Which place is cheaper, Fez or Nairobi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Nairobi 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 Nairobi 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: Nairobi or Fez?
Nairobi
Nairobi is Kenya's capital as well as the country's largest city. With a population of about 3 million, it is also one of the largest cities in Africa. It is a prominent city both politically and financially within the region. There are many international companies that are located in Nairobi and the Nairobi Securities and Exchange is one of the largest in Africa.
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 Safaris in Kenya, The Best Budget Safaris in Kenya, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Morocco, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNairobi $62Fez $55
The average daily cost (per person) in Nairobi is $62, while the average daily cost in Fez is $55. 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 Nairobi and Fez in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNairobi $12Fez $29
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNairobi $24Fez $58
Compare Hotels in Nairobi and Fez
Looking for a hotel in Nairobi 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: Nairobi Hotel Prices and Fez Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Nairobi $11Fez $5.13
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Nairobi
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Nairobi:
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Taxi from Airport$9.30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nairobi
Also for Nairobi, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Safe Airport Transfer in Nairobi: $27
- Private Transfer from Nairobi to Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO): $85
- Private Transfer from Nairobi Airport or city To Maasai Mara By Road: $135
- Private Road transfer from Nairobi to Amboseli: $150
- Private Road Transfer from Nairobi to Amboseli national park: $197
- Private One-Way Nairobi Airport Transfer: $29
- Private Jomo Kenyatta International Airport JKIA Transfers to Nairobi Hotels: $67
- Private Departure Transfer in Nairobi: $115
- Private Arrival Transfer in Nairobi: $115
- Private Airport transfer in Nairobi to Hotels: $40
- Private Airport and Hotel Transfer in Nairobi: $30
- Private Airport Transfers in Nairobi: $40
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$2.06
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fez
Also for Fez, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- transfer from fes to chefchaouen: $80
- private transfer from fez to rabat city: $112
- private transfer fes casablanca : $107
- private one-way Transfer from Fes to Casabanca: $127
- Transfer service from Fez Sais Airport : $13
- Transfer from Fez to Casablanca (private): $208
- Transfer from Fez airport to the hotel or riad: $25
- Transfer from Fes to Rabat: $112
- Transfer from Fes to Rabat: $143
- Transfer from Fes to Casablanca: $112
- Transfer from Airport Fez to an Hotel in Fez (Including SIM Card): $11
- Transfer from Airport Fez to an Hotel in Fez (Including SIM Card): $11
Is it cheaper to fly into Nairobi or Fez?
Prices for flights to both Fez and Nairobi 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 dayNairobi $7.52Fez $19
Typical Food Prices in Nairobi
For Nairobi, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Dinner for Two$5.04
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nairobi
For Nairobi, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 1 Hour Gastronomic and Street Food tour of Nairobi: $31
- Market Tour and Traditional Kenyan Cooking Class in Nairobi: $40
- Cooking Class with Local Organic Market Visit: $40
- Cooking Class with Market Visit and Delicious food: $40
- Experience the Taste of Nairobi:A Hands-On Cooking Adventure: $44
- Traditional Cuisines Cooking Experience And Class.: $49
- Local Market Tour and Traditional Meal Cooking Class: $55
- Nairobi Cooking and Food Tasting Activity: $60
- Private Traditional Kenyan Cooking Class with Lunch in Nairobi: $60
- Nairobi Private Traditional Kenyan Cooking Class with Lunch: $65
- Carnivore restaurant Dinner or lunch from Nairobi: $65
- Carnivore Restaurant: Lunch or Dinner Experience in Nairobi: $66
Typical Food Prices in Fez
For Fez, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Yogurt$0.62
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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:
- Moroccan Cuisine Fez Cooking Class : $39
- Cooking Class - Moroccan cuisine: $50
- Fes Family Cooking Class: $51
- Cooking Class with Bread Workshop and Pastry in Fes: $56
- Private 5 h Fez Cooking Class with a local family: $56
- Cooking Local Tajine Class in Fez: $56
- Moroccan Cooking Class at a Riad in Fez: $56
- fez cooking tour: $58
- Unforgettable Cooking Class in Fez : $60
- Traditional Moroccan Cooking Class: $62
- 2 Hours Cooking Experience in Fez: $65
- Moroccan Henna Party fez Lunch or Dinner: $67
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Nairobi $46Fez $6.43
Typical Entertainment Prices in Nairobi
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Nairobi's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Village Visit$15
Tours and Activities in Nairobi
For Nairobi, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Elephant Orphanage & Giraffe Centre Tour: $95
- Half day tour to Elephant orphanage & Giraffe Centre Nairobi: $95
- Hells Gate Park & Lake Naivasha boat ride Day tour: $150
- Nairobi Museum Snake Park Giraffe Center and Beads Center Tour: $95
- Nairobi Shared Amboseli Park Tour: $250
- Nairobi park Tour 6.A.M-11.AM: $70
- Private Half Day Tour in Giraffe Center, Bomas and Masai Market : $125
- Private Tour Nairobi national park & Giraffe Centre: $120
- Private Tour to Karunguru Coffee Farm : $140
- Tour Hells gate National park day tour: $150
- half Day TOURS/NAIROBI NATIONAL PARK/ELEPHANT & GIRAFFE CENTRE: $90
- (Nairobi) Souvenir Shopping and Historical Half day Tour: $69
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$2.06
Tours and Activities in Fez
For Fez, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- A Unique Experience In Fez With A Guide And A Driver (Full Day): $201
- Private Guided Tour of Fes with Pick Up: $45
- Private Tour with official guide & Driver for Fez city: $134
- 2 Days Desert Tour From Fez To Merzouga Dunes & Camel Trek and back to Fez: $298
- 2 Days Luxury Tour to Merzouga Desert from Fez with Small Group: $257
- 2 Days Merzouga Desert Tour from Fes: $180
- 2 Days Tour from Fes to Merzouga Sahara : $144
- 2-Day Guided Tour from Fes to the Desert: $168
- 2-Day small group desert tour from fes: $190
- 2-Days Desert Tours from Fes with Overnight in Luxury Camp: $134
- 2-Days Private Tour from Fes to Tangier: $279
- 2D/1N Private Desert tour from Fez to Fez(Including luxury tent): $280
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNairobi $16Fez -
Sample the Local Flavors in Nairobi
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Nairobi:
- Nairobi Ultimate Bar Crawl: $60
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: $257
When comparing the travel costs between Nairobi and Fez, we can see that Nairobi 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 Nairobi Expensive? and Is Fez Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Nairobi or Fez?
Nairobi has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Fez. When comparing the sizes of Nairobi 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.