A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Fez vs. Diani for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Fez or Diani?

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 Diani 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 Diani?

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.

Diani

Diani is a major beach resort town on the Indian Ocean coast of Kenya. It is located 30 kilometers south of Mombasa and the beach has been voted Africa’s leading beach destination several times. With a flawless, long stretch of white-sand beach hugged by lush forest and kissed by surfable waves, it’s no wonder Diani Beach is so popular. This resort town scores points with a diverse crowd: party people, families, honeymooners, backpackers and water-sports enthusiasts. But Diani also has some of the best accommodation in Kenya, from budget party hostels to funky kitesurfing lodges and intimate honeymoon spots. Most places are spread along the beach road, hidden behind a line of forest. When lazing in a hammock gets tiring, visit the coral mosques with their archways that overlook the open ocean, venture into the sacred forests where guides hug trees that speak in their ancestors' voices, or take in the monkey sanctuary – all are good ways to experience more of the coast than the considerable charms of sun and sand.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Morocco, The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco, The Best Luxury Tours to Kenya, and The Best Budget Tours to Kenya.


Which place is cheaper, Diani 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 Diani is $69. 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 Diani in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Fez $32
    Diani $23
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Fez $64
    Diani $46
Compare Hotels in Fez and Diani

Looking for a hotel in Fez or Diani? 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 Diani


Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world. Compare prices for multiple destinations when planning your next trip.


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 Diani Hotel Prices.

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

  • transfer from fes to chefchaouen: $74
  • private transfer from fez to rabat city: $104
  • private transfer from fes to marrakech : $197
  • private transfer fes to casablanca: $110
  • private one-way Transfer from Fes to Casabanca: $118
  • Transfers from Fes Saiss airport to Fes Medina & other Cities: $21
  • Transfer from Fes to Tangier : $167
  • Transfer from Fes to Casablanca: $117
  • Transfer from Airport Fez to an Hotel in Fez (Including SIM Card): $10
  • Transfer Private From Fes To Tangier: $174
  • Transfer Private From Fes To Marrakesh: $193
  • Transfer Private From Fes To Airport Casablanca: $180

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Diani

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

  • Private transfer to Diani Beach from Mombasa: $65
  • Private Transfer: Mombasa SGR Train Station to Diani Hotels: $68
  • From Mombasa Airport: Diani transfer in a minivan (5 pax): $65
  • Taxi and Airport transfers: $70

Is it cheaper to fly into Fez or Diani?

Prices for flights to both Diani 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
    Diani $35
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

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Diani

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

  • Nairobi:Carnivore Restaurant Romantic Dinner With Transfer.: $38
  • Diani Beach: Special Dinner with a Local: $50
  • A ROMANTIC BEACH BONFIRE DINNER SET UP: $75

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Fez $9.00
    Diani $15
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:

  • A Unique Experience In Fez With A Guide And A Driver (Full Day): $188
  • Fes Sightseeing Private Tour: $115
  • Fes to Fes Private Desert tour 1-night 2-Day Tour luxury camps: $287
  • Fes to Marrakech via Desert Tour 2 Days 1 Night : $100
  • Fez day Tour with Local Guide & driver : $69
  • Private Guided Tour of Fes with Pick Up: $42
  • Private Tour with official guide & Driver for Fez city: $125
  • 2 Days / 1 Nights, Fes To Fes Desert Tour: $277
  • 2 Days Desert Tour From Fez To Merzouga Dunes & Camel Trek and back to Fez: $278
  • 2 Days Tour From Fes To Marrakech Via Merzouga Desert: $135
  • 2 Days Tour from Fes to Merzouga Sahara : $134
  • 2 days tours from Fez to Fez: $269

Tours and Activities in Diani

For Diani, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • 1 day Shimba Hills Tour: $185
  • Diani Beach: 2-Hour Glass Bottom-Boat Cruise: $28
  • Diani Beach: Children's Homes Visit And Donation Tour.: $39
  • Diani Beach: Glass Boat Cruise to Robinson Island: $42
  • Diani Beach: Kaya Kinondo cultural and nature experience: $30
  • Diani Beach: Kongo River Estuary Sundowner Boat Tour: $42
  • Diani Beach: Kongo River Sunset Experience in a canoe: $32
  • Diani Beach: Village tour on a bike with hotel pick-up: $64
  • Diani bush tour: $75
  • Giriama Cultural Dance Show and Local Village Tour: $27
  • Kisite Private Boat Tour with Snorkeling and Lunch: $120
  • Market and Street Food Walking Tour: $20

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Fez $12
    Diani $8.91


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Fez and Diani, we can see that Fez is more expensive. And not only is Diani much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Diani would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Diani 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 Diani.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Fez Expensive? and Is Diani Expensive?.