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Fes travel guide

Plan a trip to Fes: what to eat, where to stay, the best day trips and ready-made day-by-day plans.

What to eat in FesLocal dishes, food streets and markets. See all Where to stay in FesThe best areas to stay and who they suit. See all Day trips from FesPlaces to visit in a day, with distances and a map. See all

What to eat in Fes

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Tagine

Slow‑cooked meat with vegetables and spices, served in a conical earthenware pot, common for lunch or dinner.

Couscous

Fine semolina topped with broth, vegetables and sometimes lamb, eaten on Fridays and special occasions.

B'stilla

Layers of flaky pastry filled with pigeon or chicken, almonds and cinnamon, sold in the food market near R’cif.

Harira

Hearty soup of tomatoes, lentils, chickpeas and herbs, popular during Ramadan evenings.

Where to stay in Fes

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1 Fes el‑Bali backpackers, history lovers

Stay in guesthouses within the winding lanes for immediate access to monuments and souks.
2 Fes el‑Jdid budget travelers

Just outside the medina walls, offers cheap hostels and easy bus connections.
3 Ville Nouvelle families, business

Modern district with larger hotels, restaurants and reliable Wi‑Fi, linked by taxis.
4 Mellah (Jewish quarter) cultural explorers

Historic quarter with boutique riads and a quieter atmosphere within the medina.

Day trips from Fes

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Meknes 51 km

Meknes offers impressive imperial architecture and bustling souks, a compact alternative to larger cities

Volubilis 51 km

Volubilis showcases well‑preserved Roman ruins set on a hill with panoramic views of the countryside

Moulay Idriss Zerhoun 48 km

Moulay Idriss Zerhoun is a holy town with a modest shrine and quiet streets near the Rif foothills

Sefrou 29 km

Sefrou features a historic medina and a weekly market known for fresh produce and local crafts

Best time to visit

Best time to go: January, May, October

Jan 18°
Feb 19°
Mar 19°
Apr 23°
May 29°
Jun 36°
Jul 37°
Aug 38°
Sep 33°
Oct 30°
Nov 21°
Dec 15°

Midday highs, based on last year's weather. Green months have comfortable temperatures and few rainy days.

Plan your trip to Fes

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Ready-made plans for Fes

4 Days in Fes: Ancient Medina, Tanneries & Riads Morocco · 4 days

Questions about Fes

When is the best time to eat street food in Fez?

Morning and early evening are less crowded and the food is freshest.

Can I drink alcohol in the medina?

Alcohol is only served in hotel bars; public drinking is not permitted.

Is it safe to stay in a riad?

Riad guesthouses are generally safe; keep valuables locked and use the main door lock.

How do I reach the medina from the new town?

Take a petit taxi from Place R’cif or a city bus that stops at Bab Boujloud.

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