Descriptions Hotel Dar El Ghalia Fes
General
At this prince's palace, built in the 18th century, all of the 12 rooms are organised around the central patio (the space dedicated to main activities), and are decorated in a lush Oriental style which will transport guests into an authentic fairytale like the Thousand and One Nights. On the terrace guests may appreciate local Fes cuisine or enjoy a drink while enjoying a unique view on the whole medina with its countless minarets. Facilities include a lobby with 24-hour reception, a hotel safe, currency exchange facilities, and room and laundry services. Diners Club, JCB, MasterCard, VISA and cash payments are accepted.
SurroundingArea
Located in the heart of the old medina's Andalusian district, this magnificient palace belongs to a well-known Fassi family. The charming historical hotel is just 5 minutes from R'cif Square, which is accessible via Bab Jdid Gate. Various restaurants, as well as the Al Karaouine Mosque and Muse Nejjarine are on the hotel's doorstep, while the bus and train stations are both around a 10-minute drive away. The Mischliffen ski area and Dair Aoua Lake are both approximately 36 km from this charming guesthouse, while the city of Meknes is roughly 66 km away. Sais Airport is around 17 km from the historical hotel.
AreaActivities
Guests may relax in the steam room, unwind with a massage or enjoy a game of darts (fees apply to all activities).
RoomInformation
The standard rooms overlook the main courtyard and are 18 to 23 m² in size. Each room features an en suite bathroom with bath or shower, a double or king-size bed, individually regulated air conditioning and heating and wireless Internet access. Other in-room amenities include fire and smoke detectors, a telephone, safe, hifi, minibar, tea and coffee making facilities, an ironing set and TV on demand.
The Riad El Ghalia Guest House is located in Fès, in the Andalous district of Medina.The Guest House, housed in a 19th century building, features Turkish bath, parking facilities and restaurants.
Location.
This Fes hotel is close to University of Al Karaouine, Kairaouine Mosque, and Nejjarin Fondouk.
Features.
Riad El Ghalia has a steam room. This 4.0 star Fes property features massage and treatment rooms and beauty services. The property offers meeting rooms for small groups. The property has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Guests are served a complimentary breakfast each morning. Room service is available during limited hours. This property provides an airport shuttle (surcharge). The staff can arrange currency exchange. Additional amenities include a concierge desk, a library, and an arcade/game room.
Guestrooms.
Riad El Ghalia has 13 guestrooms. Televisions are equipped with satellite channels. Guestrooms provide CD players, in room safes, and phones with complimentary local calls. Guestrooms feature complimentary bottled water. Bathrooms offer bathrobes, bidets, and hair dryers. Additional amenities include minibars, air conditioning, and windows that open. In addition, amenities available on request include extra towels/bedding and wake up calls. Housekeeping is offered.
Dar El Ghalia is a prince palace built back in the 19th century. It is named after the great favourite of the late Hadj Omar LEBBAR, founder of the palace. El GHALIA, an authoritarian woman both loved and feared for her strong personality (when she shouted, walls trembled…), was in charge of the education of his three children and managed the household with an iron hand.At Dar El Ghalia, all the rooms are organized around the central patio (space dedicated to main activities). Omar LEBBAR named all rooms and suites after the women who had marked the palace by their presence in the past. They are all decorated in a lush oriental style and will transport you into an authentic fairy tale of thousand and one nights.Faithful to its culinary tradition, the palace houses a well-known restaurant with a table d'hotes of great fitnese servibg true Fassi cookingOn our terrace you can appreciate the Fes gastronomy while enjoying a unique view on the whole medina with its uncountable minarets. You can also relax there sipping a drink at any time of the day.An authorization to charge a 25% of all amount out of your credit card will be obligatory for to confirmed close your reservation, the CVC2 code is requested after the booking is confirmed.Suites ://Lala Rkiya (royal suite) : LALLA RKIYA is the current owners’ mother. Proud of her origins, she was initiated to the secrets of the oriental art of living and filled this historic suite with a most distinguished atmosphere that can still be felt nowadays. The suite includes three rooms, a central living room with an open fire place, and two bathrooms.//Oum Hani : LALLA RKIA’s mother and grandmother of Omar LEBBAR (the current owner of Dar El Ghalia) was originated in Marrakesh. She often came to visit her daughter and knew how to impose herself with grace and spirit as a highly appreciated mother-in-law.//El Guamra : El Guamra (« The Moon ») was the nickname of Fatna Lebbar, the wife of Hadj Omar Lebbar’s oldest son. Fatna Lebbar got her romantic nickname because of her outstanding beauty: she had a white complexion, blue eyes and an evenly round face. She was known for her grace and her generosity.//Laaziza : Widow of several husbands who let her a huge wealth, Laaziza came as a stranger to the LEBBAR family to seek protection by Hajj Omar LEBBAR as she felt that her life was in danger and she risked to loose her fortune. She lived many years with the LEBBAR family who considered her as a family member and who generously offered her free shelter and food.//Skalia : Skalia MIKO, wife of Hajj Omar LEBBAR’s youngest son Thami, is originated from an old Fassi family that is well-known in commercial, industrial and craftsmen’s circles. People liked to confide in her as she always took the time to listen and to help those who were in need.//Al AnbarJunior Suites://Ezzarka : Zineb, the wife of Hajj Omar LEBBAR’s second son Abdeslam, is issued from the famous intellectuals LAZZRAK family. Several brothers and cousins of Zineb are theologians and she also is of exceptional intelligence. As a matter of fact she remembers precisely all birthdays, dates of family events and history. She is so to say a real living encyclopedia.//Messouda :MESSAOUDA / MIMOUNA / ELYASMINEThe three of them were not only concubines, but they also shared the responsibility over the kitchen.Rooms://Mimouna ://Zhioua :Zhioua roomThis other concubine was originated in the Great South, in the famous southern Glaoui tribe. She was admired for her extraordinary qualities such as always finding the right answer to any question and thus became a great confident. She was a steady guest of Lalla Rkiya in Fes which she was very fond of and for whom she had the highest respect. Lalla Rkiya’s children followed this habit of inviting “Mi Zhioua”, as they called her, till she died.//El-Khili :ELKHILIShe was the current owner’s personal nanny. She had grown and educated him from his birth until the age of 19.//El Yassmin :The terrace On our terrace you can appreciate the Fes gastronomy while enjoying a unique view on the whole medina with its uncountable minarets. You can also relax there sipping a drink at any time of the day.Events:Festival of sacred music of the world (Early June) http://********/Jazz Festival: 'Jazz in Riad' (November) ********ServicesOur cuisine:All the rooms are situated around the central courtyard with its famous restaurant DAR EL TAJINE. Following the family’s cooking tradition, the restaurant personally kept by Mrs. Nadia Lebbar offers one of the most exquisite tables. You will appreciate not only the well known dishes of the cooking art of Fez, but also the delicious home cooking prepared under the watchful eye of the housewife. She receives her guests with the special refinement which is at the heart of the hospitality for which the Moroccans are particularly renowned.Services and Facilities:-Hammam and massage:You wish to relax and take care of your body? Let us organize an authentic hammam hour for you with massage and manicure. We can make a hair appointment on request.-Excursions: Excursions to the surroundings of Fes can be organized on request:1/Middle Atlas Excursion: Fes - Sefrou Imouzzer - Ifrane - Azrou.2/Volubilis Excursion: Fes - Volubilis Zerhoun - Meknes3/The city walls of Fes- Shuttle service to the airport or the train station at any time.- Parking space guarded day and night, 5 mn from the house.- Car rental.- Laundry 7/7-24/24.- Meals and snack service.- The rooms are featured with phone, internet socket, TV (upon request)- Fax (in our offices).- Library in the patio.
Riad El Ghalia is a prince palace built back in the 18th century. Located in the heart of the old medinas Andalusian district,this magnificient palace belongs to a well-known Fassi Familly.At Dar El Ghalia, all the rooms are organized around the central patio (space dedicated to main activities). Omar LEBBAR named all rooms and suites after the women who had marked the palace by their presence in the past. They are all decorated in a lush oriental style and will transport you into an authentic fairy tale of thousand and one nights.On our terrace you can appreciate the Fes gastronomy while enjoying a unique view on the whole medina with its uncountable minarets. You can also relax there sipping a drink at any time of the day. There are a variety of different room types, each named after ancestors of the family who still own and run it. Each room is en-suite, and other facilities include lounge areas, internet access, and traditional hammam.Faithful to its culinary tradition, the palace houses a well-known restaurant with a table dhtes of great finesse serving true Fassi cooking, the most famous of Moroccan cuisines.We thought the staff at Dar el Ghalia was great - very nice and helfpul, especially the porters.
With its central location, Dar El Ghalia Hotel is within easy reach of most tourist attractions and business addresses in Fes. All hotel's guestrooms have all the conveniences expected in a hotel in its class to suit guests' utmost comforts. Room amenities include non smoking rooms, air conditioning, television, bathtub, shower, separate shower and tub. The basic amenities provided at this Fes accommodation comprise 24hr room service, shops, executive floor, elevator, bar/pub, laundry service/dry cleaning, restaurant, room service. For guests to unwind, the hotel offers a variety of facilities and services including massage. These top-class facilities are complemented to excellent services to meet the needs of visitors to Fes. To proceed with your booking at the Dar El Ghalia Hotel, simply choose your travel dates and fill in our secure online booking form.
Located in the heart of the Andalusian neighbourhood in the old medina of Fes, Riad El Ghalia is an enchanting palace of the 19th century belonging to a family of notables.Set around the central patio, all rooms at Dar El Ghalia feature a luxurious oriental design that will take you to a true story of a thousand and one nights.Faithful to its culinary tradition, this ancient palace houses the famous restaurant "Dar Tajine" and offers a refined menu to discover the true Fassi cuisine, the most famous in Morocco. You can also taste delicious family dishes carefully prepared under the watchful eye of the hostess.From the terrace, you can overlook the old town and plunge into its heart. The view over the medina and its many minarets is splendid, especially at sunset when the calls to prayer come from all sides.For your major events, Riad el Ghalia opens the patio (covered and heated in winter) where you can organize business dinners and evening galas.After a long day of work or sightseeing, the Riad prepare for you a Hammam session with massage and manicure to refresh your body and awaken your senses.
