Which place is cheaper, Fez or Meknes?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Meknes or Fez?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Meknes and Fez 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: Meknes or Fez?
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Morocco, The Best Cultural Tours in Morocco, The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, and The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMeknes $46Fez $53
The average daily cost (per person) in Meknes is $46, while the average daily cost in Fez is $53. 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 Meknes and Fez in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMeknes $26Fez $28
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMeknes $52Fez $56
Compare Hotels in Meknes and Fez
Looking for a hotel in Meknes 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: Meknes Hotel Prices and Fez Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Meknes $1.46Fez $4.95
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$1.99
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fez
Also for Fez, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From Fez : Transfer to Tangier via Chefchaouen the blue City : $294
- Private Transfer from Fes to Casablanca: $293
- Private Transfer from Meknes to Casablanca (CMN) Airport: $290
- One-Way Transfer from Fez to Marrakech: $273
- Private Transfer from Fes to Rabat (RBA) Airport: $272
- Transfer Fes to Safi: $255
- Tangier transfer from Fes via Volubilis and Chefchaouen: $228
- One-Way Transfer from Fez to Tanger via chefchaouen : $218
- Private transfer fes to Marrakech: $218
- Private Transfer from Fez to Marrakech : $217
- Private transfer from Fes to Chefchaouen: $217
- Private transfer from Fez to Marrakech One-way: $212
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.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayMeknes $14Fez $18
Typical Food Prices in Meknes
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Meknes:
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Popcorn$0.20
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Spices$2.49
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Meknes
For Meknes, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Fes Medina :Grocery shopping & cooking Class with Fatima: $95
Typical Food Prices in Fez
For Fez, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Yogurt$0.60
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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:
- Lunch/Dinner with Moroccan family : $27
- Moroccan Cooking Class at a Riad in Fez: $29
- Baking Workshops at Fez Cooking School at Palais Amani: $41
- Cooking Class with Bread Workshop and Pastry in Fes: $43
- cooking classe in fes with ouliya: $43
- Cooking Class - Moroccan cuisine: $49
- Fes Family Cooking Class: $50
- Tour to Fez Morocco with Lunch or Dinner: $52
- Private 5 h Fez Cooking Class with a local family: $54
- The Best Cooking Class in Fez: $54
- Full Day Fes Cooking Class Experience: $59
- Traditional Moroccan Cooking Class: $60
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Meknes $3.55Fez $6.21
Tours and Activities in Meknes
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Meknes.
- Fes Volubilis Tour: $45
- From Fez: Volubilis, Moulay Idriss and Meknes Full Day Tour: $17
- From Rabat: Volubilis and Meknes Full-day Tour: $256
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$1.99
Tours and Activities in Fez
For Fez, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2 Days Desert Tour From Fes back to Fes : $185
- 2Days Share Tour From Fes To Marrakech Via Sahara Desert Morocco: $133
- Private Tour with official guide & Driver for Fez city: $130
- Tour in The Most Beautiful Spots: $212
- walking Tour in the oldest part of Fez (3-4 hours): $33
- 2 Days / 1 Nights, Fes To Fes Desert Tour: $277
- 2 Days Luxury Tour to Merzouga Desert from Fez with Small Group: $250
- 2 Days Merzouga Desert Tour from Fes: $175
- 2 Days Tour From Fes To Marrakech Via Merzouga Desert: $152
- 2 Days Tour from Fes to Merzouga Sahara : $104
- 2 days Fes to Fes desert tour via Merzouga Sahara: $239
- 2 days tours from Fez to Fez: $280
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMeknes $2.62Fez -
Typical Alcohol Prices in Meknes
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Meknes:
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Bottle of Wine$4.58
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: $250
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.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Meknes Expensive? and Is Fez Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Meknes or Fez?
Fez has a larger population, and is about 77% larger than the population of Meknes. When comparing the sizes of Meknes 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.