Which place is cheaper, Fez or Antsiranana?
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 Antsiranana or Fez?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Antsiranana 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: Antsiranana or Fez?
Antsiranana
Antsiranana is the capital of Madagascar's northernmost province, Diana, and until 1975 it was known as Diego Suarez. The city has a port that has become a site for naval repairs and is the largest in the entire Indian Ocean. The port is mainly used for tinned fish and bottled drinks (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic). The city has a population of a little over 100,000. The French used the city as a military base after independence from 1960 until 1973, after the socialist revolution.
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 Madagascar, The Best Wildlife Tours to Madagascar, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Morocco, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAntsiranana $116Fez $86
The average daily cost (per person) in Antsiranana is $116, 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 Antsiranana and Fez in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAntsiranana $43Fez $32
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAntsiranana $86Fez $64
Compare Hotels in Antsiranana and Fez
Looking for a hotel in Antsiranana 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: Antsiranana Hotel Prices and Fez Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Antsiranana $14Fez $15
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:
- private transfer from fez to rabat city: $115
- private transfer fes to casablanca: $121
- private transfer fes casablanca: $110
- private one-way transfer from Fes to Marrrakech: $229
- private one-way Transfer from Fes to Casabanca: $130
- VIP Private Fes to Casablanca Direct Transfer: $149
- Transfers from Fes Saiss airport to Fes Medina & other Cities: $23
- Transfer from Fez to Casablanca (private): $266
- Transfer from Fes to Tangier: $183
- Transfer from Fes to Rabat: $147
- Transfer from Fes to Rabat: $166
- Transfer from Airport Fez to an Hotel in Fez: $11
Is it cheaper to fly into Antsiranana or Fez?
Prices for flights to both Fez and Antsiranana 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 dayAntsiranana $61Fez $41
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.Antsiranana $19Fez $9.13
Tours and Activities in Antsiranana
For Antsiranana, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Amber Mountain and Red Tsingy Full-Day Tour: $232
- Baobab and Trois Baies Tour for Cruise Passengers: $141
- Day tour in Amber Mountain: $287
- Emerald Sea Tour for swim & lunch (Guided Tour): $104
- Lemurs, Rainforest, and Nosy Be Tour: $1,800
- Tuk-Tuk Tour with Ramena Beach and Lunch: $87
- City Tour in TukTuk in shopping excursion and visit to the baobabs: $67
- MADAGASCAR DIEGO SUAREZ: CITY TOUR: $65
- MADAGASCAR STOP CRUISE: DIEGO SUAREZ CITY TOUR & RELAXATION AT THE BEACH: $127
- Madagascar: 17-Day North & Northeast Guided Tour: $1,736
- Red Tsingy Tour: Cruise Ship Experience on Diego Suarez: $150
- Red Tsingy and Lemurs: Day Trips for Cruise Ship Passengers in Antsiranana: $118
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:
- 2 Day Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour with Camel Ride and Camp: $59
- 2 Days 1 Night Desert Tour from Fes to Marrakech (Luxury Camp ): $149
- 2 Days Desert Tour From Fes back to Fes: $195
- 2 Days Fes Desert Tour with Night luxury Tent & Quad/Camel ride: $144
- 2 Days Merzouga Desert Tour from Fes: $184
- 2 Days Tour From Fes To Marrakech Via Merzouga Desert: $149
- 2-Day Desert Tour From Fes To Merzouga/Marrakech: $120
- 2-Day Desert Tour from Fes to Fes or Marrakech with Camel Trek: $95
- 2-Day Luxury Sahara Tour: Fes to Marrakech or Fes: $103
- 2-Day Sahara Desert Adventure: Fes to Merzouga Tour: $148
- 2-Days Private Tour from Fes to Tangier: $285
- 2D/1N Private Desert tour from Fez to Fez(Including luxury tent): $286
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAntsiranana $10Fez $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 Antsiranana and Fez, we can see that Antsiranana is more expensive. And not only is Fez much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Antsiranana would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Antsiranana 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 Antsiranana Expensive? and Is Fez Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Antsiranana or Fez?
Fez has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Antsiranana. When comparing the sizes of Antsiranana 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.