Which place is cheaper, Fez or Lake Nakuru?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Lake Nakuru 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 Lake Nakuru 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: Lake Nakuru or Fez?
Lake Nakuru
Lake Nakuru is one of Kenya's 23 National Parks, also qualifying as one of the two Premium Parks in the country. Located in central Kenya, about 90 miles west of Nairobi, the area encompasses a large lake as well as the surrounding wooded grasslands. A naturalist's paradise, Lake Nakuru is home to wildlife like flamingos, other water birds, and the black and white rhinoceros.
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 Family-Friendly Tours to Kenya, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Kenya, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Morocco, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLake Nakuru $116Fez $55
The average daily cost (per person) in Lake Nakuru is $116, while the average daily cost in Fez is $55. 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 Lake Nakuru and Fez in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLake Nakuru $45Fez $29
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLake Nakuru $90Fez $58
Compare Hotels in Lake Nakuru and Fez
Looking for a hotel in Lake Nakuru 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: Fez Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lake Nakuru $41Fez $5.13
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$2.06
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fez
Also for Fez, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- transfer from fes to chefchaouen: $81
- private transfer fes casablanca : $109
- private one-way Transfer from Fes to Casabanca: $129
- Transfer from Fez to Rabat (Private): $181
- Transfer from Fez to Casablanca (private): $211
- Transfer from Fes to Tangier : $182
- Transfer from Fes to Rabat: $146
- Transfer from Fes to Rabat: $114
- Transfer from Airport Fez to an Hotel in Fez (Including SIM Card): $11
- Transfer from Airport Fez to an Hotel in Fez (Including SIM Card): $11
- Transfer Private From Fes To Tetouan: $190
- Transfer Private From Fes To Casablanca: $181
Is it cheaper to fly into Lake Nakuru or Fez?
Prices for flights to both Fez and Lake Nakuru 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 dayLake Nakuru $41Fez $19
Typical Food Prices in Fez
For Fez, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Yogurt$0.62
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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:
- Moroccan Cuisine Fez Cooking Class : $40
- Moroccan Romantic Dinner in Fez: $40
- cooking classe in fes with ouliya: $45
- Cooking Class with Bread Workshop and Pastry in Fes: $45
- Cooking Class - Moroccan cuisine: $51
- Fes Family Cooking Class: $52
- Fez Souk 4-Hour Traditional Home Cooking: $56
- Private 5 h Fez Cooking Class with a local family: $57
- Cooking Local Tajine Class in Fez: $57
- Moroccan Cooking Class at a Riad in Fez: $57
- fez cooking tour: $59
- Unforgettable Cooking Class in Fez : $60
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lake Nakuru $36Fez $6.43
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$2.06
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): $205
- Fez day Tour with Local Guide & driver : $75
- Private Guided Tour of Fes with Pick Up: $45
- walking Tour in the oldest part of Fez (3-4 hours): $34
- 2 Days Luxury Tour to Merzouga Desert from Fez with Small Group: $262
- 2 Days Luxury camp camel Trekking Experience from Fes to Merzouga: $171
- 2 Days Merzouga Desert Tour from Fes: $183
- 2 Days Tour from Fes to Merzouga Sahara : $97
- 2 days Fes to Fes desert tour via Merzouga Sahara: $250
- 2-Day Guided Tour from Fes to the Desert: $171
- 2-Day Merzouga Desert Tour from Fez: $193
- 2-Days Private Tour from Fes to Tangier: $283
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLake Nakuru $7.63Fez -
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: $262
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lake Nakuru and Fez, we can see that Lake Nakuru is more expensive. And not only is Fez much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Fez would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Fez 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 Lake Nakuru would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lake Nakuru than you might in Fez.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lake Nakuru Expensive? and Is Fez Expensive?.
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.