Travel guide · Morocco
Fez: what to see and when to go
Fez is Morocco's spiritual and cultural capital, home to Fes el-Bali, one of the largest car-free medieval medinas in the world. Its tanneries, madrasas and craftsmen working as they did centuries ago make it the most authentic of the imperial cities.
What to see and do in Fez
Fes el-Bali
A maze of thousands of lanes, UNESCO-listed and entirely car-free.
Chouara tannery
Leather dyed in stone vats, seen from the terraces of the shops around it.
Bou Inania and Al-Attarine madrasas
Carved stucco, cedar and zellige in the finest Marinid style.
Al-Qarawiyyin
Founded in 859 and considered the oldest university still operating in the world.
Volubilis and Meknes
Roman ruins and another imperial city, on a day trip.
Best time to go
Pleasant all year except June, July, or August.
Getting there
| From | Flight time | Return flight |
|---|---|---|
| London | 3 hr, 15 min | ≈ €190 · See flights |
| New York | 8 hr, 15 min | ≈ €490 · See flights |
| Los Angeles | 13 hr | ≈ €600 · See flights |
| Dubai | 8 hr | ≈ €480 · See flights |
| Singapore | 15 hr, 30 min | ≈ €660 · See flights |
| Sydney | 23 hr, 30 min | ≈ €840 · See flights |
3 nights from London: ≈ €330 per person, flight and stay included.
Per person. Estimates from distance and local prices; real fares depend on your dates.
Essentials
- Country
- Morocco
- Currency
- Moroccan Dirham
- Good for
- culture · city · food
- How long to stay
- 2–3 days
- Where to stay
- A riad inside the medina, near Bab Boujloud for easier access.Find a place to stay in Fez
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Frequently asked questions
What's the weather like in Fez and when should you go?
Pleasant all year except June, July, or August. Average highs range from 17° in January to 38° in August.
How many days do you need in Fez?
2 to 3 days is enough to see the essentials without rushing.
What does a few days in Fez cost?
Accommodation runs at around €50 per person per night. 3 nights from London: ≈ €330 per person, flight and stay included. The flight from London takes about 3 hr, 15 min.
Where should you stay in Fez?
A riad inside the medina, near Bab Boujloud for easier access.
