Place to visit
Bab Ftouh, Morocco: what it is and when to go
Bab Ftouh is a Moroccan cultural heritage site (Bab Ftouh باب الفتوح) in Morocco (Fez, Morocco). Interests: History. The best time to visit is March to May and October to November. In June there are 14 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 44. It has articles in 7 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Morocco: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Moroccan cultural heritage site · History
- Local name
- Bab Ftouh باب الفتوح
- Where
- Morocco
- Best time
- March to May and October to November.
- Nearest airport
- FEZ Saïss, 15 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 34.05987, -4.9653
What it is and where
Bab Ftouh is a Moroccan cultural heritage site (Bab Ftouh باب الفتوح) in Morocco (Fez, Morocco). It has articles in 7 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Morocco: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Fez, Morocco, where this site lists 28 more places to see, 3.4 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 34.05987, -4.9653; the nearest main airport is Fes Saïss International Airport (FEZ, Saïss), 15 km as the crow flies. How to get around Morocco (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the History places in Morocco. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Bab Ftouh is March to May and October to November.
- JanPossible9:58
- FebPossible10:47
- MarBest time11:45
- AprBest time12:51
- MayBest time13:46
- JunPossible14:15
- JulBetter not14:04
- AugBetter not13:16
- SepPossible12:12
- OctBest time11:08
- NovBest time10:11
- DecPossible9:44
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 44. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Morocco in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Morocco
To enter Morocco there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid passport; a Spanish ID card (DNI) won't do”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Morocco checklist. Currency: Moroccan dirham (MAD); plugs: Type C and E · 220 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 19 police (cities) · 177 gendarmerie (roads) · 15 ambulance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Mosque of the AndalusiansMosque in Fez, Morocco460 m
- R'cif MosqueMosque in Fez, Morocco785 m
- Borj SudMoroccan cultural heritage site787 m
- Saffarin MadrasaMadrasa in Fez, Morocco809 m
- Fes el BaliQuarter of Fes, Morocco863 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Morocco guide.
More in Morocco: History
- Volubilis: archaeological site in Morocco
- Sijilmasa: Medieval Moroccan city, previously the center of Tafilalt (also known from it as Sijilmasa during this period)
- Chellah: medieval fortified necropolis located in the metro area of Rabat
- El Badi Palace: Moroccan cultural heritage site
- Bab Mansur al-'Alj: Moroccan cultural heritage site
- Almoravid Qubba: old water fountain in Marrakesh
Every Morocco place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Bab Ftouh?
It is a Moroccan cultural heritage site (Bab Ftouh باب الفتوح in the local language) in Morocco. It has articles in 7 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Morocco: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Bab Ftouh?
March to May and October to November. In June there are 14 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 44.
How do you get to Bab Ftouh?
The nearest main airport is Fes Saïss International Airport (FEZ), 15 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Morocco is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Morocco map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Mosque of the Andalusians, R'cif Mosque, Borj Sud. The rest is in the Morocco guide.
Keep reading
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- History99 places for history in Morocco, from Volubilis to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: March to May and October to November. Each with its own season by altitude and
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- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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