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.

The average daily cost (per person) in Ouarzazate is $42, while the average daily cost in Fez is $53. 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 $28
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Ouarzazate $42
    Fez $56
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 $4.94
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:

  • Ouarzazate Airport transfer: $22
  • "Ouarzazate to Marrakech: Your Comfortable Private Transfer": $107

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 Transfer From Chefchaouen To Fez: $110
  • 2-Day Transfer to Chefchaouen from Fez: $55
  • Airport Transfers FES Airport - Hotel - Airport: $39
  • Airport Transfers in Fes: $14
  • Airport Transfers in Fes (private service): $12
  • Airport transfers in Fez (Door to Door): $14
  • Casablanca Transfer from Fes to via Meknes and Rabat: $165
  • Fes Airport (FEZ) to Fes City Private Transfer (FREE SIM Card): $64
  • Fes to Chefchaouen Private Transfer: $127
  • Fes to Chefchaouen Private Transfer: $104
  • Fes to Chefchaouen: Private Transfer (English Speaking Driver): $244
  • Fes to Rabat One-Way Private Transfer: $198

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 $16
    Fez $18
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: $33

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 - Moroccan cuisine: $44
  • Cooking Class with Bread Workshop and Pastry in Fes: $44
  • Fes Family Cooking Class: $50
  • Tour to Fez Morocco with Lunch or Dinner: $53
  • Cooking Local Tajine Class in Fez: $55
  • The Best Cooking Class in Fez: $55
  • Private 5 h Fez Cooking Class with a local family: $55
  • fez cooking tour: $57
  • Full Day Fes Cooking Class Experience: $59
  • Hosted Dinner With Family in Fes, Enjoy Tea and Unique Stories: $60
  • Moroccan Cuisine Fez Cooking Class : $61
  • Fez Cooking Class at Palais bab sahra : $64

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Ouarzazate $11
    Fez $6.20

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 group tour from Marrakech to Merzouga desert: $127
  • 4 day Fantastic Desert Tour From Fes To Marrakech via desert: $463
  • Ait-Ben-Haddou - City Tour: $22
  • Experience of kasbah ait Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate city: $132
  • From Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga desert 3-day tour: $227
  • From Fes: 3-Day Desert Tour to Marrakech: $228
  • From Fes: 3-Day Desert Tour to Marrakech with Accomodation: $198
  • From Fes: 3-Day Desert Tour to Ouarzazate and Marrakech: $215
  • From Fes: 4-Day Desert Tour to Marrakech via Merzouga: $467
  • Half Day Private Walking Tour in Sidiflah Gorges: $20
  • Marrakech day tour to Ouzoud falls: $74

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:

  • Tour around the Ramparts of the Medina of Fez: $8.00
  • 6 Hours Shared Guided Tour of Fes medina and Ramparts : $13
  • Private Full-Day Tour of the Authentic Medina of Fez: $13
  • Cultural tour in Fez: $15
  • Half-Day Guided Tour in Fes : $16
  • Private Shopping Tour in the Souks of the Old Medina: $17
  • 4 Hours Private Guided Tour in Fez: $17
  • Shared Guided tour in Fes Medina: $17
  • Fez guided Tour Group Tour Half Day: $17
  • Outstanding Private Tour to the Old Medina of Fez: $19
  • Shared Group Day Tour to Ourika Valley from Marrakech: $20
  • Fez medina and it's secrets : cultural tour (private): $21

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Ouarzazate -
    Fez -

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: $253


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.