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.
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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.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFez $93Cape Town $189
The average daily cost (per person) in Fez is $93, while the average daily cost in Cape Town is $189. 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
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFez $35Cape Town $88
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFez $70Cape Town $176
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.
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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
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Fez $16Cape Town $19
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$2.17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fez
Also for Fez, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- private transfer from fez to rabat city: $117
- private transfer from fes to marrakech: $220
- private transfer fes to casablanca: $123
- private transfer fes casablanca: $112
- private one-way transfer from Fes to Marrrakech: $233
- private one-way Transfer from Fes to Casabanca: $132
- Transfer from Fez to Rabat (Private): $185
- Transfer from Fez to Chefchaouen with small group (one way): $35
- Transfer from Fez to Casablanca (private): $216
- Transfer from Fes to Tangier: $187
- Transfer from Fes to Rabat: $149
- Transfer from Airport Fez to an Hotel in Fez: $12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cape Town
Also for Cape Town, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- West Coast Wonders Full Day Tour with Private Transfer: $294
- Van for 1-7 Passenger Cape Town - Airport Transfer: $51
- Unguided Hermanus Wine Tour (Full Day Incl Cape Town Transfers): $177
- Transfer from Cape Town International Airport to Cape Town Areas: $22
- Transfer To Safari- Aquila From Cape Town Excluding Entry Fees Full Day: $157
- Township Tour by Lwafika Tours and Transfers in Cape Town: $75
- Table Mountain Tour with Round Trip Transfers: $61
- Table Mountain Tour with Cable Car Tickets and Transfers: $126
- Table Mountain Tour Tickets and Transfers: $99
- Table Mountain Shared Transfer With Hotel Pickup: $76
- Table Mountain Half-Day Tour – Cable Car Ticket & Transfers: $96
- Table Mountain Guided with Cable Car Tickets & Hotel Transfers: $116
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
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Food Meals for one dayFez $44Cape Town $81
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$12
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
- Moroccan Lunch or Dinner with Henna in a Traditional Riad in Fes: $32
- Cooking Class Experience in Fes: $37
- Moroccan Cooking Class with Lunch in a Traditional Riad in Fez: $40
- Fez Cooking Class at a Traditional Riad with Market Visit: $40
- Flavors of Fez by Locals ( Cooking Class ): $41
- Flavors of Fez ( Cooking Class with Local Expert ): $41
- 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: $52
- Best cooking class in Fès with real Familly: $52
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:
- African Cooking with a Chef Founder: $32
- From African Dinner and Drumming Experience: $63
- Authentic African Cuisine Cooking Experience: $63
- Cape Town Dinner Experience with local family: $68
- Private Indonesian & Cape Malay Cultural Cooking Class: $76
- Cape Plates Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $79
- South African Cooking Class in Cape Town with a Local Family: $82
- African Dinner Experience from Cape Town: $87
- Sunset At Signal and Dinner Privat: $88
- Cruise and Dine Dinner / Sunset Champagne Cruise and 3-Course Dinner: $88
- Cape Town African Taste-Safari & Live Entertainment Dinner Experience: $95
- Cape Town Historic Centre Food Tour with 15 Local Dishes and Wine: $97
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Fez $9.81Cape Town $26
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$2.17
Tours and Activities in Fez
For Fez, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2 Day Private Fez Desert Tour to Merzouga: $227
- 2 Day Private Sahara Adventure from Fez to Merzouga and Back: $239
- 2 Days 1 Night Desert Tour from Fes to Marrakech (Luxury Camp ): $152
- 2 Days Desert Tour Fez to Marrakech (Or back to Fez): $185
- 2 Days Desert Tour From Fes back to Fes: $198
- 2 Days Fes Desert Tour with Night luxury Tent & Quad/Camel ride: $147
- 2 Days Luxury Magic Morocco Desert Tour From Fes To Fes: $169
- 2 Days Tour From Fes To Marrakech Via Merzouga Desert: $152
- 2-Day Guided Sahara Desert Tour: Fes to Merzouga: $140
- 2-Day Luxury Sahara Tour: Fes to Marrakech or Fes: $105
- 2-Day Sahara Desert Adventure: Fes to Merzouga Tour: $150
- 2-Days Desert Tour From Fes to Fes or Marrakech With Camel Ride: $111
Tours and Activities in Cape Town
For Cape Town, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- #1 Boulders Penguins & Cape Point Full Day Tour From Cape Town: $39
- ( Cape town ) Private Winelands Tasting Full Day Tour: $259
- 1 Hour Coastal Catamaran Cruise from Cape Town: $26
- 1- Hour Catamaran Cruise Cape Town: $21
- 1-Hour Table Mountain Abseiling Experience: $69
- 10 Day South Africa Tour Johannesburg to Cape Town: $2,657
- 10 Day Ultra Budget South Africa Tour: $1,809
- 100 % Catch Rate Cape Town Wild Tours: $82
- 12 Day South Africa Tour Johannesburg to Cape Town: $2,854
- 2 hours sandboarding experience in Capetown: $25
- 2-Day Cape Town Big 6 Pre-Booked Attraction Tickets: $205
- 3 Hours private Cape Town Historical Walking Tour: $91
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFez $13Cape Town $23
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: $174
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:
- Experience South African Craft Rum tasting and distillery tour in Cape Town: $14
- Craft Gin Tasting Experience and Distillery Tour: $15
- Urban Wine Tasting: $32
- Cape Town Hop- On Hop -Off Tour and Groot Constantia Wine Tasting: $34
- Indigenous Food and Wine Tasting: $38
- Cape Point, Penguins & Wine Tasting In Constantia Full Day Tour: $47
- Cape Town Wine Tour: 3 Wineries — Babylonstoren, Fairview & Spier: $48
- Wine Tour at Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Paarl: $49
- Uncork the Cape : Stellenboch Half Day Wine Tour: $57
- Wine Tour: Paarl, Franschhoek & Stellenbosch incl 3 wineries: $57
- From CapeTown: Stellenbosch Half Day Wine Tour: $59
- Half-Day Wine Tasting Tour in Stellenbosch: $60
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.
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.