✈ How to get from Fes Airport to City Centre

Cited to be the oldest city in Morocco and its cultural capital, Fes is a must-see while visiting this vibrant country. Famous for its maze-like medina, Fes is filled with incredible architecture, mosques, palaces, madrasas and souks. Fes is truly one of the top conserved historic cities in the Arab-Muslim world and a great place to visit if you’re a culture or history lover.

There are two transfer options from Fes Airport to the city; taxi or bus. The only direct way to travel to your accommodation in the city centre is to take a Fes Airport taxi. The journey time in a taxi will be 25 minutes and the cost will be €11 (MAD 120). Taking the Line 16 bus will take closer to 40 minutes to reach the outskirts of the city and will cost just €0.50 (MAD 4) per person.

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Comparison of the options

PRICE FOR 2PASSENGERS

OPTION	PRICE	DURATION	AVAILABILITY
Taxi	€11	25min	24/7
Bus	€1	40min	07:00–19:00

How to get from Fes Airport to city by taxi

Taking a taxi from Fes Airport to the Medina or your hotel is the quickest and most comfortable way to travel. Your driver will take you directly to the door of your accommodation in just 25 minutes, allowing you to enjoy the first moments in the city, without any stress.

How much is a taxi from Fes Airport to the city?

Taking a local taxi from Fes Airport to the city centre will cost a fixed fare of €11 (MAD 120). This is payable to the driver in cash in the local currency.

Cost

€11 (MAD 120)

Trip Duration

25 Min.

*Prices can vary unless you pre-book your rides.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Taxis run 24 hours a day from outside of Fes Airport.

Where do I find a taxi at Fes Airport?

The taxi rank can be found directly outside of the Arrivals Hall in the main terminal building. You will see the line of taxis waiting as you exit the doors.

Convenience

Taking a taxi is the only way to get directly from Fes Airport to the Medina. Public transport will drop you off on the outskirts of the town, so a taxi is the only way to travel to your hotel without any changes or without having to walk around with your luggage in tow.

Editor’s Note

You can bring up to 4 passengers in a taxi from Fes Airport to Fes. This means that you can split the cost of your fare, reducing the price per person by 75%.

Useful Tips

The city centre can get very busy during certain hours. Your journey could take up to 40 minutes during these times.

Tipping your driver isn't customary but is always appreciated.

You must pay for your Fes Airport taxi in cash in the local currency (MAD).

How to get from Fes Airport to Fes by bus

The Line 16 bus runs from Fes Airport to the city centre every hour from 07:00 to 19:00. The final bus stop is the Fes Train Station, which is around 3 km from the city centre. From here you will need to walk or take a shared taxi to your hotel or apartment. The journey time to the train station will be 40 minutes.

How much is the bus from Fes Airport to the city?

The cost of a one-way ticket on the Fes Airport shuttle bus will be €0.50 (MAD 4). This must be paid to your driver in change, in the local currency.

Cost

€0.50 (MAD 4)

Trip Duration

40 Min.

*The Line 16 bus departs every hour.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

The Line 16 bus runs from 07:00 to 19:00.

Where do I find the bus at Fes Airport?

The Fes Airport shuttle bus Line 16 can be found just outside of the Arrivals area. The bus is white with a bright blue trim, so should be easy to spot once you exit the main terminal building.

Convenience

Although an affordable transfer option, taking the bus from Fes Airport to the city isn’t the most convenient way to travel. The Line 16 bus will drop you off at the Fes Train Station, which is located 3 km from the city. This means you will have to walk with your luggage or take a taxi to your accommodation, adding time, effort and cost to your journey.

Editor’s Note

Although there are some hotels around the Fes Train Station, most are in the city centre. This means you will need to take a shared taxi to your exact destination once you get off the bus. This taxi doesn't have a set cost.

Useful Tips

Most bus drivers don't carry much change; try to pay for your ticket with the exact cash amount.

There's no luggage storage on the Line 16 bus, so be sure to travel light.

The buses stop running early if there are no more flights landing that day.

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How can I get from Fes Airport to the city?

To get from Fes Airport to the city centre, you can take a taxi or private transfer, or opt for the bus. Local airport taxis take around 25 minutes to reach the city and cost a fixed fare of €11 (MAD 120). The Line 16 bus will take closer to 40 minutes to reach the outskirts of the city and will cost €0.50 (MAD 4) per ticket.

How far is Fes city centre from Fes Airport?

The distance from Fes Airport to Fes City is 11.8 km. Taking an airport taxi or private transfer will take 25 minutes to get you there, while the Line 16 bus will take closer to 40 minutes.

What’s the cost of a taxi from Fes Airport to the city?

The local airport taxis have a fixed cost for travelling into the city centre. The cost of a taxi from Fes Airport to the city will be €11 (MAD 120), payable in cash to your driver.

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