Fes from the UK: what a trip really costs
What a day costs in Fes, when to go, the visa for British travellers and the sights not to miss. Every figure comes from Trip720's checked data, with its source. Updated 21 Oct 2026.
Plan my Fes tripDay to day in Fes, per person
| Style | Food | With transport |
|---|---|---|
| Street food and markets | £7 | £9 |
| A balanced mix | £16 | £18 |
| Mostly restaurants | £23 | £25 |
- Local transport: about £2 a day. Taxi: £0 to start, then £0.19 a km.
- Cooking for yourself: about £5 a day for food.
- Tourist tax: about £1 a person a night, paid at your stay.
- Tipping: about 10% where service is good.
Your stay, flights and activities come on top: the planner prices them for your dates. Sources: livingcost.org, en.wikivoyage.org, bladi.net; in GBP at today's rate.
When to go
15°F
17°M
20°A
23°M
27°J
32°J
37°A
37°S
32°O
27°N
20°D
17°
The most pleasant months are February, April, May and October. July is the driest month (3 mm of rain) and November the wettest (116 mm).
Bars: rain each month; green: the most pleasant months. Numbers: average daytime high. Source: NASA POWER climatology.
Best time to visit Morocco, place by placeVisa for British travellers
No visa needed for a holiday
Official source: gov.uk, checked 2026-10-01. Rules change: your plan checks your own passport when you build it.
Not to miss in Fes
- Fes el-Bali medinaold town · half a day
Easy to get lost; a licensed guide for the first visit is money well spent
Chouara Tanneryhistoric site · a couple of hoursView it from a leather-shop balcony; go early in the morning before the smell builds
Bou Inania Madrasahistoric site · a couple of hours
Al Attarine Madrasahistoric site · a couple of hours
Al Quaraouiyine Mosque and Universitymosque · a couple of hoursNon-Muslims may only look in from the doorways
- Merenid Tombs viewpointviewpoint · a couple of hours
Best at sunset; the ruins themselves were closed for restoration in 2026 but the hillside view is open
- Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts and Craftsmuseum · a couple of hours
Jnan Sbil Gardensgarden · a couple of hours
Zawiya of Moulay Idriss IIshrine · a couple of hours
Dar Batha Museummuseum · a couple of hours
From our research of travel guides; ticket prices from Tiqets when we found them. Photos: Wikimedia Commons, free licences.
Questions travellers ask
How much does a day in Fes cost?
Food and getting around come to about £9 a person a day eating street food, £18 with a balanced mix and £25 eating mostly in restaurants, before your stay and activities.
When is the best time to visit Fes?
The most pleasant months are February, April, May and October. July is the driest month (3 mm of rain) and November the wettest (116 mm); daytime highs run from 15 to 37 °C over the year.
Do British travellers need a visa for Morocco?
No visa needed for a holiday. Checked on gov.uk on 2026-10-01; rules change, so check again before you book.
What should I not miss in Fes?
Fes el-Bali medina, Chouara Tannery, Bou Inania Madrasa, Al Attarine Madrasa, Al Quaraouiyine Mosque and University.
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