Fes: Best Time to Visit, Mar–May & Oct–Nov | Trailwind

City guideFesMoroccoBest time to visit Fes: Mar–May & Oct–Nov. The world's greatest living medieval medina. Weather and timing on Trailwind.

Best time: Mar–May & Oct–Nov

Country: 🇲🇦 Morocco

Region: Fes-Meknes

Population: 1.2M metro

Currency: MAD

Language: Arabic

Timezone: UTC+01:00

Nearest airport: Fes-Saiss Airport (FEZ)

The lay of the landFes is medieval Morocco intact: the walled Fes el-Bali medina is a car-free maze of thousands of lanes, where donkeys carry goods past tanneries, tile workshops, and one of the world's oldest universities. Hire a guide the first day, then let yourself get gloriously lost.When to goThe sweet spot is Mar–May & Oct–Nov. Plan around it and you will catch Fes close to its best.Getting thereFly into Fes-Saiss Airport (FEZ). From there Fes is an easy hop to the center.Know before you go

Hire a local guide on day one to learn the medina's logic.

Visit the tanneries in the morning, and take the offered mint sprig.

Bargain in the souks, and take your time over the tea.

What to see

Ibn Danan Synagogue, The Ibn Danan Synagogue is a synagogue located in the Mellah of Fez, Morocco. The first synagogue on the site was built in the 17th century but the building has been destroyed, partially or completely, and restored on several occasions. Most recently, the synagogue was reopened in 1999 after another restoration.

Alhamra Mosque, Alhamra Arts Council is a cultural institution and event-staging venue in Lahore, Pakistan. The venue was designed by Nayyar Ali Dada and completed in 1992.

Bou Jeloud Mosque, The Bou Jeloud Mosque is a historic Almohad-era mosque in the former Kasbah of Bou Jeloud, located near Bab Bou Jeloud, in Fez, Morocco.

Dar Batha, Dar Batḥa, or Qasr al-Batḥa, is a former royal palace and present-day museum in Fez, Morocco. The palace was commissioned by the Alawi sultan Hassan I in the late 19th century and finished under his successor Abdelaziz. It was converted into a museum of historical arts and crafts in 1915 with a collection that now comprises over 6,500 objects. Since a renovation completed in 2025, it is officially known as the Al Batha Museum of Islamic Arts.

Al-Wad School Mosque

Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque, The University of al-Qarawiyyin, also written Al-Karaouine or Al Quaraouiyine, is a university located in Fez, Morocco. It was founded as a mosque by Fatima al-Fihri in 857–859 and subsequently became one of the leading spiritual and educational centers of the Islamic Golden Age. It was incorporated into Morocco's modern state university system in 1963 and officially renamed "University of Al Quaraouiyine" two years later.

Al-Diwan Mosque

Andalusian Mosque, The Mosque of the Andalusians or Al-Andalusiyyin Mosque, sometimes also called the Andalusian Mosque, is a major historic mosque in Fes el Bali, the old medina quarter of Fez, Morocco. The mosque was founded in 859–860, making it one of the oldest mosques in Morocco. It is located at the heart of a district which was historically associated with Andalusi immigrants, from which it takes its name. It has been renovated and expanded several times since then.

Pairs well with

Ibn Danan Synagogue, 3 mi away

Dar Batha, 3 mi away

Bou Jeloud Mosque, 3 mi away

Alhamra Mosque, 3 mi away

Frequently asked questionsWhen is the best time to visit Fes?The best time to visit Fes is Mar–May & Oct–Nov, in Morocco.Where is Fes?Fes is in Morocco. The nearest major airport is Fes-Saiss Airport (FEZ).What is Fes known for?The world's greatest living medieval medina.Fes month by month: when to visitWhat to plan a trip around, month by month. Jump to a month: March · April · May · October · NovemberMarch in FesFes in March. One of the best months to visit Fes. Typical daytime highs around 21°C.April in FesFes in April. One of the best months to visit Fes. Typical daytime highs around 24°C.May in FesFes in May. One of the best months to visit Fes. Typical daytime highs around 29°C.October in FesFes in October. One of the best months to visit Fes. Typical daytime highs around 28°C.November in FesFes in November. One of the best months to visit Fes. Typical daytime highs around 23°C.Nearby on TrailwindMore to see near Fes:

Ibn Danan Synagogue

Bou Jeloud Mosque

Al-Wad School Mosque

Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque

Al-Diwan Mosque

Andalusian Mosque

Bab Al-Kissa Mosque

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