Fez

Fez travel guide

Driving routes, distances and day-trip ideas nearby.

Fez is an easy destination to plan yourself: hotels, flights, car rental and activities in one place, no juggling ten different sites. Fez works well as a base for day trips to nearby towns and scenic routes. The city has an airport, so you can fly in directly. There are currently around 20 places to stay listed in and around Fez, covering a range of budgets. The catalogue includes 8 vetted activities and tours with real guest ratings. 1 routes to nearby towns are mapped out from Fez, handy if you're planning side trips beyond the city itself.

Accommodation in Fez starts at around €37 per night, with a typical rate near €97 across roughly 20 nearby options — handy for budgeting your trip.

Well-reviewed hotels: Dar D'or Fes, 4-star, guest rating 9.8 from 124 reviews, from €129 per night; Riad El Ouedghiri, guest rating 9.6 from 582 reviews, from €58 per night; Riad El Yacout, 5-star, guest rating 9.6 from 207 reviews, from €103 per night; Riad Braya, 5-star, guest rating 9.4 from 312 reviews, from €65 per night; Dar Bensouda, 4-star, guest rating 9.4 from 76 reviews, from €131 per night.

Day trips & routes: Oujda — about 328 km, 3h 25m drive. Fastest option is Oujda: 3h 25m by car.

Fez: what to know

Things to see: "4 Day Authentic Desert Tour From Fes To Marrakech", rated 5 from 194 reviews, from €665; "Authentic Guided Tour of Fez Medina & Souks", rated 5 from 96 reviews, from €40; "Fez Tour Experience", rated 5 from 83 reviews, from €15; "Fes Medina Walking Tour", rated 5 from 78 reviews, from €43.77; "Cooking Class with Bread Workshop and Pastry in Fes", rated 5 from 73 reviews, from €40.

Fez has its own airport, so a direct flight is the fastest way in. Getting around the city and out to the 1 nearby destinations listed above is easiest by car — intercity public transport tends to be slower and less frequent. The median nightly rate in Fez is around €97, useful for comparing overall trip cost against nearby cities.

To rent a car in Fez you usually need a passport, a driving licence and a bank card for the deposit hold. With 20 places to stay nearby, it's worth comparing a base near the rental desk against one closer to the sights. Given 1 route worth driving from here, check the mileage and one-way drop-off terms before you book. When touring Morocco, plan stops in advance: fuel stations and car parks in smaller towns are not always open around the clock.

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What to see in Fez in 7 days

A ready week, day by day: highly rated places, lunches, tours and trips out of town. Ratings and opening hours come from Tripadvisor, distances are real driving distances.

day1

Getting to know Fez

An unhurried first day: the centre on foot, one landmark and a quiet dinner near where you're staying. Don't plan anything far — after travelling, getting your bearings matters more.

  • All day

    A free day — the market, the waterfront, the next neighbourhood over.

Hotel check-in is usually from 2pm — if you arrive earlier, most places will store your luggage.

day2

The main sights

The fullest day: two or three key places back to back. Start early — queues build by midday at the popular ones, and the light is better for photographs after lunch.

  • All day

    A free day — the market, the waterfront, the next neighbourhood over.

Up to 41 °C in the days ahead — do the walking in the morning and spend midday indoors.

day3

Museums, history and local food

A day for what needs time and attention: museums, historic quarters, and lunch somewhere locals actually go.

Many museums close on a Monday or Tuesday — check the opening hours before you set out.

day4

A day out of town

Get beyond the city: the nearby towns and countryside are usually what stays with you. A rental car is the practical way — public transport on these routes is slow and infrequent.

  • All day

    Oujda

    Oujda is 328 km from Fez, about 3h 25m by car. Leave in the morning so you're back before dark.

Book the car ahead: in season there is little left and the counter price is higher.

Rent a car in Fez
day5

Walking and what you missed

A free day. Go back to wherever you wanted to linger, and add one or two places from the list you haven't reached.

Carry some cash for markets and small cafés — cards are not taken everywhere.

day6

A tour, or a second trip out

A good day for a guided tour: a guide tells you what the signs don't, and takes the driving off your hands.

Carry some cash for markets and small cafés — cards are not taken everywhere.

day7

Last day and departure

A calm finish: a favourite spot once more, some shopping, a late lunch. Leave yourself room before the airport.

Allow twice what the map says for the airport run — it is never the quiet hour when you need it.

2–3 day routes

Route map

Where you can drive from Fez.

What to see and where to eat

What to see and where to eat in Fez

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Top attractions

Restaurants and cafés

What travellers say about places in Fez

Source — Tripadvisor

5 Les saveurs de Riad Fes MayaCouples

A Hidden Gem Worth Every Dirham

This place is unreal. A beautifully restored 14th-century riad, home to one of the best rooftops in the city. The views from the terrace are gorgeous, the food is elaborate and delicious, and the service was kind and attentive. But the most spectacular part of it lives in the heart of the building: intricate traditiona…
ferrann20262026-08-07on Tripadvisor
5 Dar Al AndalousFriends getaway

Truly Exceptional Service – Othmane Made Our Trip Unforgettable!

Dear Othmane, Thank you so much for your exceptional hospitality during our stay! Your warm welcome and invaluable advice made navigating the stunning ancient Medina an absolute highlight of our trip. You truly made our time in Fès special. Highly recommended!
hammadl20262026-08-06on Tripadvisor
2 Hotel Atlas Saiss FesFamily

Unsafe Rooms and Temperamental AC

We arrived late to the hotel as part of a group - we were quite excited to get to our rooms so the relatively quick check-in was good! We managed to get rooms close to each other, which is also a plus! However, I wasn’t impressed by our AC and door locking system. The AC wouldn’t blow out cold air, no matter what w…
saffaq20262026-08-06on Tripadvisor

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