Which place is cheaper, Fez or Zagora?
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 Zagora or Fez?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Zagora or Fez? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Zagora or Fez?
Zagora
A small town in southern Morocco, Zagora is a popular base camp for excursions on foot, by camel, or four wheel drive vehicles into the surrounding desert. One of the most famous and historic treks is the ancient caravan route to Timbuktu, marked by a famous sign at the end of town - indicating a journey of "52 days" by camel.
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 Adventure Tours to Morocco, The Best Cultural Tours in Morocco, The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, and The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco.
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Zagora Prices
Morocco PricesFez Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayZagora $66Fez $95
The average daily cost (per person) in Zagora is $66, while the average daily cost in Fez is $95. 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 Zagora and Fez in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personZagora $40Fez $35
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomZagora $80Fez $70
Compare Hotels in Zagora and Fez
Looking for a hotel in Zagora 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: Zagora Hotel Prices and Fez Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Zagora $1.58Fez $17
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$2.21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fez
Also for Fez, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Arrival Transfer from Fes Saiss Airport to your Hotel or Riad: $12
- Private Airport Transfer Arrival & Departure: $12
- Private VIP Transfer from Airport to Fes City or Vice Versa: $16
- Fes Private Transfer Train Station to Hotel or Vice Versa: $16
- Private Transfers from fez to the Airport fez saiss(Door to Door): $16
- Fez : One-Way Private Airport Transfer: $16
- Private transfer from/to the Airport of Fez (Including SIM Card): $17
- Private Transfer to Fes-Sais Airport from Fes / Fes to Airport: $17
- Private Fes Airport Transfers: $18
- Private Transfer Fez To Rabat Casablanca Tangier and Marrakech: $18
- Private Transfers from fez to the Airport fez saiss(Door to Door): $21
- Private Transfer: Fes from or to Airport. : $22
Is it cheaper to fly into Zagora or Fez?
Prices for flights to both Fez and Zagora 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 dayZagora $25Fez $45
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Zagora
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Zagora.
- Morocco Cooking Class Tour with local market visit : $40
Typical Food Prices in Fez
For Fez, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Yogurt$0.66
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Dinner for 2$13
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Fez
For Fez, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Lunch/Dinner with Moroccan family : $30
- Moroccan Cooking Class with Lunch in a Traditional Riad in Fez: $36
- Fez Cooking Class at a Traditional Riad with Market Visit: $40
- Family Dinner in Fes with Tea and Fun Stories: $45
- Cooking Class with Bread Workshop and Pastry in Fes: $48
- cooking classe in fes with ouliya: $48
- Moroccan Cooking Class and Fez Market Visit and Meal: $50
- Fez Souk 4-Hour Traditional Home Cooking: $51
- Unforgettable Fes Cooking Class with a local: $60
- Private 5 h Fez Cooking Class with a local family: $60
- Cooking Class by Nzaha in Morocco: $60
- Full Day Fes Cooking Class Experience: $65
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Zagora $3.16Fez $10
Tours and Activities in Zagora
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Zagora are as follows:
- 2 days tour from Zagora to Erg Chegaga: $150
- Private Day Camel Trekking Tour in Draa Valley from Zagora: $236
- Zagora to Erg chigaga desert tour & 4x4 (All-inclusive) 2-Days: $180
- Zagora to Erg chigaga desert tour & 4x4 and camel ride : $192
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$2.21
Tours and Activities in Fez
For Fez, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Pottery and Ceramics Guided Tour: $6.02
- Zellige and Pottery Tour at our Studio in Fes: $6.02
- Pottery, Zellige Tour at our Cooperative: $7.22
- Private Guided Fez Medina Tour with Artisan Visits – Walking Tour: $9.63
- Private Half-Day Walking Tour of Fez Medina: $9.95
- Half-Day Private Guided Walking Tour Exploring Fez Medina: $9.99
- Fes Shared Full-Day Guided Tour : $11
- Fez Tours : Guide and Monuments tickets are included: $12
- Fes: Museum, Al Attarine Madrasa & Tannery and Medina Tour: $13
- The Most FEScinating English Tour with a group : $14
- Small-Group Full-Day Meknes, Volubilis and Moulay Idriss Zerhoun Tour from Fez: $15
- Experience Meknes and Volubilis in a Day from Fez : $15
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayZagora -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: $179
- Full-Day Boutique Winery and Wine Tasting Tour from Fez: $277
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Zagora and Fez, we can see that Fez is more expensive. And not only is Zagora much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Zagora would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Zagora 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 Zagora.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Zagora Expensive? and Is Fez Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Zagora or Fez?
Fez has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Zagora. When comparing the sizes of Zagora 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.