Month guide · Fes · Morocco
Fes in September
What September 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
September is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 17°C (63°F), about 3 rainy days and roughly 12.3 hours of daylight. Still hot early in the month, easing towards comfortable weather by the end.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 17°C (63°F)
- Rainy days
- About 3
- Daylight
- About 12.3 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in September
September is the 4th-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 17°C (63°F). Rain falls on roughly 3 of its 30 days. Compared with August (36°C (97°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 26°C (79°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 07:03
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 19:27
- Daylight
- About 12.3 hours
Autumn (September–November). Heat fades into comfortable weather by October, with occasional rain later.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, September rates 4 for crowds (the peak is April at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in April). Book accommodation early: September is one of the pricier months.
Events in September
September has no major recurring festival in Fes, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in September
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Historic site · Fes el-Bali
Chouara Tannery
Come in the morning when the most work is happening and the colours are brightest; accept the sprig of mint offered against the smell.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Photo spot
- Kids
- Shopping
Religious site · Fes el-Bali
Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque and University
Founded in 859 by Fatima al-Fihri, Al-Qarawiyyin is often described as the oldest continuously operating educational institution in the world.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- History
- Architecture
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Palace · Fes el-Jdid and the Mellah
Royal Palace gates (Dar al-Makhzen)
Visit in the morning light and combine it with the Mellah next door.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Photo spot
- Iconic
Religious site · Batha and Bab Bou Jeloud
Bou Inania Madrasa
Built in the 1350s by the Marinid sultan Abu Inan Faris, this theological college is one of the few religious buildings in Fes open to non-Muslims, with a courtyard of zellij, carved stucco and cedar.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- History
- Art
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 17°C and 3 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September a good time to visit Fes?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, March–May and October–November are better overall. Compare every month.
Fes in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Fes?
It is a shoulder-season month. Still hot early in the month, easing towards comfortable weather by the end.
+How warm is Fes in September?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Fes in September?
Expect rain on about 3 days of the month, so it is usually dry.