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

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.


Which place is cheaper, Chefchaouen or Fez?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Fez is $53, while the average daily cost in Chefchaouen is $57. 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
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Fez $28
    Chefchaouen $24
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Fez $56
    Chefchaouen $48
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.

Hotels in Fez


Hotels in Chefchaouen


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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
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Fez $4.94
    Chefchaouen $15
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:

  • From Fez : Transfer to Tangier via chefchaouen : $299
  • Private Transfer from Fes (FES) Airport to Chefchaouen: $294
  • Private Transfer from Meknes to Casablanca (CMN) Airport: $294
  • One-Way Transfer from Fez to Marrakech: $276
  • Private Transfer from Fes to Rabat (RBA) Airport: $275
  • One-Way Private Transfer from Fes to Casablanca: $275
  • Transfer Fes Airport to Safi: $259
  • Transfer Fes Airport to Marrakech: $259
  • Fes to Chefchaouen: Private Transfer (English Speaking Driver): $244
  • From Fez : Private Transfer to Marrakech: $243
  • transfer from Fez to Marrakech Airport or city.: $232
  • transfers from Fez to Marrakech Airport or city: $232

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Chefchaouen

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Chefchaouen:


  • Taxi Ride
    $0.99

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Chefchaouen

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

  • transfers from Chefchaouen to Fez (Door to Door): $108
  • Transfer Private From Chefchaouen To Tangier: $75
  • Transfer Private From Chefchaouen To Rabat: $176
  • Transfer Private From Chefchaouen To Casablanca: $193
  • Tangier to Chefchaouen private transfer: $83
  • Private Transfer: Tanger MED Port ⇆ Chefchaouen: $128
  • Private Transfer from Chefchaouen to Tanger-Ibn Batouta (TNG) Airport: $218
  • Private Transfer From Chefchaouen to Rabat : $287
  • Private Transfer Chefchaouen to Casablanca or CasaAirport ViceVersa (one way): $162
  • One-Way Transfer from Chefchaouen to Fez via volubilis: $133
  • One-Way Transfer from Chefchaouen to Fes : $25
  • One way transfer Chefchaouen to Fes or vice versa: $118

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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Fez $18
    Chefchaouen $18
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 - Moroccan cuisine: $44
  • Cooking Class with Bread Workshop and Pastry in Fes: $44
  • Fes Family Cooking Class: $50
  • Tour to Fez Morocco with Lunch or Dinner: $53
  • Cooking Local Tajine Class in Fez: $55
  • The Best Cooking Class in Fez: $55
  • Private 5 h Fez Cooking Class with a local family: $55
  • fez cooking tour: $57
  • Full Day Fes Cooking Class Experience: $59
  • Hosted Dinner With Family in Fes, Enjoy Tea and Unique Stories: $60
  • Moroccan Cuisine Fez Cooking Class : $61
  • Fez Cooking Class at Palais bab sahra : $64

Typical Food Prices in Chefchaouen

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Chefchaouen:


  • Lunch for Two
    $8.95
  • Dinner for Two
    $9.95
  • Cupcake
    $0.30
  • Nutella and Yogurt
    $1.99

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Chefchaouen

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

  • Funny Family Cooking Class in Blue City: $28
  • Cooking Class in Mountain From Chefchaouen: $44
  • 3-Hour Cooking Class overlooking the Blue City: $55
  • Chefchaouen Food Tour: $66
  • Chefchaouen Cooking Class : $66
  • Chefchaouen Food Tour: $68
  • Traditional Cooking Class with Local Family | Village around Chefchaouen: $72
  • Chefchaouen Traditional Cooking Class: $80
  • 4 Hours Gourmet Cooking Class in Chefchaouen: $88
  • Private Tagine Cooking Class in Chefchaouen with Lunch: $100
  • Day trip to chefchaouen and cooking class in the berber village: $166

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Fez $6.20
    Chefchaouen $17
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:

  • 2 Days Desert Tour From Fes back to Fes : $187
  • 2Days Share Tour From Fes To Marrakech Via Sahara Desert Morocco: $133
  • 1 night 2 Day Tour to luxury Desert camp from Fes by Small Group: $231
  • 2 Days / 1 Nights, Fes To Fes Desert Tour: $277
  • 2 Days Luxury Tour to Merzouga Desert from Fez with Small Group: $253
  • 2 Days Private Tour from Fes to the Desert: $131
  • 2 Days Sahara Group Tour Fez to Marrakech via Merzouga: $132
  • 2 Days Tour from Fes to Merzouga Sahara : $142
  • 2 days Fes to Fes desert tour via Merzouga Sahara: $242
  • 2 days tours from Fez to Fez: $284
  • 2-Days Fes Desert Tours with Overnght in Luxury Camp: $286
  • 3 Days Desert Tour Fes to Marrakech with 2 Nights in Merzouga: $170

Tours and Activities in Chefchaouen

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Chefchaouen.

  • 2 Hours Private Chefchaouen Walking Tour: $35
  • Akchour waterfalls tours : $88
  • Best Experience Fes to Chefchaouen Day Tour multi languages: $35
  • Bleu city walking Tasting Tour : $61
  • Chefchaouen Day Tour: $51
  • Chefchaouen with Local Eyes Guided Walking Tour: $15
  • Day Tour to Chefchaouen from Fes with Local Expert: $29
  • Fes: 3-Day Tour of Fes, Chefchaouen, and Meknes with Guide: $195
  • From Fes : Chefchaoun day trip group tour: $44
  • From Fez: Chefchaouen Guided Day Tour: $35
  • From Fez: Day Tour to the Blue Town of Chefchaouen: $28
  • Private walking tour of Chefchaouen (The blue city): $39

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Fez -
    Chefchaouen $14

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: $253


When comparing the travel costs between Fez and Chefchaouen, we can see that Chefchaouen 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 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.