Which place is cheaper, Ouarzazate or Accra?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Accra or Ouarzazate?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Accra or Ouarzazate, 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 Ouarzazate?
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.
Ouarzazate
Morocco can be quite an energetic country, but if you're looking for more of a quiet getaway, consider Ouarzazate. Small by Moroccan standards, this town is built up mostly around a main street – the Avenue Mohammad V. Ouarzazate. The name "Ouarzazate" comes from the Berber language meaning "without noise" or "without confusion." It was once a crossroad for a African traders traveling to northern cities in Morocco and Europe. Today, Ouarzazate is the largest town in the Moroccan Sahara, and its central location serves as a good home base touring the rest of Morocco.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Ghana, The Best Adventure Tours to Ghana, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Morocco, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAccra $32Ouarzazate $44
The average daily cost (per person) in Accra is $32, while the average daily cost in Ouarzazate is $44. 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 Ouarzazate in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAccra $16Ouarzazate $22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAccra $32Ouarzazate $44
Compare Hotels in Accra and Ouarzazate
Looking for a hotel in Accra or Ouarzazate? 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 Ouarzazate Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Accra $14Ouarzazate $3.51
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Accra
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Accra:
- Accra Airport Hotel City Transfers: $58
- Airport & City Transfers: $100
- Historic Slave Walking Tour of Jamestown with Transfers: $127
- Kotoka Airport Exclusive Wheelchair Accessible Transfers!: $115
- Private Transfer from Kotoka Airport Accra Ghana (ACC) to Accra city: $114
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Ouarzazate
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Ouarzazate are as follows:
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Taxi Ride$2.06
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ouarzazate
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ouarzazate:
- Private Ouarzazate Airport Transfer: $20
- Ouarzazate Airport: Private Transfer: $43
- "Ouarzazate to Marrakech: Your Comfortable Private Transfer": $107
- Private Transfert Between Marrakech & Ouarzazate: $167
- Private Transfer between Ouarzazate & Marrakech: $322
Is it cheaper to fly into Accra or Ouarzazate?
Prices for flights to both Ouarzazate 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 $8.05Ouarzazate $17
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Accra
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Accra.
- Accra Street Food Tour: Makola Market Tour With Full Lunch: $47
- Cooking Class: $75
- Private Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra with Local Drinks: $80
- Flavors of Ghana: Food Tour Experience.: $87
- Home Cooking Class by Auntie K: $89
- Cooking Class with Auntie KK in Osu: $89
- Private 1 to 2 Hours Street Food Tour in Ghana: $100
- Ghanaian Cooking Class Authentic Tour: $100
- Savor & Learn: Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Experience: $128
- Market tour and cooking class with a Ghanaian local: $144
- Ghanaian Local Foods Cooking Class: $194
- Food Tour in Accra: $284
Typical Food Prices in Ouarzazate
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Ouarzazate:
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Dinner for Two$11
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ouarzazate
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Ouarzazate.
- Private Berber Cooking Class at Fint Oasis with Lunch: $45
- Oases Fint Tour With Dinner: $68
- Zagora 2 Days Sahara Desert Tour with Dinner and Desert Camp: $80
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Accra $2.88Ouarzazate $11
Tours and Activities in Accra
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Accra are as follows:
- Makola Market Walking Tour: $41
- Makola Market Walking Tour: $58
- Accra City:Accra city Tour for Culture Seekers (Private: $61
- Kwame Nkrumah Museum, Independence Square & More Tour: $70
- 1 Day Accra City Tour: $71
- Accra Central: Street Food Walking Tour with Akosua Serwaa: $72
- Accra city Day Tour: $75
- Walking Tour of Accra: $75
- 6-Hour Private Guided Accra City Tour: $75
- Accra City Tour Experience: $75
- Experience Ghana in a Tailor-made Accra City Tour.: $79
- Experience the Beauty, History and the Culture Of Accra in a Day: $80
Tours and Activities in Ouarzazate
Here are a few actual costs in Ouarzazate for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Royal Private Tour of Ksar Ait Ben Haddou: $23
- Ait-Ben-Haddou - City Tour: $23
- 1 Hour Horse Riding Adventure in Ait Ben Haddou: $26
- Private Quad Experience in the Ouarzazate Desert: $57
- Marrakech: 2-Day Zagora Desert and Atlas Mountains Tour: $67
- 3-Day Desert Adventure: Ouarzazate to Merzouga: $100
- Marrakech: 3-Day Desert Tour to Merzouga with Camel Trek: $100
- from Marrakech: 3-day tour to Merzouga and the Sahara Desert: $104
- From Marrakech : Merzouga 3 day desert tour with camel ride: $107
- Explore Merzouga: 3-Day Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech: $111
- Private One Day Tour AIT BENHADDOU and TELOUET via Ouarzazate: $114
- Private tour Ait Ben Haddou - Ouarzazate. Lunch included.: $124
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAccra $4.13Ouarzazate -
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Accra and Ouarzazate, we can see that Ouarzazate is more expensive. And not only is Accra much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Accra would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Accra 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 Ouarzazate would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ouarzazate than you might in Accra.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Accra Expensive? and Is Ouarzazate Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Accra or Ouarzazate?
Accra has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Ouarzazate. When comparing the sizes of Accra and Ouarzazate, 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.