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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Merzouga Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMerzouga $22Fez $86
The average daily cost (per person) in Merzouga is $22, while the average daily cost in Fez is $86. 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 $32
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMerzouga $20Fez $64
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 $15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Merzouga
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Merzouga:
- Merzouga Luxury Camp & With Transfer included: $74
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$2.02
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fez
Also for Fez, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Fes Private Transfer Train Station to Hotel or Vice Versa: $10
- Transfer from Airport Fez to an Hotel in Fez: $11
- Transfer from Airport Fez to an Hotel in Fez: $11
- Private Airport Transfer Arrival & Departure: $11
- Transfer from Airport Fez to an Hotel in Fez (Including SIM Card): $11
- Private Airport Transfer Arrival OR Departure: $12
- Private Arrival Transfer from Fes Saiss Airport to your Hotel or Riad: $12
- Private transfer from/to the Airport of Fez (Including SIM Card): $13
- Fes Airport Transfer (one way) + Free SIM Card: Stay Connected: $13
- Private transfer from/to the Airport of Fez (Including SIM Card): $13
- Fez Airport Private Transfer: $13
- Fez Sais Airport Private Arrival and Departure Transfer: $13
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 $10Fez $41
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Merzouga
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Merzouga.
- Merzouga Cooking Class Familye: $43
- Exclusive Merzouga Desert Safari: Camel Ride, Sandsurf & Dinner: $50
- Private trip 4x4 in Merzouga Lunch with Berber Pizza: $57
- Merzouga Luxury AC/ Heating Camp: Camel Ride, Dinner & breakfast: $63
- Overnight At Luxury Desert Camp with Camel Ride and Dinner: $69
- Magical Dinner and Camel Trek with 1 Night In Merzouga Luxury Desert Camp: $105
- Merzouga Desert Sunset Dinner and Stargazing Tour: $137
- From 2-Nights In Luxury Camp with Camel Trek & Dinner.: $171
- 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$0.61
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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:
- Private Cooking Class with a Local Family & Market Visit: $34
- Cooking Class Experience in Fes: $35
- Moroccan Lunch or Dinner with Henna in a Traditional Riad in Fes: $38
- Moroccan Cooking Class and Lunch in a Traditional Riad: $40
- Traditional Moroccan Cooking Class in a Fes Medina Riad: $40
- Baking Workshops at Fez Cooking School at Palais Amani: $43
- Moroccan Cooking Class and Fez Market Visit and Meal: $45
- Family Dinner in Fes with Tea and Fun Stories: $45
- Moroccan Cooking Class with Lunch in a Traditional Riad in Fez: $45
- Unforgettable Cooking Class in Fez: $45
- cooking classe in fes with ouliya: $46
- Cooking Class with Bread Workshop and Pastry in Fes: $46
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Merzouga -Fez $9.13
Tours and Activities in Merzouga
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Merzouga are as follows:
- 1 Hour Merzouga Buggy Desert Tour: $69
- 1 Night Camel Trekking Tour in Merzouga Desert Camp: $63
- 1 hour Quad in the Sahara: Merzouga Off Roading Experience: Nature & Wildlife: $78
- 1 hour tour Quad biking experience: $100
- 2 Hour Merzouga Buggy Adventure in the Sahara Dunes: $200
- 2 Hour Quad Desert Experience with Sandboarding: $36
- 2-Hour Quad Desert Tour, Dunes Oasis, Nomads Family & Sandboard: $43
- 2-Night Desert Camp Experience with Jeep Tour in Merzouga: $148
- 3 Days Marrakech to Sahara Adventure Merzouga Dunes & Camel Trek: $113
- 3-Day Best Desert Tour from Fez to Marrakech via Merzouga: $285
- 4x4 tours in Merzouga: $37
- ATV Desert Adventure – 1-Hour Quad or Buggy Ride in Merzouga: $74
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$2.02
Tours and Activities in Fez
For Fez, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Fes Pottery Guided Tour: $5.72
- Fez Medina Traditional Craft Shopping Tour with Expert Guide: $5.72
- Mosaic and Pottery Tour in Fes: $6.86
- Fes Tour: Medina, Chouara Tannery, Artisans, Souks & Royal Palace: $9.00
- Geometric mosaic & pottery tour in fes: $9.15
- Tour guide in the old city of Fez: $9.15
- Fes Medina Tour: Madrasa, Artisans, Tanneries & Historic Souks: $10
- Private Fes Medina Tour with Local Guide – Culture & Hidden Gems: $10
- Fes Bus Tour King palace jewish Quarter Merinid Tombs tanneries: $10
- Fez Old Medina Walking Tour with Local Guide: $14
- Private Fes Medina City Tour with Local Guide: $16
- VIP Fes Medina Work Shop Tour with Official Guide: $16
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMerzouga -Fez $12
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: $180
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.