Royal Palace of Fez
The Royal Palace of Fez is a royal palace in Fez, Morocco. It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Medina of Fez and is one of the 27 sights of Morocco listed on this site. It is the 9th most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between June and August, when daily highs reach about 34 °C and rainfall is minimal. For cooler weather, visit in January or February, when daily highs are between 16 °C and 18 °C.
Fes Saïss International Airport is 14 km from the palace, and the site is 170 km from the capital, Rabat. You can combine a visit with nearby sites such as the Bou Inania Madrasa, 1.4 km away, or the Zawiya of Moulay Idris II, 2.2 km away. Other nearby locations include Fes el Bali and the Al-Attarine Madrasa.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 34 °C. The wettest is December, with about 97 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 30 | 34 | 34 | 30 | 26 | 20 | 17 |
| Average low, °C | 5 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 |
| Rainfall, mm | 70 | 67 | 58 | 61 | 31 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 50 | 83 | 97 |
| Rainy days | 8 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 7 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
