Which place is cheaper, Cape Town or Ait Ben Haddou?
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 Ait Ben Haddou or Cape Town?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Ait Ben Haddou and Cape Town can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Ait Ben Haddou or Cape Town?
Ait Ben Haddou
Think of a time when you've seen Jerusalem in a movie. Chances are what you're really looking at is the traditional, mud brick city of Ait Ben Haddou, Morocco. This city on the edge of the High Atlas Mountains has been an UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987, and has also been seen in movies like Lawrence of Arabia, Orson Welles' Sodom and Gomorrah, Jesus of Nazareth, the French version of Cleopatra, Bertolucci's Sheltering Sky, Scorsese's Kundun, Gillies MacKannon's Hideous Kinky, Ridley Scott's Gladiator, Oliver Stone's Alexander the Great, and in some scenes from Game of Thrones.
Cape Town
Picture your travel bucket list. Is Cape Town on it? Yes, most people dream of visiting the "Mother City" of South Africa. As one of the most iconic places in the world, Cape Town is a world-class cosmopolitan city full of bustling nightlife, historical backdrops and a large gay community.
Cape Town is the most southern city in Africa with seasons turned upside down. In the southern hemisphere they experience the summer from December to February. During these months days can be hot and dry so be sure to gather in the shade and wear plenty of sunscreen. The winter from June to August is full of rainy days and cold nights.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco, The Best Camping Tours in South Africa, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in South Africa.
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Ait Ben Haddou Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAit Ben Haddou $94Cape Town $194
The average daily cost (per person) in Ait Ben Haddou is $94, while the average daily cost in Cape Town is $194. 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 Ait Ben Haddou and Cape Town in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAit Ben Haddou $27Cape Town $90
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAit Ben Haddou $54Cape Town $180
Compare Hotels in Ait Ben Haddou and Cape Town
Looking for a hotel in Ait Ben Haddou or Cape Town? 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: Ait Ben Haddou Hotel Prices and Cape Town Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ait Ben Haddou $31Cape Town $20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cape Town
Also for Cape Town, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 1-4 Passenger Arrival & Departure Cape Town - Airport Transfers: $63
- Airport Transfer (Cape Town ) Bus: $50
- Airport Transfer (Cape Town): $63
- Airport Transfer: Airport CPT to Cape Town by Luxury Car: $111
- Airport Transfer: Cape Town to Cape Town Airport CPT in Luxury Car: $100
- Airport Transfers Cape Town: $64
- Airport and Hotel Transfer: $45
- Airport and day tour transfers to Cape Town International Airport: $35
- Aquila Safari Private Transfers Vehicle/Driver ONLY: $160
- Arrival Private Transfer: Cape Town Airport CPT to Cape Town in Van: $74
- Arrival Transfer: Cape Town Airport CPT to Cape Town by Minivan: $95
- Cape Cruise Transfers: $76
Is it cheaper to fly into Ait Ben Haddou or Cape Town?
Prices for flights to both Cape Town and Ait Ben Haddou 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 dayAit Ben Haddou $44Cape Town $83
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cape Town
For Cape Town, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- From African Dinner and Drumming Experience: $63
- Authentic African Cuisine Cooking Experience: $77
- Cruise and Dine Dinner / Sunset Champagne Cruise and 3-Course Dinner: $90
- Cape Town African Taste-Safari & Live Entertainment Dinner Experience: $96
- Cape Plates Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $99
- Half Day Cape Town African Dinner Restaurant with Live Music Show: $102
- Cape town Dinner Restaurant African Food With Live Music: $109
- Little Mogadishu Food Tour in Bellville, Cape Town: $115
- Half Day Taste of Cape Town Cooking Experience: $121
- The Cape Town Essentials Food Tour: $131
- Two Sides of Cape Town Food Tour: $134
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ait Ben Haddou $31Cape Town $27
Tours and Activities in Cape Town
For Cape Town, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Cape Town Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $3.55
- Muizenberg to Kalk Bay: Amble along the amazing False Bay Coast on an audio tour: $5.00
- Cape Town's original shoreline: a self-guided audio tour: $5.00
- Kirstenbosch Gardens: An Audio Tour by Botany Expert: $5.00
- Half Hour Seal and Harbour Cruise from Cape Town: $5.12
- Cape Town live guided Urban Safari: Inner City Tour: $5.76
- Hop-On Hop-Off Cape Town Canal Cruise: $6.08
- Cape Town 30-minute V&A Harbour Cruise: $6.08
- 30min Harbour Boat Cruise Cape Town: $10
- Cape Town Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone: $12
- Atlantis Dunes Sandboarding Adventure MELKBOS 4X4: $19
- Wine Safari Tour - Southern Line: $19
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAit Ben Haddou $6.64Cape Town $24
Sample the Local Flavors in Cape Town
Also in Cape Town, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Experience South African Craft Rum tasting and distillery tour in Cape Town: $15
- Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour and Constantia Wine Tasting: $35
- Indigenous Food and Wine Tasting: $38
- Cape Point, Penguins & Wine Tasting In Constantia Full Day Tour: $48
- Wine Tour at Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Paarl: $50
- Wine Tour: Paarl, Franschhoek & Stellenbosch incl 3 wineries: $57
- From CapeTown: Stellenbosch Half Day Wine Tour: $60
- Half-Day Wine Tasting Tour in Stellenbosch: $60
- Full Day Stellenbosch Paarl and Franschhoek Private Wine Tour: $80
- Wine tasting tour: $80
- Wine Tour in Stellenbosch: $83
- Wine Tasting in Stellenbosch, Franschhoek & Paarl fees included.: $85
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ait Ben Haddou and Cape Town, we can see that Cape Town is more expensive. And not only is Ait Ben Haddou much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Ait Ben Haddou would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Ait Ben Haddou 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 Cape Town would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Cape Town than you might in Ait Ben Haddou.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Ait Ben Haddou Expensive? and Is Cape Town Expensive?.
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.