The medina is certainly the keystone of the city, but it goes down early. The best nightlife happens outside the old city, on the other side of the ramparts.
It’s mainly in the New City – which has been there for over a hundred years – that the atmosphere of Fez at night shows itself to you.
Wondering where the best places are to go out, have a drink, dance, sing, and let off steam in Fez?
Here are our picks for the trendy places, bars, restaurants, nightclubs that you should not miss in Fez.
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Where to party in Fez?
Looking for the best places to go out and have a great night in Fez? Here is a selection of our favorite bars and restaurants!
Ô Club
This is a bar/club with a large terrace where you can experience moments of intense happiness in a casual and trendy atmosphere
This bar is entirely dedicated to music, good mood and party! The decoration is modern and design for chic nights!
The tapas menu contains Japanese specialties like sushi and other small pleasures
As for the animation, the Ô Club organizes themed evenings, and this throughout the week.
The Rooftop
With its breathtaking panoramic view of the Medina and all its surroundings, this intimate terrace where the charm works gives all its visitors the feeling of living unique moments, out of time.
Perched on the roof of the Sahrai Hotel, this bar is also ideal for admiring and contemplating the sunsets, dancing to the tempo of the DJs who perform – especially on weekends – or lounging on the comfortable sofas. And above all, enjoy your cocktail at your own pace, relax and admire this historic city.
Phoebus
Located in the Jnan Palace Hotel in Fez, this well-known and appreciated nightclub has never ceased to give pleasure to clubbers
In a trendy setting reminiscent of Ibiza, Phoebus offers its guests a festive atmosphere that continues until dawn.
The top lounge bars in Fez
Are you more of a chill evening in a nice setting sipping a good cocktail? Here is our list of the best bars and pubs to go out and have fun in Fez.
The Alcazar – The Amber
L’Alcazar is located in the center of the medina in one of the city’s countless renovated riads. The oriental-inspired decor is neat and elegant
This lounge bar is one of the places not to be missed to start or finish your evening in Fez Medina
The Alcazar, steeped in the magic of the medina, seems like the perfect place to sip a cocktail or enjoy a glass of champagne by the pool, listen to music or socialize
You can even participate in a Moroccan wine tasting experience led by one of the establishment’s sommeliers.
Cala Iris Pub
In the heart of the New Town, you’ll find this somewhat original, English-style, two-story pub
On the first floor, you can quietly sip a cocktail of your choice
Otherwise, if you’re looking for atmosphere, go up to the second floor, it’s more refined, but the price of drinks is a little higher.
The Clock Café
Attended by a diverse clientele of foreigners and young Fassis, Clock offers the perfect setting for a relaxing evening, where you can enjoy excellent food
The staff is very friendly and the space is a labyrinth of staircases on several levels.
At the Clock Café, the cultural program is particularly rich, diverse and mostly free. There is live music, film screenings and much more
You won’t be at the end of your surprises, because there is always something for you every night. On Sundays, as soon as the sun goes down, you can attend a concert that will not leave you indifferent.
The café is a little hidden, a mystery that adds to its charm and magic. It’s like a treasure hunt where the suspense remains
A clue for you, look for the small orange and blue sign at the top left side of the water clock on Talaa Kebira.
The top of the lively restaurants in Fez
Medina Social Club
There is no room for boredom here, where the parties are very often fiery! The Medina Social Club organizes a wide range of socio-cultural events: concerts, plays, movie screenings and yoga classes
During your stay, you can follow its very active Facebook page and you will be informed about the next events
This beautiful Riad, which is also a hostel, offers private rooms and dormitories that are pleasant and impeccably clean
It has a superb panoramic terrace from which you can enjoy a breathtaking view of Fez.
You want to settle down with a good meal and enjoy a concert or a dj? Follow the guide! We have selected our favorite restaurants in Fez.
La Kouba du Ciel
As its name seems to suggest, this magnificent restaurant is nestled on the third floor offering a panoramic view that embraces the whole medina of Fez
On the other hand, the unconditional fans of Moroccan gastronomy will also find their accounts there. Indeed, this restaurant is also distinguished by its menu invented and thought by great chefs
Add to all these ingredients of happiness an effervescent atmosphere animated by an Andalusian music orchestra that takes the stage every night.
Andalusian Restaurant
In this restaurant, you will not feel the grip of time as you sip the subtle cocktail of oriental and western flavors. The Spanish inspiration is there, you feel it everywhere, as if you were discovering Spain while staying in Fez.
This restaurant is spread over 2 floors, the restaurant and the lounge where you can have a drink in a relaxing, casual and festive atmosphere animated by DJs and oriental dancers.
The Mezzanine, tapas bar
The Mezzanine is undoubtedly the most popular meeting place for all the trendy Fassis
Everything invites you to enjoy yourself: ultramodern decor, a very relaxed lounge atmosphere, trendy electro music, exquisite cocktails and tapas, a terrace that offers a magnificent panorama of the admirable gardens of Jnan Sbil
At the Mezzanine, all the ingredients are gathered so that you live exceptional moments, in a cosy and relaxed atmosphere.
Restaurant Riad Shéhérazade
It is a Riad full of charm where you can spend pleasant moments. The setting is simply a jewel of Arab-Moorish architecture
It has a patio made with a lot of art and ostentation, welcoming Moroccan lounges and terraces that let expose a breathtaking panoramic view on the old medina.
The great Moroccan cuisine is embodied by specific Fassi dishes, such as the quail couscous with candied fruits.
Restaurant Al Fassia
This restaurant is located in the Jamaï Palace, an architectural jewel dating back to 1879. Al Fassia is a true sanctuary of great Moroccan cuisine, a must for all gourmets
The cuisine is almost a cultic ceremony that is organized with great care. With rich flavors and tastes handled with great subtlety, your meal will be a pure delight. You will be fully satisfied and happy.
Moreover, every evening, the atmosphere is festive, animated by an Arabo-Andalusian orchestra, with harmonious sounds and bewitching tempos. This restaurant will delight all epicureans.
The best festivals not to be missed in Fez
Festivals in Fez
For those who are not fans of nightclubs, Fez is dotted with different festivals throughout the year
However, the most important festivities are inextricably linked to public holidays, religious ceremonies and moussems. Thus, the Moroccan agenda is abundant in religious, cultural or artistic festivities.
Why not take advantage of your stay in Fez to attend one of these entertaining events?
Don’t forget that some dates change according to the lunar calendar, especially when it comes to religious events.
Fez Festival of World Sacred Music
This festival, which takes place every year in June, is a great opportunity for fans of live music, a must to enhance their trip to this imperial city.
The Festival of Sacred Music is a world of varied and fantastic events. You will be able to attend great musical moments, seminars and meetings in a setting like no other
Every year there are many surprises and sensations related to the selected theme. You can’t be there and not fall under the magic spell of Fez.
Concerts take place under the huge oak tree in the Batha gardens, and shows are given in the fascinating Bab Makina Palace.
Fez Gourmet
This festival organized in collaboration with a dozen official Riads of the ancient city was created with the aim of discovering the richness and diversity of Fez and Moroccan gastronomy through specialties that are rarely found in restaurants.
Fans of refined and authentic cuisine will be able to savor these culinary treasures by eating each evening in a new Riad.
The festival usually takes place in the first two weeks of November and March. So, if all goes well, the next appointment will be from March 1 to 15, 2021.
Moussem of Moulay Idriss
Every year in October, a fabulous, even mystical event animates the streets of the medina and gives it another tone. Indeed, a procession of several brotherhoods accompanied by their musicians travels through the streets between Boujeloud Square and the Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss.
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