Month guide · Fes · Morocco
Fes in March
What March 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
March is one of the best months to visit Fes. Expect average highs of 20°C (68°F), lows of 7°C (45°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 11.9 hours of daylight. Spring warmth arrives and the countryside around Volubilis turns green; showers are still common.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 20°C (68°F) / 7°C (45°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in March
March is the 8th-warmest month in Fes: days average 20°C (68°F) against a yearly average high of 25°C (77°F), and nights fall to about 7°C (45°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 31 days. Compared with February (17°C (63°F)), March is warmer; by April highs climb to around 22°C (72°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:31
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:28
- Daylight
- About 11.9 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, March rates 3 for crowds (the peak is April at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in April). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in March
March has no major recurring festival in Fes, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in March
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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Religious site · Fes el-Bali
Al-Attarine Madrasa
Combine it with the Qarawiyyin doorways next door and Place Seffarine a few minutes away.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
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Street · Fes el-Bali
Place Seffarine
A small triangular square shaded by a fig tree where coppersmiths hammer pots, cauldrons and trays by hand, the sound echoing off the walls.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- Off the beaten path
- Photo spot
Religious site · Fes el-Bali
Zawiya of Moulay Idriss II
Note the wooden bar across the lane, which historically marked the sanctuary limit for animals and non-Muslims.
- Time needed
- 15 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
Neighbourhood · Fes el-Jdid and the Mellah
Mellah and Ibn Danan Synagogue
Created in the 15th century beside the Royal Palace, the Mellah was the Jewish quarter of Fes, recognisable by its houses with outward-facing wooden balconies.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Off the beaten path
What to pack
For highs near 20°C, lows near 7°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 March a good time to visit Fes?
One of the best months to visit Fes. The other best months are April–May and October–November. Compare every month.
Fes in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Fes?
It is one of the best months to visit Fes. Spring warmth arrives and the countryside around Volubilis turns green; showers are still common.
+How warm is Fes in March?
Average highs are around 20°C (68°F) and lows around 7°C (45°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Fes in March?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.