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Local Travel Info
Internal Flights and Major International Airports in Fes
Fes has an international airport. International flights to Fes are available with major airlines from London, Paris, and New York. A number of budget carriers have started flying to Fes with cheap flights now available from England, Spain, Germany and France. Within Morocco, direct Fes flights are available from Casablanca only.
Getting to and from the Airport at Fes
Fez airport is around 9km’s from the city. To get from Fes Airport to the city centre, take bus 16. Grand taxies are available from the airport and the cost is usually a set fee. Some Fes taxi drivers like to wait till all the seats in their cars are occupied before setting off. If you wish to have a cab on your own, you may need to stress it to the driver.
Travel Costs
A single trip on a local Fes bus from the airport to the city centre will cost around 1.70 Euros. A grand taxi from Fes Airport to the centre will cost around 10 - 11 Euros. It’s a set fee so you shouldn’t have to a haggle.
Renting a Car in Fes
Unless you’re planning on exploring the surrounding countryside and neighbouring towns, it’s highly unlikely you’ll want to hire a car in Fes. Car hire in Fes is expensive, driving in Morocco is stressful, and the main attractions of the town are concentrated around the medina where cars are forbidden. If you do need to rent a car in Fez, you’ll find most of the major car rental offices in the city including: Hertz, Avis, Europcar, and Budget. Car rental in Fes generally starts from 45 Euros per day with a hefty deposit up front. Competition between car hire firms in Fes is high, so it’s possible to haggle for a good deal. To save time and hassle, you may want to book online before you arrive. Note that most car rental companies in Morocco charge by the hour if you overrun your rental period. Make sure you thoroughly check that your Fes rental car is damage free and has a spare tyre, jack etc before driving off.
To book car rental in Fes online, view our Car Hire section for Fes. We offer Ok Alpha users the latest special offers and best rates available for car hire in Fes. We advise you book your Fes hire car in advance so you can pick it up and drop it off directly at the airport.
Drivers License Requirements in Fes
If you’re planning on driving in Fes you’ll need to be 18 although most Fes rental car companies will want to see proof that you’re over 21. Accident rates in Morocco are high and you’ll need to take extreme care if driving around Fes and be alert when driving in the countryside. You’ll need and international driver’s license in Fes although licenses from many EU countries are acceptable with photo ID. They drive on the right side of the road in Morocco.
Road Rules in Fes
Morocco has a very high accident rate. If you really want to drive here, learn the road rules and be prepared to encounter the odd local who has a complete disregard for them. The speed limit in the centre of most Moroccan cities is 40kph. On open roads it ranges from 60 to 80 and on highways it can be up to 120. Dangerous overtaking practices are common in Morocco so be wary of oncoming traffic on country roads. Be extremely careful if driving after dark as cyclists and motorbikes without lights are common.
Fes by Bus
Fes has a local bus service which is reliable, cheap, and reaches most points of interest in the city. Fes buses can get extremely packed at certain times of the day which can be highly uncomfortable in the height of summer. The city buses in Fes are popular hangouts for petty thieves so watch your wallet and bag if taking busy local buses in Fes.
Fes by Taxi
There are two types of taxis in Fes. The tiny red taxies you’ll see buzzing around the town are the Fes cabs you use for small trips around the city. The other type of Fes taxi is the grand taxi. Grand taxis are more expensive and are the Fes taxies used for longer trips, including getting to the airport. It’s common for both types of taxis in Fes to pick up additional passengers heading in the same direction.
Cycling in Fes
Fes is not a cycle friendly city, and as such cycle hire in Fes isn’t easily available. Even if you can get your hands on a bike in Fes, the city traffic would make cycling in Fes rather frightening and the bike would be nothing but a hindrance in the Medina. The only real possibility for good biking in Fes is to take a mountain bike into the nearby Middle Atlas Mountains. Cycling tours in the mountains near Fes can be organised online with various adventure travel companies.
