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Fez

City · 🇲🇦 Morocco
Population 1,167,842
Area 98 km²
Time zone Africa/Casablanca
Official website www.portaildefes.ma
Fez

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Fez Essentials

Fez is home to the world's largest urban pedestrian zone, Fes el Bali, a UNESCO World Heritage site dating back to the 8th century. This collection highlights the city's religious and educational foundations, including the 9th-century Kairaouine University and the intricate Merenid-era Madrasa al-Attarine. The list covers essential landmarks from the traditional leather dyeing pits of the ancient tanneries to the 14th-century Borj Nord fort and the historic metalworking hub of Seffarine Square.

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Fez Medina Highlights

The Fez Medina, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is defined by its complex architectural heritage and traditional industries. This selection features the 9th-century Kairaouine Mosque and University alongside the Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss II. It highlights the city's artisanal legacy through the Chouara and Ain Azliten tanneries, and specialized markets like Qaat Smen, known for fermented butter, and Souk el Henna. Historic gates, including Bab Sidi Boujida and Bab el Khoukha, mark the strategic boundaries of this medieval urban landscape.

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Authentic Moroccan Dining

Explore the culinary landscape of the Fes Medina through a mix of historic riad settings and contemporary cultural hubs. This selection includes institutions like La Maison Bleue, housed in a 1915 family home, and The Ruined Garden, set within the courtyard of a former merchant's mansion. From the famous camel burgers at Café Clock to traditional Moroccan multi-course meals in restored 14th-century palaces like Darori Resto, these venues offer regional specialties such as pastilla and tagines amidst traditional Zellij tilework and garden courtyards.

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Fez — Map

Fez — Map

Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: February, March, April, November

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Typical weather in January

Good
  • 18° (feels like 15°) · extremes 3°–25°
  • 7° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 16 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in February

Great
  • 20° (feels like 17°) · extremes 3°–26°
  • 8° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 15 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Great
  • 22° (feels like 20°) · extremes 5°–30°
  • 10° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 15 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Great
  • 25° (feels like 23°) · extremes 7°–32°
  • 12° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 16 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in May

Good
  • 29° (feels like 27°) · extremes 10°–37°
  • 15° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 20 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 8 · very high
Up to 5 days above 35°

Typical weather in June

Poor
  • 35° (feels like 34°) · extremes 13°–42°
  • 19° at night
  • 2 rainy days
  • 25 sunny days
  • 12 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 9 · very high
Up to 14 days above 35°

Typical weather in July

Poor
  • 39° (feels like 38°) · extremes 17°–45°
  • 22° at night
  • 1 rainy day
  • 28 sunny days
  • 12 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 10 · very high
Up to 27 days above 35°

Typical weather in August

Poor
  • 40° (feels like 38°) · extremes 19°–45°
  • 23° at night
  • 2 rainy days
  • 27 sunny days
  • 11 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 9 · very high
Up to 27 days above 35°

Typical weather in September

Poor
  • 34° (feels like 33°) · extremes 16°–41°
  • 20° at night
  • 5 rainy days
  • 21 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 7 · high
Up to 13 days above 35°

Typical weather in October

Good
  • 29° (feels like 28°) · extremes 12°–36°
  • 17° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 19 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Great
  • 23° (feels like 20°) · extremes 6°–30°
  • 11° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 16 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in December

Good
  • 19° (feels like 16°) · extremes 5°–25°
  • 9° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 16 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 2 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Moroccan Dirham MAD DH · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Electricity
Type C / Type E
220 V · 50 Hz
Languages
Arabic
Tap water
Drink with caution
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+212
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Tours & Activities

Medina of Fez
Walk
Tanneries
Walk
Kairaouine Mosque & University

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