Which place is cheaper, Fez or Durban?
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 Durban 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 Durban 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: Durban or Fez?
Durban
The third largest city in South Africa, Durban sits on the east coast of the country in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. The city also has the country's most active port. The city's comfortable weather and vast beaches make it one of the country's major tourist centers. There's a population of about 3.5 million in the entire metropolitan area that spreads over 2,295 square kilometers.
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 Overlanding Trips in South Africa, The Best Adventure Tours to South Africa, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Morocco, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco.
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Durban Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDurban $73Fez $93
The average daily cost (per person) in Durban is $73, 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 Durban and Fez in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDurban $28Fez $35
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDurban $56Fez $70
Compare Hotels in Durban and Fez
Looking for a hotel in Durban 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: Durban Hotel Prices and Fez Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Durban $15Fez $17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Durban
Also for Durban, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private transfers from King Shaka Airport: $123
- Private Transfers - Minibus - Durban Arrivals and Departures: $50
- Private Sedan Transfers - Durban King Shaka: $53
- Private Durban Airport Departure Transfer: $67
- Durban to Durban Airport (DUR) - Departure Private Transfer: $54
- Durban airport to Durban city transfer: $39
- Durban Private Airport Arrival Transfer: $67
- Durban Cruise Ship Transfers: $53
- Durban Airport (DUR) to Durban - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $108
- Durban Airport (DUR) to Durban - Arrival Private Transfer: $54
- Departure Private Transfer Durban to Durban Airport DUR by Sedan: $99
- 1-3 Passenger Durban - Airport Transfer: $54
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:
- Transfer Fes Airport to Marrakech: $278
- Transfer Fes to Safi: $278
- One Way Private Transfer To Marrakech: $273
- Full Day Tour in Fez with Lunch and Transfer to Casablanca: $272
- Private Transfer : Fez-Marrakech, Marrakech -Fez: $262
- From Fez : Private Transfer to Marrakech: $262
- From Fez : Transfer to Tangier via Chefchaouen the blue City: $244
- From Fez : Private Casablanca Transfer Volubilis and Rabat: $238
- private one-way transfer from Fes to Marrrakech: $237
- Transfer From Fez To Tangier (Private): $236
- Private Fes to Casablanca transfer with visit Volubilis and Rabat: $231
- Transfer From Fez to Marrakech ( private): $231
Is it cheaper to fly into Durban or Fez?
Prices for flights to both Fez and Durban 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 dayDurban $32Fez $45
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Durban
For Durban, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Half Day Guided Taste of Africa Food Tour in Durban: $72
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
- 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
- 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
- Cooking Class with Bread Workshop and Pastry in Fes: $47
- Moroccan Cuisine Fez Cooking Class: $53
- Best cooking class in Fès with real Familly: $53
- Fez Souk tour & traditional Home Cooking: $53
- Moroccan Cooking Class and Fez Market Visit and Meal: $55
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Durban $19Fez $9.85
Tours and Activities in Durban
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Durban.
- 1 Day Safari Tala Game Reserve Phezulu and Market Tour in Durban: $224
- 1 Day Sani Pass Lesotho Tour from Durban: $225
- 1/2 Day Durban City Tour: $144
- 1/2 Day Durban City Tour & Phezulu Tour: $181
- 1/2 Day Tala Game Reserve & Lion Park Tour From Durban: $190
- 1/2 Day Tour to Drakensberg Mountains & Hiking from Durban: $191
- 1/2 Tala Game Reserve & Phezulu Safari Park Tour: $191
- 5-Day Zululand Tour of Drakensberg, Hluhluwe & Isimangaliso: $1,731
- A Full Day Safari Tour to the Hluhluwe Imfolozi Big 5 Game Reserve: $213
- Battle of Isandlwana & Rorke's Drift Battle Day Tour From Durban: $277
- Battle of Isandlwana & Rorke's Drift, 1 Day Tour from Durban: $281
- Battlefields Tour (Anglo-Zulu) 1879, Rorkes drift & Isandlwana: $239
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 Fes to Merzouga Desert Tour: $130
- 2 Day Luxury Desert Tour from Fes to Fes or Marrakech: $130
- 2 Day Private Fez Desert Tour to Merzouga: $231
- 2 Days 1 Night Desert Tour from Fes to Marrakech (Luxury Camp ): $154
- 2 Days Desert Tour From Fes back to Fes: $201
- 2 Days Desert Tour from Fes to Fes/Marrakech via Erg Chebbi: $101
- 2 Days Fes Desert Tour with Night luxury Tent & Quad/Camel ride: $149
- 2 Days Luxury Tour to Merzouga Desert from Fez with Small Group: $272
- 2 Days Tour From Fes To Marrakech Via Merzouga Desert: $154
- 2-Day Desert Tour From Fes To Merzouga/Marrakech: $130
- 2-Day Desert Tour from Fes to Fes or Marrakech with Camel Trek: $95
- 2-Day Guided Tour from Fes to the Desert: $178
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDurban $15Fez $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 Durban and Fez, we can see that Fez is more expensive. And not only is Durban much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Durban would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Durban 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 Durban.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Durban Expensive? and Is Fez Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Durban or Fez?
Durban has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Fez. When comparing the sizes of Durban 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.