Which place is cheaper, Fez or Dar es Salaam?
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 Dar es Salaam or Fez?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Dar es Salaam and Fez can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Dar es Salaam or Fez?
Dar es Salaam
Having grown from a fishing village, Dar es Salaam is now a major city and commercial port on Tanzania's Indian Ocean coast. While it is mainly used as a stopping point on the way to Zanzibar, it has a few unique treasures of its own such as the Kariakoo Market, National Museum, and the open-air Village Museum.
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 Safaris in Tanzania, The Best Safaris in Tanzania, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Morocco, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco.
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Dar es Salaam Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDar es Salaam $460Fez $92
The average daily cost (per person) in Dar es Salaam is $460, 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 Dar es Salaam and Fez in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDar es Salaam $422Fez $34
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDar es Salaam $844Fez $68
Compare Hotels in Dar es Salaam and Fez
Looking for a hotel in Dar es Salaam 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: Dar es Salaam Hotel Prices and Fez Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Dar es Salaam $13Fez $16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dar es Salaam
Also for Dar es Salaam, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Zanzibar Airport Shared Taxi Transfer to Any Hotel: $35
- Transfer/Airport pick up and drop off: $192
- Transfer from dar es salaam to morogoro: $203
- Private VIP Ferry Tickets to Zanzibar with two way transfers: $249
- Private Airport Transfers in Dar: $60
- Ferry Tickets to Zanzibar with Transfers.: $120
- Private Layover Tour with Airport Transfer: $120
- Half-Day City Tour with Transfers: $59
- Dar es Salaam Airport Transfers Comfortable Ride to Your Hotel: $60
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 Marrakech via Volubilis and Rabat: $282
- Transfer Fes to Safi: $276
- Private Luxury High Way Transfers From Fes to Marrakech: $270
- Private Transfer : Fez-Marrakech, Marrakech -Fez: $260
- From Fez : Private Transfer to Marrakech: $260
- From Fez : Private Casablanca Transfer Volubilis and Rabat: $236
- Private Transfer from Fes to Tanger via Meknes and Volubilis: $235
- Transfer From Fez To Tangier (Private): $234
- Transfer From Fez to Marrakech ( private): $229
- Private one-way transfer Fes to Marrakech: $226
- Private Transfer from Fez to Marrakech Airport or city: $220
- Private Transfer from Fez to Marrakech Airport or city: $220
Is it cheaper to fly into Dar es Salaam or Fez?
Prices for flights to both Fez and Dar es Salaam 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 dayDar es Salaam $30Fez $44
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dar es Salaam
For Dar es Salaam, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Dar es Salaam Night Tour with Local Dinner and Private Transfers: $49
- Dar es Salaam Old Town Walking and Food Tour With Transfers: $70
- Market Tour & Cooking Class in Morogoro including Hotel Transfers: $98
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
- Moroccan Lunch or Dinner with Henna in a Traditional Riad in Fes: $32
- Fez Cooking Class at a Traditional Riad with Market Visit: $40
- Traditional Moroccan Cooking Class in a Fes Medina Riad: $41
- Flavors of Fez ( Cooking Class with Local Expert ): $41
- Family Dinner in Fes with Tea and Fun Stories: $45
- fez Cooking Class Moroccan cuisine with Market Visit: $47
- cooking classe in fes with ouliya: $47
- Fez Souk tour & traditional Home Cooking: $53
- Cooking Class - Moroccan cuisine: $53
- Authentic Moroccan Cooking Class Experience: $59
- Moroccan Cooking Class at a Riad in Fez: $59
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Dar es Salaam -Fez $9.71
Tours and Activities in Dar es Salaam
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Dar es Salaam.
- Bagamoyo Full-Day Tour: Historic Slave Market & Kaole Ruins: $280
- Bagamoyo Historical Tour - Everyday: $199
- Bagamoyo Historical tour - Full Day. (Ivory and Slaves Trade): $280
- Bagamoyo Tour: $120
- Bongoyo Island Full Day Tour from Dar Es Salaam: $120
- Car Tour to Mikumi National Park for You: $270
- Dar Es Salaam City Tour (Full Day With Private Guide And Car): $160
- Dar Es Salaam City tour: $162
- Dar Es Salaam Local Markets and Village-National Museum Day tour: $150
- Dar es Salaam City Tour & 360 Degree Revolving Dining Experience: $99
- Dar es Salaam City Tour - Everyday: $97
- Dar es Salaam City Tour - Visit all attractive places: $130
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:
- 2 Day Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour with Camel Ride and Camp: $61
- 2 Day Fes to Merzouga Desert Tour: $129
- 2 Day Luxury Desert Tour from Fes to Fes or Marrakech: $129
- 2 Days Desert Tour Fez to Marrakech (Or back to Fez): $187
- 2 Days Desert Tour from Fes to Fes/Marrakech via Erg Chebbi: $86
- 2 Days Luxury Magic Morocco Desert Tour From Fes To Fes: $170
- 2 Days Merzouga Desert Tour from Fes: $189
- 2 Days Sahara Group Tour Fez to Marrakech via Merzouga: $141
- 2-Day Desert Tour From Fes To Merzouga/Marrakech: $123
- 2-Day Desert Tour from Fes to Fes or Marrakech with Camel Trek: $95
- 2-Day Guided Sahara Desert Tour: Fes to Merzouga: $141
- 2-Day Luxury Sahara Tour: Fes to Marrakech or Fes: $106
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDar es Salaam $7.44Fez $13
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: $175
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dar es Salaam and Fez, we can see that Dar es Salaam 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 Dar es Salaam would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Dar es Salaam 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 Dar es Salaam Expensive? and Is Fez Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Dar es Salaam or Fez?
Dar es Salaam has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Fez. When comparing the sizes of Dar es Salaam 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.