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With a mix of traditional Moroccan arquitecture, design and modern technology our stunning Riad Hostel is located in the exciting Medina of Fes with easy access for taxis and car parking in a safe neighborhood, close to Batha Fountain. The views from the roof terraces are simply mind blowing and you can see all the way to the Merenid Tombs. All rooms have reversible AC/ Heating and the wifi is fiber optic and very fast. The Riad is social and busy and predominantly caters for under 40s - the vibe is fun, upbeat and we regularly hold events and activities. Noise carries in the Riad old building so we are not suitable if you are looking for a silent retreat or are a mature family with children. Our aim is affordable budget tourism and we serve the best brunch on the terrace in Morocco included in the price from 09:30 Riad Verus also regularly serves a family dinner for all the guests to come together on the roof top terrace with views of the Medina and in Winter in the traditional arabesque courtyard. In the evenings the guests enjoy playing cards or board games or smoking a sheisha in the terrace lounge areas. The multilingual team at Riad Verus can help organize activities such as camel trekking in the Sahara desert, day trips to Chefchaoen, Meknes, Middle Atlas, Airport transfers and Medina walking tours with great guides. We have 8 bedrooms in total and 3 of them are dorms. The fine print details tourism restrictions for unmarried couples (where one or both is muslim) and dorms are exclusively for international tourists in order to comply with the law. If you are muslim you will need to present your marriage certificate; If you are both not muslim this rule does not apply to you. Moroccans or Algerians due to the strict hospitality laws of cosharing rooms are prohibited from booking this property. All guests must provide their working whatsapp number and correct postal code and nationality of the passport entering Morocco and all reservations will be authorized before arrival, if you fail the check the reservation will be canceled. The hostel also regularly serves a family dinner for all the guests to come together on the roof top terrace with views of the Medina and in Winter in the traditional arabesque courtyard. In the evenings the guests enjoy playing cards or board games or smoking a sheisha in the terrace lounge areas and music is played. The multilingual team at Riad Verus can help organize activities such as camel trekking in the Sahara desert, day trips to Chefchaoen, Meknes, Middle Atlas, Airport transfers and Medina walking tours with great guides.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Fez, this property has an excellent location score of 9.2!

Breakfast Info

Continental


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Guest reviews

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Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.2
Free Wifi
8.4
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Yosuke
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Great view from the roof terrace. Tasty breakfast.
  • Escudero
    Mexico Mexico
    Everything was amazing, especially the staff, Isaac is such an amazing and kind person! they truly make you feel at home, the location is also great, in overall an amazing place and truly the best Riad that I have been to in Morocco
  • Nadia
    United States of America United States of America
    Everything was great! The decor was so beautiful, our private room was clean and comfortable with AC. The cats were so cute and friendly. The free sangria night on the terrace on our first night was fun! Also, the bartender/server was super...
  • Carlos
    Colombia Colombia
    Nice hostel. Nice staff. Good breakfast. Cool atmosphere
  • Zamtakk
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The staff is super friendly and treats you like family. There is a nice place to lounge with the other guests upstairs and almost every night you can socialize and play games there. When it gets hot the downstairs lobby stays nice and cool and...
  • Zhou
    Netherlands Netherlands
    great location, a few minutes to the medina.the Riad is beautiful, and the breakfast is definitely made of care, very tasty. the employee there is very helpful, specially thanks Zak for comforting me when my bank card was sucked by the ATM machine.
  • Cheljea
    United States of America United States of America
    Beautiful upstairs terrace with free tea would've been a great place to meet people if staying here for longer or traveling alone. The room was comfortable with a clean bathroom.
  • Petra
    Germany Germany
    Beautiful designed Riad/Hostel. Good location. The Medina is near by. :-) Our experience fully match the description on booking.com. Great terrace lounge area and wide view from the roof top. Good breakfast. Lovely, smart and charismatic staff....
  • Sergio
    United States of America United States of America
    Very good location 3 minutes to blue door, clean room and bathroom, the Riad is really cozy and warm but the best is all the staff who take care all time if your needs. Definitely I will recommend 100%
  • Jimmy
    Philippines Philippines
    Proximity to vicinity and accommodating staff that’s what I like with Riad Verus.

Property questions and answers
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  • Hi My Name Is Ali From Indonesia I want to book room in your Riad,but I have a Question How far your Riad from the train station? And how to get there

    Thanks Ali, we are located in the Medina so its 10 mins taxi ride from the train station which is located in the New City of Fes. Its cheap and easy t..
    Answered on 28 October 2022
  • How much does an airport pickup cost? I'd be arriving at the airport around 8pm. Thank you

    Thanks for your question, the transfer price is 25€ as of 15th August from the airport to the Riad Verus, door to door service, thanks
    Answered on 28 October 2022
  • Hi, we will be working from home and need good internet connection, can you send us by testing wifi speed how much is your wifi speed? thanks

    Thanks for the message, the wifi speed is good, we get many nomad remote workers at the hostel so it must be good but it depends on the time of day an..
    Answered on 4 August 2024
  • Hi, my flight arrives at 23:40. Is it possible to check in late?

    Thanks for the message, yes it is okay to check in that late, would you like an airport transfer organised door to door. I would recommend booking a p..
    Answered on 9 June 2022
  • there is parking nearby?thanks

    Yes, there's a parking 1 minute walk from the Riad.
    Answered on 6 September 2021
  • Hello! Could you please clarify if the Double Deluxe Room (the white one, I can’t find a specific name) is located on ground or upper level? Thanks

    Thanks for the request, yes this is our star room and it is on the 2nd floor. Thanks
    Answered on 9 May 2022
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Managed by Verus

Company review score: 8.8Based on 534 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

We have a very friendly staff who aim to please and for whom nothing is too much trouble to ensure our guests feel looked after and happy

Property info

Riad Verus is a fun property ran by a young management team who want their guests to feel relaxed and stress free in Fes. We are a fun vibrant property and the vibe is upbeat. The property is so beautiful and we have loads of activities and tours and excursions that can be set up in advance and on the spot at concierge. If you want a real authentic time in Morocco this place is about as good as it gets! This is a hostel which caters for the Non Domestic Market due to strict sharia laws on hospitality for shared rooms for locals and holders of Arabic passports, thanks

Neighborhood info

We are in the Batha Douh Neighbourhood. One of the safest quarters in Fes and close to taxi drop offs and there is a car park at Om El Banine.

Languages Spoken

Arabic,Catalan,English,Spanish,French,Italian

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Fes Veggie
    • Cuisine
      Moroccan
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian

Amenities of Riad Verus
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities
  • Free Wifi
  • Parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Room service
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Live music/Performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs € 3 per day.
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Spa
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • Arabic
  • Catalan
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian

House rules
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Check-in
From 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 00:00 and 08:30
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

In accordance with Moroccan law, nationals from Muslim countries CAN NOT stay in the same bedroom as the opposite sex so IF you have booked a bed in a dorm you will need to cancel it immediately. Additionally, marriage papers are required for nationals from Muslim countries to stay in private rooms with someone of the opposite sex. No exceptions.

Average age in hostel is 21-40 years old.

There is no elevator inside the building, the stairs can be quite steep.

3 Euros tax per person per night is charged on your booking as a supplement above 2 years old.

Cash on arrival please in local currency.

Please note that for guests arriving between 00:00-08:30 there will be an additional charge of 10 Euros per person payable in cash to the member of staff waiting up for you and your arrival time must be notified to us by email, thank you.

With regret Nationals from Morocco, Algeria & Tunisia due to the strict Sharia hospitality laws regarding cosharing with opposite sex in dorms are prohibited from booking this property.

With a mix of traditional Moroccan arquitecture, design and modern technology our stunning Riad Hostel is located in the exciting Medina of Fes with easy access for taxis and car parking in a safe neighborhood, close to Batha Fountain. The views from the roof terraces are simply mind blowing and you can see all the way to the Merenid Tombs.

All rooms have reversible AC/ Heating and the wifi is fiber optic and very fast. The Riad is social and busy and predominantly caters for under 40s - the vibe is fun, upbeat and we regularly hold events and activities. Noise carries in the Riad old building so we are not suitable if you are looking for a silent retreat or are a mature family with children.

Our aim is affordable budget tourism and we serve the best brunch on the terrace in Morocco included in the price from 09:30

Riad Verus also regularly serves a family dinner for all the guests to come together on the roof top terrace with views of the Medina and in Winter in the traditional arabesque courtyard. In the evenings the guests enjoy playing cards or board games or smoking a sheisha in the terrace lounge areas.

The multilingual team at Riad Verus can help organize activities such as camel trekking in the Sahara desert, day trips to Chefchaoen, Meknes, Middle Atlas, Airport transfers and Medina walking tours with great guides.

We have 8 bedrooms in total and 3 of them are dorms. The fine print details tourism restrictions for unmarried couples (where one or both is muslim) and dorms are exclusively for international tourists in order to comply with the law. If you are muslim you will need to present your marriage certificate; If you are both not muslim this rule does not apply to you.

All guests must provide their working whatsapp number and correct postal code and nationality of the passport entering Morocco and all reservations will be authorized before arrival, if you fail the check the reservation will be canceled.

The hostel also regularly serves a family dinner for all the guests to come together on the roof top terrace with views of the Medina and in Winter in the traditional arabesque courtyard. In the evenings the guests enjoy playing cards or board games or smoking a sheisha in the terrace lounge areas and music is played, so light sleepers do bring earplugs to Morocco.

The multilingual team at Riad Verus can help organize activities such as camel trekking in the Sahara desert, day trips to Chefchaoen, Meknes, Middle Atlas, Airport transfers and Medina walking tours with great guides.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Riad Verus of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

License number: 13917070

FAQs about Riad Verus

  • Room options at Riad Verus include:

    • Twin
    • Double
    • Bed in Dorm
  • Check-in at Riad Verus is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Guests staying at Riad Verus can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
  • Riad Verus is 2.2 miles from the center of Fez. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Riad Verus may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Riad Verus has 1 restaurant:

    • Fes Veggie
  • Riad Verus offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Bar crawls
    • Themed dinners
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Walking tours
    • Cooking class
    • Happy hour
    • Live music/Performance