FEZ

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Taking offRIGHT

Fez medina, Fes el-Bali rooftops and minarets, Saiss plain farmland

LandingRIGHT

Fes el Bali and its minarets, modern Fez city grid, Saiss agricultural plain

🛫 Taking Off from Fez (FEZ)

Best sideRight
WhyDeparting on runway 27 you climb westbound with the city of Fez off your right shoulder to the north. You get a good look at the sprawling medina and the newer city grid before the aircraft continues its climb-out, while the left side mostly shows open agricultural plains.
Look forFez medina (old walled city), Fes el-Bali rooftops and minarets, Saiss plain farmland, distant foothills of the Rif range to the north

🛬 Landing at Fez (FEZ)

Best sideRight
WhyLanding on runway 27 means approaching from the east and flying west over the Saiss plain, with the city of Fez and its ancient medina sitting north of the airport. That puts Fez el Bali and the sprawling city on the right side of the aircraft, while the left only shows open agricultural plain toward the Middle Atlas foothills.
Look forFes el Bali (old medina) and its minarets, modern Fez city grid, Saiss agricultural plain, distant Rif Mountains foothills to the north

Fez-Saiss Airport is a modest single-terminal airport serving as the main gateway to Fez and northern Morocco, handling a mix of domestic and international flights, including seasonal charter and low-cost carrier routes to Europe.

⛰️ Elevation1,903 ft
🛫 Runways1 (09/27)

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About This Airport

Which side of the plane has the best views at Saiss (FEZ)?

At Saiss in Fez: for takeoff, sit on the Right side; for landing, sit on the Right side. Notable views include: Fez medina (old walled city), Fes el-Bali rooftops and minarets, Saiss plain farmland, distant foothills of the Rif range to the north.

What can I see during takeoff from Saiss in Fez?

When taking off from Saiss (FEZ), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing on runway 27 you climb westbound with the city of Fez off your right shoulder to the north. You get a good look at the sprawling medina and the newer city grid before the aircraft continues its climb-out, while the left side mostly shows open agricultural plains. Notable sights include: Fez medina (old walled city), Fes el-Bali rooftops and minarets, Saiss plain farmland, distant foothills of the Rif range to the north.

What can I see when landing at Saiss in Fez?

When landing at Saiss (FEZ), sit on the Right side for the best views. Landing on runway 27 means approaching from the east and flying west over the Saiss plain, with the city of Fez and its ancient medina sitting north of the airport. That puts Fez el Bali and the sprawling city on the right side of the aircraft, while the left only shows open agricultural plain toward the Middle Atlas foothills. Notable sights include: Fes el Bali (old medina) and its minarets, modern Fez city grid, Saiss agricultural plain, distant Rif Mountains foothills to the north.

What factors affect the best window seat at Saiss?

The best window seat at Saiss (FEZ) depends on several factors: the typical runway used for your departure or arrival, the geographic features around Fez (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting for scenic views.