Which place is cheaper, Cape Town or Ait Ben Haddou?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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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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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAit Ben Haddou $72Cape Town $106
The average daily cost (per person) in Ait Ben Haddou is $72, while the average daily cost in Cape Town is $106. 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 $26Cape Town $42
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAit Ben Haddou $52Cape Town $84
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 $30Cape Town $19
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cape Town
Also for Cape Town, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfers To Hermanus: $235
- Airport Transport Shuttle Transfer to Camps Bay Cape Town: $19
- Airport transfers: $23
- Robben Island and Long Walk to Freedom with Tickets and Transfer: $100
- 1- Cape Town Tours & Transfers:We guide you around Cape Town: $26
- 1-3 Passenger Private Cape Town - Airport Transfer: $29
- 1.Cape Town Airport Transfer (&Private tour trips during yo Stay): $18
- 6 Hour Private Tour of Robben Island with Return Transfers: $88
- AIRPORT Transfer to and from Cape Town City: $29
- Airport Shuttle Transfer from Airport to Cape Town City Center : $18
- Airport Transfer ( Cape Town): $41
- Airport Transfer (Cape Town ) Bus: $19
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 $24Cape Town $45
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:
- Cape Malay Cooking with a Chef Founder: $30
- African Cooking with a Chef Founder: $30
- Cape Malay Cooking Class in Bo-Kaap: $43
- 3-Hour Malay Cooking Class & Lunch in Bo-Kaap: $46
- Authentic African Cuisine Cooking Experience: $59
- Sunset Champagne Cruise and 3-Course Dinner: $60
- Bo-Kapp Walking Tour and Malay Cooking Class: $63
- African Dinner, Drumming Experience with Transfer: $65
- From CapeTown: African Dinner and Drumming Experience: $66
- Authentic African Cuisine Cooking Experience: $66
- Cooking Class and Wine Tasting in a Cape Town Home in Wynberg : $80
- South African Cooking Class in Cape Town with a Local Family: $82
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ait Ben Haddou $29Cape Town $25
Tours and Activities in Cape Town
For Cape Town, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Skip the Line: District Six Museum Admission Ticket: $3.82
- District Six Museum Skip-the-Line Entrance Ticket: $4.00
- 30 Minute Harbour Boat Cruise with Seal Watching: $4.02
- Half Hour Seal and Harbour Cruise from Cape Town: $4.11
- Cape Town 30-minute V&A Harbour Cruise: $4.41
- Cape Point Flying Dutchman Funicular Ticket (One way Down): $4.66
- Cape Point Flying Dutchman Funicular Ticket (One way Up): $4.66
- Hop-On Hop-Off Cape Town Canal Cruise: $4.99
- V&A Waterfront: Seal & Harbour Cruise: $5.00
- Sea Point Promenade: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.13
- Muizenberg to Kalk Bay: Amble along the amazing False Bay Coast on an audio tour: $5.20
- Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens: A Self-guided Audio Tour: $5.34
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAit Ben Haddou $6.34Cape Town $22
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: $10
- African drum show & wine tasting at Silvermist: $26
- Wine Tasting & Storytelling with SA Tapas add-on: $30
- From 3 Regions Wine Tour with 3 Estates, 15 Wines: $43
- Wine Tour: Paarl, Franschhoek & Stellenbosch incl 3 wineries: $44
- half day wine tour & Safaris[Morning /Afternoon]: $47
- Three Region Wine Tour: $47
- Stellenbosch: Half-Day Wine Tour: $52
- Stellenbosch, Franschhoek & Paarl 5 Wine Tasting Tour small group: $53
- Stellenbosch Franschhoek & paarl 20 Wine Tasting small grp tour : $53
- Fullday Wine Tour: $55
- From CapeTown: Stellenbosch Half Day Wine Tour: $55
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.