Fez
Fez is the spiritual and cultural capital of Morocco a 1.2-million-person mediaeval city in the foothills of the Middle Atlas Mountains. The city is uniquely the location of Fes el Bali the largest car-free mediaeval medina in the world (UNESCO World Heritage since 1981), founded 789 AD by Idris II and uniquely intact across 9,500 narrow alleys (the densest concentration of mediaeval Islamic architecture on earth). The University of al-Qarawiyyin (founded 859 AD by Fatima al-Fihri, uniquely a female founder of a mediaeval Islamic institution) is the oldest continuously operating university on earth, predating Bologna by 350 years and Oxford by 250 years. The Chouara Tannery (the most-photographed traditional craft scene on earth, with workers dyeing leather in stone vats since at least the 11th century) is uniquely intact. Fassi cuisine (uniquely refined cinnamon-and-almond-and-chicken pastilla, the most acclaimed regional cuisine in Morocco) is dramatically different from the Marrakech tagine style. Fez is uniquely the most affordable major Moroccan city a one-bedroom riad in Fes el Bali costs MAD 3,500–5,500/month ($350–550). The Middle Atlas Mountains, the Volubilis Roman ruins, and the Chefchaouen blue-painted town are within day-trip distance.
In Fez, Morocco, local salaries average around $450/mo and rent starts at $350/mo (about $770/mo all-in). Safety 72/100, a mild, fairly pleasant climate — compare visas and full costs on Jonzy.
Best for: Mediaeval-Islamic-Arab heritage, Traditional crafts enthusiasts, Affordable North African living, Wellness, Sufi spiritual, and craft seekers.
- Rent from $350/mo, about $770/mo all-in for one person.
- Safety 72/100 · Internet 75/100 · a mild, fairly pleasant climate.
- Visa: Easy process, about 4 weeks.
- Local salaries average around $450/mo, with a solid, growing expat community.
Cost of living in Fez
| Rent (1-bed, typical) | $350/mo |
|---|---|
| Food & groceries | $200/mo |
| Transport | $30/mo |
| Healthcare | $60/mo |
| Utilities | $50/mo |
| Other essentials | $80/mo |
| Total (all-in) | $770/mo |
How Fez stacks up
- Rent eats about 45% of a one-person monthly budget in Fez — a rent-heavy split, so location choice moves your total the most.
- At ~$770/mo all-in, Fez runs about 45% cheaper than the median Jonzy city ($1,400/mo).
- A local salary (~$450/mo) covers roughly 58% of one person's costs — most movers here rely on foreign or remote income.
- Its strongest catalog score is internet (75/100); the weakest is healthcare (70/100).
Is Fez right for you?
Highlights
- Low rent for the catalog (from $350/mo).
- Clean air (AQI ~38).
Quality of life in Fez
- Safety: 72/100
- Internet speed: 75/100
- Climate: 75/100
- Healthcare: 70/100
- Expat community: 70/100
Taxes in Fez
Morocco taxes residents (183+ days) on worldwide income at 0–38% progressive rates
Living in Morocco
Morocco is a North African constitutional monarchy of 37 million people on the Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts of north-west Africa. Morocco taxes residents (183+ days) on worldwide income at 0–38% progressive rates; non-residents owe no Moroccan tax on foreign-sourced earnings. The Casa Anfa (Casablanca Finance City) regime offers a 15% flat rate for qualifying inbound financial professionals but this is Casablanca-specific. Morocco is uniquely visa-free 90 days for most Western nationals (UK, US, EU, AU, NZ, JP, KR); long-term residency requires the Carte de Séjour (Moroccan residence card), straightforward to obtain with proof of accommodation and resources. Morocco has comprehensive tax treaties with France, the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Canada, and the US.
Fez relocation FAQ
How much does it cost to live in Fez?
Budget roughly $770/mo all-in for one person in Fez — rent from $350/mo, plus food, transport, healthcare, utilities, and everyday extras. It has a solid, growing expat community, so ready-made shortcuts on where to live exist.
What is the monthly cost breakdown in Fez?
Typical monthly costs for one person in Fez: rent from $350, food $200, transport $30, healthcare $60, utilities $50, and other essentials $80 — about $770/mo all-in. Sign in to Jonzy for community-validated figures and a budget tuned to your lifestyle.
Is Fez a good place to relocate?
Fez has a mild, fairly pleasant climate and a solid, growing expat community, with an easy visa process (about 4 weeks). Those are catalog averages — Jonzy ranks Fez against 355 other cities for your specific income, passport, and priorities.
What visa do I need to live in Fez?
Long-stay relocation routes for Fez depend on your passport. For example, a US passport holder may see "Investor Residence Permit / Morocco Long-Stay Visa" (is catalogued in our catalog). Tourist entry is separate, confirm border rules on official sources before travel. Jonzy matches Morocco against 525+ visa programs in-app. Informational only, not legal advice.
How much do you need to earn to live comfortably in Fez?
Core costs for one person run about $770/mo, so a comfortable budget with room for savings, travel, and irregular expenses is roughly $1,100/mo take-home. Local salaries average around $450/mo. Jonzy calculates your exact surplus after tax for your income and passport.
Who is Fez best for?
Fez tends to suit mediaeval-islamic-arab heritage, traditional crafts enthusiasts, affordable north african living and wellness, sufi spiritual, and craft seekers — based on its cost profile (about $770/mo all-in), 75/100 internet, 72/100 safety, and a solid, growing expat community. Jonzy scores it against your own income, passport, and lifestyle priorities so you can see whether it fits you specifically, not just the average relocator.
Is Fez expensive to live in?
At about $770/mo all-in for one person, Fez is one of the more affordable cities in the catalog — about 45% below the median of the 356 Jonzy cities ($1,400/mo). Your own number depends on neighbourhood, lifestyle, and whether you rent short- or long-term.
Is Fez safe to live in?
Fez scores 72/100 on Jonzy's safety index, reasonably safe by catalog standards. For families specifically it rates 80/100. Safety varies sharply by neighbourhood and time of day everywhere — treat the score as a city-level average, and use community threads for street-level reality.
Is Fez good for remote work?
Connectivity scores 75/100 — solid for everyday remote work, with coworking as backup. The expat and nomad scene rates 70/100, and work-life balance 86/100. Combined with ~$770/mo all-in costs, that is the core remote-work math for Fez; Jonzy re-ranks it against your own income and timezone needs.
What is the weather like in Fez?
Fez scores 75/100 for climate — a comfortable climate for most of the year. It logs roughly 290 sunny days a year in the catalog. The city guide's seasonal data shows how the year actually feels; the climate planner tool maps it against your heat and daylight preferences.
What are taxes like in Fez?
Typical tax snapshot for Fez, Morocco: Morocco taxes residents (183+ days) on worldwide income at 0–38% progressive rates. Your actual liability depends on residency status, income source, and any tax treaty — Jonzy estimates take-home pay for your specific situation, and this is not tax advice.