Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Fez has a reliable local bus service. At certain times of day, however, the buses are like
sardine cans and are notorious for pickpockets. The standard fare is Dh2.50. Some useful
routes:
No 9
Pl Atlas via Blvd Chefchaouni (both in the ville nouvelle) to near the Batha Museum
(Fès el-Bali); the bus returns via Pl de la Résistance, Ave Hassan II and Ave des FAR.
No 10
Train station via Bab Guissa (northern Fès el-Bali) to Bab Sidi Bou Jida (northeast-
ern Fès el-Bali).
No 19
Train station via Ave Hassan II (both in ville nouvelle) and Bab el-Jdid (southern
Fès el-Bali) to Pl R'cif (central Fès el-Bali).
No 47
Train station to Bab Bou Jeloud (Fès el-Bali).
TAXI
Drivers of the red petits taxis generally use their meters without any fuss, but we have re-
cently experienced hassles with touts at the train station. Insist on the meter, or walk fur-
ther to hail a taxi. Expect to pay about Dh10 from the train or CTM station to Bab Bou
Jeloud. As usual, there is a 50% surcharge after 8pm. You'll find taxi ranks outside all the
gates of the medina. Only grands taxis go out to the airport.
