Riads Riad Rcif & Spa Original (formerly Riad Rcif & Spa Originale) 

13 Jan 2025

We have been touring Morocco for a few days now and ended up in this FABULOUS hotel in the labyrinth of Fes. The Manager is helpful, and kind and speaks perfect English - which was a great help to us. The vibe of the hotel is ancient elegance.... built as a home in the 13th century - but almost luxury accommodation now. The food was excellent, and they have a variety of moroccon wine - which is a bit of a challenge at times if you like to have a glass with your meal. (Morrocan wine is very good BTW) The rooms are 13th century with updates where you'd want them ... plumbing etc. Very interesting and the beds are perfect. I'm an earplug person and slept right through ... but the doors are wood - so like any place, sound can come through. But it's a very quiet hotel in general. This hotel is most definitely a highlight of our tour.

12 Jan 2025

Riad Rcif and Spa is an oasis in Fes. The best Riad of our entire Morocco trip. The owner goes out of his way to give guests all kinds of helpful tips on how to travel well in Morocco. He also tells you a lot of interesting historical details about Fes and the other cities in Morocco. You can approach him with any concerns, he speaks perfect English and is very open-minded and personable. I have never stayed in an accommodation with such service before. The rest of the staff is also extremely friendly and accommodating, making you feel at home. The riad itself has been lovingly restored, clean, the beds are wonderful, you sleep very well and it is completely quiet. The food is excellent, a Moroccan cook cooks herself and both dinner and breakfast are very, very good. The location is also ideal and the owner will work out a perfect route for you to explore the city on your own. If you come to Fes you definitely have to book here!!

12 Jan 2025

I can't remember ever having a better experience while traveling. The host made our stay unforgettable. What should I praise first? The personalized sightseeing plan and the historical context discussion upon arrival? The fantastic ambience and cleanness of the Riad? The big and comfortable rooms? The friendly, professional and always helpful staff? The excellent quality, quantity and variety of the breakfast? Or the singularly best dinner we had during our stay in Morocco? To sum it up, this Riad is for me a reason itself to revisit Morocco.

06 Jan 2025

Riad is really beautiful, bed was super comfortable and breakfast was good. Almost everything was perfect especially the manager was extremely helpful and kind. Will definitely come back again.

26 Dec 2024

When I think of what a riad in Morocco would be like, I pictured Riad Rcif . When we arrived we were greeted by Noor. We were offered the traditional mint tea while we waited to check in. Noor was a true pleasure to chat with throughout our stay. The riad staff was always professional and pleasant and would take care of any needs or concerns we had. The riad itself is beautiful. Between the courtyard, the suite, the pool, the restaurant…it was like walking through a dream! We ate dinner on both nights at the hotel. The food was so delicious and the rooftop setting was stunning at night. Chef Mama Fatima was able to create a lovely dish for my friend who has dietary concerns. We also took advantage of the hamman and spa while we were there. It was such a unique and relaxing experience. We were truly pampered by the staff. It was an overall incredible experience. We wished we had more time to spend there!

26 Dec 2024

It is difficult to describe the beauty of this place even if i am an arab. It is both a 13th century riad and a modern boutique hotel all in one. The riad is vast and the rooms are large and have soaring ceilings. The public areas are numerous with similarly large living areas . There are several terraces and a great pool area to sun yourself in. The rooms are luxuriously appointed. Upon entering the Riad you are immediately transformed from the hustle and bustle of the Fez medina to a place of calm relaxation. The staff will take care of any need you may have. They are all personable and caring. They even let you join the chefs in the kitchen to learn how to cook Moroccan specialties (no additional charge). Meals can be taken anywhere in the riad, your room, near the pool or the terraces. The main terrace is one of the highest points in the medina, affording panoramic views of the medina and Fez in general. The staff are happy to arrange tours (additional charge) and airport transfers. The drivers (we recommend Omar) and vehicles (luxury Mercedes vans) are first rate. Indulge yourself as we did. You can go wrong with Riad Rcif for your stay in Fez

26 Dec 2024

I just stayed here and it was probably the best part of my visit to Morocco. The owners, and staff, are friendly, polite and this has to be the most gorgeous Riad in Fes. It is so comfortable, and safe, and in a fantastic location for the Medina, and meeting tours. The breakfast and dinner are incredible. Noor ,Hassan were so helpful in every way. great for a solo female traveler although I would recommend for others as well. Highly recommend. I’d give 10 stars if I could.

25 Dec 2024

Let's start with the basics. Riad Rcif was the best of our trip to Morocco. When I imagine a riad, this is it! The design is beyond reproach. The attention to detail and the visual aesthetic reflect a very personal eye. Everywhere that you looked had something special. And any riad that has a bar (not just a bar but one with so much mood), wins me over. All the rooms have windows opening onto the courtyard and what we loved was just the sound of the water fountain. Dinner and breakfast are served in the restaurant on the roof (at least while we were there) keeping the sounds in the courtyard at a minimum. In itself, the riad seems to be positioned well without a lot of outside noise. With that said, it's also on the quieter side of the medina away from the Blue Gate. Now for the real review and this, I believe, is what sets riads/hotels truly apart. First and foremost, the owners and the st staff are always available. You know from the beginning that they are 'curators' of this design museum! I can't say enough about the team including Noor.Hassan From finding atm's and getting SIM cards to managing the medina (the first day was crazy for us!), someone was always there to help. we felt included in their family. I will second what many have said; Fez definitely is better than Marrakech! A big thanks to all and we do hope one day to visit again!

23 Dec 2024

Decor and ancient tiles were amazing. Rooftop views also. Noor, the manager was great.

22 Dec 2024

Beautiful Riad in great location. Rooftop views are great. Decor is basically identical to the Riad Fez Mya though.