A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Fez vs. Cape Town for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Fez or Cape Town?

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 Cape Town 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 Cape Town?

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.

Cape Town

Picture your travel bucket list. Is Cape Town on it? Yes, most people dream of visiting the "Mother City" of South Africa. As one of the most iconic places in the world, Cape Town is a world-class cosmopolitan city full of bustling nightlife, historical backdrops and a large gay community.

Cape Town is the most southern city in Africa with seasons turned upside down. In the southern hemisphere they experience the summer from December to February. During these months days can be hot and dry so be sure to gather in the shade and wear plenty of sunscreen. The winter from June to August is full of rainy days and cold nights.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Morocco, The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco, The Best Camping Tours in South Africa, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in South Africa.


Which place is cheaper, Cape Town 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 $85, while the average daily cost in Cape Town is $127. 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 Cape Town in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Fez $32
    Cape Town $38
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Fez $64
    Cape Town $76
Compare Hotels in Fez and Cape Town

Looking for a hotel in Fez or Cape Town? 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 Cape Town


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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 Cape Town Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Fez $15
    Cape Town $17
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Fez

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


  • Taxi Ride
    $1.99

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fez

Also for Fez, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • transfer from fes to chefchaouen: $76
  • private transfer from fes to marrakech : $202
  • private one-way Transfer from Fes to Casabanca: $121
  • Transfers from Fes Saiss airport to Fes Medina & other Cities: $21
  • Transfer service from Fez Sais Airport : $12
  • Transfer from Fez to Casablanca (private): $199
  • Transfer from Fes to Tangier : $171
  • Transfer from Fes to Casablanca: $120
  • Transfer from Airport Fez to an Hotel in Fez (Including SIM Card): $11
  • Transfer from Airport Fez to an Hotel in Fez (Including SIM Card): $11
  • Transfer Private From Fes To Tetouan: $179
  • Transfer Private From Fes To Tangier: $179

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cape Town

Also for Cape Town, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Try find your better than us! Airport transfer service in Cape Town APT-HTL(CPT): $44
  • Transfer from Cape Town International Airport to Cape Town Areas: $17
  • Transfer from Cape Town City Center to Cape Town Airport: $17
  • Table Mountain Luxury Escape with Transfers - Cape Town: $150
  • Table Mountain Cable Car Ticket with Transfer: $82
  • Stellenbosch Winelands Connoisseur Day Tour with Private Transfer: $181
  • Shuttle Transport Transfer from Simonstown to Cape Town Airport: $26
  • Shuttle Transport Transfer from Claremont to Cape Town Airport: $17
  • Shuttle Transport Transfer from Camps Bay to Cape Town Airport: $18
  • Shopping Mall Transfers: $22
  • Shark Diving Full Day Guided Return Transfer to Gansbaai from Cape Town: $150
  • Robben Island Museum Tour with Transfer and Ferry Tickets.: $100

Is it cheaper to fly into Fez or Cape Town?

Prices for flights to both Cape Town 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 $41
    Cape Town $72
Typical Food Prices in Fez

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


  • Yogurt
    $0.60
  • Dinner for 2
    $11

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Fez

For Fez, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Moroccan Cooking Class and Fez Market Visit and Meal: $35
  • Baking Workshops at Fez Cooking School at Palais Amani: $41
  • cooking classe in fes with ouliya: $43
  • Family Dinner in Fes with Tea and Fun Stories: $45
  • Unforgettable Cooking Class in Fez : $45
  • Cooking Class - Moroccan cuisine: $48
  • Unforgettable Fes Cooking Class with a local: $53
  • Traditional Moroccan Cooking Course in Dar 7 Louyat: $59
  • Fez Street Food Tour: $62
  • Cooking lessons: $63
  • Moroccan Henna Party fez Lunch or Dinner: $64
  • Private Cooking Class & Market Tour: A Family Experience & pickup: $64

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cape Town

For Cape Town, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Cape Malay Cooking Class in Bo-Kaap: $41
  • Malay Cooking Class and Lunch in Bo-Kaap: $44
  • Bo-Kapp Walking Tour and Malay Cooking Class: $60
  • Sunset Champagne Cruise and 3-Course Dinner: $63
  • Authentic African Cuisine Cooking Experience: $63
  • From CapeTown: African Dinner and Drumming Experience: $69
  • African Dinner Experience from Cape Town: $70
  • African Dinner, Drumming Experience with Transfer: $75
  • South African Cooking in Cape Town with Local Chef Richard: $76
  • Cruise and Dine Dinner / Sunset Champagne Cruise and 3-Course Dinner: $78
  • South African Cooking Class in Cape Town with a Local Family: $82
  • Private Authentic Cape Malay Cooking Class in Manenberg with Locals: $92

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Fez $9.00
    Cape Town $23
Typical Entertainment Prices in Fez

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


  • Granary Fee
    $1.99

Tours and Activities in Fez

For Fez, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • A Unique Experience In Fez With A Guide And A Driver (Full Day): $193
  • Fes Medina Private Shopping Tour with local Guide: $31
  • Fez Medina Walking Tour with Private Guide: $24
  • Fez day Tour with Local Guide & driver : $71
  • Private Tour with official guide & Driver for Fez city: $128
  • walking Tour in the oldest part of Fez (3-4 hours): $32
  • 2 Day Private Fez Desert Tour to Merzouga: $209
  • 2 Days Luxury Tour to Merzouga Desert from Fez with Small Group: $246
  • 2 Days Merzouga Desert Tour from Fes: $172
  • 2 Days Sahara Group Tour Fez to Marrakech via Merzouga: $128
  • 2 Days Tour from Fes to Merzouga Sahara : $138
  • 2 Days luxury desert tour from Fes: $278

Tours and Activities in Cape Town

For Cape Town, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Best of the Cape Tour - Cape Peninsular and Winelands: $270
  • Big 5 Safari aquila Day Tour wine testing and Lunch included: $156
  • Cape Town Woodstock Street Art Walking Tour: $31
  • Cape of Good Hope T Mountain Bo-Kaap Penguins Private +Tickets : $247
  • Cape of good hope and penguins small group Tours: $252
  • Day Tour in Robben Island, Bo-Kaap and Table Mountain : $167
  • Franschhoek Wine Tram Hop-On Hop-Off Tour from Cape Town.: $131
  • Franschhoek Wine Tram Tour from Town & Stellenbosch experience: $111
  • Guided Private Historical City Tour in Cape Town : $195
  • Private Tour Cape of Good Hope with Penguins : $155
  • Private Tour to Robben Island and Cape Point in Cape Town: $119
  • Private Tour to the Penguins and Cape Point, Cape Town: $98

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Fez $12
    Cape Town $20

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: $246

Sample the Local Flavors in Cape Town

Also in Cape Town, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Distillery Tour, rum and gin tasting: $9.47
  • Experience South African Craft Rum tasting and distillery tour in Cape Town: $9.75
  • African drum show & wine tasting at Silvermist: $20
  • Indigenous Food and Wine Tasting: $21
  • Stellenbosch and Paarl Half-Day Wine Tour: $36
  • From 3 Regions Wine Tour with 3 Estates, 15 Wines: $41
  • Wine Tour at Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Paarl: $42
  • Wine Tour: Paarl, Franschhoek & Stellenbosch incl 3 wineries: $42
  • half day wine tour & Safaris[Morning /Afternoon]: $47
  • Stellenbosch: Half-Day Wine Tour: $49
  • From CapeTown: Stellenbosch Half Day Wine Tour: $52
  • Aquila Reserve Safari with Lunch and Wine Tasting: $55


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Fez and Cape Town, we can see that Cape Town 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 Cape Town would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Cape Town 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 Fez Expensive? and Is Cape Town Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Fez or Cape Town?

Cape Town has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Fez. When comparing the sizes of Fez and Cape Town, 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.