Fes Weather in February

February weather in Fes

February feels cool rather than bitterly cold. Afternoons can reach 19°C, but evenings fall to 7°C, so the temperature changes noticeably during the day. Rain falls on about 10 days, and damp, cloudy spells can make the old medina's narrow lanes feel chilly.

It's a good month for exploring the medina, visiting Bou Inania Madrasa and seeing the Chouara Tanneries. Rain can make steep, stone-paved alleys slippery, so take care around the lanes below the tanneries. Save longer outdoor walks for a dry spell, and expect evenings to feel cold in riads with open courtyards.

Events and crowds

February isn't a peak festival month in Fes. The famous Fes Festival of World Sacred Music usually takes place later in the year, while Ramadan moves through the calendar and can sometimes fall in February. If it does, daytime café and restaurant hours may change, though many places still serve visitors.

Compared with spring and autumn, February is quieter, with fewer visitors at sights such as the Royal Palace gates and Nejjarine Museum. Prices are generally lower than in the popular April-to-May and October periods, though they vary by hotel and date. Families who prefer calmer lanes may find February easier than the busy spring season.

Making the most of a cool day

Use a rainy spell for the Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts and Crafts, then settle into a café near Place Seffarine. On a clear afternoon, walk up to the Marinid Tombs for a view over the medina; the exposed path is less pleasant in rain or strong wind.

A useful local tip: ask your riad to mark its nearest medina gate on a map. Fes el Bali's lanes can be confusing, and a clear meeting point helps when taxis can't reach your door. For dinner, try pastilla, a flaky pie often filled with pigeon or chicken, at a restaurant in the medina.