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

Should you visit Tangier 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 Tangier 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: Tangier or Fez?

Tangier

Welcome to the gateway to Africa. Sitting on the coast of the Strait of Gibraltar, Tangier, Morocco has historically served as the meeting point of the Mediterranean and Africa.

After World War II, this city became a destination for eccentric foreigners, artists, spies and hippies. After that, the city was neglected and gained a horrible reputation for the hustlers cheating visitors left and right.

In 1999 Morocco saw the beginning of a new monarch who was more progressive with his vision for tourism. This message lit a fire under Tangier, helping the people see the amazing potential in their great city. They built a new port, a new business district and revamped the airport. The beaches and streets have been cleaned up of trash and hustlers and there's a sudden surge in cultural activities.

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 10-Day Tours in Morocco, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Morocco, The Best 2-Week Tours in Morocco, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Morocco.


Which place is cheaper, Fez or Tangier?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Tangier is $61, 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 Tangier and Fez in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Tangier $23
    Fez $28
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Tangier $46
    Fez $56
Compare Hotels in Tangier and Fez

Looking for a hotel in Tangier 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 Tangier


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: Tangier Hotel Prices and Fez Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Tangier $23
    Fez $4.94

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tangier

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

  • transfers from Tanger to Fes Airport or city: $148
  • Vip Private Transfer to Chefchaouen from Tangier or Vice Versa: $88
  • Vip Private Transfer From Airport / Port to Tangier or Vice Versa: $35
  • VIP transfer from Tangier to Chefchaouen or vice versa: $200
  • Transfers from Tangier to chefchaouen "blue city": $72
  • Transfers from - to Tangier airport: $28
  • Transfers From Tangier To Marrakech: $247
  • Transfers From Tangier To Chefchaouen-Asilah-Fes-Casablanca .: $132
  • Transfers From Tangier Airport to Asilah: $51
  • Transfer from Tangier airport to Tangier: $22
  • Transfer from Ibn Battuta airport to Tangier center: $35
  • Transfer Private from Tangier To Asilah: $59

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:

  • From Fez : Transfer to Tangier via chefchaouen : $299
  • Private Transfer from Fes (FES) Airport to Chefchaouen: $294
  • Private Transfer from Meknes to Casablanca (CMN) Airport: $294
  • One-Way Transfer from Fez to Marrakech: $276
  • Private Transfer from Fes to Rabat (RBA) Airport: $275
  • One-Way Private Transfer from Fes to Casablanca: $275
  • Transfer Fes Airport to Safi: $259
  • Transfer Fes Airport to Marrakech: $259
  • Fes to Chefchaouen: Private Transfer (English Speaking Driver): $244
  • From Fez : Private Transfer to Marrakech: $243
  • transfer from Fez to Marrakech Airport or city.: $232
  • transfers from Fez to Marrakech Airport or city: $232

Is it cheaper to fly into Tangier or Fez?

Prices for flights to both Fez and Tangier 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
    Tangier $20
    Fez $18
Typical Food Prices in Tangier

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Tangier:


  • Fruit & Yogurt
    $1.69

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tangier

For Tangier, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Tangier food tour with Rababe: $72
  • Tangier Food Tour with a certified guide!: $72
  • The Food tour of Tangier: $77
  • Tangier Cooking Class With a Local Family: $83
  • 3 Hour Private Moroccan Food Tour in Tanger : $83
  • Tangier Food Tour | Tangier Food Cultural Tour: $89
  • Tangier Cooking Class: $98
  • Moroccan cuisine : memorable private cooking class in Tangier : $110
  • Inclusive Beach Camel Ride, Cap Spartel, Hercules & Full Dinner: $120

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.
    Tangier $20
    Fez $6.20

Tours and Activities in Tangier

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tangier.

  • 3-Hour Private Enchanting Tangier Coastal Adventure: $88
  • Highlights of Tangier Half Day Tour: $88
  • Luxury Tangier private Day Tour from Tarifa Spain All inclusive : $253
  • Private Guided Food Experience Tour in Medina of Tangier: $77
  • Private LuxuryTour of Tangier for 4hours: $77
  • Tangier Private Tour from Tarifa Ferry & Lunch Included : $212
  • Tangier private customized tour & camel ride experience : $103
  • The Best of Tangier Walking Tour : $208
  • 2 Days Luxury Tour to Merzouga Desert from Fez with Small Group: $254
  • 2 Days Tour of Tangier & Chefchaouen JC Private Tours: $142
  • 2 Hours Tour Cap spartel & Hercules caves with a Camel ride : $127
  • 3 Hours Tangier Sightseeing and camel trek: $63

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:

  • 2 Days Desert Tour From Fes back to Fes : $187
  • 2Days Share Tour From Fes To Marrakech Via Sahara Desert Morocco: $133
  • 1 night 2 Day Tour to luxury Desert camp from Fes by Small Group: $231
  • 2 Days / 1 Nights, Fes To Fes Desert Tour: $277
  • 2 Days Luxury Tour to Merzouga Desert from Fez with Small Group: $253
  • 2 Days Private Tour from Fes to the Desert: $131
  • 2 Days Sahara Group Tour Fez to Marrakech via Merzouga: $132
  • 2 Days Tour from Fes to Merzouga Sahara : $142
  • 2 days Fes to Fes desert tour via Merzouga Sahara: $242
  • 2 days tours from Fez to Fez: $284
  • 2-Days Fes Desert Tours with Overnght in Luxury Camp: $286
  • 3 Days Desert Tour Fes to Marrakech with 2 Nights in Merzouga: $170

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Tangier $11
    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 comparing the travel costs between Tangier and Fez, we can see that Tangier is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Africa, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.

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


Which is Bigger, Tangier or Fez?

Fez has a larger population, and is about 40% larger than the population of Tangier. When comparing the sizes of Tangier 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.