Fès is one of the host cities of the Africa Cup 2025 and offers visitors a unique mix of top-level sport and culture. While football fans enjoy exciting matches in the stadium, they will discover a city full of history and charm outside the pitch. Fès is known as the oldest imperial city of Morocco, with an impressive Medina that is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visitors will find not only atmospheric hotels and modern accommodations during the tournament, but also many landmarks that make the city an unforgettable destination.
Matches in Fès
Fès will host several games during AFCON 2025, played in the Complexe Sportif de Fès. The stadium will welcome not only group stage matches, but also one Round of 16 fixture. Below you will find the full match schedule in Fès.
Complexe Sportif de Fès
- Group stage: Nigeria – Tanzania
- Group stage: Nigeria – Tunisia
- Group stage: Uganda- Nigeria
- Round of 16: 1 C – 3 A / B / F
Africa Cup 2025 Team Hotels in Fès
During AFCON 2025, Fès becomes not only a lively host city but also a temporary home base, although just for one team. These accommodations provide both comfort and rest for the players and are located close to stadiums and training facilities. Below you can read which team is staying in Fès and in which hotel they will be based during the tournament.
Nigeria – Hotel Sahrai
Hotel Sahrai is a luxury five-star hotel that combines modern architecture with traditional Moroccan design. It offers spacious rooms with elegant interiors, an infinity pool with views over Fès and an award-winning spa. Guest can also enjoy several restaurants serving both Moroccan and international cuisine.
>Accessibility
Fès is one of Morocco’s most important cultural and historical cities, and thanks to good transport connections it is easy to reach. Whether you travel by plane, train or car, Fès offers several options that bring you quickly and comfortably to the city center.
Flying to Fès
From the Netherlands, direct flights to Fès are available from Rotterdam. You can also fly directly from nearby airports such as Brussels and Düsseldorf. Flight time is around 3 hours and 20 minutes.
Fès-Saïss Airport is located only 13 kilometers from the city center. A taxi will take you into the city in about 25 minutes. For a cheaper option, you can take bus line 16. This local bus runs every hour and brings you to the train station in about 40 minutes.
Train to Fès
The centrally located Fès Railway Station is a major hub in Morocco’s rail network. From here, daily trains connect to cities such as Casablanca, Rabat, Tangier, Oujda and Nador.
Transport within Fès
Petit taxis are the fastest and most common way to get around Fès. They are widely available and relatively affordable. These taxis provide a convenient way to reach your destination quickly.
City buses also operate in Fès. They are a cheaper option, but routes are less clear and less suitable if you are in a hurry. The bus can be good if you have more time and want to explore the city in a budget-friendly way.
Sights in Fès
Fez is not only the stage for thrilling football matches during AFCON 2025 but also a city that takes you on a journey through Morocco’s centuries-old history. Known as the cultural and spiritual heart of the country, Fez is filled with tradition, craftsmanship, and mystique. Narrow alleys, colorful markets, and impressive monuments tell stories that go back to the 9th century. For those who want to explore the city between matches, there are many sights you simply cannot miss.
Medina van Fès
The Medina of Fez is one of the largest car-free urban areas in the world and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a maze of narrow streets, markets, old gates, and beautiful architecture. You will find ancient madrasas (Islamic schools), mosques, and traditional souks where artisans still work leather, textiles, and copper. A walk through the Medina feels like a journey back in time.
Al-Qarawiyyin Universiteit en Moskee
Founded in 859, the University of Al-Qarawiyyin is considered the oldest continuously operating university in the world. The adjoining mosque is an architectural masterpiece with arches, mosaics, and courtyards. Although the mosque is not accessible to non-Muslims, the university remains impressive to admire from the outside and through some passages in the Medina.
Chouara Tanneries
The Chouara Tanneries are a colorful and remarkable sight. From the terraces around the dyeing pits, you can see how hides are processed and dyed in large stone vats using traditional methods. The tanneries have been in use for centuries and offer a unique look at an ancient craft.
Bou Inania Madrassa
The Bou Inania Madrasa, a 14th-century Islamic school, is one of the most beautiful in Morocco. The building is richly decorated with wood carvings, marble, and zellige tiles. It is one of the few religious buildings in Morocco open to non-Muslims.
Koninklijk Paleis van Fès
The Royal Palace is not open to visitors, but the famous bronze gates and the impressive outer walls are a landmark in themselves. The huge doors, decorated with mosaics and wood carvings, are among the most photographed spots in the city.