- Must visit
Dar Batha Museum
Museum in a former royal palace displaying ceramics, woodwork, jewellery and textiles. A strong introduction to Moroccan decorative arts and craftsmanship.
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Complete guide to Fez
Things to do in Fez
Discover the best of Fez — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Fez trip today.
- Must visit
Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts and Crafts
Restored caravanserai presenting traditional wooden arts and craftsmanship. A smaller cultural stop with appealing architecture in the heart of the medina.
- Recommended
Borj Nord Museum
Museum inside Borj Nord fortress focusing on historic weapons from Morocco and beyond, with added value from one of the city’s best viewpoints.
- Must visit
Fes el-Bali
Maze-like historic quarter of lanes, workshops and markets. The best place to absorb Fez’s atmosphere, architecture and traditional urban life on foot.
- Recommended
Place Seffarine
Traditional square at the heart of the medina, surrounded by souks and historic buildings. Ideal for people-watching and orientating yourself in old Fez.
- Recommended
Marinid Tombs
Open-air terrace viewpoint above the medina with broad city views, especially attractive at sunset and a useful stop for understanding Fez’s layout.
Pastilla
A savoury-sweet Fassi pie of pigeon or chicken, almonds and spices wrapped in crisp warqa pastry. It is a signature Fez dish for weddings and festive meals.
- Gluten-free
Tagine with prunes
Slow-cooked beef or lamb with prunes, almonds and warming spices. This classic Fez tagine balances sweet and savoury in a way closely tied to Moroccan home cooking.
Couscous
Steamed semolina grains served with meat and seasonal vegetables, often on Fridays. It is one of Morocco’s most traditional communal dishes, common in Fez homes.
Restaurant Dar Hatim
Well-known traditional restaurant with Andalusian décor and classic Fassi cuisine, popular for pastilla, tagines and formal dinner service.
Nur Restaurant
Stylish medina venue with a rooftop terrace and modern presentation of Moroccan cooking, suited to a relaxed lunch or atmospheric dinner.
The Ruined Garden
Elegant riad restaurant in the medina serving refined Moroccan dishes such as pastilla and tagines in a candlelit courtyard setting.
Moroccan dirham (MAD, د.م.)
Budget-friendly versus many Moroccan city breaks. Riads, local meals and petit taxis are generally low-cost, though top-end stays and tourist restaurants in the medina cost more.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- 40-80 MAD for street food or a simple local meal.
- Mid-range
- 120-220 MAD per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- 250+ MAD per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- 10-20 MAD for a coffee.
Tipping culture
In restaurants, 5-10% is customary if service is not included. Round up in cafés. For taxis, round up the fare or add about 5-10 MAD for longer trips.
TOBIS
Official public transport app
Prices
- Single ticket
- Unknown
- Day pass
- None
To the city centre
Fes-Saïss Airport -> Place Batha, Fès
- Distance
- 15 km
- Travel time
- 20 min
- Use TOBIS for route planning and live bus information where available.
- Keep small change for buses and taxis; official contactless acceptance could not be verified from operator or authority sources.
airport information
Airports in Fez
Check where to Fez flights depart and arrive, plus the main airport details for this route.
Fes-Saïss (FEZ)Aéroport Fès-Saïss, Route de Sefrou, Fès, Morocco
City-centre transport
Getting to Fes-Saïss from Fez city centre
Fes-Saïss is 12 km from Fez city centre. Public transport options include:
Bus16 · 40m · every ~6 min
Fes-Saïss airport facilities and services
Fes-Saïss has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurants available, mainly in the departure area, offering Moroccan and intertiol cuisine
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the arrivals area.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Fes-Saïss: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Fes-Saïss: Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Fes-Saïss: Elevators, ramps.
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