Which place is cheaper, Fez or Accra?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Accra or Fez?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Accra or Fez, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Accra or Fez?
Accra
Accra is the capital city of Ghana, located on the Atlantic coast of West Africa. Popular attractions include the National Museum of Ghana, local beaches, markets, and cultural landmarks like those dedicated to Civil Rights activist W.E.B. DuBois.
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 Adventure Tours to Ghana, The Best Safaris in Ghana, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Morocco, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco.
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Accra Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAccra $51Fez $86
The average daily cost (per person) in Accra is $51, while the average daily cost in Fez is $86. 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 Accra and Fez in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAccra $22Fez $32
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAccra $44Fez $64
Compare Hotels in Accra and Fez
Looking for a hotel in Accra 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.
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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: Accra Hotel Prices and Fez Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Accra $19Fez $15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Accra
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Accra:
- Private Transfer from Kotoka Airport Accra Ghana (ACC) to Accra city: $115
- Private Accra Airport Transfer with Meet and Greet: $33
- Private Accra Airport Transfer (ACC): Accra, other towns & cities: $60
- Kotoka Airport Exclusive Wheelchair Accessible Transfers!: $130
- From Private Airport Transfer, Pickup & Drop-off Services: $40
- Arrival & Departure Airport Hotel Transfers: $70
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Fez
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Fez:
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Taxi Ride$2.02
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fez
Also for Fez, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Fes Private Transfer Train Station to Hotel or Vice Versa: $10
- Transfer from Airport Fez to an Hotel in Fez: $11
- Private Airport Transfer Arrival & Departure: $11
- Private transfer from/to the Airport of Fez: $11
- Private Arrival Transfer from Fes Saiss Airport to your Hotel or Riad: $12
- Fez Airport Private Transfer Arrival - OR - Departure: $12
- Fez Sais Airport Private Arrival and Departure Transfer: $13
- Private transfer from/to the Airport of Fez (Including SIM Card): $13
- Fez Airport Private Transfer: $13
- Private transfer from/to the Airport of Fez (Including SIM Card): $13
- Fes Airport Transfer (one way) + Free SIM Card: Stay Connected: $13
- Luxury Private Transfer in Fez Morocco: $14
Is it cheaper to fly into Accra or Fez?
Prices for flights to both Fez and Accra 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
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Food Meals for one dayAccra $19Fez $41
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Accra
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Accra.
- Accra Osu Night Market Food Tour with Akosua Serwaa: $80
- Ghana Jollof Cooking Class with Bottomless Wine: $80
- Accra Makola Market Food Tour With Full Lunch: $81
- Home Cooking Class by Auntie K: $89
- Private Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra: $90
- Private 1 to 2 Hours Street Food Tour in Ghana: $100
- Private Ghanaian Cooking Class at Accra's Premier Food Hub: $200
- Quad Biking, Landmark Tours and Dinner in Aburi: $216
- Food Tour in Accra: $286
Typical Food Prices in Fez
For Fez, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Yogurt$0.61
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Dinner for 2$12
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: $34
- Private Cooking Class with a Local Family & Market Visit: $34
- Cooking Class Experience in Fes: $35
- Moroccan Lunch or Dinner with Henna in a Traditional Riad in Fes: $38
- Baking Workshops at Fez Cooking School at Palais Amani: $43
- Family Dinner in Fes with Tea and Fun Stories: $45
- Moroccan Cooking Class with Lunch in a Traditional Riad in Fez: $45
- cooking classe in fes with ouliya: $46
- Cooking Class with Bread Workshop and Pastry in Fes: $46
- Fez Souk tour & traditional Home Cooking: $52
- Moroccan Cooking Class at a Riad in Fez: $57
- Birthday Celebration With Lunch or Dinner: $57
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Accra $3.88Fez $9.13
Tours and Activities in Accra
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Accra are as follows:
- 1 Day Accra City Tour: $81
- 2-Day Accra & Cape Coast Tour: $300
- 2-day Tour of Downtown Accra: $216
- A Tour to Boti Falls: $220
- Aburi ATV - Quad Biking and Waterfall Private Tour: $270
- Aburi Botanic Gardens, Boti Falls,Umbrella Rock & Cocoa Farm Tour: $150
- Aburi Botanical Gardens and Asenema Waterfalls Day Tour: $165
- Aburi Gardens & Cocoa Tours: $190
- Aburi Gardens,First Ever Cocoa Farm & Waterfalls Day Adventure: $90
- Accra - Ada Aqua Safari - Friendly Tours: $230
- Accra City Day Tour-History,Culture,Markets&Independence Square: $40
- Accra City Experience in 4 Hours: $135
Typical Entertainment Prices in Fez
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Fez's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Granary Fee$2.02
Tours and Activities in Fez
For Fez, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 3-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga – Shared or Private: $3.44
- Fez Medina Traditional Craft Shopping Tour with Expert Guide: $5.73
- Zellige and Pottery Tour at our Studio in Fes: $5.73
- Pottery, Zellige Tour at our Cooperative: $6.87
- Pottery and Ceramics Guided Tour: $6.87
- Mosaic and Pottery Tour in Fes: $6.87
- Fes Tour: Medina, Chouara Tannery, Artisans, Souks & Royal Palace: $9.00
- Fes Discovery Tour Historical Monuments Markets and Old Medina: $9.16
- Fez Walls and Hidden Medina Tour: $9.16
- Fes Medina Tour: Madrasa, Artisans, Tanneries & Historic Souks: $10
- Fes Bus Tour King palace jewish Quarter Merinid Tombs tanneries: $10
- Shared Guided tour in Fes Medina: $10
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAccra $5.56Fez $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 to Meknes: $180
- Full-Day Boutique Winery and Wine Tasting Tour from Fez: $263
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Accra and Fez, we can see that Fez is more expensive. And not only is Accra much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Accra would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Accra 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 Fez would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Fez than you might in Accra.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Accra Expensive? and Is Fez Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Accra or Fez?
Accra has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Fez. When comparing the sizes of Accra 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.