Fez-Meknes district, Morocco

Places to visit near Galaz

Galaz is a town in Fez-Meknes district, Morocco. Within 50 km by road there are 70 places to visit — 50 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 mosques & dargahs, 0 forts & heritage and 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Al Wahda Reservoir (38 km), Al Wahda Dam (46 km) and Tidighin (54 km).

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Galaz at a glance

Location
Fez-Meknes district, Morocco
Coordinates
34.5442° N, 4.8036° W
Places within 50 km
70 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Galaz

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Galaz: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Galaz

134 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Galaz. The closest is Bab el Hamra (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Galaz

68 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Galaz. The closest is Mosqué Al Aedame (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Galaz

38 forts & heritage within 100 km of Galaz. The closest is Sidi Boulakhwabi (69 km); the best-known is El-Jamai Palace (69 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Galaz

4 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Galaz. The closest is Al Wahda Reservoir (38 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Galaz

4 museums within 100 km of Galaz. The closest is Borj Nord (69 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Galaz

2 caves within 100 km of Galaz. The closest is Grotte de Khef-el-Rhar (63 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Galaz

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 71 km on the road.

  1. Start in Galaz
  2. 7 km Bab el Hamra · viewpoint, Fez-Meknes
  3. 15 km Ain errayhan-عين الريحان · waterfall, Fez-Meknes
  4. 22 km Bab Bou Qella · viewpoint, Fez-Meknes
  5. 4 km Bab Qarbous · viewpoint, Fez-Meknes
  6. 7 km Bab Maaref · viewpoint, Fez-Meknes
  7. 16 km Back to Galaz

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Galaz by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints50134Bab el Hamra (7 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1768Mosqué Al Aedame (18 km)
    Forts & heritage038Sidi Boulakhwabi (69 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs24Al Wahda Reservoir (38 km)
    Museums04Borj Nord (69 km)
    Caves02Grotte de Khef-el-Rhar (63 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Talassemtane National Park (98 km)
    Waterfalls11Ain errayhan-عين الريحان (13 km)
    Parks01Jnan Sbil Gardens (71 km)
    Other attractions01Ibn Danan Synagogue (72 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Cala Iris Islet (99 km)

    Galaz: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Galaz?

    Bab el Hamra (viewpoint, about 7 km), Bab Bou Qella (viewpoint, about 12 km), Ain errayhan-عين الريحان (waterfall, about 13 km), Bab Qarbous (viewpoint, about 16 km), Bab Maaref (viewpoint, about 16 km), Saf El Gharbaoui (viewpoint, about 16 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Galaz?

    70 places on Spotwander: 50 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 mosques & dargahs, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 waterfall.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Galaz?

    Bab el Hamra, about 7 km by road; Bab Bou Qella (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Galaz?

    Mosqué Al Aedame, about 18 km by road; Grande Mosquée de Taounate (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Galaz?

    Sidi Boulakhwabi, about 69 km by road; Dar el Kbira (69 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Galaz?

    Start in Galaz, visit Bab el Hamra, then Ain errayhan-عين الريحان, then Bab Bou Qella, then Bab Qarbous, then Bab Maaref, and drive back — about 71 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Galaz?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Galaz

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Galaz’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Galaz on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.