Which place is cheaper, Essaouira or Accra?
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 Accra or Essaouira?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Accra or Essaouira, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Accra or Essaouira?
Accra
Accra is the capital city of Ghana, located on the Atlantic coast of West Africa. Popular attractions include the National Museum of Ghana, local beaches, markets, and cultural landmarks like those dedicated to Civil Rights activist W.E.B. DuBois.
Essaouira
Essaouira is a beautiful beach town on the Atlantic coast of Morocco. The city has a pleasant medina that has been named a UNESCO World Heritage site and is interesting to explore. It's an 18th century fortified town with a lot of character and charm. The city is rich and culture and you'll find a handful of art galleries throughout the town. The city is also a gathering place for artists and musicians, particularly during the Gnaoua Festival of World Music, which takes place the last week of June. This event attracts about 450,000 visitors yearly.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Ghana, The Best Safaris in Ghana, The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Morocco.
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Accra Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAccra $53Essaouira $60
The average daily cost (per person) in Accra is $53, while the average daily cost in Essaouira is $60. 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 Accra and Essaouira in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAccra $23Essaouira $28
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAccra $46Essaouira $56
Compare Hotels in Accra and Essaouira
Looking for a hotel in Accra or Essaouira? 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: Accra Hotel Prices and Essaouira Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Accra $20Essaouira $2.17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Accra
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Accra:
- Aburi Gardens Transfers: $187
- Airport & City Transfers: $100
- Accra Private Airport Transfer: Zero-Stress Meet & Greet: $80
- Private Transfer from Kotoka Airport Accra Ghana (ACC) to Accra city: $76
- Arrival & Departure Airport Hotel Transfers: $70
- Kotoka Airport Private Transfer within Accra City: $50
- From Private Airport Transfer, Pickup & Drop-off Services: $30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Essaouira
Also for Essaouira, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Marrakech : Private Transfer from or to Marrakech Airoport: $23
- Private Transfer from or to Essaouira Airport: $27
- From Agadir : Day in Essaouira with Transfer: $33
- Essaouira P17: Quad ride dunes beaches free transfer.: $34
- Essaouira Airport Private Transfer: $34
- Essaouira P2: dunes wipe & beaches in quad with transfer: $34
- Essaouira P1: Quad ride / family & friends (free transfer): $34
- Private Transfer from or to Essaouira Airport: $40
- Essaouira to Marrakech:Private Transfer for a Hassle-Free Journey: $72
- Essaouira P13: 2h quad + 2h camel free transfer: $92
- "Essaouira to Agafay Desert Marrakech: Exclusive Private Transfer: $93
- Private Transfer from Marrakech to Essaouira 1 to 4 people: $109
Is it cheaper to fly into Accra or Essaouira?
Prices for flights to both Essaouira and Accra 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 dayAccra $20Essaouira $25
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Accra
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Accra.
- Accra Osu Night Market Food Tour with Akosua Serwaa: $80
- Home Cooking Class by Auntie K: $89
- Private Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra: $90
- Private Ghanaian Cooking Class at Accra's Premier Food Hub: $200
Typical Food Prices in Essaouira
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Essaouira:
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Baklava$1.52
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Breakfast Crepes$0.54
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Fish for Lunch$16
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Essaouira
For Essaouira, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Agadir Cooking Class Experience with Local Market Visit: $30
- Traditional Moroccan Cooking Class: $39
- Cooking class: How To Be a Real Moroccan Chef: $41
- Essaouira Sunset Tour: Sidi M’barek Waterfall,Coastal Walk&Dinner: $47
- Moroccan cooking class in Essaouira city: $52
- Kids Moroccan Cooking Class: $52
- Al Aaila Farm Moroccan Natural And Healthy Cooking Experience: $58
- Essaouira Family Dinner Experience: $65
- Essaouira Walking Food Tour: $70
- Essaouira Cooking Class: $76
- 3 hours Camel Ride in Essaouira with Dinner and Overnight in Berber Camp: $213
- 3 Hours Horse Riding with Dinner and Overnight Berber Camp: $216
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Accra $4.05Essaouira $13
Tours and Activities in Accra
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Accra are as follows:
- 1 Day Accra City Tour: $81
- 1 Day Cape Coast Door of No Return and Kakum Canopy Private Tour: $296
- 2-Day Accra & Cape Coast Tour: $200
- 2-day Tour of Downtown Accra: $216
- A Day tour to the Cape Coast Castle and Kakum National Pack: $180
- Aburi Botanic Gardens, Boti Falls,Umbrella Rock & Cocoa Farm Tour: $150
- Aburi Botanical Gardens and Asenema Waterfalls Day Tour: $165
- Aburi Gardens & Cocoa Tours: $190
- Accra - Ada Aqua Safari - Friendly Tours: $230
- Accra City Day Tour – History,Culture,Markets&Independence Square: $50
- Accra City Experience: $120
- Accra City Tour: $135
Tours and Activities in Essaouira
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Essaouira.
- Essaouira to Marrakech Supratours bus tickets: $18
- Scenic Horseback Adventure Along Essaouira’s Beaches: $20
- Essaouira Camel Ride, Quad Bike & Buggy Adventure: $22
- Small Group Surf Lesson in Essaouira 3 Hour Experience: $29
- Full-Day Essaouira Tour from Marrakech: $29
- Essaouira P6: Cape Sim quad bike tour: $34
- 1 Hour Quad Bike Adventure in Essaouira desert: $34
- Beginners surf experience in Essaouira: $34
- Quad Adventure in 1 Hour: $34
- Sunset Horse Ride Experience in Essaouira: $47
- Essaouira Dar Sultan Palace Horseback Tour Experience: $52
- 2 Hours Dromedary Ride Tour in Essaouira Morocco: $52
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAccra $5.80Essaouira $9.96
When comparing the travel costs between Accra and Essaouira, we can see that Essaouira 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 Accra Expensive? and Is Essaouira Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Accra or Essaouira?
Accra has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Essaouira. When comparing the sizes of Accra and Essaouira, 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.