UNESCO Medina
Fes el-Bali, the world's largest car-free zone, 9,000 alleys, tanneries, souks and madrasas.
Car rental Fes
Morocco's spiritual and cultural capital, home to the world's oldest university and its largest car-free medina. Rent a car to explore the imperial city, Meknes, Volubilis and the Middle Atlas.
Spiritual capital : Fes is Morocco's oldest imperial city, founded in 789. Its medina Fes el-Bali has been UNESCO-listed since 1981.
Why rent a car in Fes?
The imperial city and the Middle Atlas are best discovered behind the wheel
Imperial day-trips
Meknes (1h), Volubilis (1h15), Moulay Idriss: a car is essential for the imperial cities circuit.
Middle Atlas nearby
Ifrane (1h), cedar forests, lakes and ski resorts — the 'Moroccan Switzerland' within reach.
To Chefchaouen & Tangier
Chefchaouen (3h30), Tangier (5h), Rabat (2h45) — A2 highway and scenic Rif roads.
Pick-up points in Fes
- Fes-Saiss Airport — main point for European flights
- Ville Nouvelle (Atlas, Centre) — ideal for modern hotel stays
- Fes ONCF station — convenient if arriving by train from Casablanca, Rabat or Tangier
- Riad delivery available on request at the medina gates (Bab Boujloud, Bab Ftouh)
Where to pick up your car
Three pick-up points to match how you arrive
Fes-Saiss Airport
International airport, open 24/7. Pick-up at arrivals in 5 min.
En savoir plusMedina & Ville Nouvelle
Historic and modern districts, hotel or riad delivery on request.
En savoir plusONCF station
Convenient pick-up for train travelers from Casa, Rabat or Tangier.
En savoir plusMust-see places in Fes
Fes el-Bali Medina
CenterWorld's largest car-free medina, UNESCO-listed, 9,000 labyrinthine alleys.
Chouara Tanneries
MedinaTraditional 11th-century tanneries, viewed from the surrounding leather terraces.
Al-Quaraouiyine University
MedinaWorld's oldest continuously operating university (founded 859), open to Muslims.
Bou Inania Madrasa
Medina14th-century Marinid Quranic school, masterpiece of zellige and carved wood.
Bab Boujloud
MedinaIconic Blue Gate, main entrance to the medina from Ville Nouvelle.
Royal Palace (Dar el-Makhzen)
Fes JdidMonumental engraved bronze gates, visible from Alaouites square.
Practical tips
Traffic
Medina fully pedestrian (cars forbidden). Dense traffic in Ville Nouvelle during office hours. Donkeys and carts remain the only 'vehicles' in the souks.
Parking
Use guarded lots at the medina gates (Bab Boujloud, Bab Ftouh, R'cif): 20-30 MAD/day.
Main routes
Meknes 60 km (1h via A2), Rabat 200 km (2h45), Tangier 360 km (3h45 via A2), Chefchaouen 200 km (3h30), Casablanca 290 km (3h30).
Best timing
Early morning for the medina (calm souks), mid-afternoon for madrasas. Heavy traffic 5-7 pm on Avenue Hassan II.
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