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

Should you visit Ait Ben Haddou or Olympos?

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 Olympos can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Ait Ben Haddou or Olympos?

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.

Olympos

Olympos was an ancient city in Lycia, situated in a river valley near the coast. Its ruins are located south of the modern town Cirali in the Kumluca district of Antalya Province, Turkey. An important Lycian city in the 2nd century BC, Olympos is more famous these days for being the beach resort of choice for backpackers. Staying in an Olympos 'tree house' at one of the dozen-or-so camps that line the path to the ruins and beach has long been the stuff of travel legend. The former hippy-trail hot-spot has been considerably renovated in past years and during summer can be pretty overcrowded. Olympos offers good value and an up-for-it party atmosphere in a lovely setting.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Turkey, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Turkey.


Which place is cheaper, Olympos 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.

  • Ait Ben Haddou Prices
    Morocco Prices
    Olympos Prices
    Turkey Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Ait Ben Haddou $92
    Olympos $99

The average daily cost (per person) in Ait Ben Haddou is $92, while the average daily cost in Olympos is $99. 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 Olympos in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Ait Ben Haddou $27
    Olympos $36
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Ait Ben Haddou $54
    Olympos $72
Compare Hotels in Ait Ben Haddou and Olympos

Looking for a hotel in Ait Ben Haddou or Olympos? 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 Olympos


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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 Olympos Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Ait Ben Haddou $30
    Olympos $26

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Olympos

Also for Olympos, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Beldibi Hotels: $81
  • Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Camyuva Hotels: $104
  • Antalya Beldibi Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $69
  • Antalya Kemer Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $87
  • Antalya Suluada Boat Tour (Antalya Maldives) Lunch&Transfer: $36
  • Kemer Adventures Jeep Safari with Off-Road, Lunch & Transfer: $52
  • Kemer GONSTER Pirate Boat Trip : Lunch & Soft Drinks & Transfer: $14
  • Kemer Horse Safari Experience With Free Hotel Transfer: $60
  • Kemer Jeep Safari With Free Hotel Transfer & Lunch: $40
  • Kemer Mega Star Boat Trip With Hotel Transfer and Lunch : $20
  • Kemer Pirate Boat Trip With Lunch & Free Hotel Transfer: $20
  • Kemer Porto Genoese Boat Trip with Mud Baths and Hotel Transfer: $35

Is it cheaper to fly into Ait Ben Haddou or Olympos?

Prices for flights to both Olympos 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 $42
    Olympos $44

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Olympos

For Olympos, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Blue Lagoon Sunset Boat Tour with Dinner and Transfer from Kemer: $58
  • Fire of Anatolia Dance Show Dinner and Transfer from Kemer: $99

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Ait Ben Haddou $30
    Olympos $25

Tours and Activities in Olympos

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Olympos.

  • Antalya Scuba Diving with Bout Tours: $12
  • Sea, Sun, and Flavor: Adrasan Boat Tour + Free Lunch Included!: $21
  • Antalya Kemer Boat Tours with Lunch: $27
  • Pirate Boat Tour on the Beautiful Bays of Kemer: $29
  • Kemer Turkish Bath Experience With Oil Massage : $30
  • Porto Genoese Bay Crystal Waters Boat Tour Mud Bath and Lunch: $35
  • Kemer Rafting and Quad Safari 2in1 Adventure Tour: $35
  • Demre Myra Tour with Kekova Sunken City Boat Trip From Kemer: $36
  • Quad Off Road Safari Tour Kemer: $37
  • 9 Hours Rafting, Buggy Safari and Zipline Adventure from Kemer: $38
  • Kemer Scuba Diving Experience: Two Dives with Lunch : $40
  • Kemer Scuba Diving Experience: $40

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Ait Ben Haddou $6.46
    Olympos $15


When comparing the travel costs between Ait Ben Haddou and Olympos, we can see that Olympos is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Even though Ait Ben Haddou is in Africa and Olympos is in Europe, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.

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 Olympos Expensive?.