Fez
City in Morocco
Fez is a city in Morocco with a population of about 1.2 million people. Located 169 km from the capital, Rabat, the city draws visitors to its historical sites, including the Royal Palace of Fez and the UNESCO-designated Fes el Bali.
What to see
The city contains several notable landmarks. Fes el Bali is a primary site. Religious and educational history is represented by the Bou Inania Madrasa, the Al-Attarine Madrasa, and the Zawiya of Moulay Idris II. The Royal Palace of Fez is also located within the city. Other sites include Borj Nord, Dar Batha, Dar Glaoui, Funduq al-Najjarin, the Ibn Danan Synagogue, the Marinid Tombs, the Mosque of the Andalusians, and the Zawiya of Sidi Ahmed al-Tijani.
When to go
Fez experiences distinct seasonal temperature shifts. The summer months of July and August are hot, with daily highs reaching 34 °C and minimal rainfall. Spring, particularly May, offers warmer temperatures around 25 °C with less rain. Autumn, specifically October, remains mild at 25 °C. Winter months like January and December are cooler, with highs of 16 °C, and see the highest rainfall, peaking at 101 mm in December.
Getting there
Travelers can reach the city via the Fes Saïss International Airport, which is located 13 km away in Saïss. This is the nearest airport to Fez.
Top sights in Fez
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 34 °C. The wettest is December, with about 101 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 16 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 25 | 30 | 34 | 34 | 30 | 25 | 20 | 17 |
| Average low, °C | 5 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 |
| Rainfall, mm | 73 | 70 | 60 | 63 | 32 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 19 | 52 | 87 | 101 |
| Rainy days | 8 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 7 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Fez (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Borj Nord
- Dar Batha
- Dar Glaoui
- Funduq al-Najjarin
- Ibn Danan Synagogue
- Marinid Tombs
- Mosque of the Andalusians
- Zawiya of Sidi Ahmed al-Tijani