Which place is cheaper, Fez or Nairobi?
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 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 $68Fez $93
The average daily cost (per person) in Nairobi is $68, 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 Nairobi and Fez in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNairobi $12Fez $35
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNairobi $24Fez $70
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 $17
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$9.27
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nairobi
Also for Nairobi, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Safe and Private Airport transfer in Nairobi: $20
- Safe and Executive Airport transfer in Nairobi: $40
- Safe Private Airport transfer in Nairobi: $30
- Road Transfer from Nairobi to Amboseli: $200
- Professional Airport Transfer Service in Nairobi: $33
- Private Transfers from Nairobi Airport to Hotels: $100
- Private Transfer to Naivasha from Nairobi: $80
- Private Transfer in Nairobi for Pax with Disability: $40
- Private Transfer in Nairobi: $180
- Private Shuttle Van Transfer: $100
- Private Road Transfer from Nairobi to Amboseli national park: $197
- Private Nairobi Airport Transfer: $50
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 marrakech: $223
- private transfer fes to casablanca: $125
- private transfer fes casablanca: $113
- private one-way transfer from Fes to Marrrakech: $236
- private one-way Transfer from Fes to Casabanca: $134
- Transfer from Fez to Chefchaouen with small group (one way): $38
- Transfer from Fez to Chefchaouen with small group (one way): $38
- Transfer from Fez to Casablanca (private): $219
- Transfer from Fes to Tangier: $189
- Transfer from Fes to Rabat: $151
- Transfer from Fes to Casablanca: $176
- Transfer from Airport Fez to an Hotel in Fez (Including SIM Card): $12
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 $13Fez $45
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$5.02
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nairobi
For Nairobi, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Carnivore Restaurant: Lunch or Dinner Experience in Nairobi: $21
- Traditional Kenyan Cooking Class & Local Market Tour: $55
- Private Interactive Cooking Class and Market Tour in Kinoo: $65
- Cooking Lesson of Local Food $ Lunch: $68
- Dinner/Lunch Eating Experience Carnivore Restaurant & Transport: $75
- Safari Park dinner with live band music and cat dance show.: $90
- Nairobi Nightlife and Safari Park Hotel Dinner Experience: $90
- Private Market Tour and Traditional Kenyan Cooking Class in Nairobi with a Local: $98
- Safari Cat Dancers Show And Dinner: $100
- Barbecue Lunch/ Dinner At The Carnivore Restaurant - Nairobi: $100
- Traditional Kikuyu Cooking Class In My Village: $100
- Safari Cat Dancers Show And Dinner: $120
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:
- Fez Rooftop Sunset Tea & Dinner at Palais Traditionnel: $12
- Lunch/Dinner with Moroccan family: $29
- 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
- Baking Workshops at Fez Cooking School at Palais Amani: $45
- Unforgettable Cooking Class in Fez: $45
- Family Dinner in Fes with Tea and Fun Stories: $45
- fez Cooking Class Moroccan cuisine with Market Visit: $47
- cooking classe in fes with ouliya: $47
- Fez Souk tour & traditional Home Cooking: $53
- Best cooking class in Fès with real Familly: $53
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Nairobi $46Fez $9.85
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:
- 1 Day Bike Tour to Hell’s Gate And Lake Naivasha: $139
- 1 Day Hiking Adventure At Mt Longonot From Nairobi(minimum 2 Pax): $225
- 1 Day Pure Adrenaline Adventure with Kenyan BBQ Lunch Experience: $200
- 2 Days 1 Night Amboseli National Park With Masai Village Tour: $280
- 2 Days Tour :Mt.Longonot Hiking TOUR &Hells Gate Bicycle Riding: $200
- 2-Hour Private Kibera Slum Guided Tour: $90
- 3 Days 2 Nights Maasai Mara Group Tour with 4x4 Jeep: $210
- 3 Days 2 Nights Masai Mara Safari Witness the Jungle Experience: $270
- 3 Days 8th Wonder Of The World with Maasai Mara Great Tour: $242
- 3 Days Maasai Mara Group Safari on 4x4 Land Cruiser Jeep: $295
- 3 Days Maasai Mara Small Group Safari in a 4 x4 Land Cruiser Jeep: $220
- 3 Days Masai Mara Budget Camping Safari on 4X4 Land Cruiser: $285
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 Day Luxury Desert Tour from Fes to Fes or Marrakech: $130
- 2 Days / 1 Nights, Fes To Fes Desert Tour: $277
- 2 Days 1 Night Desert Tour from Fes to Marrakech (Luxury Camp ): $153
- 2 Days Desert Tour From Fes back to Fes: $200
- 2 Days Desert Tour from Fes to Fes/Marrakech via Erg Chebbi: $100
- 2 Days Luxury Tour to Merzouga Desert from Fez with Small Group: $271
- 2 Days Tour From Fes To Marrakech Via Merzouga Desert: $153
- 2-Day Desert Tour from Fes to Fes or Marrakech with Camel Trek: $95
- 2-Day Guided Tour from Fes to the Desert: $177
- 2-Day Immersive Rif Pottery Experience with a local potter: $165
- 2-Day Merzouga Desert Tour from Fez: $200
- 2-Day Sahara Desert Adventure: Fes to Merzouga Tour: $99
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNairobi $16Fez $13
Sample the Local Flavors in Nairobi
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Nairobi:
- Food and Wine Tasting Experience at Five Senses Restaurant: $155
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: $176
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Nairobi and Fez, we can see that Fez is more expensive. And not only is Nairobi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Nairobi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Nairobi 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 Nairobi.
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.