Fès al Bali
District of Fès
in Fes of Fès-Meknès, Morocco

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
34.033 and -5.000 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 34° 1' 59" and W -5° 0' 1"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dirham - MAD
Spoken languages:
Arabic, French
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 03:25 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Africa/Casablanca
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:35 am and 8:59 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-35.251 and 174.289 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Whangamumu
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Morocco in Northern Africa

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Morocco.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Morocco. Last Update: 2024-04-25 08:17:04

Explore Fès al Bali

The district Fès al Bali of Fès in Fes (Fès-Meknès) with it's 156,000 inhabitants Fès al Bali is located in Morocco about 108 mi east of Rabat, the country's capital.

If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Sidi Harazem, Oulad Tayeb, Moulay Yacoub, Bhalil and Sefrou. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 23°C / 73 °F

Morning Temperature 14°C / 57 °F
Evening Temperature 20°C / 68 °F
Night Temperature 13°C / 56 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 29%
Air Pressure 1012 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 12 km/h (8 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 63% of sky
General Conditions Broken clouds

Friday, 26th of April 2024

20°C (68 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

21°C (71 °F)
14°C (57 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, scattered clouds.

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

20°C (67 °F)
14°C (56 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Dar Bensouda

Address
2,5 mi
N°14 Zkak El Bghel, Quettanine
30000 Fes
Morocco

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


Riad Arabesque

Address
2,9 mi
20 Derb El Miter
30200 Fes
Morocco

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Palais Amani

Address
2,9 mi
12 Derb El Miter, Oued Zhoune, Hay Blida
30000 Fes
Morocco

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:1 - 23:59
Weekend: closed


Palais Ommeyad Suites & Spa

Address
2,9 mi
48, Zenjfour Bab Guissa
30000 Fes
Morocco

Time Information

Checkout: 13:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Karawan Riad

Address
2,5 mi
21 Derb Ourbia
30000 Fes
Morocco

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Riad Razane

Address
3,0 mi
8 Derb Knif
30100 Fes
Morocco

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Riad Fes Aicha

Address
2,5 mi
2 Derb Touimi Sid Al Aouad Bab Rcif
30110 Fes
Morocco

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Riad Andalib

Address
2,3 mi
54 Mohamed Ben Alaoui, Quartier R’cif
30110 Fes
Morocco

Time Information

Checkout: 12:30 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Riad Borj Dhab

Address
2,4 mi
10 Derb Borj Dhab
30000 Fes
Morocco

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 13:30
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Riad Le Calife

Address
2,4 mi
19 Bis Derb El Ouarbiya - El Makhfia
30000 Fes
Morocco

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Riad Damia - FES - Maroc ( Morocco) (Marruecos)

Published: February 21, 2012
Length: 41:42 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Farid Lahlou

Présentation d'un Riad, le riad Damia, dans la médina ( Ancienne ville historique de Fès au Maroc. Riad Damia presentation. A lovely and friendly guest house un the old and authentic...


Riad Fès, c'est aussi un concept

Published: May 28, 2013
Length: 19:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Voyage MarocOrigines

Maroc Origines à choisi le Riad Fès comme membre du programme associatif de Maroc Origines, pour réserver ce Riad cliquez ici : https://maroc.voyage-origines.com/riad-fes.html Le Riad Fès...


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Published: January 13, 2014
Length: 29:40 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: CENTRE WLAD FES مركز أولاد فاس

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Morocco Experience 2010

Published: August 09, 2010
Length: 25:08 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Malcolm Shykles

"The best of Morocco is encapsulated in this trip. Visit the Atlas Mountains, the stunning coast and remote desert regions. Famous Kasbahs, spice markets and vibrant cities ensure this trip...


Riad Palais Shéhérazade & Spa, Mais où se cache Aladin ?

Published: September 10, 2014
Length: 41:41 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Voyage MarocOrigines

Maroc Origines à choisi le Palais Shéhérazade & Spa comme membre du programme associatif de Maroc Origines, pour réserver ce Riad cliquez ici : https://maroc.voyage-origines.com/riad-palais-s...


Riad FES Medina - Bienvenue au MedinaDeFes

Published: August 31, 2013
Length: 26:09 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: MedinaDeFes

Medina - FES - Bienvenue Au Riad FES QUARAWINE, vous découvrirez le charme et la magie du séjour dans un riad qui veut dire jardin en arabe. D'accès facile, dans la fascinante Médina...


Ahmad al-Tijani

Published: November 26, 2014
Length: 56:39 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Muhammed Asım Kalkan

Ahmed el Ticani türbesi ikindi namazı sonrası zikir Ahmad al-Tijani tomb.


Fès - Ville impériale (Maroc)

Published: May 05, 2014
Length: 04:02 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Maryka46

Tourisme à Fès (Maroc) Ancienne orthographe FEZ - Ville du centre du Maroc à l'est de Rabat.Sa fondation est située à la fin du VIIIème Siècle sous le règne d'Idriss Ier. Pour le visiteur,...


Riad Alkantara, j’ai longtemps habité sous de vastes portiques ...

Published: May 29, 2012
Length: 48:38 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Voyage MarocOrigines

Le Riad Alkantara est situé dans le quartier du Ziat, considéré comme le quartier aristocratique de la ville de Fès au Maroc. Il est composé de 5 suites disposées autour d'un grand jardin...


Riad La Clé de Fès, un Riad joliment nommé

Published: September 25, 2014
Length: 49:36 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Voyage MarocOrigines

Maroc Origines à choisi le Riad La Clé de Fès comme membre du programme associatif de Maroc Origines, vous pouvez réserver ce Riad en cliquant ici : https://maroc.voyage-origines.com/riad-la-cl...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

University of al-Karaouine

The University of al-Karaouine or al-Qarawiyyin is a university located in Fes, Morocco. The al-Karaouine mosque was founded by Fatima al-Fihri in 859 with an associated school, or madrasa, which subsequently became one of the leading spiritual and educational centers of the historic Muslim world. It was incorporated into Morocco's modern state university system in 1963.

Located at 34.0644, -4.97333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Madrassas, Universities in Morocco, Islamic universities and colleges, Educational institutions established in the 9th century, 859 establishments, Buildings and structures in Fes, Almoravid dynasty, Moroccan architecture, Berber architecture, Arabic architecture, 1130s architecture, Mosques in Morocco, University of al-Karaouine

Fez Stadium

Fez Stadium or the Complexe Sportif de Fès is a multi-purpose stadium in Fez, Morocco. It is currently used mostly for football matches and it also has athletics facilities, the stadium holds 45,000 and was built in 2003.

Located at 34.0028, -4.96885 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Athletics (track and field) venues in Morocco, Football venues in Morocco, Buildings and structures in Fes, Multi-purpose stadiums in Morocco, Sports venues completed in 2003

Fes-Saïss Airport

Saïss Airport or Fes-Saïss Airport is an airport serving Fes, the capital city of the Fès-Boulemane region in Morocco. The airport handled nearly 500,000 passengers in 2008.

Located at 33.9272, -4.97806 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Airports in Morocco, Fès-Boulemane, Fes

Fes el Bali

Fes el Bali is not to be confused with the newer and smaller medina, Fes Jdid, which was founded by the Marinid dynasty in 1276. Fes el Bali (English: Old fes) is the oldest and walled part of Fes, Morocco. Fes el Bali was originally founded as the capital of the Idrisid Dynasty in between 789 and 808 AD. Besides being famous for having the oldest university in the world Fes el Bali, with a total population of 156 000, is also believed to be the biggest car-free urban area in the world.

Located at 34.0611, -4.97778 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Fes, World Heritage Sites in Morocco, Idrisid dynasty, Archaeological sites in Morocco, Moroccan Zaydis

Fes Jdid

Fes Jdid is one of the 3 parts of Fes, Morocco. It was founded by the Marinids in 1276 as an extension to Fes el Bali.

Located at 34.0553, -4.99028 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Fes

Ibn Danan Synagogue (Fes)

The Ibn Danan Synagogue, is a synagogue in Fes, Morocco, dating from the 17th century.

Located at 34.0523, -4.9922 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Synagogues in Morocco, 17th-century synagogues, Buildings and structures in Fes

Bou Inania Madrasa

The Madrasa Bou Inania (also Bu Inaniya, المدرسة أبو عنانية بفاس) is a madrasa in Fes, Morocco, founded in AD 1351–56 by the Abu Inan Faris, who also founded the Madrasa Bou Inania in Meknes. It is widely acknowledged as an excellent example of Marinid architecture. The name "Bou Inania" comes from the first part of the sultan's name "Abou Inan". The madrasa functioned both as an educational institute and as a congregational mosque. This is the only madrasa in Fes with a minaret.

Located at 34.0619, -4.98278 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Madrassas, Moroccan madrasas, Berber architecture, Moorish architecture, Moroccan architecture, Mosques in Morocco, Buildings and structures in Fes, 1350s architecture, Moroccan culture

Dar al-Magana

Dar al-Magana (Arabic for "clockhouse") is a house in Fes, Morocco, built by the Marinid Sultan Abu Inan Faris which holds a weight-powered water clock. The muwaqqit Abou al-Hassan Ibn Ali Ahmed Tlemsani was responsible for building the clock, which was finished on 6 May 1357. The Dar al-Magana is opposite the Bou Inania Madrasa and connected to this school. The clock consists of 13 windows and platforms carrying brass bowls.

Located at 34.0622, -4.9824 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Morocco, Clocks, 1350s architecture

Al-Attarine Madrasa

The Al-Attarine Madrasa is a madrasa in Fes, Morocco, near the Al-Qarawiyyin. It was built by the Marinid sultan Uthman II Abu Said (r. 1310-1331) in 1323-5. The madrasa takes its name from the Souk al-Attarine, the spice and perfume market.

Located at 34.065, -4.97333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Madrassas, Moroccan madrasas, Buildings and structures in Fes, 1320s architecture

Fes railway station

The Fes Railway station is the main station in the Moroccan city of Fes. There are secondary stations for local connections, but this is the station used for the long-distance main-line trains.

Located at 34.048, -5.00151 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Morocco, Fes, Buildings and structures in Fes


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Medina, Fès le Vieux, Old Fes, Fès-l’Ancien, Fès al Bali