A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Abu Dhabi vs. Fez for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Abu Dhabi or Fez?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Abu Dhabi and Fez can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Abu Dhabi or Fez?

Abu Dhabi

It doesn't get more "lifestyles of the rich and famous" than a vacation to Abu Dhabi. The federal capital and center of government for the United Arab Emirates is arguably the most modern city in the world.

Abu Dhabi has a population of 1.5 million and provides a home to several oil companies and embassies, but this place is definitely a playground for the world's fanciest tourists. This city has several large projects underway including Yas Island's Formula 1 track and Ferrari theme park.

Note: homosexuality is still outlawed in the UAE with harsh punishments including deportation, fines, jail time or even a death sentence.

Fez

Fez is the historical capital of Morocco and has one of the country's most impressive and elaborate medinas. It's authentic and traditional atmosphere attracts travelers from all over the world. It's fun to wander the city's elaborate alleyways, sample the food, and soak up the sights and smells. In Fez's medina you'll find donkeys, carts, spices, and pottery. You'll find traditional foods, locals bartering for goods, and religious buildings that date back hundreds of years. The medina is also the world's largest car free urban zone.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to United Arab Emirates, The Best 3-Day Tours in United Arab Emirates, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Morocco, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco.


Which place is cheaper, Fez or Abu Dhabi?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Abu Dhabi is $197, while the average daily cost in Fez is $85. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Abu Dhabi and Fez in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Abu Dhabi $98
    Fez $32
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Abu Dhabi $196
    Fez $64
Compare Hotels in Abu Dhabi and Fez

Looking for a hotel in Abu Dhabi or Fez? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.

Hotels in Abu Dhabi


Hotels in Fez


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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Abu Dhabi Hotel Prices and Fez Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Abu Dhabi $20
    Fez $15
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Abu Dhabi

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Abu Dhabi are as follows:


  • Car Rental
    $31
  • Taxi to Airport
    $14

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Abu Dhabi

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Abu Dhabi:

  • Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi Tickets With Meal and Transfers : $95
  • Yas Water world Abu Dhabi With Optional Transfer: $105
  • Warner Bros World Ticket's -Abu Dhabi Without Transfer: $220
  • Warner Bros General Admission with Transfers: $141
  • Try find your better than us! Airport transfer service in Abu Dhabi HTL-APT(AUH): $52
  • Try find your better than us! Airport transfer service in Abu Dhabi APT-HTL(AUH): $56
  • Transfer: Abu Dhabi Airport(AUH) to Abu Dhabi City Center: $28
  • Transfer in private vehicle from Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH)- Abu Dhabi City: $42
  • Transfer in private minivan from Abu Dhabi City - Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH): $58
  • Transfer between Abu Dhabi and Dubai private: $135
  • Transfer Abu Dhabi City Center to Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH): $28
  • Tickets to Global Village with Private Transfer: $95

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Fez

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Fez:


  • Taxi Ride
    $1.99

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fez

Also for Fez, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Private VIP Transfer from Airport to Fes City or Vice Versa: $10
  • Transfer from Airport Fez to an Hotel in Fez (Including SIM Card): $11
  • Private transfer from/to the Airport of Fez (Including SIM Card): $11
  • Fez Airport Private Transfer : $12
  • Fes Airport Transfer (one way) + Free SIM Card: Stay Connected: $12
  • Fez Airport Private Transfer Arrival - OR - Departure: $13
  • Transfer From Fez Airport to Fes Medina: $13
  • Private Airport Transfer Arrival OR Departure: $13
  • Private Transfers from fez to the Airport fez saiss(Door to Door): $14
  • One-Way shared Transfer from Fez to Chefchaouen: $17
  • Fes Airport Transfer Arrival or Deparature: $17
  • Private Fes Airport Transfers: $18

Is it cheaper to fly into Abu Dhabi or Fez?

Prices for flights to both Fez and Abu Dhabi change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.





Food
  • Food Meals for one day
    Abu Dhabi $78
    Fez $41

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Abu Dhabi

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Abu Dhabi.

  • Abu Dhabi Desert Safari BBQ Dinner Live Shows Pick & Drop More: $25
  • Abu Dhabi Desert Safari With BBQ Dinner & Live Shows: $60
  • Abu Dhabi Desert Safari With Live Shows And BBQ Buffet Dinner: $60
  • Abu Dhabi Evening Desert Safari Tour with Shows & Buffet Dinner: $60
  • Desert Safari Abu Dhabi w/ Sand Boarding, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner: $75
  • Abu Dhabi Evening Desert Safari & Dinner Under the Stars: $79
  • Abu Dhabi Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner & Shows: $80
  • Evening Desert Safari Abu Dhabi with BBQ Dinner & Shows: $81
  • Abu Dhabi Desert safari with BBQ Dinner,Sandboarding & Camel ride: $90
  • Dune Dinner Safari Abu Dhabi: $98
  • Evening Abu Dhabi Desert Safari & BBQ Dinner- Standard Tour : $99
  • 4x4 Desert Safari Abu Dhabi with BBQ Dinner: $100

Typical Food Prices in Fez

For Fez, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Yogurt
    $0.60
  • Dinner for 2
    $11

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Fez

For Fez, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Moroccan Cooking Class and Fez Market Visit and Meal: $35
  • cooking classe in fes with ouliya: $42
  • Unforgettable Cooking Class in Fez : $45
  • Cooking Class - Moroccan cuisine: $47
  • Private 5 h Fez Cooking Class with a local family: $53
  • fez cooking tour: $55
  • Traditional Moroccan Cooking Course in Dar 7 Louyat: $58
  • 2 Hours Cooking Experience in Fez: $61
  • Moroccan Henna Party fez Lunch or Dinner: $63
  • Private Cooking Class & Market Tour: A Family Experience & pickup: $64
  • Baking Class at Fez Cooking School: $65
  • Fez Cooking Class at Palais bab sahra : $74

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Abu Dhabi $39
    Fez $9.00

Tours and Activities in Abu Dhabi

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Abu Dhabi are as follows:

  • Abu Dhabi Tour-Sheik Zayed Mosque, Emirates Palace With Louvre Musuem: $115
  • Admission Ticket To Qasr Al Hosn Abu Dhabi: $20
  • Ferrari World Entrance ticket : $95
  • Full Day Abu Dhabi City & Louvre Museum Tour: $90
  • Louvre Museum in Abu Dhabi Ticket: $24
  • Private Full Day Dubai city tour: $229
  • Private Full-Day Tour in Abu Dhabi: $279
  • Ticket to Louvre Museum, Abu Dhabi: $19
  • Yas island abu dhabi 1/2/3 park admission tickets : $95
  • 1 Day 2 Yas Island Park Tickets Combo: $130
  • 45 minutes Yas Experience: $42
  • 8 Hour Ticket/Pass For Yas Water World In Dubai.: $103

Typical Entertainment Prices in Fez

Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Fez's activities, tours, and tickets:


  • Granary Fee
    $1.99

Tours and Activities in Fez

For Fez, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Fez City Tours : Crafts & Shopping Tour in Souks: $10
  • A group walking tour in Fes/Fez : $11
  • Private Walking Tour at the OLD MEDINA OF Fez: $11
  • Fes Shared Full-Day Guided Tour : $11
  • Cultural & Handicraft Walking Tour in the Ancient Medina of Fes: $13
  • Cultural tour in Fez: $15
  • Discover Pottery and Mosaic Zellige on a Factory Tour in Fes: $15
  • Private Shopping Tour in the Souks of the Old Medina: $16
  • Small-Group Full-Day Meknes, Volubilis and Moulay Idriss Zerhoun Tour from Fez: $16
  • Ancient Medina, Fes Morocco - Walking Tour - Private - Half Day: $18
  • Small-Group Day Tour to Chefchaouen from Fez: $18
  • Shared Guided tour in Fes Medina: $19

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Abu Dhabi $13
    Fez $12

Sample the Local Flavors in Fez

Also in Fez, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Full-Day Boutique Winery and Wine Tasting Tour from Fez: $242


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Abu Dhabi and Fez, we can see that Abu Dhabi is more expensive. And not only is Fez much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Abu Dhabi is in Middle East and Fez is in Africa, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Fez would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Fez and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Abu Dhabi would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Abu Dhabi than you might in Fez.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Abu Dhabi Expensive? and Is Fez Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Abu Dhabi or Fez?

Fez has a larger population, and is about 60% larger than the population of Abu Dhabi. When comparing the sizes of Abu Dhabi and Fez, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.