Fes-Saïss Airport serves Fes, among the oldest imperial cities of Morocco, home to the world's largest pedestrian medina, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
It is located approximately 15 km from the city center, the access point to the historic Al-Qarawiyyin university and the thousand-year-old souks of the city.
How to get to Saïss Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to FEZ
Parking near Saïss Airport
The parking area in front of the terminal is limited in size.
Rates follow the standard pricing practices for the region.
How to get to Fez from FEZ
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
Airport transfers you can book in advance
Shuttles and private transfers you can book online, picked from the best rated by travelers.
Fes Saiss Airport Arrival Transfer to Hotel or Vice Versa
Taxi From Fes City To Airport
Fes Saiss Private Arrival And/Or Departure Airport Transfer
Fes: Transfer to Merzouga
Car rental at Saïss Airport
Only a few car rental operators serve the arrivals area.
You'll need a driver's license, passport, and credit card; the International Driving Permit is typically required as well.
Hotels near Saïss Airport
Ville Nouvelle
About 15 km and 15-20 minutes by taxi from the airport; another 5-10 minutes to get from here to Bab Boujloud, the gateway to the medina.
Best for: Those who want an international hotel with parking and easy access by car, with the railway station and connections to the rest of Morocco a few steps away.
- Modern hotels with parking, handy for those arriving by car or with heavy luggage
- Fès railway station a few minutes away, convenient for Meknès, Rabat or Casablanca
- No historic monuments on foot: the medina remains 15-20 minutes away by taxi
- An office district with modern avenues, little atmosphere compared with Fes el-Bali
Recommended hotels
- Fes Marriott Hotel Jnan Palace On Avenue Ahmed Chaouki, in the heart of the Ville Nouvelle 1.5 km from the centre and about 15 minutes from the airport: the benchmark five-star for those who don't want to stay in the medina. View availability
- Ibis Fes On Place de la Gare, 3 minutes on foot from the railway station: an affordable option for those arriving or leaving by train. View availability
Medina - Fes el-Bali
The taxi only reaches as far as Bab Boujloud or the perimeter car parks of the medina (about 20-25 minutes from the airport); the last stretch to the riad is on foot or with a porter, often by calèche for the luggage.
Best for: Those who want to sleep among the alleys of the medina, a few steps from Bab Boujloud and the Bou Inania Madrasa.
- Bou Inania Madrasa, Bab Boujloud and the souks within a few minutes on foot
- Riads with inner courtyards and panoramic rooftop terraces over the medina
- No car can enter the alleys: luggage is carried on foot or by a porter
- Finding your way around the medina is hard the first time, especially at night
Recommended hotels
- Algilà Fes Riad Medina Charme Hotel Spa A few steps from the Bou Inania Madrasa and Bab Boujloud (the blue gate), with a spa and a panoramic terrace: among the best-reviewed riads in the medina. View availability
- 105 Kasbah de Boujloud A few minutes on foot from Bab Boujloud and the Bou Inania Madrasa: a 6-room apartment with a terrace, for groups or families who want to stay in the medina. View availability
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal is suitably sized for regional tourism traffic.
For international flights, a 2.5–3-hour advance arrival is recommended.
Map of Saïss Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Does the taxi go all the way to my riad in the Fes medina?
No: the medina is pedestrian-only and closed to cars, the taxi will drop you at one of the main gates, from where you'll continue on foot or with a local porter.
Q. What makes the Fes tanneries famous?
The Chouara tanneries, among the oldest in the world still active with medieval tanning methods using lime and natural pigments: one of the most visited attractions in the medina, often approached with a sprig of mint offered by the shops to soften the strong smell.
Q. Why is the Fes medina famous?
It is the largest car-free urban area in the world (medina), a UNESCO heritage site, home to the historic Al-Qarawiyyin University and ancient souks and tanneries.
Q. Is Fes well connected to Europe?
Yes, the airport offers several direct connections to major European cities.
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights
