Location. The Dar El Ghalia is located in Fes, Morocco, in the Andalusian district of the old Medina of Fes, the nearest medina gate being Bab Jdid close to RCif. Fes railway station is three kilometres away, and the airport is 17 kilometres from the hotel.
Hotel Features. The Dar El Ghalia is an 18th century traditional Moorish palace converted into a hotel, with a central tiled courtyard with a fountain and antique furniture, and a covered terrace with panoramic views of the minarets and medina of Fes. The 24 hour front desk offers currency exchange and there is a library and Internet connections (surcharge). Parking is available nearby for surcharge.
The Restaurant Dar El Tajine at Dar El Ghalia serves Fassi Moroccan dishes, including the eponymous tagines, and stews of meat or fish with fruit served with cous cous. A complimentary Moroccan breakfast is served daily. The half board rate includes breakfast and either lunch or dinner. The full board rate includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
On site are massage treatment rooms and a small Turkish bath. Nearby are facilities for aerobics, yoga and swimming, tennis courts are four kilometres away, and the 18 hole course at Royal Golf Fes is 17 kilometres distance. The hotel can organise excursions to neighbouring sights.
Guestrooms. The 13 guestrooms at Dar El Ghalia are decorated in Arabic designed tiles and woods, with antique furniture. All have patio access into the central courtyard, and were named for the prominent women in past times of the palace. All have satellite television, CD player, wireless Internet access (surcharge), safes, and minibars. Full and half board rates are available.
Expert Tip. Volubilis was a Roman settlement in the first century AD and its ruins are well preserved and a spectacular sight against the surrounding mountainous landscape. There are dozens of mosaics still viewable, including a mosaic with a man riding backwards on a donkey.
Fees:
A city tax of 3 4 EUR per person per night, not included in the rates, is applicable to all bookings and is payable locally.
Rates:
184.17 - 709.84 EUR
Number Of Rooms: 13
Number Of Floors: 2
Amenities:
In House Dining
In House Bar
Children Allowed
Meeting Rooms
Riad El Ghalia
13 Ross Rhe Medina De Fes
Fes, Morocco 30000
Driving Directions:
From Fes Sais Airport (FES):
Distance to Dar El Ghalia is 17 kilometres, approximately 20 minutes drive.
Getting there. The hotel offers direct shuttle in a 4x4 for surcharge. Grand taxis can be hired from the airport to the medina of Fes.
Getting around. The streets of the medina are too narrow for cars, and can only be explored on foot. Cars can be parked for surcharge by the Amal cinema just outside the medina. The modern districts of Fes are well served by bus and taxi and Fes railway station is three kilometres. The hotel organises excursions to the sights of the surrounding area.
Driving directions. From the airport, take the Imouzer road to Fes city centre.
Follow signs for the medina.
The medina gate nearest to the hotel is Bab Jdid.
Parking can be found in the small lot by the Amal cinema on the road towards RCif.