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Everything real travelers ask us every day
Is Fes safe for tourists?
Yes – one of the safest cities in Morocco.
Is Fes safe for solo female travelers?
Very. Dress modestly and you’ll have zero problems.
How many days do I need in Fes?
2 full days minimum, 3 is perfect.
Best time to visit Fes?
March–May and September–November.
Is summer too hot in Fes?
Yes, 38–45 °C in July–August. Still doable but intense.
Winter weather in Fes?
12–20 °C day, 2–8 °C night. Can rain.
Medina or new city to stay?
Inside the medina in a riad = real Fes experience.
Best area in the medina for riads?
Rcif, Batha, or near Talaa Kebira – central but quieter.
Best riads in Fes?
Riad Fès Relais & Châteaux, Dar Roumana, Riad Laaroussa, Karawan Riad.
Budget riad price?
€70–140 per night for a beautiful one.
Is the Fes medina bigger than Marrakech?
Yes – the largest car-free urban area in the world (9,000+ alleys).
Will I get lost in the medina?
Yes, guaranteed. That’s part of the fun. Take a guide first day.
Do I need a guide in Fes?
Highly recommended for the first half-day at least.
Price of a licensed guide?
400–500 MAD half day, 700–900 full day.
Best tannery viewpoint?
Terrasse des Tanneries or the new rooftop at Riad Laaroussa.
Is the smell at the tanneries bad?
They give you mint leaves – it’s fine for 10 minutes.
Can I buy leather jackets at the tanneries?
Yes, but negotiate hard. Quality varies.
Best time to visit the tanneries?
9–11 AM for best light and fewer people.
Is Bou Inania Madrasa open in 2025?
Yes – fully restored and open daily.
Which madrasas to visit?
Bou Inania and Al Attarine (both stunning).
Can non-Muslims enter mosques in Fes?
No, except the courtyard of Moulay Idriss II sometimes.
Best panoramic view of Fes?
Borj Sud or Borj Nord (south or north hills).
Best rooftop cafés?
Café Clock, Riad Fès rooftop, Dar Roumana terrace.
Where to watch sunset?
Merenid Tombs (north hill) – taxi up, walk down.
Is Volubilis worth a day trip?
Absolutely – 1 hour away, stunning Roman ruins.
Volubilis + Meknes combo price?
Private day trip €140–180 for 2 people.
Best cooking class in Fes?
Café Clock, Plan-it Fez, or private in a dar.
Where to eat the best pastilla?
Dar Hatim (family home), Riad Idrissy, or Maison Moi Anan.
Vegetarian options in Fes?
Excellent – lots of vegetable tagines and salads.
Best street food in Fes?
Bissara soup near Bab Bou Jeloud, snail soup near Rcif.
Where is the blue gate (Bab Bou Jeloud)?
Main western entrance to the medina.
Is Fes good for shopping?
One of the best – carpets, ceramics, copper, leather.
Where to buy authentic Fes pottery?
Ain Nokbi pottery village (15 min from medina).
Best place for zellige tiles?
Art Naji factory outside the medina.
How much for a good Fes rug?
€300–1,500 depending on size and quality.
Is bargaining expected?
Yes, always in the souks.
How much cash to bring?
€400–600 per person for a week.
Credit cards accepted?
In riads and big restaurants, rarely in souks.
ATM locations?
Bab Bou Jeloud, Rcif, and outside medina.
Taxi from Fes airport to medina?
Official 150 MAD, private transfer 250 MAD.
Train from Casablanca to Fes?
Yes – 3 h 45 min, 1st class 195 MAD.
Is the train station far from medina?
10 min taxi (30 MAD).
Best hammam in Fes?
Spa Laaroussa, Nausikaa Spa, or local Hammam Essalame.
Public hammam experience?
Very local and cheap (€15–25 with scrub).
Alcohol in Fes?
Available in riads, big hotels, and Carrefour Ville Nouvelle.
Is Fes more traditional than Marrakech?
Much more – fewer tourists, more authentic daily life.
Is it easy to get lost?
Yes – 9,400 alleys. Download offline map or use guide.
Best time for photos in medina?
7–10 AM golden hour.
Is the Jewish Mellah worth visiting?
Yes – beautiful synagogue and different architecture.
Is the Royal Palace open?
No, but the gates are stunning.
Where to see traditional music?
Riad Fès courtyard concerts, Café Clock, Dar Batha.
Is there a festival in Fes?
Fès Sacred Music Festival – usually first week of June.
Fes Festival 2025 dates?
Expected 26 June – 5 July.
Is Fes good for kids?
Yes – pottery painting, donkey rides, cooking classes.
Best family riad with pool?
Riad Laaroussa, Palais Amani, Karawan Riad.
Is Fes stroller-friendly?
No – cobblestones and steps everywhere.
Best panoramic restaurant?
The Ruined Garden, Dar Roumana terrace.
Where to buy spices?
Souk el Henna or Attarine spice market.
Is there good coffee?
Café Clock, L’Amandier, The Rooftop at Riad Fès.
Best breakfast riad?
Dar Bensouda, Riad Idrissy, Riad Laaroussa.
Where to try camel burger?
Café Clock (yes, it’s on the menu).
Is there nightlife in Fes?
Very limited – a few bars in Ville Nouvelle.
Best bar in Fes?
MB Restaurant Lounge (Hivernage-style in new city).
Is Fes good for photography?
One of the best cities in the world for street photography.
Can I fly drone in Fes?
Only outside the city with permit.
Best time to avoid crowds?
January–February or July–August (hot).
Is Fes hotter than Marrakech?
Slightly cooler in summer, colder in winter.
Where to buy Fes blue pottery?
Place Seffarine or pottery village.
Is the Dar el-Makhzen open?
No, but the seven golden gates are worth seeing.
Best place for sunset photos?
Merenid Tombs (taxi up, walk down through medina).
Is there a Christmas market?
Small one in Ville Nouvelle in December.
Ramadan 2025 in Fes?
28 Feb – 30 Mar. Many cafés closed daytime.
Can I visit during Ramadan?
Yes – medina is quieter, nights are magical.
How to get to Chefchaouen from Fes?
Private transfer 3.5 h or bus 4–5 h.
How to get to Merzouga from Fes?
Private 4×4 (7 h) or night bus (8–9 h).
Is there a direct flight to Fes?
Yes – from many European cities, and new Ryanair routes in 2025.
Best way from Fes airport to medina?
Pre-booked private transfer (250 MAD).
Is Fes good for shopping?
Better than Marrakech for authentic crafts.
Where to buy quality leather?
Fixed-price government shop near Rcif or directly from tanneries.
Is the souk open on Friday?
Yes, but quieter after noon prayer.
Best ceramic shops?
Art Naji or Poterie de Fès outside the walls.
Is there a golf course?
Yes – Royal Golf de Fès (beautiful 1920s course).
Where to get good wine?
Carrefour Ville Nouvelle or riad wine list.
Best bakery?
Boulangerie Patisserie Viennoise near Batha.
Is there McDonald’s?
Yes – in Ville Nouvelle.
Best ice-cream?
Gelateria Italiano near Bab Bou Jeloud.
Is there a cinema?
Cinema Amal in Ville Nouvelle.
Where to see live Andalusian music?
Dar Batha or Riad Fès courtyard.
Is Fes good for honeymoon?
Extremely romantic – quieter and more intimate than Marrakech.
Best luxury riad?
Karawan Riad, Riad Fès, Palais Amani.
Is there a spa culture?
Yes – many riads have excellent hammams.
Best couples massage?
Spa Laaroussa or Le Jardin des Biehn.
Where to propose in Fes?
Private rooftop dinner at Dar Roumana or Riad Fès.
Is there a hot-air balloon near Fes?
No, only in Marrakech.
Best season for photos?
Spring (green hills) or autumn (golden light).
Is Fes walkable?
Yes inside medina, but lots of hills and steps.
Where to buy traditional Fassi clothing?
Near Fondouk Kaat Smen.
Is there a Christmas celebration?
Small events in riads and Ville Nouvelle hotels.
Best panoramic café?
Café Restaurant Nejjarine (above wood museum).
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