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

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.


Which place is cheaper, Casablanca 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 Casablanca is $85. 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
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Fez $32
    Casablanca $42
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Fez $64
    Casablanca $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.

Hotels in Fez


Hotels in Casablanca


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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
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Fez $15
    Casablanca $11
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:

  • Private VIP Transfer from Airport to Fes City or Vice Versa: $10
  • Private transfer from/to the Airport of Fez (Including SIM Card): $10
  • Transfer from Airport Fez to an Hotel in Fez (Including SIM Card): $10
  • Fes Airport Transfer (one way) + Free SIM Card: Stay Connected: $11
  • Fez Airport Private Transfer : $11
  • Private Arrival Transfer from Fes Saiss Airport to your Hotel or Riad: $12
  • Fez Airport Private Transfer Arrival - OR - Departure: $12
  • Transfer From Fez Airport to Fes Medina: $13
  • Private Airport Transfer Arrival OR Departure: $13
  • Fez Airport Private Transfer Arrival - OR - Departure: $13
  • Private Transfers from fez to the Airport fez saiss(Door to Door): $14
  • One-Way shared Transfer from Fez to Chefchaouen: $17

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Casablanca

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


  • Train from Airport (for 2)
    $6.96
  • Taxi Ride
    $7.96

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Casablanca

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Casablanca:

  • transfer from casablanca airport to casablanca city & hotels: $26
  • Your Private Casablanca Transfer: $23
  • Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service Casablanca HTL-APT (CMN): $42
  • Transfert Privé Aéroport-Hôtel à Casablanca – Service Confort”: $20
  • Transfers from Casablanca, Mohamed V Airport to Marrkech: $73
  • Transfers Casablanca/Marrakech or Marrakech/Casablanca+ free tour: $195
  • Transfers: $44
  • Transfer from your hotel Casablanca to Mohammed V Airport: $20
  • Transfer from Mohammed V Airport to your hotel Casablanca: $18
  • Transfer from Casablanca city or Casablanca airport to Marrakech: $144
  • Transfer from Casablanca city or Casablanca airport to Marrakech: $144
  • Transfer from Casablanca city or Casablanca Airport to Marrakech: $145

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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Fez $41
    Casablanca $33
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:

  • Cooking Class by Nzaha in Morocco: $42
  • cooking classe in fes with ouliya: $42
  • Moroccan Cooking Class and Fez Market Visit and Meal: $45
  • Cooking Class - Moroccan cuisine: $47
  • Private 5 h Fez Cooking Class with a local family: $52
  • Traditional Moroccan Cooking Course in Dar 7 Louyat: $57
  • Cooking lessons: $61
  • Fes Cooking class: $72
  • Fez Cooking Class at Palais bab sahra : $73
  • Fez Cooking School at Palais Amani Experience: $90
  • Fez Cooking-Class Academy : $107
  • Fez Cooking Class Including Market Visit and 3-Course Lunch or Dinner: $135

Typical Food Prices in Casablanca

Some typical examples of dining costs in Casablanca are as follows:


  • Breakfast
    $2.98
  • Lunch
    $8.95
  • 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.

  • Traditional Cooking Courses in Casablanca : $39
  • Food Tour with Tastings in Quartier Habous: $50
  • Casablanca Night Tour with Andalusian Dinner Show: $59
  • Casablanca City Night Tour and Traditional Moroccan Dinner: $62
  • Casablanca City Night Tour and Traditional Moroccan Dinner: $71
  • Street Private Guided Food Tour with Tastings at Casablanca: $75
  • Casablanca Food Tour: $95
  • Central Market Food Tour with Tastings and Lunch: $99
  • Casablanca to Rabat Tour with Sunset Boat & Moroccan Dinner: $102
  • Moroccan Cooking Class in Casablanca with Return Hotel Transfers: $108
  • Casablanca Private Night Tour with Traditional Dinner: $126
  • Beach view cooking class: $126

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Fez $9.00
    Casablanca $8.88
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:

  • Fez City Tours : Crafts & Shopping Tour in Souks: $10
  • Fes Spicy Tour with Moroccan Tea: $10
  • A group walking tour in Fes/Fez : $10
  • Private Walking Tour at the OLD MEDINA OF Fez: $10
  • Fes Shared Full-Day Guided Tour : $11
  • Discover the Magic of Fes: A Walking Tour of the Old City: $13
  • Personalized Private Walking Tour of Fez Medina's Highlights : $14
  • Cultural tour in Fez: $14
  • Discover Pottery and Mosaic Zellige on a Factory Tour in Fes: $15
  • Half-Day Guided Tour in Fes : $16
  • Fez Medina Guided Tour : $16
  • Shared Group Day Tour to Ourika Valley from Marrakech: $16

Tours and Activities in Casablanca

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Casablanca are as follows:

  • Day Trip To Fes From Casablanca or Rabat with Guided Tour: $146
  • 11 Km Guided Bike Tour in Lively Casablanca: $39
  • 14 Days Authentic Morocco Tour: $269
  • 3-Hour Private Casablanca Authentic Home Dining Experience: $100
  • 7 Days, 6 Nights - Imperial Cities, Blue City & Sahara Tour: $2,285
  • 8 Days Morocco Tour from Casablanca via Chefchaouen & Desert: $136
  • A True Evening Hookah (Shisha) Lounging Experience in Casablanca: $44
  • An Evening Hookah (Shisha) Lounging Experience in Casablanca: $43
  • Casablanca & Grand Mosque Shore Excursion Tour: $73
  • Casablanca & Rabat Full Day Cultural Private Tour: $242
  • Casablanca : Private Guided Tour from Casablanca cruise Port: $119
  • Casablanca Airport Layover Private Cultural Tour: $210

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Fez $12
    Casablanca -

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 comparing the travel costs between Fez and Casablanca, 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 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.