Which place is cheaper, Fez or Meknes?
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 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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Meknes Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMeknes $62Fez $93
The average daily cost (per person) in Meknes is $62, while the average daily cost in Fez is $93. 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 $28Fez $35
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMeknes $56Fez $70
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 $1.60Fez $17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Meknes
Also for Meknes, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from fez to Rabat or from Rabat to Fes: $139
- One Way Transfer from Fes To Chefchaouen Via Volubilis: $126
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$2.18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fez
Also for Fez, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Fes to Rabat (RBA) Airport: $290
- Private Transfer From Fes to Marrakech via Volubilis and Rabat: $279
- Transfer Fes to Safi: $273
- From Fez : Transfer to Tangier via Chefchaouen the blue City : $239
- One-Way Transfer from Fez to Tanger via chefchaouen : $234
- Private transfer fes to Marrakech: $233
- private one-way transfer from Fes to Marrrakech: $233
- Transfer From Fez To Tangier (Private): $231
- Meknes and Rabat Tour with Casablanca Transfer from Fes: $227
- Transfer From Fez to Marrakech ( private): $227
- Private one-way transfer Fes to Marrakech : $223
- private transfer from fes to marrakech : $220
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 $27Fez $45
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$2.73
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: $105
Typical Food Prices in Fez
For Fez, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Yogurt$0.65
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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:
- Lunch/Dinner with Moroccan family : $29
- Moroccan Lunch or Dinner with Henna in a Traditional Riad in Fes: $32
- Fez Cooking Class at a Traditional Riad with Market Visit: $40
- Moroccan Cuisine Fez Cooking Class : $52
- Cooking Class in Fez with familly: $52
- Fez Souk 4-Hour Traditional Home Cooking: $57
- Cooking Local Tajine Class in Fez: $58
- Moroccan Cooking Class at a Riad in Fez: $58
- Private 5 h Fez Cooking Class with a local family: $58
- Unforgettable Fes Cooking Class with a local: $58
- Full Day Fes Cooking Class Experience: $63
- Tagine cooking class in Fes: $64
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Meknes $3.88Fez $9.87
Tours and Activities in Meknes
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Meknes.
- Fes to Volubilis via Meknes and Moulay Idriss Day Tour: $44
- From Fez: Volubilis, Moulay Idriss and Meknes Full Day Tour: $17
- From Fez Guided Day Trip All Inclusive Tickets: $113
- Guided Tour with Entrance Fees: $46
- Guided city Tour: $51
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$2.18
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 : $198
- 2Days Share Tour From Fes To Marrakech Or Fes Via Sahara & camel: $140
- A Unique Experience In Fez With A Guide And A Driver (Full Day): $209
- Best Tour In Fez Médina With ( Private )Tour Guide: $47
- Fes Medina Vip Private Shopping Tour with local Guide: $34
- Fes Sightseeing Private Tour: $128
- Fez Medina Walking Tour with Private Guide: $24
- Fez day Tour with Local Guide & driver : $77
- 1 Day Private Tour from Fez to Volubilis Moulay Idriss and Meknes: $50
- 1 night 2 days Desert tour From Fes back to Fes: $100
- 2 Day Luxury Desert Tour from Fes to Fes or Marrakech: $128
- 2 Days Luxury Magic Morocco Desert Tour From Fes To Fes: $169
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMeknes $2.87Fez $13
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$5.01
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Meknes and Fez, we can see that Fez is more expensive. And not only is Meknes much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Meknes would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Meknes 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 Meknes.
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.