What To Do If You Have Diarrhea in Fès

A Tourist’s Guide to Medical Care in Fès

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Great for minor but urgent issues that don’t need a physical exam, such as diarrhea or related symptoms.

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Hospitals in Fès

For serious, potentially life-threatening issues that require immediate, specialized treatment, like breathing difficulties, severe bleeding, or head injuries. Non-urgent visits use up resources needed for emergency patients. ERs are for serious, life-threatening issues. Going there for something like diarrhea adds to doctors’ workload and may take time away from those in critical need.

Important: The information provided here about hospitals is for general reference only. We recommend verifying current details, such as contact information, services, and hours of operation, before visiting. Please reach out directly to the hospital or consult their official website for the most up-to-date and accurate information.

Hospitals with Emergency Rooms in Fès

CHU Hassan II – Emergency Department (Centre Hospitalier Universitaire’s Main ED)
Address: CHU Hassan II, Fès, Morocco
Access: Open 24/7 with a large modern emergency department and trauma center. Ambulances (via 15 or 112) arrive at a dedicated entrance; walk-in patients register and undergo triage immediately. The department supports adult, pediatric, surgical, and critical care, plus resuscitation, imaging, laboratory, and ICU facilities in a new 4,400 m² building. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Hôpital International de Fès
Address: Lotissement Soluna II, Route d’Immouzer, près de la Faculté des Lettres – Saïs, Fès, Morocco
Access: Private multidisciplinary hospital with a 24/7 emergency department. Walk-in patients and ambulance arrivals are accepted without referral. Offers rapid stabilization and full diagnostic and treatment facilities. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Clinique Université – Urgences
Address: Clinique de l’Université, Fès, Morocco
Access: Emergency unit located on the ground floor, directly accessible from outside via two entrances—one for pedestrian walk-ins and one for ambulances. Open 24/7 with two on-duty emergency physicians; care includes multi-patient resuscitation (“déchoquage”), casting, and obstetric/gynaecologic emergencies under emergency physician supervision. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Walk-in clinics

Best for minor conditions needing same-day, in-person specialist attention—like X-rays for sprains or cuts that may need stitches, injections, advanced diagnostics, or other invasive procedures.

Pharmacies in Fes, Morocco

In Fes, pharmacies are called pharmacie in French or صيدلية (saydaliya) in Arabic. They are easily recognizable by a green cross, often illuminated, along with signs displaying the word “pharmacie.” These pharmacies are typically located in busy streets, markets, and near medical facilities, and some staff may speak multiple languages to assist tourists.

Antibiotic Policy in Fes

In Fes, antibiotics are legally regulated and require a doctor’s prescription, though in practice, some pharmacists may provide them without a prescription.

Emergency Number in Fes, Morocco

In Fes, you can reach emergency services by dialing 19 for police (or 112 from mobile phones), 15 for the fire brigade/civil protection, and 150 for ambulance and medical emergencies. These lines are free to call and operate 24/7 from any phone.

Operators usually speak Arabic and French, with limited English available. When calling, be prepared to clearly state your location and describe the nature of the emergency.

Please remember: Emergency numbers are for life-threatening situations. For urgent but non-life-threatening issues, telehealth services like Doctorsa are better suited and can connect you with a licensed English-speaking doctor quickly and affordably.