Fez-Meknes district, Morocco

Places to visit near Tissa

Tissa is a town in Fez-Meknes district, Morocco. Within 50 km by road there are 160 places to visit — 71 hill stations & viewpoints, 44 mosques & dargahs, 37 forts & heritage and 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Idriss I Dam (23 km), Kasbah Tamdert (47 km) and El-Jamai Palace (47 km).

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Tissa at a glance

Location
Fez-Meknes district, Morocco
Coordinates
34.2879° N, 4.6637° W
Places within 50 km
160 (25 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 Tissa

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Tissa: 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 Tissa

90 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tissa. The closest is Bab Mannassa (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Tissa

80 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Tissa. The closest is Mosquée De Wlad Daoud (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Tissa

39 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tissa. The closest is Sidi Harazem (44 km); the best-known is Kasbah Tamdert (47 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Tissa

4 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Tissa. The closest is Idriss I Dam (23 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Tissa

4 museums within 100 km of Tissa. The closest is Funduq al-Najjarin (47 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Tissa

3 caves within 100 km of Tissa. The closest is Grotte de Khef-el-Rhar (55 km); the best-known is Grotte de Friouato (73 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Tissa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 68 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tissa
  2. 5 km Bab Mannassa · viewpoint, Fez-Meknes
  3. 8 km Bab Lharcha · viewpoint, Fez-Meknes
  4. 3 km Bab Ljira · viewpoint, Fez-Meknes
  5. 5 km Bab Laarja · viewpoint, Fez-Meknes
  6. 24 km Idriss I Dam · dam, Fez-Meknes
  7. 23 km Back to Tissa

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How to reach Tissa

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tissa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints7190Bab Mannassa (5 km)
    Mosques & dargahs4480Mosquée De Wlad Daoud (17 km)
    Forts & heritage3739Sidi Harazem (44 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs24Idriss I Dam (23 km)
    Museums44Funduq al-Najjarin (47 km)
    Caves03Grotte de Khef-el-Rhar (55 km)
    Parks11Jnan Sbil Gardens (49 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Tazekka National Park (64 km)
    Other attractions11Ibn Danan Synagogue (50 km)
    Waterfalls01Ain errayhan-عين الريحان (52 km)

    Tissa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tissa?

    Idriss I Dam (dam, about 23 km), Bab Mannassa (viewpoint, about 5 km), Bab Lharcha (viewpoint, about 6 km), Bab Laarja (viewpoint, about 8 km), Bab Ljira (viewpoint, about 9 km), Bab Lmanat (viewpoint, about 9 km).

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

    160 places on Spotwander: 71 hill stations & viewpoints, 44 mosques & dargahs, 37 forts & heritage, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Tissa?

    Bab Mannassa, about 5 km by road; Bab Lharcha (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Tissa?

    Mosquée De Wlad Daoud, about 17 km by road; Grande Mosquée de Taounate (33 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Tissa?

    Sidi Harazem, about 44 km by road; Dar el Kbira (46 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tissa?

    Start in Tissa, visit Bab Mannassa, then Bab Lharcha, then Bab Ljira, then Bab Laarja, then Idriss I Dam, and drive back — about 68 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tissa?

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

    Towns near Tissa

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Tissa’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.