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

Should you visit Addis Ababa or Fez?

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

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Addis Ababa 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: Addis Ababa or Fez?

Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa is the capital city of Ethiopia and also the nation's largest when ranked by its population of over three million. There are also more than 120 international missions and embassies in Addis Ababa, making the city a hub for international diplomacy concerning Africa. Other draws include its thriving marketplaces, spicy food, and rich coffee.

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 Hiking & Trekking Tours in Morocco, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco.


Which place is cheaper, Fez or Addis Ababa?

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 Addis Ababa is $36, 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 Addis Ababa and Fez in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Addis Ababa $19
    Fez $32
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Addis Ababa $38
    Fez $64
Compare Hotels in Addis Ababa and Fez

Looking for a hotel in Addis Ababa 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 Addis Ababa


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: Addis Ababa Hotel Prices and Fez Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Addis Ababa $3.47
    Fez $15
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Addis Ababa

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Addis Ababa are as follows:


  • Short Taxi Ride
    $0.23

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Addis Ababa

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

  • Lalibela Full Day Tour with Guide and Transfer: $130
  • City/Airport Transfers-Addis Ababa: $35
  • City/Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa - Shuttles: $36
  • City and Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa: $35
  • Addis Ababa Private Airport-Hotel Transfer: $82
  • Addis Ababa Airport transfer and shuttle service(privet): $15
  • Addis Ababa Airport pickup and Transfer: $16
  • Addis Ababa Airport in/out transfer: $49
  • Transfer Services Addis Abeba Airport : $23

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:

  • Transfer Fes Airport to Essaouira: $293
  • Transfer Fes to Essaouira: $293
  • Private Transfer from Fes to Casablanca: $281
  • Private Transfer from Fes (FES) Airport to Chefchaouen: $278
  • Private Transfer from Meknes to Casablanca (CMN) Airport: $278
  • Private Transfer Casablanca - Fes / Fes - Casablanca: $278
  • Private or Shared Transfer to Merzouga from Fes Vice - Versa: $260
  • Private Transfer from Fes to Rabat (RBA) Airport: $260
  • Transfer Fes to Safi: $245
  • Transfer Fes Airport to Marrakech: $245
  • Full Day Tour in Fez with Lunch and Transfer to Casablanca : $240
  • From Fez : Private Transfer to Marrakech: $230

Is it cheaper to fly into Addis Ababa or Fez?

Prices for flights to both Fez and Addis Ababa 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
    Addis Ababa $13
    Fez $41
Typical Food Prices in Addis Ababa

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Addis Ababa:


  • Slice of Cake
    $0.05

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Addis Ababa

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

  • Food tour in Addis Ababa with airport pick-up.: $56
  • Local Ethiopian Food Tour Addis Ababa: $62
  • Flavors of Ethiopia Explore Traditional Cooking Class : $67
  • Ethiopian cooking class: $68
  • Private City Tour with Folkloric Dinner: $80
  • Yod Abyssinia Cultural Night: Dinner, Music, and Dance: $82
  • Half Day Food Tour Addis Ababa With Airport pickUp And Drop-Off: $90
  • Addis abeba Full Cooking class.: $90
  • Cooking class in Addis Ababa: $95
  • Local Ethiopian Food Tour: $100
  • Unique Ethiopian Cooking Class and Coffee Ceremony with a Local in Addis Ababa: $116
  • Food tours in Addis Ababa tastever with lunch: $120

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:

  • Cooking Class by Nzaha in Morocco: $42
  • cooking classe in fes with ouliya: $42
  • Moroccan Cooking Class and Fez Market Visit and Meal: $45
  • Cooking Class - Moroccan cuisine: $47
  • Private 5 h Fez Cooking Class with a local family: $52
  • Traditional Moroccan Cooking Course in Dar 7 Louyat: $57
  • Cooking lessons: $61
  • Fes Cooking class: $72
  • Fez Cooking Class at Palais bab sahra : $73
  • Fez Cooking School at Palais Amani Experience: $90
  • Fez Cooking-Class Academy : $107
  • Fez Cooking Class Including Market Visit and 3-Course Lunch or Dinner: $135

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Addis Ababa $3.58
    Fez $9.00

Tours and Activities in Addis Ababa

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Addis Ababa.

  • Addis Ababa City Tours Full-Day Tours : $100
  • Go where thelocalsgo, Eatwhat the localseat!open MarketTour&More: $68
  • "Awash National Park Safari Experience": $280
  • 1 Day Addis Ababa City Tour: $180
  • 1-Day Tour Historical Monastery,Panoramic Views Wildlife,Birds, : $149
  • 2 Day Lalibela Tours: $300
  • 2 Days Awash National Park Safari Tours: $311
  • 2 Days Private Tour in Addis Ababa Ethiopia: $151
  • 3 Day Private Meskel Festival, Addis Ababa City and Debre Libanos Monastery Tour: $300
  • 3 Days Meskel Festival Package-Addis Ababa City Tour/Debre Libanos Monastery: $256
  • 3 Days Trekking Simien Mountains Tours: $240
  • 4 Hour Addis Cuisine Tasting Tour: $65

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:

  • A Unique Experience In Fez With A Guide And A Driver (Full Day): $188
  • Fes Sightseeing Private Tour: $115
  • Fes to Fes Private Desert tour 1-night 2-Day Tour luxury camps: $287
  • Fes to Marrakech via Desert Tour 2 Days 1 Night : $100
  • Fez day Tour with Local Guide & driver : $69
  • Private Guided Tour of Fes with Pick Up: $42
  • Private Tour with official guide & Driver for Fez city: $125
  • 2 Days / 1 Nights, Fes To Fes Desert Tour: $277
  • 2 Days Desert Tour From Fez To Merzouga Dunes & Camel Trek and back to Fez: $278
  • 2 Days Tour From Fes To Marrakech Via Merzouga Desert: $135
  • 2 Days Tour from Fes to Merzouga Sahara : $134
  • 2 days tours from Fez to Fez: $269

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Addis Ababa $2.96
    Fez $12

Sample the Local Flavors in Addis Ababa

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Addis Ababa:

  • Pub-crawl Tour ( locally crafted beer and wine tasting ): $58
  • Night Tour Addis Ababa beer and wine tasting: $65


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Addis Ababa and Fez, we can see that Fez is more expensive. And not only is Addis Ababa much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Addis Ababa would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Addis Ababa 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 Addis Ababa.

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


Which is Bigger, Addis Ababa or Fez?

Addis Ababa has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Fez. When comparing the sizes of Addis Ababa 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.