A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Ait Ben Haddou vs. Hibiscus Coast for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Ait Ben Haddou or Hibiscus Coast?

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 Hibiscus Coast can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Ait Ben Haddou or Hibiscus Coast?

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.

Hibiscus Coast

The Hibiscus Coast, or KwaZulu-Natal, is located on the southeast coast of South Africa, just south of Durban. The area is rich in beautiful beaches and lush nature reserves which offer fantastic opportunities for hiking, swimming, and other outdoor adventures. The Hibiscus Coast experiences their summer from December-February, with temperatures in the 70's Fahrenheit, making these the best months to visit.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco, The Best Sightseeing Tours in South Africa, and The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in South Africa.


Which place is cheaper, Hibiscus Coast or Ait Ben Haddou?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Ait Ben Haddou is $70, while the average daily cost in Hibiscus Coast is $57. 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 Hibiscus Coast in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Ait Ben Haddou $25
    Hibiscus Coast $30
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Ait Ben Haddou $50
    Hibiscus Coast $60
Compare Hotels in Ait Ben Haddou and Hibiscus Coast

Looking for a hotel in Ait Ben Haddou or Hibiscus Coast? 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.

Hotels in Ait Ben Haddou


Hotels in Hibiscus Coast


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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 Hibiscus Coast Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Ait Ben Haddou $29
    Hibiscus Coast $14

Is it cheaper to fly into Ait Ben Haddou or Hibiscus Coast?

Prices for flights to both Hibiscus Coast 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Ait Ben Haddou $23
    Hibiscus Coast $18

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Ait Ben Haddou $28
    Hibiscus Coast $4.82

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Ait Ben Haddou $6.12
    Hibiscus Coast $5.31


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ait Ben Haddou and Hibiscus Coast, we can see that Ait Ben Haddou is more expensive. And not only is Hibiscus Coast much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Hibiscus Coast would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Hibiscus Coast 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 Ait Ben Haddou would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ait Ben Haddou than you might in Hibiscus Coast.

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 Hibiscus Coast Expensive?.