Rabat vs Fes
How to read the comparison chart
The grouped bars score each city 0–100 on cost, climate and safety — taller is better. Rabat leads on any axis where its bar is higher, Fes where its is. The cost bar uses a higher-is-cheaper scale, so Fes's taller cost bar reflects its lower cost of living, not a higher price.
| Axis | Rabat | Fes |
|---|---|---|
| Livability | 66 | 63 |
| Cost (higher=cheaper) | 44 | 44 |
| Climate | 100 | 90 |
| Safety | 60 | 60 |
| Summer °C | 23.0 | 26.1 |
| Winter °C | 11.9 | 9.0 |
| Top disaster risk | wildfire | wildfire |
Rabat vs Fes: the short answer
Rabat comes out ahead on overall livability (66/100), modestly above Fes (63/100). The two cities diverge most on climate. On affordability Fes is the cheaper base — nearly identical prices on our cost index (Rabat 44 vs Fes 44, where a higher score means a lower cost of living, normalised from World Bank price levels). For climate, Fes runs warmer in summer (about 26.1°C peak vs 23.0°C in Rabat), while winter lows sit near 11.9°C in Rabat and 9.0°C in Fes. On natural-disaster exposure Fes is the safer choice (safety 60/100); the dominant modelled hazard is wildfire for Rabat and wildfire for Fes.
Which city should you choose?
- On a tight budget → Fes — lower everyday costs..
- You want warmth → Fes — hotter summers.
- Safety is the priority → Fes — lower disaster risk.
- Best all-rounder → Rabat — highest overall livability.
Data & methodology
Cost scores are normalised from World Bank price-level data. Climate figures (summer highs, winter lows) are drawn from 1991–2020 climate normals. Disaster-safety blends USGS earthquake history (magnitude 4.5+ within 300 km since 1980), tropical-cyclone basin position, flood/elevation exposure and Köppen climate zone. The livability score is the weighted composite of cost, climate and safety. All figures are planning indicators for 2026, not guarantees — verify specifics before relocating.
FAQ
Is Rabat or Fes better to live in?
Rabat scores higher overall — 66 vs 63 on our 0–100 livability index, which weights cost, climate and safety.
Which is cheaper, Rabat or Fes?
Fes has the lower cost of living (cost index 44 vs 44; higher = cheaper, from World Bank price levels).
Which is warmer, Rabat or Fes?
Fes — summer highs reach about 26.1°C versus 23.0°C in Rabat.
Which is safer from natural disasters, Rabat or Fes?
Fes (disaster-safety 60/100). Main hazard: wildfire in Rabat, wildfire in Fes.
What is the main natural-disaster risk in Rabat?
wildfire is the dominant modelled hazard for Rabat on our risk index.
How is the Rabat vs Fes comparison calculated?
Cost comes from World Bank price levels, climate from 1991–2020 normals, and disaster risk from USGS earthquake data, cyclone-basin position and flood exposure; livability is their weighted composite.