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Things to see in Fez, Morocco (Morocco): 28 places and when to go
Fez, Morocco is a major city in Morocco with around 1,002,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 28 places in and around it, mainly History (14), Temples (11), Museums and art (3). The best known are University of al-Qarawiyyin, Fes el Bali and Al-Attarine Madrasa. The best time to come is March to May and October to November; also possible: December to February, June and September. In June there are 14 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 44. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Morocco · 34.0565, -5.0023
- Population
- About 1,002,000
- Places
- 28 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (14) · Temples (11) · Museums and art (3) · Hot springs (3)
- Best time
- March to May and October to November.
- Also possible
- December to February, June and September.
- Nearest airport
- FEZ Saïss, 15 km as the crow flies
What to see in Fez, Morocco
The places in and around Fez, Morocco, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- University of al-QarawiyyinUniversity in Fez, Morocco2.8 km
- Fes el BaliQuarter of Fes, Morocco2.7 km
- Al-Attarine MadrasaMoroccan cultural heritage site2.8 km
- Mosque of the AndalusiansMosque in Fez, Morocco3.2 km
- Ibn Danan SynagogueMoroccan cultural heritage site1.1 km
- Saffarin MadrasaMadrasa in Fez, Morocco2.9 km
- Bab MahroukMoroccan cultural heritage site1.6 km
- Dar al-MaganaBuilding in Morocco1.9 km
- Cherratine MadrasaMoroccan cultural heritage site2.8 km
- Marinid TombsMoroccan cultural heritage site2.6 km
- Moulay Abdallah MosqueMosque in Fez, Morocco737 m
- Funduq al-NajjarinMoroccan cultural heritage site2.6 km
- Bab FtouhMoroccan cultural heritage site3.4 km
- Zawiya of Moulay Idris IIBuilding in Morocco2.7 km
- R'cif MosqueMosque in Fez, Morocco2.8 km
- Bab GuissaMoroccan cultural heritage site2.8 km
- Bab SemmarineMoroccan cultural heritage site1.2 km
- Borj NordMoroccan cultural heritage site2.0 km
- Borj SudMoroccan cultural heritage site3.0 km
- Zawiya of Sidi Ahmed al-TijaniReligious site in Fez, Morocco2.9 km
- Dar Ba Mohammed CherguiMoroccan cultural heritage site2.2 km
- Dar MoqriPalace in Fes, Morocco2.5 km
- Dar GlaouiPalace in Fez, Morocco2.3 km
- Batha MuseumMuseum1.9 km
And the other 4, by what you come to do:
- Hot springs: Hammam Mernissi, Hammam Sidi Azouz, les bains de fez
- History: Abdallah of Morocco
When to go to Fez, Morocco
The best time to visit Fez, Morocco is March to May and October to November; also possible: December to February, June and September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- 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. In March, 28 of the 28 places are at their best.
When to go to Morocco in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Fez, Morocco
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 in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Meknes6 places54 km
- Rabat25 places169 km
- Tangier15 places203 km
- Ceuta38 places206 km
- Melilla43 places234 km
- Casablanca16 places247 km
And all of Morocco, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Fez, Morocco?
The best known: University of al-Qarawiyyin, Fes el Bali, Al-Attarine Madrasa, Mosque of the Andalusians, Ibn Danan Synagogue. In all, 28 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Fez, Morocco?
March to May and October to November; also possible: December to February, June and September. In June there are 14 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 44.
How do you get to Fez, Morocco?
The nearest main airport is Fes Saïss International Airport (FEZ), 15 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Fez, Morocco as the destination and these 28 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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