Which place is cheaper, Fez or Amman?
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 Amman or Fez?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Amman and Fez. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Amman or Fez?
Amman
Amman is the largest city in of the Hashemite Kingdom of the country of Jordan. It is also the capital city of Jordan and has a population of over four million people. Many people use Amman as a base for venturing out into the rest of Jordan and other surrounding countries. There are many things to see and do in Amman.
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 Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Morocco, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco.
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Amman Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $135Fez $92
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Fez is $92. 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 Amman and Fez in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Fez $34
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Fez $68
Compare Hotels in Amman and Fez
Looking for a hotel in Amman 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: Amman Hotel Prices and Fez Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Fez $16
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Amman
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Amman:
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Bus Ride (for Two)$0.70
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RIde to Airport$28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amman
Also for Amman, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Wadi Rum Private Transfer to or from Amman or Airport: $150
- Transfer from Queen Alia Airport to Amman Hotels or visa versa: $31
- Transfer from Amman or Airport to Petra, Optional Tour: $93
- Transfer From Airport To Amman: $28
- Queen Alia International Airport Transfers To Amman, Petra.: $235
- Queen Alia International Airport Transfer: $66
- Queen Alia Airport Transfers: $43
- Private departure transfer from Amman to airport: $25
- Private Transfers from Amman City Inside Jordan and Vice Versa: $77
- Private Transfer: From Amman City to Airport: $40
- Private Transfer: Amman Airport to Wadi Rum: $133
- Private Transfer from Queen Alia Airport, Amman to The Dead Sea: $155
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$2.15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fez
Also for Fez, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- private transfer from fes to Casablanca: $167
- private transfer fes to casablanca: $121
- private one-way Transfer from Fes to Casabanca: $130
- Transfers from Fes Saiss airport to Fes Medina & other Cities: $23
- Transfer from Fes to Tangier : $183
- Transfer from Fes to Rabat: $166
- Transfer from Fes to Rabat: $147
- Transfer from Fes to Casablanca: $172
- Transfer from Airport Fez to an Hotel in Fez (Including SIM Card): $11
- Transfer from Airport Fez to an Hotel in Fez (Including SIM Card): $11
- Transfer Private From Fes To Tangier: $192
- Transfer Private From Fes To Marrakesh: $212
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Fez?
Prices for flights to both Fez and Amman 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 dayAmman $58Fez $44
Typical Food Prices in Amman
For Amman, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Pastries$4.23
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Tea$5.64
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amman
For Amman, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Summer Activity, Cooking Class, Traditions, Beer&Wine: $15
- Private Panoramic Amman Tour and Local Lunch or Dinner-Wine Taste: $107
- Private Lunch or Dinner at Alee Restaurant in Amman : $120
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Arak Experience: $140
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Wine Experience : $147
Typical Food Prices in Fez
For Fez, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Yogurt$0.64
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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:
- Lunch/Dinner with Moroccan family : $29
- Baking Workshops at Fez Cooking School at Palais Amani: $43
- Cooking Class with Bread Workshop and Pastry in Fes: $46
- Cooking Class in Fez with familly: $52
- Moroccan Cuisine Fez Cooking Class : $52
- Fez Souk 4-Hour Traditional Home Cooking: $56
- Private 5 h Fez Cooking Class with a local family: $57
- fez cooking tour: $60
- Full Day Fes Cooking Class Experience: $62
- Tagine cooking class in Fes: $63
- Fez Street Food Tour: $66
- Fes Food Tour: $74
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Fez $9.72
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Full Day Petra and Wadi Rum Private Guided Tour: $75
- Full Day Tour in Baptism Site, Mount Nebo and Madaba: $85
- 1 Day Tour to Amman Jerash and Ajloun castle : $215
- 1-Night Private Overnight Dead Sea Independent Tour from Amman : $145
- 1-Night Private Overnight Madaba Independent Tour from Amman: $170
- 1-Night Private Overnight Wadi Mujib Independent Tour from Amman: $271
- 1Day Private spiritual Tour to Amman Madaba Baptism site Dead Sea: $200
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $175
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $175
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Private Tour: $175
- 2 Day Private Tour to Petra and Wadi Rum from Amman : $215
- 2 Day Tour of Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea from Amman: $250
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$2.15
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): $206
- Best Tour In Fez Médina With ( Private )Tour Guide: $46
- Explore Chefchaouen on Shared Bus Tour from Fes: $37
- Fes to Marrakech via Desert Tour 2 Days 1 Night : $120
- Fez day Tour with Local Guide & driver : $76
- Guided Full-Day Tour of Fez with driver&guide: $52
- 1 night 2 days Desert tour From Fes back to Fes: $100
- 2 Day Luxury Desert Tour from Fes to Fes or Marrakech: $126
- 2 Days / 1 Nights, Fes To Fes Desert Tour: $277
- 2 Days 1 Night Desert Tour from Fes to Marrakech (Luxury Camp ): $149
- 2 Days Luxury Magic Morocco Desert Tour From Fes To Fes: $166
- 2 Days Sahara Group Tour Fez to Marrakech via Merzouga: $137
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Fez $13
Sample the Local Flavors in Amman
Also in Amman, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Private Wine Tasting Tour in Amman: $87
- Full Day Tour of Ajloun Castle with Cable Car and Wine Tasting : $140
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Fez, we can see that Amman is more expensive. And not only is Fez much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Amman 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 Amman would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Amman 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 Amman Expensive? and Is Fez Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Fez?
Amman has a larger population, and is about 32% larger than the population of Fez. When comparing the sizes of Amman 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.
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