Why go
- City in Fez-Meknes, Morocco.
- Served by Fes Saïss International Airport (FEZ).
History
Fez or Fes is a city in northern inland Morocco and the capital of the Fez-Meknes administrative region. It is one of the largest cities in Morocco, with a population of 1.256 million, according to the 2024 census. Located to the northwest of the Atlas Mountains, it is surrounded by hills and the old city is centered around the Fez River flowing from west to east.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 16 direct destinations
- Ryanair FR (737-800) · 13 routes: Barcelona, Beauvais, Bergamo, Charleroi, Eindhoven, Hahn, London, Marseille, Nantes, Nimes, Pisa, St-Etienne, Weeze
- Royal Air Maroc AT (737-800, ATR 72) · 2 routes: Casablanca, Paris
- Air Arabia Maroc 3O (A320) · 1 route: Montpellier
- Iberia Airlines IB (A320) · 1 route: Barcelona*
- Vueling Airlines VY (A320) · 1 route: Barcelona
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Fes Saïss International Airport (FEZ); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: FEZ has direct flights to 16 destinations on 5 airlines (incl. Barcelona, Beauvais, Bergamo, Casablanca, Charleroi…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Fes (Fez), Morocco. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.