: 3 km
Tennis Club: 4 km
Royal Golf of Fes: 17 km
Moulay Yacoub (thermal springs): 21 km
Sidi Harazem (mineral spa): 30 km
Volubilis (Roman ruins): 45 km
Driving Directions - Riad El Ghalia
From Fes Sais Airport (FES):
Distance to Dar El Ghalia is 17 kilometres, approximately 20 minutes' drive.
Getting there. The hotel offers direct shuttle in a 4x4 for surcharge. Grand taxis can be hired from the airport to the medina of Fes.
Getting around. The streets of the medina are too narrow for cars, and can only be explored on foot. Cars can be parked for surcharge by the Amal cinema just outside the medina. The modern districts of Fes are well served by bus and taxi and Fes railway station is three kilometres. The hotel organises excursions to the sights of the surrounding area.
Driving directions. From the airport, take the Imouzer road to Fes city centre.
Follow signs for the medina.
The medina gate nearest to the hotel is Bab Jdid.
Parking can be found in the small lot by the Amal cinema on the road towards R'Cif.
Policies & Disclaimers
You must present a photo ID when checking in. Your credit card is charged at the time you book.
Bed type and smoking preferences are not guaranteed.Your reservation is prepaid and is guaranteed
for late arrival. The total charge includes all room charges and taxes, as well as fees for access
and booking. Any incidental charges such as parking, phone calls, and room service will be handled
directly between you and the property.
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