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

Should you visit Beirut 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 Beirut 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: Beirut or Fez?

Beirut

Some travelers are seeking the hustle, bustle and posh atmosphere that only comes from a big city. Those travelers should have Beirut, Lebanon at the top of their list. The capital city is jam packed with 2.1 million people that are constantly on the go. As the commercial and financial hub of Lebanon, this city is fast-paced, fashion conscious and always ready for a night on the town.

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 Beirut?

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 Beirut is $2.78, while the average daily cost in Fez is $87. 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 Beirut and Fez in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Beirut $1.26
    Fez $32
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Beirut $2.52
    Fez $64
Compare Hotels in Beirut and Fez

Looking for a hotel in Beirut 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 Beirut


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: Beirut Hotel Prices and Fez Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Beirut $0.44
    Fez $15

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Beirut

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

  • Private Transfer from Beirut to Rafic Hariri (BEY) Airport: $46
  • Private Transfer from Beirut Hotels to the Beirut Airport: $10
  • Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Beirut International Airport: $18
  • Private Arrival Transfer: Beirut International Airport to Hotel: $18
  • Departure Transfer:From Hotel To Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY): $10
  • Beirut Arrival Airport Transfer Pickup: $9.89
  • Airport Arrival Transfer to Your Beirut Hotel: $10

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Fez

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


  • Taxi Ride
    $2.03

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fez

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

  • transfer from fes to chefchaouen: $79
  • private transfer from fez to rabat city: $110
  • private transfer from fes to marrakech : $209
  • private transfer fes casablanca : $106
  • private one-way transfer from Fes to Marrrakech: $221
  • private one-way Transfer from Fes to Casabanca: $125
  • Transfers from Fes Saiss airport to Fes Medina & other Cities: $22
  • Transfer service from Fez Sais Airport : $13
  • Transfer from Fez to Rabat (Private): $176
  • Transfer from Fez to Casablanca (private): $205
  • Transfer from Fez airport to the hotel or riad: $24
  • Transfer from Fes to Tangier : $177

Is it cheaper to fly into Beirut or Fez?

Prices for flights to both Fez and Beirut 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
    Beirut $1.23
    Fez $42

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Beirut

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

  • Authentic Lebanese Virtual Cooking Class Live from Lebanon: $30
  • Traveling Spoon Lebanese Mezze Private Online Cooking Class : $40
  • Motorbike Tour with Local Street Food Dinner: $50
  • Authentic Lebanese Cooking Lesson and Meal with Tania's Family in Beirut: $100
  • Private Lebanese Cooking Class in Beirut with Amal + Transfers: $142

Typical Food Prices in Fez

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


  • Yogurt
    $0.61
  • 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 Cuisine Fez Cooking Class : $39
  • Baking Workshops at Fez Cooking School at Palais Amani: $42
  • cooking classe in fes with ouliya: $44
  • Family Dinner in Fes with Tea and Fun Stories: $45
  • Cooking Class - Moroccan cuisine: $50
  • Private 5 h Fez Cooking Class with a local family: $55
  • Moroccan Cooking Class at a Riad in Fez: $55
  • Unforgettable Fes Cooking Class with a local: $55
  • fez cooking tour: $57
  • Unforgettable Cooking Class in Fez : $60
  • 2 Hours Cooking Experience in Fez: $64
  • Tour to Fez Morocco with Lunch or Dinner: $75

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Beirut $0.26
    Fez $9.16

Tours and Activities in Beirut

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

  • 3 Hours ATV Rental Guided Tour in Nature: $130
  • 3 days tour package : Jeita grotto-Byblos-Baalbek & Beirut tour: $295
  • ATV (2 Seat) Full Day Off-Road Tour & Scenic Adventure: $150
  • Ancient Wonders: Baalbek, Anjar & Chateau Ksara Tour with Lunch: $55
  • Anjar baalback & Ksara tour: $130
  • Baalbek, Anjar and Ksara Guided Full-Day Tour from Beirut: $90
  • Beirut : Must-See Attractions Walking Tour With Guide: $67
  • Beirut : Must-See Attractions Walking Tour With Guide: $68
  • Beirut Downtown, Corniche and National Museum Tour: $80
  • Beirut Like a Local: Customized Private Tour: $35
  • Beirut Walking Tour: $170
  • Beirut Walking Tour - Discover Beirut by foot: $25

Typical Entertainment Prices in Fez

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


  • Granary Fee
    $2.03

Tours and Activities in Fez

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

  • 2Days Share Tour From Fes To Marrakech Or Fes Via Sahara & camel: $144
  • A Unique Experience In Fez With A Guide And A Driver (Full Day): $199
  • Fes Medina Private Shopping Tour with local Guide: $45
  • Fez day Tour with Local Guide & driver : $73
  • Private Guided Tour of Fes with Pick Up: $44
  • Private Tour with official guide & Driver for Fez city: $133
  • walking Tour in the oldest part of Fez (3-4 hours): $33
  • 2 Day Luxury Desert Tour from Fes to Fes or Marrakech: $125
  • 2 Days / 1 Nights, Fes To Fes Desert Tour: $277
  • 2 Days 1 Night Desert Tour from Fes to Marrakech (Luxury Camp ): $144
  • 2 Days Desert Tour Fez to Marrakech (Or back to Fez): $176
  • 2 Days Desert Tour From Fez To Merzouga Dunes & Camel Trek and back to Fez: $294

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Beirut $0.23
    Fez $12

Sample the Local Flavors in Beirut

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

  • Private Wine Tasting Day Tour from Beirut: $50
  • Bekaa Valley Wine Tour: Savour Lebanon's Finest: $50
  • Full-Day Private Wine Tasting Tour: $56
  • Full-Day Private Wine Tour in Bekaa Valley with Tasting : $60
  • Wine Tasting and Culture : $69
  • Wine Tasting and Hiking in the Cedars forest : $69
  • Private Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch from Beirut: $82
  • PRIVATE Wine Tour in Central Bekaa Valley: $88
  • Lebanon Wine Tasting Tour From Beirut: $91
  • Full-Day Private Wine Tasting Tour to Chateau Musar and Ixsir Winery: $100
  • Full-Day Private Bekaa Valley Wine Tour from Beirut: $104
  • Wine Tasting Tour: $160


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

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


Which is Bigger, Beirut or Fez?

Beirut has a larger population, and is about 99% larger than the population of Fez. When comparing the sizes of Beirut 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.