Month guide · Fes · Morocco
Fes in April
What April is really like in Fes: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Mx. Granger, CC0
Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit Fes. Expect average highs of 22°C (72°F), lows of 9°C (48°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 13 hours of daylight. Pleasant temperatures for walking; one of the busiest months, especially around European Easter holidays.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 22°C (72°F) / 9°C (48°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 13 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in Fes: days average 22°C (72°F) against a yearly average high of 25°C (77°F), and nights fall to about 9°C (48°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 30 days. Compared with March (20°C (68°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 26°C (79°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:49
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 19:51
- Daylight
- About 13 hours
Spring (March–May). Warm days, green countryside and festival season; the most popular time, so book riads early.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 4 for crowds (the peak is April at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in April). Book accommodation early: April is one of the pricier months.
Events in April
April has no major recurring festival in Fes, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Experience · Fes el-Bali
Traditional hammam
A visit to a hammam, the steam bath at the heart of Moroccan neighbourhood life, involves steam, black olive-oil soap and a vigorous scrub with a kessa glove.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Couples
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Experience · Outside Bab Ftouh
Ain Nokbi potters' quarter
Take a petit taxi there and watch the tile cutters, then compare prices with the medina before buying.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Art
- Shopping
- Free
Museum · Fes el-Bali
Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts and Crafts
An 18th-century funduq, a merchants' inn, restored as a museum of carved and painted wood, from doors and ceilings to tools and musical instruments.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Architecture
- Rainy day
- Views
Viewpoint · Bab Guissa and the northern hillside
Marinid Tombs viewpoint
Go about an hour before sunset to hear the calls to prayer rise from the medina below; go with others or a guide and take a taxi back after dark.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Photo spot
- Couples
- Kids
What to pack
For highs near 22°C, lows near 9°C and 8 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Fes?
One of the best months to visit Fes. The other best months are March, May and October–November. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Fes?
It is one of the best months to visit Fes. Pleasant temperatures for walking; one of the busiest months, especially around European Easter holidays.
+How warm is Fes in April?
Average highs are around 22°C (72°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Fes in April?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.