Maroc

Flight from Nice to Fes

capturing the essence of Morocco

Passengers who opt for a Nice-Fes direct flight don’t come to Morocco looking for a beach holiday - they want to get to the heart of the true Moroccan experience. The streets, museums and monuments of this ancient city, a listed UNESCO World Heritage site for 40 years already, tell the story of the Kingdom of Morocco. Its souks and local craftspeople give you an insight into a beautifully refined way of life. Its mouth-watering restaurants tempt you with sun-drenched, sweetly fragranced dishes infused with one thousand and one spices. A Nice-Fes return flight is a sure ticket to a fully immersive experience, but this time you’ll be swimming in culture!

  • time difference

    +1h

  • currency

    Dirham marocain

  • language

    Arabe

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La Médersa Bou Inania de Fès
Fes
Le jardin Jnan Sbil à Fès (Maroc)

Across the Mediterranean

Nice Côte d’Azur Airport invites you to book your Nice-Fes plane ticket right now, with MisterFly, its partner. Your journey from Nice to Fes is just a simple click away. Select the date and calculate the cost. Sure of your dates? Book now to guarantee your ticket price. The price is guaranteed with no extra fees, and you can even pay for your Nice-Fes return flight in several instalments.

  • Travelling to Fes

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    The formalities for travelling from Nice to Fes

    • Entering the country : to board the Nice-Fes direct flight, all you need is a valid passport! European Union nationals do not require a visa.
    • Currency : the many souks in Fes have a thousand ways to tempt you, but only accept one currency: the dirham. One euro is worth around 11 dirham. Before you take off, make sure that you have some cash with you by visiting Interchange, the currency exchange specialist, which you can find at both terminals of Nice Côte d’Azur Airport.

    Your Nice-Fes direct flight

    For a Nice-Fes direct flight, go to Terminal 1 of Nice Côte d’Azur Airport. You’ll find Air Arabia waiting for you.

    Don’t start your trip all stressed out. To make sure that you get through security checks and customs with zero stress, try to get to the airport well in advance. We advise our passengers to get here at least an hour and a quarter before departure. It is even recommended that you arrive two hours before departure if you need to go to the airline counter to drop off bags or collect your ticket.

    Departure airport Nice Côte d’Azur airport
    Departure terminal Terminal 1
    Arrival airport Fès-Saïss airport
    Arrival terminal Terminal 2

    Arriving in Fes

    Fes-Saïss Airport is located around 12 kilometres from the city centre.

    To get to the city centre, you can take :

    • The bus: line 16 takes you right to the centre of the city. Buses leave every hour, and the journey takes around 40 minutes. However, be aware that the bus is often very crowded.
    • A taxi: you may have to share it with other passengers (in which case, you’ll share the bill too)! This is definitely the best way of getting to the medina, especially if you have bags with you. The journey is fairly good value for money: between 15 and 20 euros.
    • A rental car: five major international companies have services to offer.

What to do in
Fes ?

Morocco has four imperial cities, each of which has been the Kingdom’s capital at one time: Rabat, Meknes, Marrakesh and… Fes. The latter is the oldest, and perhaps the most stunning of the four. Founded in 789, it has managed to grow and adapt while keeping its history intact. So well, in fact, that it welcomes present-day visitors in a subtle atmosphere combining all the commodities of a modern city with the charms of the past.

Tanneire à Fès (Maroc)
Fes
  • Fes, a cultural gem

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    Fes is a jewel, that of the Arab-Andalusian culture that reigned over both sides of the Mediterranean for most of the Middle Ages. The sultan Idriss I, its founder, dreamed of an exceptional destiny for the newly created city. His wish came true, as its medieval walls have been home to a string of philosophers, writers and other intellectuals over the centuries. The city even came to be known as the “Athens of Africa”, which speaks volumes.
    Fes has preserved numerous traces of its glorious past. The imperial palace, Kairaouine mosque, madrassas (former religious schools for studying Islam) and the 24 kilometres of medieval walls surrounding the medina are all well worth a visit, whether as a couple or with friends. However, the imperial city’s appeal doesn’t just lie in its stunning heritage. It also thrives thanks to its craftspeople and traders. They keep traditional leather and copper making techniques alive, and give the souks their vibrant atmosphere. It’s almost impossible not to be drawn in!

  • The top 10 things to do in Fes

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    • Lose yourself in one of the largest medinas in North Africa! Colourful and picturesque, with its sophisticated neighbourhoods and more down-to-earth quarters, overflowing with centuries of history, Fes old town is one of the most beautiful towns that you’ll ever visit.
    • Admire Kairaouine mosque, a place of worship as well as education, since it houses one of the oldest universities in the Arab world. Only Muslims are allowed inside (a law enacted by Marshal Lyautey!), but its many columns, doors and carved façades are still beautiful to behold from the outside.
    • To get a true feel of the work of bygone architects and builders, visit the city’s main madrassas. Madrassas are former religious schools where a studious yet refined atmosphere pervades. Not to be missed: Bou Inania and Al-Attarine.
    • Discover two of the city’s traditional crafts: copper work - of which some of the most eye-catching examples can be found in Seffarine square - and leather work, which makes the Chouara neighbourhood - the long-standing home of the tanneries - so lively.
    • Why not visit the king of Morocco? The Royal Palace of Fes is just a few kilometres outside the city. Because it is an official government residence, tourists are not allowed inside. However, it is still well worth visiting, if only to contemplate its seven magnificent bronze doors. And the lovely gardens adjacent to the palace are open to visitors.
    • Try your hand at bartering, oriental-style, with the traders vying to sell their wares at the souks in Fes. A vibrant arts and crafts hub since its foundation, the city offers a host of refined and authentic goods to buy: jewellery, ceramics, leather goods, and more. You’ll even find a souk dedicated to henna!
    • Take a look inside the Museum of wooden objects. The visit is bound to leave its mark - not so much for the collection of objects (though impressive) as for the building that houses them: Fondouk el-Nejjarine, an 18th century caravanserai. A beautifully renovated gem!
    • Treat yourself to a relaxing break in local style by stopping at the hammam. You’ll find hammams to suit all tastes: the luxury model in the city’s finest hotels, or the more traditional hammams in the medina. The city boasts around 40 in total!
    • Forget about burgers and turn your attention to local cuisine: couscous, tagines, pastilla (or meat pie)... The list goes on. With its tender meat, enchanting spices and honey-sweetened delights, Moroccan cuisine is one of the best in the Mediterranean.
    • Enjoy a glass of Moroccan wine. Guerrouane, Coteaux de l’Atlas, and Boulaouane won’t disappoint, especially if you take time to select the country’s best vintages.

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