The property was beautiful, like most Riads its a converted space with less than 10 rooms and a wonderful communal area for dining and hanging out. Riad Yamanda had exceptionally beautiful painting and tile work in addition to the wrought iron railings. Since the Riad is near the periphery of the Medina, and so uphill from the central area, the upper deck has great views across the entire old city and many of the hillside ruins. As we were there in late winter the upper space was mostly unused, I can see this being a great location to take a meal in the warmer seasons. The location allows for easy access to the main streets in the Medina while also being less than a 5 min walk from a car accessible area for pick up/drop off. The staff was phenomenal, especially Mohamed, I can't say this enough. They helped all of us, including our crazy children, feel welcome with kind greetings, helpful suggestions, and genuine smiles. I highly recommend Riad Yamanda for families.

As is typical with older facilities there are some areas needing maintenance, likely this is taken care of in the off season which is when we visited. Some of the railings were quite loose, I could see careless children (as all children are from time to time) leaning on these too hard. There could be more outlets for charging, but again as an older, historic building this is more or less expected. The cost of the Riad is slightly higher than the avg space we looked at for our family, but I believe it was worth it. All told *very* minor concerns.

I loved EVERYTHING. Traditional guest house hosted by local people - respectful and welcoming, an unspoilt souls. At any moment, they were ready to go above and beyond. The room was as spacious as a little home, and their large and comfortable beds were divided by a few stairs, which basically created 2 separate spaces. Even a bathroom is probably around 14 m² large. I loved a rustic, antique style of a room design, especially an old, squeaky, super tall and super stylish, wooden French door, old chandelier, tiles and lamps. The energy and the ambient in this riad couldn't be more remote from a rhythm of a modern life. They're slow, calming and inspiring, letting one stop for a moment, search their own soul and have an uninterrupted conversation with themselves. It just puts a person to a different state of mind and emotion. Priceless! Further on, Riad Yamanda provides a very nice (sweet) breakfast, as long as one isn't greedy. Food and beverage beyond breakfast were also very affordable, tasty and well measured (enough for a 110 kg guy like me). Don't miss on their mint tea, it's very different from what you can buy in a supermarket, this coming from a sworn coffee drinker. The balcony at the rooftop offers a mind-blowing view towards 3 out of 4 directions. The balcony is also a very pleasant space, equipped with very decorative and comfy chairs, as well as fairly large, beautiful coffee tables. I'm not an easy to impress kind of person, I never bothered with putting too much of an effort into reviewing anything until now, but this stay in Fez really felt like travelling back to some different times, felt like magic and Riad Yamanda is, beyond any doubt, responsible for 90% of my impression. So, give what is due, they well deserved this comprehensive honesty from me. P.S. There you go, Mohammed. I kept my word and told the world about you🙂

There's nothing to dislike.

I recently stayed at a hotel on Moroccan Road in Fez, specifically at Yamanda. My overall experience was as expected, with all the amenities and services meeting the standard expectations. However, what truly stood out during my stay was the exceptional service provided by Mohammed. His attentiveness, professionalism, and friendly demeanor made a significant difference in my experience, and I truly appreciate his efforts. I highly recommend this hotel, especially due to the excellent service from Mohammed.

Hassan leads the Riad friendly yet very reliably and efficiently, always with an eye open on the guests' expectations. Feeling relaxed like at home at your Riad is especially valuable after a daily immersion in the Medina. Improvements may be possible in some furnished particulars and the like, but this is far from being a complain, really a minor issue compared to the overall value and the excellent relationship with the host. Our suite room had two bathrooms: an excellent plus for the four of us.

Our suite room had only windows opening to the inner part of the Riad. This may be an issue for some guests.

The location of the place is perfect, staff is very welcoming and of good advice. The room was just as expected and the food (breakfast and dinner) was delicious. Our 2-year old daughter was always so warmly welcome she misses the hotel already. We really felt at home during this vacation, thank you for everything.

Staff was extremely helpful and nice. They even helped us carry our luggage at 4AM during our check out. Also they had the best harira we have throughout my trip in Morocco. Highly recommend this Riad if you are in Fez; especially if you are looking for a place close to everything including to the Medina.

The location is good in old town. The decoration is very traditional Morocco style and very good for taking nice pictures. The staff are very friendly. They came to the Main Street to pick up us. The food is really tasty and in reasonable price. The breakfast is plenty. We got a very good experience in this Riad. Recommend!

location, staff

bed had a large dip in the mattress. staff quarters above and to the side of the rooftop apartment so expect to be kept awake until 1am. giant tv but no plug and no Ariel cable makes it a large box. lights in upper section of the apartment not working so it is dark enough in that section you will need a phone to see where you are stepping.

we are a couple celebrated our anniversary and I have to say that everything was amazing for us in this Riad. They made us feel at home with a great room, tasty food wine hammam and even laundry! also they arranged a wonderful guide (Wafi) who showed us the Medina. If you’re in Fes go to Yamanda!

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Our stay in Riad fez yamanda was perfect. Everything was amazing from the room, the terrace, the breakfast and everything. The staff Mohammed and Hassan were friendly and they facilitated the things for us. Highly recommend for your stay in Fez.

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