Which place is cheaper, Chefchaouen 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 Chefchaouen?
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 Chefchaouen 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 Chefchaouen?
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.
Chefchaouen
To feel like you've really stepped back in time to the glory days of Morocco, you're going to want to spend time in Chefchaouen. This town's beautiful medina is filled with white washed buildings with blue highlights. The wandering alleyways provide a fairy tale setting where you can relax for a few days. This mountainous region is a humble example of the classic picture of this area. Set against the backdrop of the Rif Mountains, the white and powder blue accented buildings and call to calls to prayer throughout the day let every visitor know they've arrived in a relaxing spot of peace and serenity.
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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Fez Prices
Morocco PricesChefchaouen Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFez $91Chefchaouen $75
The average daily cost (per person) in Fez is $91, while the average daily cost in Chefchaouen is $75. 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 Chefchaouen in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFez $34Chefchaouen $26
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFez $68Chefchaouen $52
Compare Hotels in Fez and Chefchaouen
Looking for a hotel in Fez or Chefchaouen? 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 Chefchaouen Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Fez $16Chefchaouen $17
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$2.14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fez
Also for Fez, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Fes to Rabat (RBA) Airport: $292
- Private Transfer From Fes to Marrakech via Volubilis and Rabat: $280
- Transfer Fes Airport to Marrakech: $274
- Transfer Fes to Safi: $274
- Full Day Tour in Fez with Lunch and Transfer to Casablanca: $268
- Private Transfer from Fes to Tanger via Meknes and Volubilis: $233
- Private Transfer : Fez-Marrakech, Marrakech -Fez: $233
- Transfer From Fez To Tangier (Private): $232
- Transfer From Fez to Marrakech ( private): $227
- Transfer Fes Airport to Tetouan: $219
- Private Transfer from Fez to Marrakech Airport or city: $218
- Transfer from Fez to Casablanca (private): $217
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Chefchaouen
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Chefchaouen:
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Taxi Ride$1.07
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Chefchaouen
Also for Chefchaouen, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Vip Private Transfer from Chefchaouen to Fes Vice Versa: $186
- Transfer to/from Tangier and Chefchaouen: $210
- Transfer Private From Chefchaouen To Tangier: $81
- Transfer Private From Chefchaouen To Casablanca: $204
- Transfer Private From Chefchaouen To Asliha: $81
- Private Transfers from Chefchaouen to Fez (one way): $110
- Private Transfer from Chefchaouen to Tanger-Ibn Batouta (TNG) Airport: $230
- Private Transfer from Chefchaouen to Fez (Door To Door): $93
- Private Transfer From Chefchaouen to Tangier: $87
- Private Transfer From Chefchaouen to Rabat: $157
- Private Luxury Transfer from Chefchaouen to Tangier: $278
- One-way transfer from Chefchaouen to Fes: $28
Is it cheaper to fly into Fez or Chefchaouen?
Prices for flights to both Chefchaouen 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 $44Chefchaouen $33
Typical Food Prices in Fez
For Fez, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Yogurt$0.64
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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
- Cooking Class Experience in Fes: $37
- Fez Cooking Class at a Traditional Riad with Market Visit: $40
- Flavors of Fez by Locals ( Cooking Class ): $41
- Family Dinner in Fes with Tea and Fun Stories: $45
- fez Cooking Class Moroccan cuisine with Market Visit: $47
- Cooking Class - Moroccan cuisine: $53
- Fez Souk tour & traditional Home Cooking: $53
- Best cooking class in Fès with real Familly: $53
- Moroccan Cuisine Fez Cooking Class: $53
- Cooking Class by Nzaha in Morocco: $58
- Private 5 h Fez Cooking Class with a local family: $58
Typical Food Prices in Chefchaouen
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Chefchaouen:
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Lunch for Two$9.62
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Dinner for Two$11
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Cupcake$0.32
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Nutella and Yogurt$2.14
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Chefchaouen
For Chefchaouen, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Moroccan Dishes with a Local Family Cooking Classes: $23
- Authentic Chefchaouen Cooking Class and Market Tour and Flavors: $45
- Moroccan Cooking Class in Chefchaouen & Food Market by Chef Moha: $47
- Cooking class of the medditeranean diet: $49
- Moroccan Cooking Class with a Local Family & Market Visit: $53
- Cooking Class with Market Tour & Meal: $57
- Cooking Class with Market Tour and Meal in Chefchaouen: $58
- Cooking with a Local Family in Chefchaouen with Mountain View: $59
- Moroccan Cooking Class with a Local Family & Market Visit: $63
- Guided Food Tour with over 6 Tasting Stops: $72
- Traditional Cooking Class with Local Family | Village around Chefchaouen: $76
- Funny Family Cooking Class in Blue City: $85
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Fez $9.67Chefchaouen $18
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$2.14
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: $128
- 2 Day Private Fez Desert Tour to Merzouga: $228
- 2 Days 1 Night Desert Tour from Fes to Marrakech (Luxury Camp ): $152
- 2 Days Desert Tour Fez to Marrakech (Or back to Fez): $186
- 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 Merzouga Desert Tour from Fes: $188
- 2 Days Sahara Group Tour Fez to Marrakech via Merzouga: $140
- 2 Days Tour From Fes To Marrakech Via Merzouga Desert: $152
- 2-Day Desert Tour From Fes To Merzouga/Marrakech: $123
- 2-Day Guided Sahara Desert Tour: Fes to Merzouga: $140
- 2-Day Luxury Sahara Tour: Fes to Marrakech or Fes: $105
Tours and Activities in Chefchaouen
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Chefchaouen.
- 10-Day Morocco Adventure: Casablanca to the Sahara: $5,013
- 2 Days Desert Tour from fes to Fes: $134
- 3-Day Trekking from Chefchaouen – Rif Mountains Adventure: $233
- 3-Hour Private Legacy Tour in Chefchaouen: $22
- Akchour waterfalls tours: $93
- Authentic Moroccan Pastry and Tea Experience in Chefchaouen: $64
- Blue Cite Walking Tour-Hidden Alleys & Local Secrets with Guide: $70
- Blue Echoes of Chefchaouen |Sunset City Tour & snack tasting: $91
- Blue Pearl Discovery: Guided Walking Tour of Chefchaouen: $30
- Casablanca: 10-Day Morocco Highlights & Desert Adventure: $1,743
- Chefchaouen Blue Vibes Ultimate Medina Hidden Gems Walking Tour: $93
- Chefchaouen Photography tour: $51
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFez $13Chefchaouen $15
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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Fez and Chefchaouen, we can see that Fez is more expensive. And not only is Chefchaouen much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Chefchaouen would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Chefchaouen 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 Fez would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Fez than you might in Chefchaouen.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Fez Expensive? and Is Chefchaouen Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Fez or Chefchaouen?
Fez has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Chefchaouen. When comparing the sizes of Fez and Chefchaouen, 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.