Which place is cheaper, Fez or Merzouga?
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 Merzouga or Fez?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Merzouga or Fez, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Merzouga or Fez?
Merzouga
Let's say you want to truly get away. I don't mean putting your ear buds in on some beach with a stronger on the next chair over. I mean really get away, and find yourself deserted. Merzouga, Morocco lets you do just that. This land of sand dune after sand dune is ideal for anyone yearning to ride a camel to the ends of civilization. And you'll find plenty of options to get here with a tour, or even on your own.
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 Tours to Morocco, The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Morocco, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Marrakesh.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMerzouga $23Fez $91
The average daily cost (per person) in Merzouga is $23, while the average daily cost in Fez is $91. 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 Merzouga and Fez in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMerzouga $11Fez $34
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMerzouga $22Fez $68
Compare Hotels in Merzouga and Fez
Looking for a hotel in Merzouga 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: Merzouga Hotel Prices and Fez Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Merzouga -Fez $16
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$2.14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fez
Also for Fez, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Fes to Any Destination – One Way or Return: $9.28
- Transfer from Airport Fez to an Hotel in Fez: $12
- Private Airport Transfer Arrival & Departure: $12
- Transfer from Airport Fez to an Hotel in Fez: $12
- Fez Airport Private Transfer Arrival - OR - Departure: $13
- Private transfer from/to the Airport of Fez (Including SIM Card): $13
- Fez Airport Private Transfer: $13
- Private transfer from/to the Airport of Fez (Including SIM Card): $13
- Fes Airport Transfer (one way) + Free SIM Card: Stay Connected: $13
- Fez - Sais Airport Transfers: $13
- Fez Airport Private Transfer Arrival - OR - Departure: $17
- One-way transfer: Fes to Chefchaouen or vice versa: $23
Is it cheaper to fly into Merzouga or Fez?
Prices for flights to both Fez and Merzouga 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 dayMerzouga $11Fez $44
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Merzouga
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Merzouga.
- Desert excursion with camel trek into the camp Dinner breakfast: $50
- Exclusive Merzouga Desert Safari: Camel Ride, Sandsurf & Dinner: $51
- Cooking class in Merzouga Make Berber Madfouna in Sand: $58
- Merzouga Luxury AC/ Heating Camp: Camel Ride, Dinner & breakfast: $64
- Overnight At Luxury Desert Camp with Camel Ride and Dinner: $104
- Magical Dinner and Camel Trek with 1 Night In Merzouga Luxury Desert Camp: $105
- 2 Nights Private Camp in Merzouga with Dinner and Camel Ride: $200
Typical Food Prices in Fez
For Fez, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Yogurt$0.64
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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:
- Lunch/Dinner with Moroccan family: $29
- Moroccan Lunch or Dinner with Henna in a Traditional Riad in Fes: $32
- Cooking Class Experience in Fes: $37
- Moroccan Cooking Class and Lunch in a Traditional Riad: $39
- Fez Cooking Class at a Traditional Riad with Market Visit: $40
- Flavors of Fez by Locals ( Cooking Class ): $41
- Family Dinner in Fes with Tea and Fun Stories: $45
- fez Cooking Class Moroccan cuisine with Market Visit: $46
- Cooking Class - Moroccan cuisine: $52
- Moroccan Cuisine Fez Cooking Class: $52
- Fez Souk tour & traditional Home Cooking: $52
- Best cooking class in Fès with real Familly: $52
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Merzouga -Fez $9.67
Tours and Activities in Merzouga
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Merzouga are as follows:
- 1 Night Camel Trekking Tour in Merzouga Desert Camp: $64
- 2 Hour Merzouga Buggy Adventure in the Sahara Dunes: $162
- 2 days tour in Merzouga Erg Chabbi with 4WD Jeep and Camel Treck: $290
- 2 hours Merzouga Dunes ATV Rental - Desert Quad Biking Tour: $112
- 2-Days Merzouga tour from Errachidia: $200
- 2-Hour Quad Desert Tour, Dunes Oasis, Nomads Family & Sandboard: $44
- 3 Days Marrakech to Sahara Adventure Merzouga Dunes & Camel Trek: $115
- 3 hour Jeep Tour in Merzouga Desert: $64
- 3-Day Best Desert Tour from Fez to Marrakech via Merzouga: $290
- 4×4 Jeep Tour in Merzouga: $2.78
- 4-Hour Merzouga Quad Biking Tour Off Road with Pick Up: $203
- ATV Desert Adventure – 1-Hour Quad or Buggy Ride in Merzouga: $75
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$2.14
Tours and Activities in Fez
For Fez, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Fez Medina Traditional Craft Shopping Tour with Expert Guide: $5.80
- Fes Discovery Tour Historical Monuments Markets and Old Medina: $9.28
- Fes Medina Tour: Blue Gate, Artisans, Tanneries & Historic Souk: $10
- Private Walking Tour inside the Medina with a Local Guide: $12
- Shared Half Day Guided Fes Tour with Local Guide: $14
- VIP Fes Medina Work Shop Tour with Official Guide: $16
- Discover Pottery and Mosaic Zellige on a Factory Tour in Fes: $17
- Discover the Magic of Fes: A Walking Tour of the Old City: $17
- Day Tour to Volubilis & Meknes from Fes: $17
- Fez Tour Experience: $17
- Fez Medina Guided Tour: $17
- Ancient Medina, Fes Morocco - Walking Tour - Private - Half Day: $17
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMerzouga -Fez $13
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 to Meknes: $173
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Merzouga and Fez, we can see that Fez is more expensive. And not only is Merzouga much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Merzouga would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Merzouga 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 Merzouga.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Merzouga 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.