Pool day passes in Fes
Pool day passes in Fes from 200 MAD at hilltop hotels and medina riads. Five options compared with prices, inclusions, and direct booking details.
Pool day passes in Fes start at 200 MAD (about $20) and reach 600 MAD (about $60) for a pass with brunch at a hilltop infinity pool. Five hotels and riads open their pools to day visitors, from a rural Berber farm stay 30 minutes outside the city to rooftop terraces overlooking the ancient medina.
The city's elevation and the medina's density give these pools a backdrop that beach cities can't match: minarets, tanneries, and 1,200 years of urban fabric spread below you. Most sessions run from mid-morning to early evening, and the higher-end hotels manage capacity, so booking a day ahead for weekends is worth the effort.
For day passes elsewhere in Morocco, Casablanca has options from the same price point, and the Agafay Desert near Marrakech is worth considering if you're travelling further south.
- Hotel Sahrai — 500 MAD / about $50. Heated infinity pool on a ridge above the medina with Atlas mountain views.
- Palais Faraj — 450 MAD / about $45. Medina palace courtyard pool; lunch included.
- Les Mérinides — 200 MAD / about $20. Best tannery panoramas in the city at the most affordable price.
- Riad Fes — from 200 MAD / about $20. 14-metre pool inside the medina walls.
- Dar El Mandar — 350 MAD / about $35. Rural farm stay with five-course lunch in a Berber tent.
How much does a pool day pass in Fes cost?
Day passes in Fes run from 200 MAD (about $20) for pool-only access to 600 MAD (about $60) for pool and brunch at a luxury hilltop hotel. Higher prices reflect better views and included food rather than a significantly better pool.
| Hotel | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Les Mérinides | 200 MAD (about $20) | Best views for the price |
| Riad Fes | from 200 MAD (about $20) | Pool inside the medina |
| Dar El Mandar | 350 MAD (about $35) | Rural farm stay with lunch |
| Palais Faraj | 450 MAD (about $45) | Medina palace with lunch |
| Hotel Sahrai | 500 MAD (about $50) | Luxury hilltop infinity pool |
| Hotel Sahrai (pool + brunch) | 600 MAD (about $60) | Premium pool and brunch |
Call ahead to confirm current rates. Prices at Riad Fes are unconfirmed and may have changed.
What's included in a Fes pool day pass?
At the entry-level price point, a pass covers pool access, sunbeds, and towels. Food is extra unless you opt for a pass that bundles lunch.
Palais Faraj and Les Mérinides both offer pool-plus-lunch packages under 450 MAD. Dar El Mandar's 350 MAD pass is the most all-inclusive on the list: five courses, welcome tea, and an olive oil tasting are all covered.
Hotel Sahrai's higher price reflects the luxury setting and heated infinity pool rather than more included food. Their Pool & Brunch Pass at 600 MAD is worth the upgrade if you're arriving early.
Hotel Sahrai
The infinity pool at Hotel Sahrai sits on a ridge above the medina, looking south across the old city's rooftops toward the Middle Atlas mountains.
The Pool Day Pass (500 MAD / about $50) covers access to the heated pool with towels and sunbeds; food and drinks from the on-site restaurants are extra. The Pool & Brunch Pass (600 MAD / about $60) adds the morning spread and is worth the upgrade if you're arriving early.
Capacity is managed, so book a day or two ahead for weekends in summer.
Book direct: hotelsahrai.com — or call +212 535 94 03 32.
Palais Faraj
The pool at Palais Faraj occupies a garden courtyard inside a 19th-century palace at the edge of the medina. The setting is formal and quiet compared with the hillside hotels.
The Pool & Lunch Pass (450 MAD / about $45) bundles pool access with a set lunch. Pool-only access can be arranged by calling ahead.
A hammam or 30-minute massage can be added for an extra charge. Best for those who want a medina address without the bustle of the souks directly outside.
Book direct: palaisfaraj.com — or call +212 535 63 53 56.
Les Mérinides
The pool terrace at Les Mérinides sits on the ridge directly above Fes el-Bali, with unobstructed views of the tanneries, minarets, and the spread of the old medina below.
The Pool Day Pass (200 MAD / about $20) is the most affordable option in the city, covering sunbeds and pool access. Adding a three-course lunch brings it to 350 MAD / about $35.
The hotel is older than the luxury options here, but the view from the terrace pool is the best in Fes for the price.
Book direct: lesmerinides.com — or call +212 535 64 52 26.
Riad Fes
Riad Fes has a 14-metre pool running the length of a courtyard garden inside the medina, lit from below and shaded by the surrounding riad walls.
Pool day access starts from around 200 MAD / about $20; a combined spa and pool package is available at a higher rate — call to confirm current pricing. Lunch at the in-house restaurant L'Ambre is available separately.
Best for couples or solo travellers who want to spend a pool day inside the medina rather than looking down at it from a hillside hotel.
Book direct: riadfes.com — or call +212 535 74 12 06.
Dar El Mandar
The pool at Dar El Mandar looks out over the Saiss Plains from terraced hillside gardens in the Middle Atlas foothills, about 30 minutes' drive from Fes.
The Pool & Lunch Day Pass (350 MAD / about $35) is all-inclusive: a five-course lunch served in a Berber tent, welcome tea, and an olive oil tasting are all covered alongside pool access.
The experience is rural farm stay rather than hotel pool, and that's the point. Contact ahead to confirm availability, especially outside summer months.
Book direct: darelmandarfes.com — or call/WhatsApp +212 676 141 335.
Frequently asked questions
How do I book a pool day pass in Fes?
Book directly with each hotel by phone. For Dar El Mandar, WhatsApp (+212 676 141 335) is the easiest way to reach them. Most hotels ask for at least 24 hours' notice. Weekend slots at Hotel Sahrai and Palais Faraj fill up in July and August, so book a day or two ahead. None of the hotels on this list require booking through an aggregator, and direct booking avoids any markup.
Can non-guests use hotel pools in Morocco?
Yes, most hotels in Morocco sell pool access to non-guests, typically called a day pass or journée piscine. Demand in Fes is lower than in Marrakech or Casablanca, so availability is generally good on weekdays. Weekends in summer are busier — calling ahead on the day or the evening before is usually enough to secure a spot.
When is the best time to use a pool in Fes?
June through September is peak pool season when temperatures regularly exceed 35°C. Weekday mornings from 10am offer the most availability and the quietest conditions. Some pools — including Hotel Sahrai's heated infinity pool — are accessible year-round, though cooler months see fewer day visitors.
More pool day passes near Fes
Casablanca has four pool day pass options on the Atlantic Corniche from 200 MAD, about 3.5 hours by train from Fes. The Agafay Desert near Marrakech offers pool and lunch packages at desert camp riads from 450 MAD.
The Morocco country page lists every city covered on this site.
More pool day pass destinations: Marrakech, Casablanca, Agafay, Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg.