Our guest reviews

The common areas are very beautiful and well maintained. The rooms are spacious and nicely appointed. There are lots of steep stairs and not a railing in sight however. Real Riad living. The breakfasts are fabulous. We had dinner in twice and it was also excellent and very nicely served to us. Perfect location for us. Free parking just off the main road.

Thanks for all of your many kindnesses during our stay.

Stayed here for 2 nights and everything about this exceeded our expectations. The staff was great and always helpful. The food was also very good. It’s a beautiful Riad, located in a a good location in the old medina.

Well situated for exploring Fes, we very much enjoyed our stay in this beautiful Riad. We were constantly met with a high level of accommodation by all of the staff; Mohammed and Said were our liaison with the other staff and the outside world. Whether we needed suggestions or directions, help with getting a phone card, meals in our room, help in with our bags… the list is too much to describe… they were there whenever we needed, and always went above and beyond expectations. It certainly didn’t hurt that the Riad itself is beautiful and was well appointed. On a different stay, it would be lovely to use the plunge pool. We had some delicious dinners as well as breakfast everyday. I’m pretty sure that all the staff figured out that I had fallen in love with Zaalouk…if you don’t already know what it is…be sure to tell them that you would like to try it, you won’t be disappointed. Thank you, everyone!

Great location with easy access to the markets.
Our hosts went out of their way to make us feel at home. They even made a trip to the train station to buy tickets for us. Can’t thank them enough!
The breakfast that is included in the room is fantastic.

Said and Zakariya were extremely welcoming and accommodating. They went above and beyond expectation and made our stay really wonderful. We would absolutely go back given the chance. Thank you Layalina!

We booked a last minute trip to Fes just after New Years. We arrived at 2am and were met by a gracious and smiling Saed. Over the entire three days Saed and Zakaria could not have done more to help us. Our early morning flight (for which Saed had got up early to pack us a breakfast picnic to the airport) to leave was delayed by 8 hours and when we returned to the Riad to wait for the flight they made everything easy and comfortable. Can not speak more highly about their efficiency and gentle charm.

Staying at the Layalina was definately one of the high points of our visit to Morocco. Over the four days we stayed at this well-tended, centrally-located riad, the hosts, Zakaria and Saed, made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived and were unbelievably accomodating, even helping us find an outstanding hammam spa–a first-time experience for our family of four. On our final night, they prepared an amazing meal that stretched late into the night, a memory we will always hold dear.

The Riad Layalina is a wonderful place to stay in Fes. Saed and Zakaria were excellent hosts who ensured that we had a comfortable stay at their place. The Riad is close to Medina. The mint tea and the food was delicious, I highly recommend staying in for dinner.

Wow. Our stay here was faultless. The Riad is absolutely beautiful, the price was extremely good given other places I’ve stayed in Morocco, the staff are a credit to the owner, Zachary and Saed are fantastic. Breakfast every morning was sublime, a warm shakshouka on arrival was a great homely touch, making breakfast at the crack of dawn for us before a day tour is going above and beyond. You won’t find a better Riad unless you pay double or triple. Many visits to Morocco and this will now be my regular place to stay.

Booked Riad Layalina for a short visit to this historical city with the family (w. 3 young children). What an amazing place! Beautifully renovated old house at the edge of the old medina. Very friendly, helpful staff. Great breakfast. Own safe parking. Little cold in winter (in particular for breakfast outside in the patio…), but well worth it. Highly recommended.