Fes - Essential Information
Airport
Fès-Saïss airport, 15 km south of the city center, is modern and easy to navigate. Taxis are very inexpensive and are the best way to get to and from the airport to the city center. A ride from the airport should cost no more than Dh 20.
Public transport
There are local buses, which cost Dh 2.50 per ride. But because taxis are so inexpensive, it is better to take a taxi if you are going from one destination to another in the city center – particularly for 2-3 people.
Taxi
There are two types of taxis in Fès: the red petit taxi and the white grand taxi.
The petit taxis all have meters, and a ride anywhere in the city rarely costs more than Dh10, but by law can only carry 3 people.
There are several petit taxi ranks around the city. The grand taxis are often hired for day trips and are more difficult to come by. You may arrange one through your hotel if you desire a day trip out of Fès.
Post
The Main Post Office is located at the corner of Ave Hassan II & Blvd Mohammad V. It stays open from 8:30 am and 6:00 pm on Monday - Friday and from 9:30 am - 2:00 pm on Saturdays.
Hospitals
Hôpital Ghassani is one of the city’s biggest hospitals. Doctors here speak several foreign languages.
Pharmacy
This pharmacy is staffed by both a doctor and a pharmacist. Stays open 24 hours.
Dentists
Polyclinique Atlas
Telephone
Country Code: +212, Area Code: 055
Electricity
220V / 50Hz, note that some older buildings may still use 110V.
