Which place is cheaper, Asilah or Fez?
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 Fez or Asilah?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Fez and Asilah can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Fez or Asilah?
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.
Asilah
Spend your summers like the rich and famous with a trip to Asilah, Morocco. With pristine, white buildings and wrought-iron windows, this gorgeous city still holds the traditions from a time when it was under Spanish rule. The town remains rather quiet for most of the year, with a population surge in the summer months. Beaches are packed and there are tourists as far as the eye can see. If you're not a fan of crowds, consider visiting in the spring or fall when the weather is nice, but the tourists are gone.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Morocco, The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Morocco, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Morocco.
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Fez Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFez $90Asilah $88
The average daily cost (per person) in Fez is $90, while the average daily cost in Asilah is $88. 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 Fez and Asilah in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFez $34Asilah $30
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFez $68Asilah $60
Compare Hotels in Fez and Asilah
Looking for a hotel in Fez or Asilah? 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 and Asilah Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Fez $16Asilah $16
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$2.10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fez
Also for Fez, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Fes to Rabat (RBA) Airport: $290
- One-Way Private Transfer from Fes to Casablanca: $290
- Private Transfer From Fes to Marrakech via Volubilis and Rabat: $278
- Transfer Fes Airport to Marrakech: $272
- Transfer Fes Airport to Safi: $272
- Full Day Tour in Fez with Lunch and Transfer to Casablanca : $266
- Private Transfer and Guided Tour Fes to Tangier via Chefchaouen: $244
- From Fez : Transfer to Tangier via Chefchaouen the blue City : $239
- One-Way Transfer from Fez to Tanger via chefchaouen : $233
- Private transfer fes to Marrakech: $233
- Private Transfer from Fes to Tanger via Meknes and Volubilis : $232
- Private transfer from Fez to Marrakech One-way: $226
Is it cheaper to fly into Fez or Asilah?
Prices for flights to both Asilah and Fez 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 dayFez $43Asilah $44
Typical Food Prices in Fez
For Fez, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Yogurt$0.63
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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
- Fez Cooking Class at a Traditional Riad with Market Visit: $40
- Family Dinner in Fes with Tea and Fun Stories: $45
- Cooking Class by Nzaha in Morocco: $46
- cooking classe in fes with ouliya: $46
- Fez Souk 4-Hour Traditional Home Cooking: $57
- Traditional Moroccan Cooking Course in Dar 7 Louyat: $64
- Cooking lessons: $68
- Fes Cooking Class: $70
- Fes Food Tour: $75
- Tour to Fez Morocco with Lunch or Dinner: $79
- Authentic Moroccan Cooking Class Fes: $81
Typical Food Prices in Asilah
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Asilah:
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Cookies$0.53
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Breakfast for Two$5.25
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Tagine Dinner for 2$7.88
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Fez $9.51Asilah $23
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$2.10
Tours and Activities in Fez
For Fez, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2 Days Desert Tour From Fes back to Fes : $197
- Fes Sightseeing Private Tour: $127
- Fes to Marrakech via Desert Tour 2 Days 1 Night : $120
- Fez Medina Walking Tour with Private Guide: $24
- Guided Full-Day Tour of Fez with driver&guide: $52
- Private Guided Tour of Fes with Pick Up: $46
- 1 Day Private Tour from Fez to Volubilis Moulay Idriss and Meknes: $64
- 1 night 2 days Desert tour From Fes back to Fes: $100
- 2 Days / 1 Nights, Fes To Fes Desert Tour: $277
- 2 Days Luxury Magic Morocco Desert Tour From Fes To Fes: $168
- 2 Days Merzouga Desert Tour from Fes: $187
- 2 Days Tour From Fes To Marrakech Via Merzouga Desert: $151
Tours and Activities in Asilah
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Asilah.
- Morocco and Blue Cities: 3 Day Tour from Málaga: $339
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFez $13Asilah $7.36
When comparing the travel costs between Fez and Asilah, we can see that Fez is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Africa, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Fez Expensive? and Is Asilah Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Fez or Asilah?
Fez has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Asilah. When comparing the sizes of Fez and Asilah, 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.