Should you visit Meknes or Fez?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel cost comparison between Meknes and Fez can help. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Meknes
So you love a bustling nightlife with fine restaurants and meaningful historical buildings, but you hate all the tourists. Well, it maybe time to visit Meknes, Morocco. Since most travelers head straight to Fez, that leaves Meknes relatively untouched and remains free of the usual hassles that plague other major destinations.
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.
Which city is cheaper, Fez or Meknes?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Meknes is $41, while the average daily cost in Fez is $46. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Meknes and Fez in more detail.
Accommodation
Travelers usually pay around $46 for a double occupancy room in Meknes If you want to be in a premiere location or have high end amenities, you can expect to pay a bit more.
Travelers usually pay around $50 for a double occupancy room in Fez If you want to be in a premiere location or have high end amenities, you can expect to pay a bit more.
Food
While meal prices in Meknes can vary, the average travelers spends about $13 per day on food. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out, an average meal in Meknes should cost around $5.20 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Meknes is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.
Fez food costs typically run travelers around $14 per day. Eating every meal in a nicer restaurant will drive the cost up, and grabbing fast food or casual meals will help you save money.
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Food
Meals for one day
Meknes $13
Fez $14
Typical Food prices in Meknes
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Meknes:
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Popcorn
$0.22
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Spices
$2.76
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Meknes
For Meknes, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Withlocals The 10 Tastings: Marrakech Private Food Tour:
$40
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Meknes Food Tour:
$50
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Meknes Cooking Class:
$50
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Moroccan Cooking Class in Marrakech:
$78
Typical Food prices in Fez
For Fez, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Yogurt
$0.66
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Dinner for 2
$13
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Fez
For Fez, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Moroccan Cooking Class in Marrakech:
$78
Local Transportation
Meknes's transportation costs can vary by the type of transport chosen by visitors. Naturally, taxis and private drivers cost much more than public transportation options. On average, visitors spend $1.29 per person, per day on transportation in Meknes.
Public transportation tends to be much less expensive in Fez than paying for a taxi or private car service, as is expected. Typically, people spend $4.38 on transportation in Fez on average per day.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Meknes
Also for Meknes, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Private Transfer from Meknes to Rabat (RBA) Airport:
$224
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Private Transfer from Meknes to Fes (FES) Airport:
$187
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Private Transfer from Meknes to Casablanca (CMN) Airport:
$332
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Private Transfer Marrakech - Meknes:
$415
Typical Local Transportation prices in Fez
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Fez:
Is it cheaper to fly into Meknes or Fez?
Prices for flights to both Fez and Meknes 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.
Entertainment
Sightseeing, admission tickets, things to do, and other entertainment expenses in Meknes can vary widely by price. On average, visitors spend around $3.14 per person, per day on entertainment and sightseeing here.
Sightseeing expenses in Fez, including the cost of admission tickets for day tours, museums, and attractions, usually cost an average of $5.50 per day, per person.
Tours and Activities in Meknes
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Meknes.
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Romantic tour in Meknès:
$399
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Sahara Desert of Merzouga Morocco 3 days tour from Fez and ending in Marrakech:
$560
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The best of Meknès walking tour:
$399
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fez chefchaouen 2 days tour via meknes:
$137
Typical Entertainment prices in Fez
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Fez's activities, tours, and tickets:
Alcohol
Alcoholic beverages can often be a significant portion of a traveler's budget, and the costs can vary greatly from person to person. In Meknes, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is $2.32.
Typical Alcohol prices in Meknes
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Meknes:
When comparing the travel costs between Meknes and Fez, we can see that Fez 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.
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