Fes – Essential Information
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EMERGENCY SERVICES FES
Police Emergency
19
112 (from mobile – European emergency)
Fire Department & Medical
15
141 (SAMU – Emergency Ambulance)
Important Fes Medina Note:
The Fes Medina is a UNESCO World Heritage site with narrow alleys. Ambulances cannot enter most parts. In emergency, move to nearest vehicle-accessible point.
MEDICAL SERVICES FES
Al Ghassani University Hospital (CHU)
+212 (0)535 62 05 06
Main public hospital – Rue Abi Chouaib Doukkali, Fes
Hassan II University Hospital
+212 (0)535 60 05 55
Route Sidi Hrazem, Fes – University teaching hospital
Aïn Kadous Private Clinic
+212 (0)535 65 15 15
Private clinic – Avenue Hassan II, Fes
🇺🇸 US Citizens English more likely spoken here
EMBASSY CONTACTS FOR FES
French Consulate General in Fes
+212 (0)535 65 35 00
14, Rue Loubira, Fes
U.S. Embassy Rabat (serves all Morocco)
+212 (0)537 63 72 00
Emergency: +212 (0)661 13 19 39
🇺🇸 US Citizens Register with STEP
British Embassy Rabat
+212 (0)537 63 33 33
🇬🇧 UK Citizens Embassy in Rabat serves all Morocco
Canadian Embassy Rabat
+212 (0)537 68 74 00
Emergency: +1 613 996 8885 (Collect)
Australian Embassy Rabat
+212 (0)537 63 78 00
Emergency: +61 2 6261 3305
TRANSPORTATION FES
Fes-Saïss Airport
+212 (0)535 78 35 70
15km from city center – Domestic and international flights
Taxi to city: ~150 DH (negotiate price first)
Fes-Ville Train Station
+212 (0)535 93 13 13
Main railway station – Connections to Rabat (2h), Casablanca (3h)
Taxis in Fes
Small taxis: Blue color – Within city limits
Grand taxis: White – Intercity trips
Important Always negotiate price before entering taxi
Navigating Fes Medina:
Fes Medina is a maze of 9,000 alleys. Highly recommended: hire official guide or use GPS with offline maps. Getting lost is almost guaranteed for first-time visitors.
TRAVEL TIPS FOR FES
Safety in the Medina
• Keep belongings secure and close
• Avoid Medina at night if unfamiliar
• Politely decline unofficial “guides”
Money & Shopping
• Moroccan Dirham (MAD) only
• Bargaining expected in souks
• ATMs available in Ville Nouvelle (New City)
Cultural Respect
• Modest dress recommended in Medina
• Ask permission before photographing people
• Respect prayer times, especially Friday
