Tips for Fes mini-bus and coach tourism

Useful tips for Fes bus groups with ‘what to see’ and ‘what to do’ items and  ‘bus- friendly’ or must see tourist sites in Fes. Check our list of attractions before planning your bus tour with a stop or departure in Fes. Let us know if your favourite attraction or ‘bus-stop’ is not there and you think we should add it to our list of Fes highlights.

What you need to know about Fes Airport

Fez-Saiss Airport (FEZ) is tiny and on some days you might be the only flight arriving. It currently handles less than 1 million annual passengers, although Fes Airport is currently undergoing a large expansion. It"s a long way outside the city and a transfer to central Fes will take at least 30 minutes, although this figure depends on how thick the traffic is around the old city.

Fes–Saïss Airport credit: Mr. Granger CC0

Pre booked Fes airport transfers

Of course you will find taxis waiting outside the Fes-Saiss Airport but its good to knowbthe advantages of a private and previously reserved taxi.

A pre booked taxi takes you straight to your destination

Fes Airport is pretty quiet and you won"t find the same number of crazy taxi touts that you would see in Agadir or Marrakech. Pre-booking is still cheaper and safer, particularly because your driver will know exactly where your hotel is. Most taxi drivers will claim to know a destination, and then drive around for 30 minutes looking for it. Pre-booking ensures you get straight to your hotel door.

Car with driver from ">eco voyages services

Cost of a pre-booked taxi Fes airport to the Fes Medina

A pre booked taxi to the Fes Medina will cost €20-30 for up to four passengers. A huge advantage of this service is that if you are staying inside the pedestrianised medina the driver will walk with you to the hotel door. That saves another whole load of hassle. Getting lost in Fes Medina can be fun. But not when you"re carrying your luggage, and definitely not at night.

Multilanguage drivers in the Fes-Saiss Airport arrival hall

Drivers will wait for passengers in the arrival hall. They"ll have a name board, a big smile, and welcoming handshake. A\ part from Moroccan most speak English and French, but you can also request German, Italian, or Spanish speaking drivers. Through our website you can compare quotes and pre-book your Fes Airport transfer.

Mini bus and coach Fes Airport transfer to central Fes

Large groups arriving at Fes Airport should really consider booking a minibus or coach airport transfer. With the airport so far out of town this is much cheaper than taking individual taxis or booking on arrival. Book a vehicle with a few extra seats so you are sure to fit in all luggage your group might bring

Minibus airport transfer from challa freres

Organising an airport transfer on arrival at Fes Airport

Outside Fes Airport you"ll find waiting taxis. There is a government sign that indicates the official taxi price for a transfer…

Negotiate with a taxi driver on arrival:

Be prepared you"ll have to bargain hard to get that official price, particularly if there is a queue for taking the taxis. Don’t worry to much about it now its time to pratice your negotiating skills or just pay a bit more. The exchange rate of your euros or dollars will still give you a good transfer value.

Shop in Fes credit: Anna & Michal CC BY-SA 2.0

Write down the name of the Fes city gate and your route

If you are staying in the old medina then remember that you"re staying inside the largest walled city in the world. So how do you find your hotel when there are no street signs, and the streets are so narrow that they don"t even fit a camel? When taking a taxi on arrival make sure you know which city gate you need and have walking directions. Even better, get a phone number so someone from the hotel can meet you at the city gate.

Fes Airport to Fes city by public transport:

From Fes Airport you can take the sporadic Number 16 bus service to Fes central train station. This is a rattling public bus that is certainly not comfortable. However, it"s very cheap and from the train station you can take a taxi to the old town.

Our hotel in Fez credit: Mike Prince CC BY 2.0

More travel and transport info for tourist flying in to Fes

Want to know more about travel in Morocco? Read more about things to do and see in Fes, various travel services in Morocco or ideas for trips and transport in Fes-Boulemane. A relaxing holiday or successful business trip starts at the airport. Start your trip the best way you can by booking the airport transfer of your choice. Just fill out the form to start receiving airport transport quotes for free and discover the benefits of using RentAutobus first hand!