Budget — Fes

Fes is one of the most affordable destinations in the wider Mediterranean basin without sacrificing refinement. On a comfort budget — riad in the medina, varied local meals, official guide for day one — count around €50/day/person, in line with this page's reference figure. A careful backpacker can come down to €25-30/day in a simple guesthouse and eating exclusively in the medina gargotes. At the other end, high-end charm riads in Fes list between €100 and €200 a night for two, Moroccan breakfast included.

The accommodation line is the most variable: mid-range riads negotiate between €40 and €80 a night for a double, often in former patrician homes with zellige-decorated patios. For meals, a lunch in a medina restaurant runs €6-10; a dinner in a guesthouse with a fassi tasting menu €15-25. Street food — msemen, harira, brochettes — keeps you fed for €2-4. On transport, the petit taxi from the airport costs under €10; inside the new town count €1-2 a ride.

Sights and experiences remain very cheap: entry to the Bou Inania or Attarine medersa is symbolic (under €2), and the Chouara tanneries can be observed freely from the shop terraces. An official licensed guide for a half-day runs €15-25 — a strongly recommended investment to navigate the maze and avoid the touts. The traditional hammam, a key moment of fassi culture, starts at €3-5 in local establishments; more elaborate addresses offer full treatments at €20-45.

Example of a daily comfort budget in Fes: night in a riad (€55) + breakfast included + lunch (€8) + dinner (€18) + transport (€3) + entries and tips (€5) ≈ €89 for two, or €45 per person. Bargaining in the souks is expected and can significantly cut the shopping bill. Tipping (baksheesh) is woven into Moroccan service: small change for porters, guides and bathroom attendants, 10% in restaurants, a few dirhams for help with directions across the Fes medina.