Month guide · Fes · Morocco
Fes in June
What June is really like in Fes: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Robert Prazeres, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
June is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 16°C (61°F), about 2 rainy days and roughly 14.4 hours of daylight. Hot afternoons but warm evenings; festival season brings concerts to the city.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 16°C (61°F)
- Rainy days
- About 2
- Daylight
- About 14.4 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in June
June is the 3rd-warmest month in Fes: days average 31°C (88°F) against a yearly average high of 25°C (77°F), and nights fall to about 16°C (61°F). Rain falls on roughly 2 of its 30 days. Compared with May (26°C (79°F)), June is warmer; by July highs climb to around 36°C (97°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 06:08
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 20:33
- Daylight
- About 14.4 hours
Summer (June–August). Hot and dry, with highs in the mid-30s°C; plan early starts and riad siestas.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, June rates 4 for crowds (the peak is April at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in April). Book accommodation early: June is one of the pricier months.
Events in June
- Fes Festival of World Sacred Music (usually late May or June)
- Sefrou Cherry Festival (usually June)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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Palace · Fes el-Jdid and the Mellah
Royal Palace gates (Dar al-Makhzen)
The Royal Palace is not open to the public, but its main facade on Place des Alaouites, with seven huge brass doors framed by zellij and carved cedar, is one of the most photographed sights in Fes.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Photo spot
- Iconic
Religious site · Batha and Bab Bou Jeloud
Bou Inania Madrasa
Visit in the morning when the courtyard is in sunlight; it closes to visitors at prayer times.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- History
- Art
- Photo spot
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Religious site · Fes el-Bali
Al-Attarine Madrasa
Completed in the 1320s next to the spice market, from which it takes its name, this small Marinid madrasa has some of the most intricate decoration in Fes: bronze doors, zellij panels and cedar and stucco carving around a marble courtyard.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
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Street · Fes el-Bali
Place Seffarine
Ask before photographing the craftsmen; buying a small item is a good way to say thanks.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- Off the beaten path
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 16°C and 2 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June a good time to visit Fes?
A shoulder-season month, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, March–May and October–November are better overall. Compare every month.
Fes in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Fes?
It is a shoulder-season month. Hot afternoons but warm evenings; festival season brings concerts to the city.
+How warm is Fes in June?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 16°C (61°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Fes in June?
Expect rain on about 2 days of the month, so it is usually dry.