Which place is cheaper, Fez or Rabat?
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 Rabat 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 Rabat 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: Rabat or Fez?
Rabat
While not high on the tourist destination list, Rabat is a quiet gem of a city with stunning colonial architecture and palm-lined streets. This political capital is a laid-back, pleasant alternative to the more cosmopolitan Casablanca.
Located on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean at the mouth of the river Bou Regreg, Rabat plus the city of Temera are home to a combined metropolitan population of 2.6 million.
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 2-Week Tours in Morocco, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Morocco, The Best Adventure Tours to Morocco, and The Best Cultural Tours in Morocco.
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Rabat Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayRabat $57Fez $93
The average daily cost (per person) in Rabat is $57, 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 Rabat and Fez in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personRabat $29Fez $35
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomRabat $58Fez $70
Compare Hotels in Rabat and Fez
Looking for a hotel in Rabat 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: Rabat Hotel Prices and Fez Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Rabat $2.29Fez $16
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Rabat
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Rabat:
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Taxi to Sale$3.79
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rabat
Also for Rabat, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer to or from rabat city service Vip airport: $15
- Transfer Rabat to Salé: $26
- Transfer Rabat to Rabat Airport: $26
- Transfer Rabat to Marrakech: $202
- Transfer Rabat to Fes: $132
- Transfer Rabat to El Jadida: $132
- Transfer Rabat to Casablanca: $97
- Transfer Rabat to Agadir: $264
- Transfer Private From Rabat to Fes: $198
- Transfer De Luxe Rabat Vers Chefchouen: $117
- Private Airport Transfer to or from Casablanca: $151
- Rabat to Marrakech Private Transfer – Fast, Safe & Comfy Ride Now: $130
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$2.17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fez
Also for Fez, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Fes to Rabat (RBA) Airport: $291
- Private Transfer From Fes to Marrakech via Volubilis and Rabat: $280
- Transfer Fes to Safi: $274
- Transfer Fes Airport to Marrakech: $274
- One Way Private Transfer To Marrakech: $269
- Private Luxury High Way Transfers From Fes to Marrakech: $268
- From Fez : Transfer to Tangier via Chefchaouen the blue City: $240
- private one-way transfer from Fes to Marrrakech: $233
- Private Transfer from Fes to Tanger via Meknes and Volubilis: $233
- Private Transfer : Fez-Marrakech, Marrakech -Fez: $232
- Private Fes to Casablanca transfer with visit Volubilis and Rabat: $227
- Transfer From Fez to Marrakech ( private): $227
Is it cheaper to fly into Rabat or Fez?
Prices for flights to both Fez and Rabat 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 dayRabat $23Fez $44
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rabat
For Rabat, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Express Moroccan Cooking Workshop in Rabat: $40
- Rabat Eats Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $59
- Rabat Nights Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $59
- Moroccan Cooking Class with Local Amazigh Family in Medina Rabat: $64
- Rabat Family Dinner Experience: $64
- Rabat Authentic Moroccan Cooking Class with Expert Chefs: $65
- Rabat Restaurant Cooking Class: $69
- cooking classe near the medina of rabat with local chefs: $70
- Rabat Food Tour: $78
- Rabat Night Tour with balade Sunset views & Moroccan Dinner: $104
- Sunset in Cruise, Oudayas & Dinner in the Medina: $256
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$12
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
- Moroccan Lunch or Dinner with Henna in a Traditional Riad in Fes: $32
- Cooking Class Experience in Fes: $37
- Moroccan Cooking Class with Lunch in a Traditional Riad in Fez: $40
- Fez Cooking Class at a Traditional Riad with Market Visit: $40
- Flavors of Fez by Locals ( Cooking Class ): $41
- Flavors of Fez ( Cooking Class with Local Expert ): $41
- 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: $52
- Best cooking class in Fès with real Familly: $52
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Rabat $3.08Fez $9.81
Tours and Activities in Rabat
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Rabat.
- 3 to 4 hours Rabat tuktuk tour: $32
- Best of Rabat Tour (half-day): $78
- Chefchaouen: Full Day Private Guided Tour From Rabat: $210
- Day Trip from Rabat to Casablanca with Hassan II Mosque Ticket: $140
- Exclusive Rabat City Tour with Authorized Guide and VIP Vehicle: $76
- Experience Todra Gorge Hiking Adventure: $35
- Explore Rabat Highlights by Premium Car – Private City Tour: $29
- Explore Rabat by Electric Tuk Tuk – Private City Highlights Tour: $34
- Fes Full Day Private Tour from Rabat: $70
- From Casablanca 6Day Private Morocco Tour By Imperial Cities: $1,550
- From Casablanca: 5-Day Private Desert Adventure to Marrakech: $1,540
- From Rabat : Fes Guided city tour: $180
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$2.17
Tours and Activities in Fez
For Fez, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2 Day Private Fez Desert Tour to Merzouga: $227
- 2 Day Private Sahara Adventure from Fez to Merzouga and Back: $239
- 2 Days 1 Night Desert Tour from Fes to Marrakech (Luxury Camp ): $152
- 2 Days Desert Tour Fez to Marrakech (Or back to Fez): $185
- 2 Days Desert Tour From Fes back to Fes: $198
- 2 Days Fes Desert Tour with Night luxury Tent & Quad/Camel ride: $147
- 2 Days Luxury Magic Morocco Desert Tour From Fes To Fes: $169
- 2 Days Tour From Fes To Marrakech Via Merzouga Desert: $152
- 2-Day Guided Sahara Desert Tour: Fes to Merzouga: $140
- 2-Day Luxury Sahara Tour: Fes to Marrakech or Fes: $105
- 2-Day Sahara Desert Adventure: Fes to Merzouga Tour: $150
- 2-Days Desert Tour From Fes to Fes or Marrakech With Camel Ride: $111
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayRabat -Fez $13
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: $174
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Rabat and Fez, we can see that Fez is more expensive. And not only is Rabat much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Rabat would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Rabat 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 Rabat.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Rabat Expensive? and Is Fez Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Rabat or Fez?
Rabat has a larger population, and is about 72% larger than the population of Fez. When comparing the sizes of Rabat 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.