A Travel Price Comparison for Morocco Fez vs. Asilah for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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.


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.

The average daily cost (per person) in Fez is $93, while the average daily cost in Asilah is $91. 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
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Fez $35
    Asilah $31
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Fez $70
    Asilah $62
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.

Hotels in Fez


Hotels in Asilah


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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
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Fez $17
    Asilah $17
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Fez

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Fez:


  • 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: $277
  • Transfer Fes to Safi: $277
  • One Way Private Transfer To Marrakech: $272
  • Full Day Tour in Fez with Lunch and Transfer to Casablanca: $271
  • Private Transfer : Fez-Marrakech, Marrakech -Fez: $261
  • From Fez : Private Casablanca Transfer Volubilis and Rabat: $237
  • private one-way transfer from Fes to Marrrakech: $236
  • Private Luxury High Way Transfers From Fes to Marrakech: $236
  • Private Fes to Casablanca transfer with visit Volubilis and Rabat: $230
  • Special - Fes Guided Tours with Lunch and Transfer to Casablanca: $224
  • private transfer from fes to marrakech: $223
  • Transfer Fes Airport to Tetouan: $222

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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Fez $45
    Asilah $45
Typical Food Prices in Fez

For Fez, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Yogurt
    $0.65
  • 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

Typical Food Prices in Asilah

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Asilah:


  • Cookies
    $0.54
  • Breakfast for Two
    $5.44
  • Tagine Dinner for 2
    $8.17

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Fez $9.85
    Asilah $24
Typical Entertainment Prices in Fez

Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Fez's activities, tours, and tickets:


  • 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
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Fez $13
    Asilah $7.62

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 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.