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Visiting Fez in October

BySunMed Guide

Visiting Fez in October

# Fez in October: What It’s Actually Like

Here’s the honest truth about October in Fez – it sits in that slightly awkward shoulder season where you genuinely don’t know what you’re going to get weatherwise, and that’s worth knowing before you book.

Temperatures are usually comfortable rather than spectacular. Early October can still feel pretty warm, even pushing into the low 30s some days, while late October often drops noticeably, especially at night when you’ll actually want a jacket walking through the medina. Rainfall is unpredictable in a way that’s hard to plan around. Some Octobers are bone dry, others get genuine downpours that turn the ancient alleyways into streams and make leather tannery visits smell considerably more intense than usual. Pack layers and something waterproof and just accept the uncertainty.

Crowds are genuinely manageable, which is probably the best reason to come. The worst of summer tourism has cleared out, European school holidays haven’t kicked in properly, and you can actually stand at Chouara tannery without forty people pressing against you. The medina feels more like itself – local life happening alongside you rather than performing for you.

Everything is open. Restaurants, riads, guided tours, the main sights – October doesn’t trigger any closures worth worrying about. Ramadan timing shifts each year, so check whether it overlaps with your trip, but typically October sits well clear of that.

Is it worth it? For most people, genuinely yes. If you hate heat, you’ll probably enjoy Fez more in October than in July when the medina becomes a furnace. If you’re a photographer, the softer light and less bleached skies work in your favour. If you want an authentic feel without fighting through tour groups, this is a solid window.

It suits independent travellers, older visitors who found summer too punishing, and anyone who prioritises experience over guaranteed sunshine.

**Practical tip:** Book your riad with a private bathroom. Shared facilities in cheaper places become genuinely unpleasant if you’re stuck inside on a rainy day, and October gives you legitimate odds of one.

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