Which place is cheaper, Casablanca or Fez?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Fez or Casablanca?
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 Casablanca 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 Casablanca?
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.
Casablanca
Casablanca is so much more than a classic Bogart movie with killer one-liners. It is also the largest, most cosmopolitan city in the country of Morocco. Sitting at the economic and industrial heart of this region, Casablanca has a population of approximately four million. Brush up on your high school French before visiting this lively city as it's the main language spoken by the locals. While this is the most liberal and progressive city in Morocco, remember to be cautious in this region of the world with your western views.
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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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFez $53Casablanca $71
The average daily cost (per person) in Fez is $53, while the average daily cost in Casablanca is $71. 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 Casablanca in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFez $28Casablanca $42
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFez $56Casablanca $84
Compare Hotels in Fez and Casablanca
Looking for a hotel in Fez or Casablanca? 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 Casablanca Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Fez $4.95Casablanca $11
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$1.99
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fez
Also for Fez, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Airport Transfer Arrival OR Departure: $11
- Private Arrival Transfer Fez Sais Airport : $12
- Private Arrival Transfer from Fes Saiss Airport to your Hotel or Riad: $13
- Private VIP Transfer from Airport to Fes City or Vice Versa: $15
- Private Airport Transfer Arrival OR Departure: $18
- Private Transfer: Fes from or to Airport. : $20
- Private Transfer from Airport to Fes City or Vice Versa: $22
- Transfers from Fes Saiss airport to Fes Medina & other Cities: $22
- Fez Airport to Hotel Transfer: $23
- Transfer service from Fez Sais Airport : $24
- Private Transfer from Fez Airport To Your Hotel or vice versa: $24
- Private Departure Transfer: Fez Hotel to Fez Airport: $24
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Casablanca
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Casablanca:
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Train from Airport (for 2)$6.98
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Taxi Ride$7.98
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Casablanca
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Casablanca:
- transfers from Casablanca Airport or city to Fez (Door to Door): $147
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service Casablanca HTL-APT (CMN): $42
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service Casablanca APT-HTL (CMN): $42
- Transfert Arrival - Casablanca Airport to Marrakech City: $298
- Transfers: $45
- Transfer from your hotel Casablanca to Mohammed V Airport: $19
- Transfer from Mohammed V Airport to your hotel Casablanca: $19
- Transfer from Fes to Casablanca: $139
- Transfer from Casablanca city or Casablanca airport to Marrakech: $149
- Transfer from Casablanca city or Casablanca Airport to Marrakech: $149
- Transfer from Casablanca airport to Marrakech Private Van: $22
- Transfer from Casablanca Airport to Marrakech: $151
Is it cheaper to fly into Fez or Casablanca?
Prices for flights to both Casablanca 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 $18Casablanca $19
Typical Food Prices in Fez
For Fez, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Yogurt$0.60
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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:
- Lunch/Dinner with Moroccan family : $27
- Moroccan Cooking Class at a Riad in Fez: $29
- Baking Workshops at Fez Cooking School at Palais Amani: $41
- Cooking Class with Bread Workshop and Pastry in Fes: $43
- cooking classe in fes with ouliya: $43
- Cooking Class - Moroccan cuisine: $49
- Fes Family Cooking Class: $50
- Tour to Fez Morocco with Lunch or Dinner: $52
- Private 5 h Fez Cooking Class with a local family: $54
- The Best Cooking Class in Fez: $54
- Full Day Fes Cooking Class Experience: $59
- Traditional Moroccan Cooking Class: $60
Typical Food Prices in Casablanca
Some typical examples of dining costs in Casablanca are as follows:
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Breakfast$2.99
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Lunch$8.97
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Dinner at Rick's Cafe (for Two)$32
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Casablanca
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Casablanca.
- Flavors of Morocco Food Tour in Casablanca: $30
- Couscous Cooking with a Local Family: $50
- Street Food Tour by Night: $60
- Casablanca City Night Tour and Traditional Moroccan Dinner: $64
- Street private Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $66
- Food Tour with Tastings and Lunch: $70
- Experience Casablanca Night Tour & Authentic Moroccan Dinner: $72
- Casablanca City Night Tour and Traditional Moroccan Dinner: $74
- Street Private Guided Food Tour with Tastings at Casablanca: $74
- Central Market Food Tour with Tastings and Lunch: $95
- Casablanca Food Tour - Moroccan Street Food Tour: $105
- Casablanca Private Night Tour with Traditional Dinner: $130
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Fez $6.21Casablanca $8.90
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$1.99
Tours and Activities in Fez
For Fez, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 6 Hours Shared Guided Tour of Fes medina and Ramparts : $13
- Half Day Private Guided Fes Tour with Local Guide: $17
- Fez Rampart Tour Including Chouara Tannery: $18
- A FEScinating group tour : $20
- Fes walking Tour with a group : $21
- A group walking tour in Fes, Morocco : $21
- Fes Half Day Rampart Tour: $21
- Ancient Medina, Fes Morocco - Walking Tour - Private - Half Day: $21
- Private Fes Shopping tour : $21
- Half Day Fes Guided Tour : $21
- Half Day Tour in Fez Medina (private tour guide): $21
- Fes Culinary Adventure: $22
Tours and Activities in Casablanca
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Casablanca are as follows:
- "Fes to Casablanca Tour: Discover the Fascinating Journey": $307
- 10 Day Private Tour in Morocco Imperial Ceties+Sahara Desert: $2,408
- 13 Km Bike Tour in Lively Casablanca: $39
- 14 Days Authentic Morocco Tour: $269
- 2 Days Tour And Excursion From Casablanca To Chefchaouen: $225
- 2-Hour Casablanca Walking Tour : $38
- 3-Hour Private Casablanca Authentic Home Dining Experience: $100
- 4-Day Desert Tour From Casablanca To Marrakech Via Fes: $2,920
- 6 Days of Desert Wonders: A Tour from Casablanca's Gateway: $1,281
- 7 Days, 6 Nights - Imperial Cities, Blue City & Sahara Tour: $2,254
- A True Evening Hookah (Shisha) Lounging Experience in Casablanca: $46
- An Evening Hookah (Shisha) Lounging Experience in Casablanca: $45
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFez -Casablanca -
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: $250
Sample the Local Flavors in Casablanca
Also in Casablanca, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine Tasting and Lunch at the oldest Domaine from Casablanca: $299
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Fez and Casablanca, we can see that Casablanca 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 Casablanca would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Casablanca 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 Casablanca Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Fez or Casablanca?
Casablanca has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Fez. When comparing the sizes of Fez and Casablanca, 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.