Morocco is still up-and-coming in traveler circles and your trip is an excellent opportunity to see the more obscure parts of North Africa. Unlike a bus or train, a private driver can take you right where you’d like to go in between the major cities, so let’s get started!

Fez is also home to one of the oldest universities in the world, the University of al-Qarawiyyin, which has been educating students for 1,100 years. Fez is more inland than Tangier and has more of that old-world feel than the coastal cities, so it’s great to see both places during your visit.

Fes? Fez?

You might see Fes or Fez on maps and travel guides. Don’t fear, these are both referring to the same city!

Choose your outfit wisely

If you’ll be visiting religious sites, longer and looser clothing is required. Your shoulders, chest, and knees should be covered regardless of gender. But this dress code is also the best way to dress for sun protection as well. Loose clothing keeps air circulating near your skin, and long sleeves protect your skin from sunburn. Pick clothing made from breathable material, like linen, and avoid uncomfortable synthetics.

Private car service from Tangier to Fez

If you want the freedom and flexibility of a rental car without all the liability of driving in a foreign country, you should hire a private driver. Plus, you don’t have to deal with the hassle of returning the car or refueling.

Daytrip’s drivers operate a fleet of insured vehicles and speak both English and the local language, so you can put your mind at ease on your trip. Your driver will pick you up from your front door in Tangier and take you to all the stops you’ve booked along the route to Fez. Once in Fez, you’ll have help with your luggage and won’t have to return a rental car! Secure your ride for around $330.

Trains from Tangier to Fez

Moroccan Railways has frequent trains between Tangier and Fez. The journey takes 3 and a half to 4 and a half hours and usually requires a transfer in Kenitra. Tickets cost $11 to $27, and you can find their full timetable online.

Buses from Tangier to Fez

Buses take significantly longer, about 7 hours, to reach Fez. Tickets are $16 to $23 and this route takes you around the coast, stopping at Kenitra on its way to Fez.

Go back in time in the Medina

The Fes el-Bali Medina is a UNESCO World Heritage site spanning 540 acres with over 9,000 winding cobblestone streets. It is the most complete and preserved medieval city of the Arab world. Enter the medina through the Bab Bou Jeloud Gate, or Blue Gate, to start your trip in the oldest section. With such a large distance to cover, schedule an entire day for this part of your trip.

The Medina is completely car-free and its maze-like streets will take you back in time to its founding in the 9th century. It has over 300 mosques and dozens of administrative buildings, as it served as the capital for Morocco multiple times.

Here you’ll find thousands of shops in the _souks, _or bazaars, where you can buy handmade rugs, leather goods, spices, perfumes, pottery, and jewelry. Watch craftsmen make pots and rugs right in their shops, and purchase a fez, the traditional hat for this city.

Have a spa day in a hammam

Have a traditional Moroccan hammam experience, where you can relax and rejuvenate with a steam bath, exfoliating scrub, and aromatic massage. Enjoy these centuries-old wellness practices in one of the oldest cities in the Arab world.

The Moroccan heat is very intense in the summer, especially for inland cities like Fez. Temperatures in July and August regularly reach 96° F (36° C) with a very high UV index. If you’re unaccustomed to extreme heat, avoid the summers in Morocco.