Which place is cheaper, Fez or Haridwar?
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 Haridwar or Fez?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Haridwar and Fez. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Haridwar or Fez?
Haridwar
A spiritual journey is not complete without a trip to Haridwar as it is the lands of legends and tales cleansed by the Holy Ganga and regarded as the Holiest places for washing of sins. Haridwar is located on the foothills of the Himalayas making the place a truly memorable experience. After making a Haridwar Darshan, you will find most of your answers regarding the unknown and uncertainties. Rishikesh is very close to Haridwar, for waking the adrenaline rush in you. One can plan out so many activities to do in Haridwar for a fun filling vacation.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Photography Tours in India, The Best Religious Tours in India, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Morocco, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco.
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Haridwar Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHaridwar $34Fez $87
The average daily cost (per person) in Haridwar is $34, while the average daily cost in Fez is $87. 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 Haridwar and Fez in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHaridwar $14Fez $33
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHaridwar $28Fez $66
Compare Hotels in Haridwar and Fez
Looking for a hotel in Haridwar or Fez? 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: Haridwar Hotel Prices and Fez Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Haridwar $4.67Fez $16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Haridwar
Also for Haridwar, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Rishikesh: Mini Gartang Gali Guided Half-Day Trek with Transfers: $112
- Private Transfer from Rishikesh to Delhi: $42
- Private Transfer from Haridwar to Delhi: $39
- Private Transfer from Dehradun Airport to Rishikesh: $35
- Dehradun Airport (DED): Private Transfer to Rishikesh: $17
- Affordable transfer from Rishikesh to Delhi: $39
- Affordable transfer from Rishikesh to Dehradun Airport: $20
- Affordable transfer from Haridwar to Delhi: $39
- Affordable Dehradun airport transfer to Rishikesh: $20
- Affordable Dehradun Airport Transfer.: $15
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$2.04
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fez
Also for Fez, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- One-Way Transfer from Fez to Marrakech: $286
- Private Transfer from Fes to Rabat (RBA) Airport: $285
- Transfer Fes Airport to Marrakech: $268
- Transfer from Fez to Casablanca (private): $265
- One Way Private Transfer To Marrakech: $264
- Private Transfer : Fez-Marrakech, Marrakech -Fez: $253
- Transfer Fes to Agadir: $252
- private one-way transfer from Fes to Marrrakech: $228
- Special - Fes Guided Tours with Lunch and Transfer to Casablanca: $228
- Transfer From Fez To Tangier (Private): $227
- Private Fes to Casablanca transfer with visit Volubilis and Rabat: $223
- Meknes and Rabat Tour with Casablanca Transfer from Fes: $223
Is it cheaper to fly into Haridwar or Fez?
Prices for flights to both Fez and Haridwar 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 dayHaridwar $15Fez $42
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Haridwar
For Haridwar, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Rishikesh: Sattvic Ayurvedic Cooking Class – Cook & Dine: $38
- Flavors of Haridwar A Sacred 7 Street Guided Food Tour: $40
Typical Food Prices in Fez
For Fez, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Yogurt$0.61
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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: $11
- Private Cooking Class with a Local Family & Market Visit: $34
- Cooking Class Experience in Fes: $35
- Moroccan Cooking Class and Lunch in a Traditional Riad: $40
- Flavors of Fez ( Cooking Class with Local Expert ): $40
- Moroccan Cooking Class with Lunch in a Traditional Riad in Fez: $40
- Baking Workshops at Fez Cooking School at Palais Amani: $43
- Family Dinner in Fes with Tea and Fun Stories: $45
- Unforgettable Cooking Class in Fez: $45
- Cooking Class with Bread Workshop and Pastry in Fes: $46
- Fez Souk tour & traditional Home Cooking: $51
- Moroccan Cooking Class and Fez Market Visit and Meal: $55
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Haridwar $8.07Fez $9.22
Tours and Activities in Haridwar
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Haridwar.
- 02 Days Rajasthan, Jodhpur with Bishnoi Village Guided Tour: $274
- 2-Days Haridwar and Rishikesh Tour By Car: $98
- 6D Char Dham Yatra Immersive VR Experience at Haridwar: $3.81
- Ashram Tour By Walk in Rishikesh (Private Tour): $12
- Blue City of Rajasthan, Jodhpur Guided Tour - 02 Days: $97
- Cultural Walking Tour with Local Snacks in Rishikesh: $15
- Day tour Haridwar Rishikesh with evening Ganga Aarti: $53
- Dehradun Day Tour: Robber’s Cave, Buddha Temple & Local Market: $60
- Discover Rishikesh: Day Tour Guided With Ganga Aarti Ceremony: $30
- Discovering Dehradun: A Full Day Guided Tour: $63
- From Kochi: 03-Day Periyar Wildlife & Mararikulam Beach Tour: $172
- From Rishikesh: 3-Day Mahavatar Babaji Cave & Dunagiri Tour: $270
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$2.04
Tours and Activities in Fez
For Fez, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2 Day Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour with Camel Ride and Camp: $59
- 2 Day Fes to Merzouga Desert Tour: $126
- 2 Day Private Sahara Adventure from Fez to Merzouga and Back: $239
- 2 Days 1 Night Desert Tour from Fes to Marrakech (Luxury Camp ): $148
- 2 Days Desert Tour From Fes back to Fes: $194
- 2 Days Fes Desert Tour with Night luxury Tent & Quad/Camel ride: $144
- 2 Days Merzouga Desert Tour from Fes: $184
- 2-Day Desert Tour From Fes To Merzouga/Marrakech: $120
- 2-Day Desert Tour from Fes to Fes or Marrakech with Camel Trek: $95
- 2-Day Guided Tour from Fes to the Desert: $171
- 2-Day Luxury Sahara Tour: Fes to Marrakech or Fes: $103
- 2-Day Sahara Desert Adventure: Fes to Merzouga Tour: $147
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHaridwar $6.00Fez $12
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: $179
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Haridwar and Fez, we can see that Fez is more expensive. And not only is Haridwar much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Haridwar is in Asia and Fez is in Africa, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Haridwar would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Haridwar 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 Haridwar.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Haridwar Expensive? and Is Fez Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Haridwar or Fez?
Fez has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Haridwar. When comparing the sizes of Haridwar and Fez, 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.