Which place is cheaper, Ouarzazate or Addis Ababa?
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 Addis Ababa or Ouarzazate?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Addis Ababa 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: Addis Ababa or Ouarzazate?
Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa is the capital city of Ethiopia and also the nation's largest when ranked by its population of over three million. There are also more than 120 international missions and embassies in Addis Ababa, making the city a hub for international diplomacy concerning Africa. Other draws include its thriving marketplaces, spicy food, and rich coffee.
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 Family-Friendly Tours to Morocco, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Morocco.
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Addis Ababa Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAddis Ababa $36Ouarzazate $54
The average daily cost (per person) in Addis Ababa is $36, while the average daily cost in Ouarzazate is $54. 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 Addis Ababa and Ouarzazate in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAddis Ababa $20Ouarzazate $21
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAddis Ababa $40Ouarzazate $42
Compare Hotels in Addis Ababa and Ouarzazate
Looking for a hotel in Addis Ababa 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: Addis Ababa Hotel Prices and Ouarzazate Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Addis Ababa $3.53Ouarzazate $3.40
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Addis Ababa
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Addis Ababa are as follows:
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Short Taxi Ride$0.24
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Addis Ababa
Also for Addis Ababa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer Services Addis Abeba Airport : $23
- Addis Ababa Airport Transfer and pickup: $19
- Addis Ababa Airport in/out transfer: $49
- Addis Ababa Airport transfer and shuttle service(privet): $16
- Addis Shuttles: On-Time & Reliable, Airport Transfers: $19
- Bole Airport Transfer: $25
- City and Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa: $26
- City/Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa - Shuttles: $21
- Lalibela Full Day Tour with Guide and Transfer: $130
- Private Transfer from Bole Airport Addis Ababa (ADD) to Addis Ababa: $139
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Ouarzazate
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Ouarzazate are as follows:
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Taxi Ride$2.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ouarzazate
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ouarzazate:
- Private Transfer between Ouarzazate & Marrakech: $314
- Private Transfert Between Marrakech & Ouarzazate: $163
- "Ouarzazate to Marrakech: Your Comfortable Private Transfer": $115
- Ouarzazate Airport: Private Transfer: $42
- Private Ouarzazate Airport Transfer: $30
- Ouarzazate Airport Transfer: $23
Is it cheaper to fly into Addis Ababa or Ouarzazate?
Prices for flights to both Ouarzazate and Addis Ababa 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 dayAddis Ababa $14Ouarzazate $28
Typical Food Prices in Addis Ababa
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Addis Ababa:
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Slice of Cake$0.06
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Addis Ababa
For Addis Ababa, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Food tour in Addis Ababa with airport pick-up.: $56
- Ethiopia Half-Day Market Tour Food Tour & Coffee Ceremony Tours: $60
- Mom's cooking class: $60
- Local Ethiopian Food Tour Addis Ababa: $62
- City Tour, Food Tour, Shopping Mercato Market : $72
- Ethiopian Cultural Dinner in Addis Ababa with LIVE Traditional Dance Show: $77
- Culinary Class and Food Tour in Addis Ababa : $82
- Yod Abyssinia Cultural Night: Dinner, Music, and Dance: $83
- Addis abeba Full Cooking class.: $90
- Cooking class in Addis Ababa: $95
- Ethiopian cooking class: $95
- Local Ethiopian Food Tour: $100
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.
- Marrakech: Agafay Desert Quad & Camel Rides and Dinner Show: $41
- Private Berber Cooking Class at Fint Oasis with Lunch: $43
- Oases Fint Tour With Dinner: $64
- Zagora 2 Days Sahara Desert Tour with Dinner and Desert Camp: $78
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Addis Ababa $3.64Ouarzazate $11
Tours and Activities in Addis Ababa
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Addis Ababa.
- Layover in Addis Ababa 5 hours tour: $23
- Authentic Addis Ababa City Tour with a Local Guide: $44
- Limalimo ethiopia tours: $46
- Addis Ababa city tour.: $49
- Pup crawl and nightlife tour in Addis Ababa.: $50
- Best of Addis Privet Guided city Tour: $50
- City tour of Addis, Transit in Addis by car: $51
- Best of Merkato Addis Guided Tour: $52
- Best of Addis Ababa City Tour: $53
- Guided City Tour: $54
- Addis Ababa highlight city tour: $54
- Addis Ababa highlights of the city tour: $56
Tours and Activities in Ouarzazate
Here are a few actual costs in Ouarzazate for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 1 Hour Horse Riding Adventure in Ait Ben Haddou: $26
- 2 Night Tour From Fes To Marrakech Via Merzouga " Sahara": $402
- 3 Days Group Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert: $107
- 3 Days Sahara Desert Tour to Merzouga From Marrakech: $84
- 3-Day Desert Adventure: Ouarzazate to Merzouga: $95
- 4 day Fantastic Desert Tour From Fes To Marrakech via desert: $400
- 4 days desert tour from Casablanca via Marrakech: $732
- 4 days desert tour from marrakech to merzouga dunes: $230
- 4-Day Private Desert Tour from Casablanca to Marrakech: $1,032
- 5-Day Morocco Desert Tour From Marrakech: $564
- 5-Day Tour from Casablanca-Desert and Marrakech casablanca: $2,194
- 6 Days Tour From Casablanca To Fes, Via Marrakech & Desert: $941
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAddis Ababa $3.01Ouarzazate -
Sample the Local Flavors in Addis Ababa
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Addis Ababa:
- Pub-crawl Tour ( locally crafted beer and wine tasting ): $58
- Night Tour Addis Ababa beer and wine tasting: $65
- Pub crawl Addis Ababa: $69
- Locally crafted beer and wine tasting and nightlife in Addis tour: $85
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Addis Ababa and Ouarzazate, we can see that Ouarzazate is more expensive. And not only is Addis Ababa much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Addis Ababa would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Addis Ababa 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 Addis Ababa.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Addis Ababa Expensive? and Is Ouarzazate Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Addis Ababa or Ouarzazate?
Addis Ababa has a larger population, and is about 50 times larger than the population of Ouarzazate. When comparing the sizes of Addis Ababa 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.