Fes, Morocco 🇲🇦
#453
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Nomad Score:
63%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
87%
Weight: 150
Fes is very affordable compared to Western cities, with low prices for daily expenses.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
89%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are low, especially for long-term stays in traditional riads or apartments.
🍎 Food & Groceries
85%
Weight: 40
Local markets offer fresh produce and affordable traditional Moroccan food.
🚌 Transportation Cost
90%
Weight: 20
Public transport and taxis are inexpensive and widely available.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
78%
Weight: 15
Cultural activities and local entertainment are affordable but nightlife options are limited.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
62%
Weight: 10
Gyms exist but are fewer and less modern; prices are moderate.
💱 Currency Stability
65%
Weight: 30
Moroccan Dirham is relatively stable but subject to regional economic fluctuations.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
68%
Weight: 100
Decent internet in central areas, but speeds can be inconsistent outside main hubs.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
43%
Weight: 40
Few coworking spaces exist; digital nomad infrastructure is limited.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
70%
Weight: 30
Many cafes offer WiFi, though connection quality varies.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
55%
Weight: 30
Some cafes cater to remote workers but not widespread.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
37%
Weight: 100
Fes is not a major digital nomad hotspot compared to other Moroccan cities.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
76%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with a strong cultural focus supports good balance.
🌳 Environmental Quality
64%
Weight: 15
Historic city with some pollution issues but generally decent environment.
🧼 Cleanliness
52%
Weight: 10
Old medina areas can be less clean; modern parts are better maintained.
🗨️ Language Barrier
48%
Weight: 30
Arabic and French dominate; English is limited outside tourist areas.
💨 Air Quality
59%
Weight: 15
Moderate air pollution due to traffic and old infrastructure.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
60%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare is available; private clinics offer better services.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
83%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are low compared to Western standards.
🏥 Healthcare
61%
Weight: 20
Sufficient for minor issues; serious cases may require travel to Casablanca or abroad.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
79%
Weight: 80
Mediterranean climate with hot summers and mild winters; generally sunny.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
85%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters such as earthquakes or floods.
🏞️ Green Spaces
47%
Weight: 10
Limited green parks within the old city; some gardens on outskirts.
❄️ Air Conditioning
58%
Weight: 15
Not common in traditional buildings; more available in modern accommodations.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
65%
Weight: 10
Distinct seasons but mild overall; hot summers and cool winters.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
94%
Weight: 20
Rich historical and cultural heritage with vibrant traditions.
🌃 Nightlife
39%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options; mostly low-key and local-oriented.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
68%
Weight: 15
Nearby natural attractions but limited urban outdoor spaces.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
71%
Weight: 10
Good opportunities to learn Arabic and French through immersion.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
86%
Weight: 10
Abundant cultural tours, historic sites, and traditional experiences.
🎳 Indoors Fun
53%
Weight: 10
Few modern indoor entertainment venues; focus on cultural sites.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
88%
Weight: 25
Excellent traditional Moroccan cuisine with diverse flavors.
🧠 Yoga Studios
34%
Weight: 10
Very limited availability of yoga studios.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
49%
Weight: 15
Few gyms and fitness centers; not widely developed.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
72%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce and traditional dishes offer healthy choices.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
75%
Weight: 20
GMT+1 time zone is convenient for European and African connections.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
41%
Weight: 25
Limited formal networking events for digital nomads or entrepreneurs.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
38%
Weight: 20
Local job market is limited; most remote work is international.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
35%
Weight: 20
Freelance community is small and informal.
🏢 Coworking Quality
40%
Weight: 30
Few coworking spaces with basic facilities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
39%
Weight: 15
Emerging but very small startup ecosystem.
💳 Local Payment Services
67%
Weight: 10
Mobile payments and banking services improving but still developing.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
32%
Weight: 15
Low adoption and limited infrastructure for crypto.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
56%
Weight: 30
Fes airport has limited international flights; better connected via Casablanca.
🚇 Public Transit
63%
Weight: 20
Buses and taxis available but no metro or tram system.
🚶 Walkability
74%
Weight: 20
Medina is very walkable but narrow streets can be challenging.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
45%
Weight: 15
Limited presence of ride-sharing apps; taxis are primary option.
🚲 Cycling
37%
Weight: 10
Not very bike-friendly due to narrow streets and traffic.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
70%
Weight: 15
Good train and bus connections to major Moroccan cities.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
39%
Weight: 10
Few rental options; not common mode of transport.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
78%
Weight: 20
Good 4G coverage in city; 5G limited or unavailable.
🔒 VPN Reliability
71%
Weight: 20
VPNs generally work well; some occasional throttling.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
73%
Weight: 15
Stable electricity supply with rare outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
59%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is limited mostly to cafes and hotels.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
76%
Weight: 40
Tourist visas are easy to obtain for many nationalities.
📊 Tax Friendliness
50%
Weight: 30
Tax system is complex; no special digital nomad tax incentives.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
54%
Weight: 15
Moderate restrictions; political criticism can be sensitive.
🏛️ Political Stability
72%
Weight: 20
Generally stable government with low risk of unrest.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
46%
Weight: 15
Challenging for foreigners; requires documentation and local presence.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
51%
Weight: 10
Bureaucratic and slow but improving for small businesses.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa currently available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
42%
Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
28%
Weight: 25
Very few organized events or meetups for nomads.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
33%
Weight: 20
Small online presence for digital nomads in Fes.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
79%
Weight: 100
Generally safe for tourists and nomads; petty crime exists.
♀️ Female Friendly
50%
Weight: 50
Moderate; cultural norms require some caution for solo female travelers.
✊ Racial Tolerance
62%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant but occasional discrimination reported.