Fes, Morocco 🇲🇦
#453
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Nomad Score:
58%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
78%
Weight: 150
Generally affordable city with low prices for daily expenses compared to Western standards.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
72%
Weight: 80
Affordable housing options, though quality and modern amenities can vary widely.
🍎 Food & Groceries
85%
Weight: 40
Local markets and street food offer inexpensive and fresh options; imported goods cost more.
🚌 Transportation Cost
80%
Weight: 20
Public transport and taxis are cheap and widely available.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
70%
Weight: 15
Affordable cultural events and local entertainment, but nightlife options are limited.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
60%
Weight: 10
Gyms are available but fewer in number; prices are moderate.
💱 Currency Stability
65%
Weight: 30
Moroccan Dirham is relatively stable but subject to regional economic fluctuations.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
58%
Weight: 100
Average speeds around 10-20 Mbps; fiber available but not widespread; occasional outages.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
45%
Weight: 40
Limited coworking spaces mostly in newer parts of the city; not yet a strong digital nomad hub.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
62%
Weight: 30
Many cafes offer WiFi but connection quality varies.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
50%
Weight: 30
Few cafes specifically catering to digital nomads; work-friendly environment is limited.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
35%
Weight: 100
Fes is not a well-known digital nomad hotspot compared to cities like Marrakech or Casablanca.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
80%
Weight: 25
Easy to purchase and affordable prepaid SIM cards.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
70%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with slower pace; cultural emphasis on social life.
🌳 Environmental Quality
60%
Weight: 15
Historic city with some pollution and waste management challenges.
🧼 Cleanliness
40%
Weight: 10
Old medina areas can be dirty and crowded; modern parts are cleaner.
🗨️ Language Barrier
45%
Weight: 30
Arabic and French dominate; English is limited outside tourist areas.
💨 Air Quality
50%
Weight: 15
Moderate air pollution due to traffic and old infrastructure.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
55%
Weight: 25
Limited family-oriented amenities; cultural experiences available.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
55%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available; private clinics better but costly.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
75%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are low compared to Western countries.
🏥 Healthcare
55%
Weight: 20
Adequate for minor issues; serious conditions may require travel to larger cities.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
78%
Weight: 80
Mediterranean climate with hot summers and mild winters; generally sunny.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
85%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters like earthquakes or floods.
🏞️ Green Spaces
40%
Weight: 10
Limited parks and green areas within the old city.
❄️ Air Conditioning
50%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is not standard in many older buildings.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
65%
Weight: 10
Distinct seasons but mild winters and hot summers.
🔊 Noise Pollution
40%
Weight: 10
Busy streets and markets can be noisy, especially in medina.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
90%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural heritage with UNESCO-listed medina, traditional crafts, and festivals.
🌃 Nightlife
30%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options; mostly low-key cafes and some bars.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
60%
Weight: 15
Nearby natural attractions but limited urban outdoor spaces.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
70%
Weight: 10
Good opportunities to learn Arabic and French through immersion.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
85%
Weight: 10
Abundant traditional tours, artisan workshops, and cultural experiences.
🎳 Indoors Fun
50%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options like cinemas or malls.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
88%
Weight: 25
Excellent traditional Moroccan cuisine with diverse street food.
🧠 Yoga Studios
35%
Weight: 10
Few dedicated yoga studios; wellness scene is small.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
45%
Weight: 15
Limited gyms and fitness centers, mostly basic facilities.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
70%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce widely available; healthy eating possible but less variety.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
75%
Weight: 20
GMT+1 time zone convenient for Europe and some overlap with US.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
40%
Weight: 25
Limited professional networking events for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
30%
Weight: 20
Local job market limited; most remote jobs come from abroad.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
35%
Weight: 20
Small freelance community; limited local support.
🏢 Coworking Quality
40%
Weight: 30
Few coworking spaces with basic amenities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
30%
Weight: 15
Startup ecosystem is nascent and centered in Casablanca.
💳 Local Payment Services
60%
Weight: 10
Mobile payments growing but cash still dominant.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
30%
Weight: 15
Low adoption and limited infrastructure for crypto.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
65%
Weight: 30
Fes airport connects to major European cities but limited global reach.
🚇 Public Transit
55%
Weight: 20
Buses and petit taxis available but no metro system.
🚶 Walkability
70%
Weight: 20
Medina is very walkable but narrow and crowded streets.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
40%
Weight: 15
Limited presence of Uber or similar; taxis dominate.
🚲 Cycling
30%
Weight: 10
Not a cycling-friendly city due to traffic and infrastructure.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
70%
Weight: 15
Good train and bus connections to other Moroccan cities.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
35%
Weight: 10
Few rental options; not common mode of transport.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
75%
Weight: 20
Good 4G coverage throughout city and surroundings.
🔒 VPN Reliability
70%
Weight: 20
VPNs generally work well; some occasional restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
70%
Weight: 15
Stable electricity supply with rare outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
45%
Weight: 10
Limited public WiFi hotspots; mostly in cafes and hotels.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
60%
Weight: 40
Tourist visas easy to obtain; no specific digital nomad visa.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
Complex tax system; not optimized for freelancers or remote workers.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
50%
Weight: 15
Moderate freedom with some government restrictions.
🏛️ Political Stability
70%
Weight: 20
Generally stable with occasional protests.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
50%
Weight: 15
Requires residency and paperwork; not easy for short-term stays.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
45%
Weight: 10
Bureaucratic and slow process for foreigners.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa currently available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
40%
Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
25%
Weight: 25
Very few organized events or meetups for nomads.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
30%
Weight: 20
Small online presence compared to other Moroccan cities.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
65%
Weight: 100
Generally safe but petty crime can occur, especially in tourist areas.
♀️ Female Friendly
50%
Weight: 50
Cultural norms require caution; some areas more conservative.
✊ Racial Tolerance
60%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant but occasional discrimination reported.