Season guide · Fes · Morocco
Fes in summer
June–August: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Hot and dry, with highs in the mid-30s°C; plan early starts and riad siestas. Expect highs up to 36°C (97°F) and lows around 16°C (61°F), with about 3 rainy days across June–August.
Key facts
- Months
- June–August
- Temperatures
- 16°C (61°F) to 36°C (97°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 3
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in summer
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 31°C (88°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 2 | 14.4 h | 4/5 |
| July | 36°C (97°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 0 | 14.2 h | 3/5 |
| August | 36°C (97°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 1 | 13.4 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 34°C (93°F) against a yearly 25°C (77°F), and 3 of the year's roughly 65 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in summer
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- June: Fes Festival of World Sacred Music (usually late May or June)
- June: Sefrou Cherry Festival (usually June)
Make the most of the weather
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Castle · Bab Guissa and the northern hillside
Borj Nord
Combine it with the Marinid Tombs on the same walk; access to the interior varies.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Views
Garden · Batha and Bab Bou Jeloud
Jnan Sbil Gardens
A historic royal garden between Fes el-Bali and Fes el-Jdid, restored in the 2010s, with palm and bamboo avenues, fountains, a lake and benches in the shade.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Nature
- Couples
Museum · Fes el-Bali
Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts and Crafts
Finish on the rooftop terrace for mint tea and one of the best views in the centre of the medina.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Architecture
- Rainy day
- Views
Viewpoint · Bab Guissa and the northern hillside
Marinid Tombs viewpoint
The crumbling remains of 14th-century Marinid royal tombs stand on the hill north of the medina, the classic viewpoint over Fes el-Bali's rooftops, minarets and green-tiled roofs.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Photo spot
- Couples
- Kids
Day trips in summer
- Volubilis (About 1 hour 30 minutes by car) — The UNESCO-listed ruins of a Roman city on the edge of the empire, with a triumphal arch, basilica and some of the finest floor mosaics in North Africa, set among olive groves.
- Moulay Idriss Zerhoun (About 1 hour 15 minutes by car) — A whitewashed holy town spread over two hills around the shrine of Moulay Idriss I, founder of Morocco's first Islamic dynasty, with views down to Volubilis from its terraces.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is summer a good time to visit Fes?
It is a trade-off: Hot and dry, with highs in the mid-30s°C; plan early starts and riad siestas. The best months overall are March–May and October–November.
+What is the weather like in Fes in summer?
Highs of up to 36°C (97°F) and lows around 16°C (61°F), with about 3 rainy days over the season.