Which place is cheaper, Fez or Drakensberg?
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 Drakensberg or Fez?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Drakensberg or Fez? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Drakensberg or Fez?
Drakensberg
Drakensberg, whose name derives from the Dutch and means "mountains of the dragons," is a mountainous region which encompasses a vast amount of South Africa's interior, extending into neighboring countries as well. It hugs the eastern border of Lesotho, attracting visitors for hiking, backpacking, and admiring the natural wonders of the landscape.
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 One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Cape Town, The Best 2-Week Tours from Cape Town, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Morocco, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco.
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Drakensberg Prices
South Africa PricesFez Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDrakensberg $117Fez $93
The average daily cost (per person) in Drakensberg is $117, while the average daily cost in Fez is $93. 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 Drakensberg and Fez in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDrakensberg $43Fez $35
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDrakensberg $86Fez $70
Compare Hotels in Drakensberg and Fez
Looking for a hotel in Drakensberg 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: Fez Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Drakensberg $78Fez $17
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$2.18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fez
Also for Fez, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- private transfer from fes to marrakech: $223
- private transfer fes to casablanca: $125
- private transfer fes casablanca: $113
- private one-way transfer from Fes to Marrrakech: $236
- private one-way Transfer from Fes to Casabanca: $134
- Transfer from Fez to Chefchaouen with small group (one way): $38
- Transfer from Fez to Chefchaouen with small group (one way): $38
- Transfer from Fez to Casablanca (private): $219
- Transfer from Fes to Tangier: $189
- Transfer from Fes to Rabat: $151
- Transfer from Fes to Casablanca: $176
- Transfer from Airport Fez to an Hotel in Fez (Including SIM Card): $12
Is it cheaper to fly into Drakensberg or Fez?
Prices for flights to both Fez and Drakensberg 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 dayDrakensberg $33Fez $45
Typical Food Prices in Fez
For Fez, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Yogurt$0.65
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Dinner for 2$13
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Fez
For Fez, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Fez Rooftop Sunset Tea & Dinner at Palais Traditionnel: $12
- Lunch/Dinner with Moroccan family: $29
- Cooking Class Experience in Fes: $37
- Moroccan Cooking Class and Lunch in a Traditional Riad: $39
- Fez Cooking Class at a Traditional Riad with Market Visit: $40
- Baking Workshops at Fez Cooking School at Palais Amani: $45
- Unforgettable Cooking Class in Fez: $45
- 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
- Best cooking class in Fès with real Familly: $53
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Drakensberg $9.91Fez $9.85
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$2.18
Tours and Activities in Fez
For Fez, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2 Day Luxury Desert Tour from Fes to Fes or Marrakech: $130
- 2 Days / 1 Nights, Fes To Fes Desert Tour: $277
- 2 Days 1 Night Desert Tour from Fes to Marrakech (Luxury Camp ): $153
- 2 Days Desert Tour From Fes back to Fes: $200
- 2 Days Desert Tour from Fes to Fes/Marrakech via Erg Chebbi: $100
- 2 Days Luxury Tour to Merzouga Desert from Fez with Small Group: $271
- 2 Days Tour From Fes To Marrakech Via Merzouga Desert: $153
- 2-Day Desert Tour from Fes to Fes or Marrakech with Camel Trek: $95
- 2-Day Guided Tour from Fes to the Desert: $177
- 2-Day Immersive Rif Pottery Experience with a local potter: $165
- 2-Day Merzouga Desert Tour from Fez: $200
- 2-Day Sahara Desert Adventure: Fes to Merzouga Tour: $99
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDrakensberg $4.30Fez $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: $176
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Drakensberg and Fez, we can see that Drakensberg 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 Drakensberg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Drakensberg 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 Drakensberg Expensive? and Is Fez Expensive?.
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.