Fez travel guide
All destinations
Fes, Fes-Meknes, Morocco

Fez travel guide

From Wikipedia and maps · Wikipedia · OpenStreetMap · Open-Meteo

A vast medieval medina and Morocco's cultural heart. The best time to visit Fez is April, May, September and October. A mid-range trip runs roughly $130/person/day before flights.

Best time
April, May, September
Ideal length
3 days
~Cost/day
$130
Currency
USD
Plan Fez
Days, budget, and flights. You can edit it after.
Build my Fez trip

Best time to visit Fez

The best time to visit Fez is April, May, September and October. Here's the average temperature through the year:

11°
J
12°
F
13°
M
17°
A
21°
M
28°
J
29°
J
30°
A
26°
S
23°
O
15°
N
10°
D

Top things to do in Fez

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Culture & sights

Siege of Fez (1912)
Siege of Fez (1912)
The Siege of Fez was a military operation carried out by Moroccan resistance fighters under the leadership of Sherif Muhammad al-Hijami and Sidi Raho between 25 May and 2 June 1912
~$5 · 1.5h
Fès-Boulemane
Fès-Boulemane
Fès-Boulemane was formerly one of the sixteen regions of Morocco from 1997 to 2015. It was situated in an agricultural region of northern Morocco, and borders Rif Mountains to the
~$5 · 1.5h
Fez-Meknes
Fez-Meknes
Fez-Meknes is one of the twelve administrative regions of Morocco. Located in the north-central part of the country, it is known for its cultural and historical heritage, spiritual
~$5 · 1.5h
C
Capture of Fez (1554)
The Conquest of Fez or Capture of Fez took place in 1554 between the Algerian forces of Salah Rais and the ruler of the Saadi Sultanate, Mohammed ash-Sheikh. The battle took place
~$5 · 1.5h

Food & markets

L
Local food tour of Fes
Taste the signature dishes of Fes.
~$25 · 2h
C
Central market & street-food lunch
Grab lunch where locals do.
~$12 · 1.3h

A sample 3-day Fez itinerary

1
Day 1
09:00 · Siege of Fez (1912)12:30 · Fès-Boulemane16:00 · Fez-Meknes
2
Day 2
09:00 · Central market & street-food lunch12:30 · Capture of Fez (1554)16:00 · Fez railway station
3
Day 3
09:00 · Fez, Morocco12:30 · 1465 Fez revolt16:00 · Bab al-Amer

A sample plan. See the full 3-day Fez itinerary →

Fez travel FAQ

When is the best time to visit Fez?+

The best months to visit Fez are April, May, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for sightseeing.

How many days do you need in Fez?+

Most travellers find 3 days ideal for Fez, enough to see the highlights without rushing. Add a day or two if you want day trips.

Is Fez expensive to visit?+

Budget roughly $130 per person per day for a mid-range trip in Fez (accommodation, food and activities), before flights. Costs scale up or down with your travel style.

What are the top things to do in Fez?+

Popular highlights include Siege of Fez (1912), Fès-Boulemane, Fez-Meknes and Capture of Fez (1554). There's a longer list above, or start a plan and swap things in.

More destinations

Compare Fez with…

Getting to & from Fez

Explore treks of IndiaRead our travel guides