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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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDar es Salaam $462Fez $86
The average daily cost (per person) in Dar es Salaam is $462, 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 Dar es Salaam and Fez in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDar es Salaam $424Fez $32
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDar es Salaam $848Fez $64
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 $15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dar es Salaam
Also for Dar es Salaam, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Zanzibar Sunset Cruise: Magical Views with Transfers - Zanzibar: $91
- Transfer from dar es salaam to morogoro: $203
- Private Transfer from Dar es Salaam Airport DAR to Dar es Salaam by Business Car: $100
- Private Transfer from Dar El Salaam to Julius Nyerere Airport (DAR): $95
- Ferry Tickets to Zanzibar with Transfers.: $120
- Daressalaam: Airport & Hotel Transfers: $79
- Dar es salaam-Morogoro-Dar es salaam transfer with comfortable car: $192
- 1 Day Mikumi Safari (SGR VIP Train Transfer): $380
- 1 Day Mikumi Safari (SGR VIP Train Transfer): $356
- 1 Day Mikumi Safari (SGR VIP Train Transfer): $400
- Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar: Airport Transfer to the Hotel: $70
- Dar es Salaam Airport Transfer Services & Beyond: $68
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$2.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fez
Also for Fez, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Meknes to Casablanca (CMN) Airport: $288
- Private Transfer Casablanca - Fes / Fes - Casablanca: $288
- One-Way Private Transfer from Fes to Casablanca: $270
- Private Transfer From Fes to Marrakech via Volubilis and Rabat: $259
- Transfer Fes Airport to Marrakech: $253
- Transfer Fes to Safi: $253
- One Way Private Transfer To Marrakech: $249
- Full Day Tour in Fez with Lunch and Transfer to Casablanca : $248
- From Fez : Private Transfer to Marrakech: $238
- Tangier transfer from Fes via Volubilis and Chefchaouen: $226
- From Fez : Transfer to Tangier via Chefchaouen the blue City : $222
- Private transfer fes to Marrakech: $216
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 $31Fez $41
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:
- Taste of Tanzania Cooking Class and Food Tour: $20
- Tanzania: traditional Swahili cooking class: $45
- Private Swahili Cooking Class: $115
Typical Food Prices in Fez
For Fez, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Yogurt$0.60
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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 Cuisine Fez Cooking Class : $38
- Moroccan Cooking Class and Fez Market Visit and Meal: $39
- Cooking Class with Bread Workshop and Pastry in Fes: $43
- Family Dinner in Fes with Tea and Fun Stories: $45
- Private 5 h Fez Cooking Class with a local family: $54
- Traditional Moroccan Cooking Class: $59
- Cooking lessons: $63
- Moroccan Henna Party fez Lunch or Dinner: $65
- Baking Class at Fez Cooking School: $67
- Tour to Fez Morocco with Lunch or Dinner: $73
- Fez Cooking Class at Palais bab sahra : $75
- Fez Cooking Class: $81
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Dar es Salaam -Fez $9.06
Tours and Activities in Dar es Salaam
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Dar es Salaam.
- Dar Es Salaam City Tour (Full Day With Private Guide And Car): $155
- Dar Es Salaam city tour with private car: $180
- ½-Day Dar City Cycling Tour: $150
- 1 Night Mikumi Adventure safari From Dar es Salaam: $390
- 1-DAY EXPERIENCE SAFARI TO MIKUMI FROM DAR-ES-SALAAM BY CAR: $320
- 2 Days 1 Night Amazing Maasai Tour & Mikumi National Park: $400
- 2 Days 1 Night Bagamoyo Historical Tour : $300
- 2 Days Saadani National park tour Package for 2024 and 2025: $715
- 2-DAYS 1-NIGHT MIKUMI SAFARI ADVENTURE FROM DAR-ER-SALAAM: $380
- 2-DAYS ADVENTURE TO MIKUMI BY LUXURY TRAIN FROM DAR-ES-SALAM: $380
- 2-DAYS SAFARI ADVENTURE TO MIKUMI N. PARK FROM DAR-ES-SALAAM: $380
- 3 Days 2 nights safari Mikumi adventure: $550
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$2.00
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: $140
- A Unique Experience In Fez With A Guide And A Driver (Full Day): $194
- Fez day Tour with Local Guide & driver : $71
- Private Tour with official guide & Driver for Fez city: $129
- 2 Day Luxury Desert Tour from Fes to Fes or Marrakech: $122
- 2 Day Private Fez Desert Tour to Merzouga: $210
- 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: $288
- 2 Days Luxury Tour to Merzouga Desert from Fez with Small Group: $248
- 2 Days Sahara Group Tour Fez to Marrakech via Merzouga: $129
- 2 Days Tour From Fes To Marrakech Via Merzouga Desert: $140
- 2 Days Tour from Fes to Merzouga Sahara : $139
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDar es Salaam $7.48Fez $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: $248
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.