A Travel Price Comparison for Morocco Ouarzazate vs. Fez for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Ouarzazate 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 Ouarzazate 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: Ouarzazate or Fez?

Ouarzazate

Morocco can be quite an energetic country, but if you're looking for more of a quiet getaway, consider Ouarzazate. Small by Moroccan standards, this town is built up mostly around a main street – the Avenue Mohammad V. Ouarzazate. The name "Ouarzazate" comes from the Berber language meaning "without noise" or "without confusion." It was once a crossroad for a African traders traveling to northern cities in Morocco and Europe. Today, Ouarzazate is the largest town in the Moroccan Sahara, and its central location serves as a good home base touring the rest of Morocco.

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 Family-Friendly Tours to Morocco, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Morocco, The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Morocco.


Which place is cheaper, Fez or Ouarzazate?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Ouarzazate is $54, while the average daily cost in Fez is $85. 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 Ouarzazate and Fez in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Ouarzazate $21
    Fez $32
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Ouarzazate $42
    Fez $64
Compare Hotels in Ouarzazate and Fez

Looking for a hotel in Ouarzazate 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.

Hotels in Ouarzazate


Hotels in Fez


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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: Ouarzazate Hotel Prices and Fez Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Ouarzazate $3.38
    Fez $15
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Ouarzazate

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Ouarzazate are as follows:


  • Taxi Ride
    $1.99

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ouarzazate

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ouarzazate:

  • Private Transfert Between Marrakech & Ouarzazate: $170
  • Private Transfer between Ouarzazate & Marrakech: $310
  • Private Ouarzazate Airport Transfer: $30
  • Ouarzazate Airport: Private Transfer: $41
  • "Ouarzazate to Marrakech: Your Comfortable Private Transfer": $115

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Fez

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Fez:


  • Taxi Ride
    $1.99

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fez

Also for Fez, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Private Arrival Transfer Fez Sais Airport : $21
  • 2-Day Transfer to Chefchaouen from Fez: $170
  • Airport Transfers FES Airport - Hotel - Airport: $36
  • Best Private Transfer services: Fez to Tangier : $134
  • Fés-Saiss Airport and Hotel Private Arrival Transfer: $31
  • Fes Airport Transfer: $100
  • Fes Airport Transfer (one way) + Free SIM Card: Stay Connected: $11
  • Fes Airport Transfer Arrival or Deparature: $17
  • Fes Saiss Private airport transfer with arrival and departure: $23
  • Fes to Casablanca - Private Transfer : $145
  • Fes to Rabat One-Way Private Transfer: $188
  • Fes to Tanger Via Meknes and Volubilis - Private Transfer : $167

Is it cheaper to fly into Ouarzazate or Fez?

Prices for flights to both Fez and Ouarzazate 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Ouarzazate $28
    Fez $41
Typical Food Prices in Ouarzazate

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Ouarzazate:


  • Dinner for Two
    $11

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ouarzazate

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Ouarzazate.

  • Private Berber Cooking Class at Fint Oasis with Lunch: $42
  • Oases Fint Tour With Dinner: $63

Typical Food Prices in Fez

For Fez, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Yogurt
    $0.60
  • 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:

  • Cooking Class by Nzaha in Morocco: $42
  • cooking classe in fes with ouliya: $42
  • Moroccan Cooking Class and Fez Market Visit and Meal: $45
  • Cooking Class - Moroccan cuisine: $47
  • Private 5 h Fez Cooking Class with a local family: $52
  • Traditional Moroccan Cooking Course in Dar 7 Louyat: $57
  • Cooking lessons: $61
  • Fes Cooking class: $72
  • Fez Cooking Class at Palais bab sahra : $73
  • Fez Cooking School at Palais Amani Experience: $90
  • Fez Cooking-Class Academy : $107
  • Fez Cooking Class Including Market Visit and 3-Course Lunch or Dinner: $135

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Ouarzazate $11
    Fez $9.00

Tours and Activities in Ouarzazate

Here are a few actual costs in Ouarzazate for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • 1 Hour Horse Riding Adventure in Ait Ben Haddou: $26
  • 3 Days - 2 Nights Desert Tour From Marrakech with Camel Ride: $80
  • 3 Days Group Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert: $105
  • 3-Day Desert Adventure: Ouarzazate to Merzouga: $100
  • 4 day Fantastic Desert Tour From Fes To Marrakech via desert: $466
  • 4 days desert tour from marrakech to merzouga dunes: $228
  • 5-Day Morocco Desert Tour From Marrakech: $765
  • 7 night 8 day Casablanca morocco tour via merzouga: $1,515
  • Ait Ben Haddou & Ouarzazate Day Tour from Marrakech: $124
  • Ait-Ben-Haddou - City Tour: $21
  • Casablanca: 6 Days Tour Blue City, Fes, Desert & Marrakech: $1,086
  • Fes: 3-Day Desert Tour to Merzouga,Ouarzazate and Marrakech: $205

Typical Entertainment Prices in Fez

Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Fez's activities, tours, and tickets:


  • 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:

  • Fez City Tours : Crafts & Shopping Tour in Souks: $10
  • Fes Spicy Tour with Moroccan Tea: $10
  • A group walking tour in Fes/Fez : $10
  • Private Walking Tour at the OLD MEDINA OF Fez: $10
  • Fes Shared Full-Day Guided Tour : $11
  • Discover the Magic of Fes: A Walking Tour of the Old City: $13
  • Personalized Private Walking Tour of Fez Medina's Highlights : $14
  • Cultural tour in Fez: $14
  • Discover Pottery and Mosaic Zellige on a Factory Tour in Fes: $15
  • Half-Day Guided Tour in Fes : $16
  • Fez Medina Guided Tour : $16
  • Shared Group Day Tour to Ourika Valley from Marrakech: $16

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Ouarzazate -
    Fez $12


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ouarzazate and Fez, we can see that Fez is more expensive. And not only is Ouarzazate much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Ouarzazate would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Ouarzazate 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 Ouarzazate.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Ouarzazate Expensive? and Is Fez Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Ouarzazate or Fez?

Fez has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Ouarzazate. When comparing the sizes of Ouarzazate 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.