University of Al Quaraouiyine - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Zaouia Sidi Ahmed Tijani - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Place Bou Jeloud - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
Getting around
Fes (FEZ-Saiss) - 33 min drive
Fes Station - 10 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Restaurant Ryad Nejjarine - 5 min walk
Le Tarbouche - 4 min walk
Fondouk Bazaar - 4 min walk
The Ruined Garden - 4 min walk
Chez Rachid - 6 min walk
About this property
Dar Arsama
Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at Dar Arsama. Free perks include WiFi and local cuisine breakfast daily between 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM. A terrace and a garden are other highlights.
Languages
Arabic, English, Italian, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
3 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Up to 3 children (10 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
Babysitting*
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Offsite parking nearby (EUR 3 per night; discounts available)
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
Other information
Designated smoking areas
No alcohol served onsite
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free local cuisine breakfast each morning 8:30 AM–11:00 AM
Restaurant
Coffee/tea in a common area
Barbecue grills
Free daily reception
Room service (limited hours)
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Babysitting (surcharge)
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
Rooftop terrace
Garden
Picnic area
Accessibility
Accessible airport shuttle
Handrails in hallways
Hallway handrail height (inches): 40
Handrails in stairways
Stairway handrail height (inches): 40
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Area rugs in room
Tile flooring in room
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Sleep well
Down comforter
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding
Memory foam mattress
What to enjoy
Balcony
Yard
Individually furnished and decorated
Separate sitting area
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Laptop-friendly workspace
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Chef
More
Daily housekeeping
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Restaurant dining guide
Special features
Dining
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Reservations are required.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.84 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 25 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
Children & extra beds
Babysitting is available for an extra charge
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 3 per night (984 ft away)
Policies
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts mobile payments and cash.
Mobile payment options include: PayPal.
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Dar Arsama Hotel Fes
Dar Arsama Hotel
Dar Arsama Fes
Dar Arsama Fes
Dar Arsama Riad
Dar Arsama Riad Fes
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Dar Arsama?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Dar Arsama?
No, unfortunately, but there's discounted parking nearby.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Dar Arsama?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 25 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Dar Arsama?
Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Dar Arsama and nearby?
Dar Arsama has a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Dar Arsama?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers local and international cuisine.
Does Dar Arsama have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony and a yard.
What's the area around Dar Arsama like?
Dar Arsama is located on the boardwalk/promenade in Fes El Bali, a short 5-minute walk from Medersa Bou-Inania and 7 minutes' walk from Blue Gate.
Reviews
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Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 1, 2024
Liang
Liang, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 8, 2023
The Full Fes Experience at Dar Arsama
We stayed three wonderful nights immersed deep in the Fes Medina. As an experience it was similar to the best we have had when we stay in a small bed & breakfast.
Three features of our stay made it especially pleasant and rewarding:
1. This is a 400-year-old building that the owners have personally beautifully restored. The updating maintained the ambiance of a comfortable Moroccan house.
2. Our hosts and the location made the Medina work for us.
a. The host met us on arrival at the main "blue" gate and escorted us to Dar Arsama. While it is deep in the Medina, it is located just off a main "street" and we had no trouble leaving and returning to it on our own.
b. The Dar offers home made evening meals that are excellent and reasonably priced. We did this two nights and wished we had done that on the third night.
c. Our host recommended an excellent guide who showed us the Medina and Fes.
3. As is true with most B&Bs we have enjoyed, the opportunity to get to know the owners adds much to the experience. We definitely enjoyed talking with the owners (Violeta and her husband) and the other guests.
Cleanliness was impeccable. Breakfasts were very good and served in the roof-top garden. WiFi bandwidth was also very good. An excellent value for the money!
Michael
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 6, 2023
Joanna
Joanna, 7-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 1, 2019
Great stay.
Lovely Riad. The owner Violeta is a delight. Breakfast very nice also. Very central for the sights of Fes but up a quieter side road which is perfect.
Great roof terrace to sit and relax.
E
E, 4-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 8, 2018
Riad Dar Arsama is located in the heart of the Medina, but very close to the blue door from where you can take your taxi to the airport. it is very close to the vibrant high street were shops and the market are. The hosts are lovely people, very friendly, always keen to give advise, suggestions and ideas on how to spend your day in and outside Fez. They also offer different activities. Myself and my husband we took an in-house moroccan cooking class were you can choose what type of moroccan food to make and learn the basics of the moroccan cuisine. The cooking class experience was great and at the end of it we ate the delicious food that we prepared!! The breakfast was great, rich and delicious!! The decor and design of the Riad is typical from Morocco and also include a beautiful terrace. I would highly recommend Riad Arsama as place to stay whilst in Fez.
chiara
chiara, 3-night trip
Verified Ebookers guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 3, 2018
A gem in the Fes Médina!
I loved this place! Violeta provided a warm welcome and made me feel like I was staying with friends or family. Location was fantastic, about a 5 to 10 minute walk from the Blue Gate and near lots of shops, restaurants, and tourist attractions. The Dar was spotlessly clean and beautifully decorated. Value for money was incredible. I look forward to returning to Fes and staying at Dar Astana again!
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 26, 2018
Todo fue excelente!!!
Viajar a Fez es toda una aventura! Sin embargo debo decir que sentirte apoyado y en un ambiente acogedor hace de la visita una gran experiencia. Violeta fue por nosotros a la entrada de la puerta azul y nos guió hasta su riad, nos instaló y el ambiente se siente como en casa!! Súper atenta y linda, además de que no solo habla español! Yo por si sola no hubiera llegado ademas de que veníamos muy cargados de equipaje.El riad es pequeño pero super acogedor y muy cuidados todos los detalles; ya instalados en las habitaciones la decoración te hace sentir completamente en contexto y vivir la experiencia de la Medina. Viaje con mis padres y disfrutamos mucho conversar con ella. Lo recomiendo al 100% por atención y calidad de su riad!!!