City in Fez-Meknes, Morocco
Getting around Fes
How to get around Fes
Walk the medina; use petit taxis between the medina, Ville Nouvelle and the station. ONCF trains reach Casablanca, Rabat, Tangier and Meknes.
Ways to get around Fes
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Petit taxi | About 15–40 MAD in town | Insist on the meter; red cars |
| ONCF train | About 100–200 MAD to Casablanca | Fes station in Ville Nouvelle; 4–5 h to Casa |
| CTM / Supratours bus | About 60–120 MAD to Chefchaouen | 4–5 h; book a day ahead |
| Grand taxi (shared) | About 20–40 MAD per seat | For routes like Fes–Meknes; wait until full |
Ride-hailing apps in Fes
A 5 km ride costs about DH15–40 ($1.5–4.0).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| inDrive | Used for rides outside the medina; negotiate fares |
| Yango | Smaller network; check availability |
- Petit taxis (red) must use meters; ask hotel for a fair price. Inside the medina, only mules and carts drive.
Arriving in Fes
Fès–Saïss (FEZ)
About 15 km out, 20–30 min. Petit taxi roughly 100–150 MAD (agree first); bus to the center is irregular, so book a taxi.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the right. Carry a 1968-Convention IDP with your home licence; the 1949 version is no longer accepted. Police speed checks are frequent.
- Onward travel in Morocco: Al Boraq high-speed trains link Tangier, Rabat and Casablanca; ONCF trains reach Marrakech and Fez. CTM and Supratours buses cover the rest, and shared grand taxis fill gaps.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Fes?
No. Use inDrive, Yango instead.
What's the best way to get around Fes?
Walk the medina; use petit taxis between the medina, Ville Nouvelle and the station. ONCF trains reach Casablanca, Rabat, Tangier and Meknes.
How do I get from the airport to Fes?
About 15 km out, 20–30 min. Petit taxi roughly 100–150 MAD (agree first); bus to the center is irregular, so book a taxi.
Is Fes walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
- ONCF (Moroccan railways)
- CTM buses
- Visit Morocco (Moroccan National Tourist Office)
- CTM
- ONDA Moroccan airports
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