I had a lovely time staying at Riad Tara. The room and the bathroom were spacious, clean, confortable, warm and well decorated.I enjoyed the swimming pool, the spa and the terrific view of the city from the terrace. Jim,the owner and his assistant, Fatiha, were very welcoming and did their best to made my stay at the riad enjoyable. At first, I felt it would be difficult for me to find my way since the riad is located deep inside the medina. However, my fear vanished when Jim assured me he would send someone to get me from the town to the riad if that would be better for me. As a great host, he wanted to make sure I was completed happy visiting Fes. I really enjoyed my stay at Riad Tara. I would certainly stay there again and I recommend it to anyone who wants to have a wonderful time in Fes.

It is an old historical Riad which was nice, in the middle of Medina. It is easiest if you get someone to direct u to the house, if u are out and about, specially if late; don't waste time by following Google Map or a Map. You will waste time. This is the same for all Riads and part of experience of being in Medina.

Location was near the edge of the medina which was refreshing after spending the day in the winding narrow streets. Amazing view of the city from the terrace. Property was better than the pictures illustrate. Staff was friendly and accommodating and room was spacious and clean. Would come back!

great really fantastic. Cannot recommend highly enough.

great really fantastic. Cannot recommend highly enough.

I had possibly the best hotel experience of my life here. The hotel and rooms are beautiful, luxurious and well-decorated. The service was excellent. The owner and the assistant were more than helpful, giving us tips and maps for seeing the city and giving us tea upon arrival. Breakfast each morning was amazing and the dinner we had there was delicious as well. It is centrally located and has a beautiful rooftop terrace overlooking the city. All of this for such a reasonable price makes Riad Tara an awesome place to stay. There's also a cute cat who hangs out in the lounge area!

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Riad Tara is well-located, quiet yet convenient, near the markets and many notable landmarks.The space and structure are thoughtfully renovated, clean and lovely as is the staff, led by Fatiha, who is attentive and cheerful. She prepares a delicious and varied breakfast which we greatly enjoyed and highly recommend.

Riad Tara is well-located, quiet yet convenient, near the markets and many notable landmarks. The space and structure are thoughtfully renovated, clean and lovely as is the staff, led by Fatiha, who is attentive and cheerful. She prepares a delicious and varied breakfast which we greatly enjoyed and highly recommend.

We were given a warm welcome by Fatiha the manager who turned out to be a Jill of all trades as she fixed a toilet problem, turned on heat for us as it was quite cold and cooked us the most fabulous meals we ever had in Morroco! We met the owner who was very friendly and helpful and we delighted in Tara the resident cat.Our room was super deluxe, large, with sitting room very tastefully decorated, Moroccan style. A perfect Moroccan experience!

We were given a warm welcome by Fatiha the manager who turned out to be a "Jill" of all trades as she fixed a toilet problem, turned on heat for us as it was quite cold and cooked us the most fabulous meals we ever had in Morroco! We met the owner who was very friendly and helpful and we delighted in Tara the resident cat.Our room was super deluxe, large, with sitting room very tastefully decorated, Moroccan style. A perfect Moroccan experience!

Our trip at Riad Tara was really great. The staff was very nice and eager to help/guide us through the city. The place is incredible and the balconies/terraces are stunning, perfect for a breakfast in the morning. Need to be mindful of the food price (15 euros per person as it his bespoke cooked) although the dish (couscous) was really great. Overall, recommend fully the place. Great location and brings you into the beautiful atmosphere of Morocco.

The rooms are beautifully decorated. The staff was fantastic The location is very good and easy to access both by foot or taxi.

The rooms are beautifully decorated.The staff was fantasticThe location is very good and easy to access both by foot or taxi.

Nobody opened us when we arrived. It was hard to find. We had to call and to speak with a guest, because the lady at the reception did not speak English. Our booking was not recognized by the hotel. The price was high, but the overall the rooms are nice.

Nice clean hotel with plenty of room for the three of us. Located at one end of the medina it was easy to get around and had the most wonderful terrace balcony with great views of the medina. A quiet peaceful hotel to relax in after hot days in fez.

Nice clean hotel with plenty of room for the three of us. Located at one end of the medina it was easy to get around and had the most wonderful terrace balcony with great views of the medina. A quiet peaceful hotel to relax in after hot days in fez.

The riad is beautiful, but the location is absolutely impractical for returning late at night or early in the morning ie not accessible by car. Coming early or late it is not safe for solo travellers and without explicit instructions in Arabic. I arrived late and my driver could not find it, so we were left to park in Fes for several hours due to a miscommunication from the hotel. There was no hot water for three non-consecutive nights although this was rectified when I made a complaint. Prices are quoted in euros which I considered a red flag and not a convenience, especially as euros are not available in Morocco and exchange rate is high.The chauffeur hired by the hotel to drive me to the airport for departure overcharged me by 100 dirhams (asking for 250 dirhams instead of the agreed hotel price of 150) and refused to give me change. This was more or less in keeping with my experiences with taxis and drivers--as prices must be agreed upon in advance when not using metered services--but unfortunate given I hoped it would be standardized pricing given he had been explicitly hired. Recommend having exact change if you agree to use their driver as this was blatantly dishonest.Overall the service is very good and the two women who provide service, breakfast, delicious tea are truly charming. Based on other riads I visited (for their hammam, meals, cooking classes etc), the value and service at other comparable riads is superior.

We were here during Ramadan so things were quiet in the Medina and at the Riad. It was like having your own private Fez. The service was some of the best we have ever had in any trip. And Istisam took care of our every need and was so helpful to arrange restaurants and guides. It was my favorite stay in our 2 weeks in the country. And the best chicken Tagine we had was at the Riad; so dont miss it. You shall not be disappointed with this little gem. The view from the roof is the best in the city.Thanks for everything

We were pretty impressed by the hospitality of the staff in the riad. We bought a melon on the last day of our stay and the manager of the riad is so kind to prepare and cut the melon for us. Five star riad for sure

Its was expensive and I expected something better.

Riad Tara is an adorable riad in a great location - but it's the staff who work there that make this a great place to stay! The woman who runs the riad was the kindest most helpful person ever and she made our stay in Morocco that much easier. The moment we arrived she greeted us with tea and made dinner arrangements for us at a nearby restaurant - as if that wasn't enough she even had her sister walk us to and from the restaurant so we wouldn't get lost (the medina is VERY confusing). She arranged for us to have an official guide the next day and a tour of Meknes and the Volubilis the following day. Anything we needed she gave us and when we weren't asking for anything she sought us out to make sure we had everything we needed! The staff here are wonderful - seem to really understand how stressful and difficult it is for an english-only speaking visitor. They were always helping and always smiling! If we could re-do our trip we would've stayed in Fez at Riad Tara longer.

Hidden and crowded. Difficult to find.

Nice place to relax from the bustle of the Medina, very comfortable. Made all the more enjoyable by the wonderful Petitisane. She will get the job done with efficiency and a smile. A bright light.

Riad Tara served as a great home base for 3 days of exploring Fès. The property was charming and the terrace offered better views of the medina than any "restaurant Panorama" inside it. Day and evening manager Tissam was attentive, pleasant and very adept at co-ordinating our needs. The Sapphire room was spacious and well-decorated, although the bathroom was a bit worn. The chicken tagine we enjoyed in the Riad was the best we had in Morocco.

Riad Tara is a beautiful riad. The owner and staff were great. We had a really well English speaking lady our first night and she was great to explain the Fes area out to us the best we could understand (over 9000 streets in the Medina). She booked us a guide to take us the next day around the Medina and he was very helpful and kind as well. Just be warned as the workers in the medina really want your business (and I think the guide gets a cut of the deal). We were originally going to have the guide for a half day for 150dh (3hrs) but ended up having him for 4. Another warning with the guide he took us around for 4hrs then after us explaining to him we are travelling on a budget he took us to a resturaunt where it was a 4 course meal for 270dh per person. Then he took off and was done with the tour with us when we had to pay for a full day (400dh). He was worth the tour though as then streets if Fes are confusing. The riad is a bit off the way of the medina but once you figure your way to the medina gate (note not the main blue gate) then into the medina. The riad was great but I was not a big fan of Fes as I didn't feel safe in the Medina.

Great! Wonderful food and great location! Very helpful staff.

lovely place, we were well received,

Riad Tara is managed by a friendly French couple who make every effort to make you feel at home. The Riad itself is a beautiful three-storey house in the Fes Medina, with a large patio where you can keep fresh during hot afternoons. The rooms are large and nicely decorated. The kitchen staff prepare delicious breakfasts in the morning, and are always happy to offer refreshments at other times. The owners are very helpful in suggesting things to do and places to go. Overall, a great place to stay if you are going to Fes.

It is one of the best places that I've stayed ever. The relation price-quality is excellent and the owner was very helpful with us. Bogdan & Alvaro March 2012

Jim and Katherine must run the best riad inside the old Fez medina. The place is superbly stylish, beautifully comfortable, reasonably priced and exceptionally friendly. Breakfasts are included and the meals they served to us in the evening were great. We couldn't recommend this place enough.