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.
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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.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayOuarzazate $55Fez $86
The average daily cost (per person) in Ouarzazate is $55, 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 Ouarzazate and Fez in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personOuarzazate $22Fez $32
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomOuarzazate $44Fez $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.
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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
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ouarzazate $3.43Fez $15
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Ouarzazate
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Ouarzazate are as follows:
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Taxi Ride$2.02
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ouarzazate
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ouarzazate:
- Private transfer from Ouarzazate to Ait Ben Haddou (round Trip): $79
- Private Transfert Between Marrakech & Ouarzazate: $187
- Private Transfer from Marrakech to Dades Gorges: $190
- Private Ouarzazate Airport Transfer: $30
- Ouarzazate to Marrakech Private Transfer: $117
- Ouarzazate Airport: Private Transfer: $46
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:
- 2-Day Transfer to Tangier from Fez with Overnight in Chefchaouen: $170
- Casablanca Transfer from Fes via Meknes and Rabat: $172
- Fes Airport Transfer (one way) + Free SIM Card: Stay Connected: $13
- Fes Airport Transfer Arrival or Deparature: $19
- Fes Private Transfer Train Station to Hotel or Vice Versa: $10
- Fes Private Transfer from Hotel to Train Station or Vice Versa: $15
- Fes Saïss Airport to Hotel Transfer: $23
- Fes Sais Airport (FEZ) Transfers to Meknes (SIAM)or Reverse: $113
- Fes Saiss Airport Transfer to Fes Hotels and Riads: $16
- Fes Saiss Private airport transfer with arrival and departure: $25
- Fes to Casablanca - Private Transfer: $136
- Fes to Chefchaouen Private Transfer: $113
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
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Food Meals for one dayOuarzazate $28Fez $41
Typical Food Prices in Ouarzazate
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Ouarzazate:
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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 Moroccan Cooking Classes in Ouarzazate: $60
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:
- Moroccan Cooking Class and Fez Market Visit and Meal: $34
- 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
- Baking Workshops at Fez Cooking School at Palais Amani: $43
- Family Dinner in Fes with Tea and Fun Stories: $45
- Moroccan Cooking Class with Lunch in a Traditional Riad in Fez: $45
- cooking classe in fes with ouliya: $46
- Cooking Class with Bread Workshop and Pastry in Fes: $46
- Fez Souk tour & traditional Home Cooking: $52
- Moroccan Cooking Class at a Riad in Fez: $57
- Birthday Celebration With Lunch or Dinner: $57
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ouarzazate $11Fez $9.13
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
- 2-Hour Quad Biking Adventure in Marrakech Palm Grove: $52
- 3-Day Desert Adventure: Ouarzazate to Merzouga: $151
- 3-Day Group Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga with Luxury Camp: $5.73
- 3-Day Sahara Desert Adventure From Ouarzazate to Erg Chegaga: $502
- 7 night 8 day Casablanca morocco tour via merzouga: $2,048
- Ait Ben Haddou Traditional Earthen Architecture Experience: $15
- Ait-Ben-Haddou - City Tour: $23
- Casablanca: 6 Days Tour Blue City, Fes, Desert & Marrakech: $1,195
- Day in the palm grove of Skoura Guided Mountain Bike Tour Quad Ride: $79
- Desert Adventure in Skoura: $34
- From Ouarzazate : 3-Day Merzouga Sahara Tour Erg Chabin: $103
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:
- 3-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga – Shared or Private: $3.44
- Fez Medina Traditional Craft Shopping Tour with Expert Guide: $5.73
- Zellige and Pottery Tour at our Studio in Fes: $5.73
- Pottery, Zellige Tour at our Cooperative: $6.87
- Pottery and Ceramics Guided Tour: $6.87
- Mosaic and Pottery Tour in Fes: $6.87
- Fes Tour: Medina, Chouara Tannery, Artisans, Souks & Royal Palace: $9.00
- Fes Discovery Tour Historical Monuments Markets and Old Medina: $9.16
- Fez Walls and Hidden Medina Tour: $9.16
- Fes Medina Tour: Madrasa, Artisans, Tanneries & Historic Souks: $10
- Fes Bus Tour King palace jewish Quarter Merinid Tombs tanneries: $10
- Shared Guided tour in Fes Medina: $10
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayOuarzazate -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
- Full-Day Boutique Winery and Wine Tasting Tour from Fez: $263
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.
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.