Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
1.2M
Population
71 Mbps
Internet
Africa/Casablanca
Timezone
FEZ (12km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Narrow medina alleys in Fes wind past leather tanneries and artisan workshops, echoing with calls to prayer in Morocco's spiritual and craft capital. Nomads retreat to riad rooftops with solid WiFi for focused work amid the UNESCO-listed chaos. Year-round mild weather pairs perfectly with tagine feasts and easy high-speed train links to Casablanca.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Morocco
Region
Northern Africa
Population
1.2M
Timezone
Africa/Casablanca
Currency
MAD
Language
Arabic
Airport
FEZ
GPS
34.03, -5.00
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
71 Mbps internet — adequate for most digital work
A major city with a population of 1,191,905
INFRASTRUCTURE
6,667 total POIs
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
357
Cafes
1,944
Bars
17
Fast Food
179
Shopping
Supermarkets
33
Convenience
425
Shopping Malls
1,017
Healthcare
Hospitals
17
Clinics
380
Pharmacies
400
Education
Schools
336
Universities
22
Libraries
18
Recreation
Parks
298
Playgrounds
31
Sports
73
Cinemas
6
Museums
7
Transport
Bus Stops
45
Train Stations
4
Fuel Stations
103
Services
Banks
247
ATMs
13
Post Offices
29
Police
4
Fire Stations
2
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
71 Mbps
Download
64 Mbps
Upload
21ms
Latency
47,031
Tests
12,177
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: Apr - Oct
13°
J
14°
F
17°
M
20°
A
24°
M
26°
J
27°
J
26°
A
24°
S
20°
O
17°
N
14°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 20.1 C Range: 12.8 - 27.4 C Rain: 446 mm/year Sunshine: 3,618 h/year
CITY SCORES
96.7
Nomad Index
A
Livability
37.5
Culture
63.9
Overall
AIRPORT
FEZ
Fes Saïss International Airport
12 km from center
Very close — ~18 min ride
FUN FACTS
Fez () or Fes (; Arabic: فاس, romanized: fās) is a city in northern inland Morocco and the capital of the Fez-Meknes administrative region.
Located to the northwest of the Atlas Mountains, it is surrounded by hills and the old city is centered around the Fez River (Oued Fes) flowing from west to east.
Fez has been called the "Mecca of the West" and the "Athens of Africa".
It is also considered the spiritual and cultural capital of Morocco.
Founded under Idrisid rule during the 8th century CE, Fez initially consisted of two autonomous and competing settlements.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Fes known for?
Narrow medina alleys in Fes wind past leather tanneries and artisan workshops, echoing with calls to prayer in Morocco's spiritual and craft capital. Nomads retreat to riad rooftops with solid WiFi for focused work amid the UNESCO-listed chaos. Year-round mild weather pairs perfectly with tagine feasts and easy high-speed train links to Casablanca.
How fast is the internet in Fes?
Fes has an average download speed of 71 Mbps and upload speed of 64 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Fes?
Fes has an average year-round temperature of approximately 20.1 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Fes?
Fes is served by FEZ (Fes Saïss International Airport), approximately 12 km from the city center.
What is the population of Fes?
The population of Fes is approximately 1.2M.
What infrastructure does Fes have?
Fes has 6,667 mapped points of interest, including 357 restaurants, 17 hospitals, 336 schools.
What country is Fes in?
Fes is located in Morocco.