Month guide · Fes · Morocco
Fes in November
What November is really like in Fes: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
November is one of the best months to visit Fes. Expect average highs of 20°C (68°F), lows of 8°C (46°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 10.3 hours of daylight. Mild days with the return of rain; fewer visitors and good riad deals.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 20°C (68°F) / 8°C (46°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 10.3 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in November
November is the 9th-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 8°C (46°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 30 days. Compared with October (26°C (79°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 17°C (63°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 06:53
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 17:17
- Daylight
- About 10.3 hours
Autumn (September–November). Heat fades into comfortable weather by October, with occasional rain later.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November 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 November
November has no major recurring festival in Fes, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in November
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
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Castle · Bab Guissa and the northern hillside
Borj Nord
A 16th-century Saadian fortress on the hillside above the medina, built to watch over the city, with views across the rooftops that rival the nearby Marinid Tombs.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Views
What to pack
For highs near 20°C, lows near 8°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 November a good time to visit Fes?
One of the best months to visit Fes. The other best months are March–May and October. Compare every month.
Fes in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Fes?
It is one of the best months to visit Fes. Mild days with the return of rain; fewer visitors and good riad deals.
+How warm is Fes in November?
Average highs are around 20°C (68°F) and lows around 8°C (46°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Fes in November?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.