Where to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Fez, Morocco? Now lets start that New Year’s Eve in Morocco can feel exciting and exotic, but it’s important to set the right expectations. Morocco does not officially celebrate New Year’s Eve in the same way as Western countries. The traditional calendar follows the Islamic New Year, so 31 December is not a public or cultural celebration.
There are no street parties or fireworks, and celebrations happen almost exclusively inside hotels, riads, and restaurants that organise special dinners. Read my full guide Where to celebrate New Years in Morocco. Most New Year’s Eve activity in Morocco is concentrated in Marrakech. You can read my full guide Where to celebrate New Years Eve in Marrakech. Other options include Essaouira on the Atlantic coast (read my guide Where to celebrate New Years Eve in Essaouira), which is more relaxed but still has many restaurants and hotels organising New Year’s dinners.
Fez, however, is a very different choice.
Fez is a traditional imperial city, and New Year’s Eve in Fez Morocco is noticeably quieter. If you stay inside the Medina, do not expect noise, countdowns, or fireworks. Alcohol is limited, sold only in a small number of licensed hotels and restaurants, and places that offer wine or champagne are usually fully booked well in advance. That said, Fez can be a good option if you want a calm, intimate New Year’s Eve with a proper dinner rather than a party.
Below are some places where you can celebrate New Year’s Eve in Fez.
Isha Restaurant, Fez
Isha is one of the more modern, contemporary restaurants inside the Medina of Fez (sells alcohol). It combines Moroccan cuisine with a refined presentation and a stylish setting. For New Year’s Eve 2026 in Fez Morocco, Isha organises a special dinner with live music, including a DJ and singer. The set menu is around 1,190 MAD (approximately 100 EUR). This is great options in Fez if you want a festive atmosphere without leaving the Medina. You can book the New Years Eve dinner via their website.
Riad Laaroussa, Fès – Riad & Rooftop Restaurant
Riad Laaroussa, Fès is a riad in the Medina with a rooftop restaurant. It offers high-quality Moroccan and Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. On New Year’s Eve in Fez, they usually serve a special dinner for guests and external visitors, where you can enjoy a proper meal with a glass of wine in a refined setting and some live music.
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Palais Faraj – L’Amandier Restaurant
Located in Medina walls, Palais Faraj is one of Fez’s most elegant luxury hotels. Its restaurant, L’Amandier, serves traditional Fassi cuisine with panoramic views over the city. They offer a New Year’s Eve menu, with entertainment (alcohol is available). This is a solid choice if you want comfort, good food, and a classic hotel atmosphere. Make sure you reserve New Years dinner in advance, as can be fully booked. p.s. in the winter season dinner is served inside, not in the beautiful terrace.
Riad Fes (Relais & Châteaux)
Riad Fes is a five-star Relais & Châteaux property located inside the Fez Medina, formed from several restored historic houses arranged around traditional courtyards. The on-site restaurant serves refined Moroccan cuisine in an elegant indoor dining space and in the central courtyard. The riad has a rooftop terrace with panoramic views over the Medina and surrounding hills. Alcohol is available, and the rooftop is often used for drinks at sunset and evening dining.
Fez Café
Fez Café is a restaurant with a small boutique hotel, Jardin des Biehn, set around a quiet garden courtyard inside the Fez Medina. It has a relaxed atmosphere and serves food and alcohol. For the New Year’s in Fez, Morocco 2026, they invite you to a dinner with an Andalusian music band. For the eve, they made special dinner menu. To book, contact jardindesbiehn@gmail.com (it’s a popular place so book bit in advance).
Other dining options in Fez
For New Years Eve in Fez Morocco you can also go for a simple dinner at local restaurants in the Medina (without alcohol), check restaurants like The Ruined Garden, Café Clock, and Fondouk Bazaar, Veggie Pause, Café Clock, Chez Rachid and Darori are excellent for regular evenings, but most do not organise New Year’s Eve programmes and do not serve alcohol. They can still work for a simple dinner earlier in the evening if you prefer a very quiet night.
Inside the Medina, options include Ishq, Fondouk Bazaar, Made in M., Dar Roumana, The Ruined Garden, Le Tarbouche Café, at Bab Boujloud, Fez Café, Moroccan Restaurant. These places are reliable for a calm dinner, but most do not organise New Year’s Eve programmes and generally do not serve alcohol.
A practical alternative in Fez
Many travellers who spend New Year’s Eve in Fez choose to keep it simple: have a good dinner, then return to their riad. If you want champagne or wine, it’s best to buy it in advance from a licensed shop in the Ville Nouvelle and enjoy it discreetly in your room or on a private terrace, always checking with your riad first.
New town of Fez
If you’re willing to move outside the Medina walls to the Ville Nouvelle (new town of Fez), you’ll find more modern dining options. Restaurants there are more flexible in style and atmosphere, but most do not officially announce New Year’s Eve programmes, so it’s best to check directly with each place. A simple dinner and drinks is often the most realistic option. Keep in mind that if you’re staying in the Medina, you’ll need to exit the walls and take a taxi, which is still a practical and common choice. In the Ville Nouvelle you can find places such as Le Relais de Paris at Hotel Sahrai, La Maison Blanche, Cyrnos, Grillade Adil, and Le Kiosk
Conclusion
Fez is not a party destination for New Year’s Eve. It’s a calm, traditional city where celebrations are subtle and limited to a handful of restaurants and hotels. If your priority is atmosphere, shows, and energy, Marrakech is a better choice. If you prefer a quieter evening with good food, refined surroundings, and a slow start to the new year, Fez can be a meaningful and peaceful alternative — as long as you plan ahead and manage expectations.
