Which place is cheaper, Fez or Masai Mara?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Masai Mara 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 Masai Mara 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: Masai Mara or Fez?
Masai Mara
Masai Mara National Reserve is a beautiful, scenic, nature reserve in southwest Kenya, just west of the capital city, Nairobi. The reserve belongs to the Masai people and was created in order to protect the land and the people and animals living on it. Masai Mara is considered to be one of the best reserves in all of Africa, offering the quintessential African safari experience.
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 Budget Safaris in Kenya, The Best Luxury Tours to 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 dayMasai Mara $109Fez $55
The average daily cost (per person) in Masai Mara is $109, 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 Masai Mara and Fez in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMasai Mara $37Fez $29
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMasai Mara $74Fez $58
Compare Hotels in Masai Mara and Fez
Looking for a hotel in Masai Mara 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: Masai Mara Hotel Prices and Fez Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Masai Mara $48Fez $5.13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Masai Mara
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Masai Mara:
- Airport Transfers: $40
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:
- Private VIP Transfer from Airport to Fes City or Vice Versa: $11
- 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
- Fez Airport Private Transfer : $13
- Private Airport Transfer Arrival OR Departure: $14
- Private Transfers from fez to the Airport fez saiss(Door to Door): $15
- Fez : One-Way Private Airport Transfer: $15
- Private Transfers from fez to the Airport fez saiss(Door to Door): $15
- Private transfer from/to the Airport of Fez (Including SIM Card): $16
- Private Fes Airport Transfers: $18
- Fes Airport Transfer Arrival or Deparature: $19
- One-Way shared Transfer from Fez to Chefchaouen: $20
Is it cheaper to fly into Masai Mara or Fez?
Prices for flights to both Fez and Masai Mara 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 dayMasai Mara $33Fez $19
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Masai Mara
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Masai Mara.
- Nairobi Private Carnivore Dinner Experience: $125
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.Masai Mara $61Fez $6.43
Tours and Activities in Masai Mara
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Masai Mara are as follows:
- 1Day Tour Nairobi Park ,Giraffe Center,karen Blixxen Guided tour: $50
- 5 hours Nairobi national park Private tour: $150
- 2-Hour Private Tour in Giraffe Centre in Nairobi: $44
- 3-Days Maasai Mara Camping Safari on 4x4 Land Cruiser Jeep: $285
- 5 Hour Private Tour Nairobi National Park Or Evening Game Drive: $100
- Cultural Day Tour to Bomas of Kenya Nairobi: $51
- Cultural Day Tour to Bomas of Kenya Nairobi: $75
- Day Tour To Mt. Kenya : $285
- Day Tour at Nairobi National Park and Giraffe Centre: $62
- Day Tour to Amboseli National park and Masai Village Tour: $190
- Day Tour to Karura Forest Nature Trail: $80
- Day Tour to Lake Nakuru with optional boat ride in Lake Naivasha: $274
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:
- Fes Shared Full-Day Guided Tour : $10
- Shared Guided tour in Fes Medina: $14
- Private Shopping Tour in the Souks of the Old Medina: $17
- Half Day Private Guided Fes Tour with Local Guide: $18
- Fez Rampart Tour Including Chouara Tannery: $19
- Guided tour in Fez/Fez guided tour: $20
- Fes Guided tours, Cultural tour: $20
- Small-Group Full-Day Meknes, Volubilis and Moulay Idriss Zerhoun Tour from Fez: $22
- Half Day Fes Guided Tour : $22
- Fez half-day Medina guided tour: $23
- Private Guided Tour of Fes: $23
- Ancient Medina, Fes Morocco - Walking Tour - Private - Half Day: $23
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMasai Mara $26Fez -
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 Masai Mara and Fez, we can see that Masai Mara 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 Masai Mara would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Masai Mara 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 Masai Mara 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.