Which place is cheaper, Fez or Merzouga?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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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 $17Fez $53
The average daily cost (per person) in Merzouga is $17, 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 Merzouga and Fez in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMerzouga $10Fez $28
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMerzouga $20Fez $56
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 $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:
- Private Airport Transfer Arrival OR Departure: $11
- Transfer From Fez Airport to Fes Medina: $11
- Private Arrival Transfer Fez Sais Airport : $12
- Private Airport Transfer Arrival & Departure: $13
- Private VIP Transfer from Airport to Fes City or Vice Versa: $14
- Private VIP Transfer from Airport to Fes City or Vice Versa: $15
- Fes Airport Transfer and vice Versa: $18
- Private Fes Airport Transfers: $18
- Private Transfer: Fes from or to Airport. : $20
- Transfer from Fez airport to the hotel or riad: $22
- Fez Airport to Hotel Transfer: $23
- Private Arrival Transfer: Fez Sais Airport to Fez Hotel: $24
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 $5.92Fez $18
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Merzouga
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Merzouga.
- One Night in Private Camp in the Sahara Desert in Merzouga with Dinner: $65
- Camel trek with 1 Night in Luxury camp with Dinner+ Sundbording: $87
- Visit The Nomads, Gnawa Music, Rally In Dunes, Berber Pizza : $103
- Overnight in Luxury Camp With camel Trek & Dinner: $108
- From Fes: 2-Day Merzouga Desert Trip w/Luxury Tent & Dinner: $119
- From Fes: 2-Day Merzouga Desert Trip(Luxury Tent & Dinner): $125
- 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$0.60
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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
- Baking Workshops at Fez Cooking School at Palais Amani: $41
- Fez Souk 4-Hour Traditional Home Cooking: $42
- Unforgettable Cooking Class in Fez : $46
- Cooking Class - Moroccan cuisine: $49
- Fes Family Cooking Class: $50
- Tour to Fez Morocco with Lunch or Dinner: $52
- Full Day Fes Cooking Class Experience: $59
- Baking Class at Fez Cooking School: $60
- Social lunch or dinner with Moroccan familly: $60
- Traditional Moroccan Cooking Class: $60
- Hosted Dinner With Family in Fes, Enjoy Tea and Unique Stories: $60
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Merzouga -Fez $6.21
Tours and Activities in Merzouga
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Merzouga are as follows:
- Berber Experience Private Sahara Desert Day Trip: $80
- Private Adventure to Merzouga Risani from Erfoud : $141
- Private Desert Tour and Visit to Nomadic Families: $98
- 1 Hour Merzouga Desert Buggy Experience: $139
- 1 Hour Merzouga Desert Quad Biking Tour: $64
- 1 Night Camel Trekking Tour in Merzouga Desert Camp : $60
- 2 Hours Merzouga Desert Quad Bike Adventure: $114
- 2 hours Merzouga ATV Rental - Desert Quad Biking Tour: $125
- 2-Day Desert Tour with Return to Marrakech: $181
- 3 Days Private Desert Tour in Merzouga with ATV and Sandboarding : $261
- 3 Days Tour From Marrakech To Sahara Desert Of Merzouga: $107
- 3 Days Tour from Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga with Luxury Camp: $217
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:
- 6 Hours Shared Guided Tour of Fes medina and Ramparts : $13
- Cultural tour in Fez: $15
- Private Shopping Tour in the Souks of the Old Medina: $16
- Private Full-Day Tour of the Authentic Medina of Fez: $16
- Fez Rampart Tour Including Chouara Tannery: $18
- A FEScinating group tour : $20
- Fes Guided tours, Cultural tour: $20
- A group walking tour in Fes, Morocco : $21
- Fes walking Tour with a group : $21
- Ancient Medina, Fes Morocco - Walking Tour - Private - Half Day: $21
- Half Day Fes Guided Tour : $21
- Half Day Tour in Fez Medina (private tour guide): $21
Alcohol
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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: $249
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.