Accra vs Fez

Accra

Accra has a tropical savanna climate with two rainy seasons. It's hot and humid year-round, with temperatures rarely dropping below 23°C. The coast moderates the heat compared to inland Ghana. The Harmattan wind from the Sahara brings a dry, hazy period in December-January.

Fez

Fez has a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. The city sits at 410 m elevation in an inland valley, making summers hotter and winters colder than coastal Moroccan cities. Spring and autumn offer the most pleasant temperatures.

Accra

Accra's traffic is notoriously congested, especially during peak hours. Trotros (shared minibuses) are the backbone of local transport. Ride-hailing apps have transformed travel for visitors. Walking is limited by heat, distance, and road safety.

Walkability: Accra is not a walkable city in the traditional sense. Distances are large, sidewalks are often missing or occupied by vendors, and the heat is intense. However, individual neighborhoods like Osu, Jamestown, and Labadi can be explored on foot. Always carry water and use sunscreen.

Fez

The medina is entirely pedestrian (and donkey). Getting around Fes el-Bali is exclusively on foot. For travel between the medina, Ville Nouvelle (new town), and other areas, petit taxis (red Fiats) are cheap and plentiful.

Walkability: The medina is exclusively pedestrian but extremely uneven — cobblestones, steep stairs, and drainage channels require sturdy shoes. The Ville Nouvelle is walkable and flat with sidewalks. Walking between the medina and Ville Nouvelle takes about 20-30 minutes along Avenue Hassan II.