Which place is cheaper, Zaragoza 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 Zaragoza?
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 Zaragoza can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Ait Ben Haddou or Zaragoza?
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.
Zaragoza
As the sun slips below the horizon, the night is greeted by the familiar glow of the exquisite cathedral Basilica del Pilar that stands above the city like a shimmering castle. This city is none other than Zaragoza, Spain, the capital city of the Zaragoza province in Aragon, Spain. Overlooking the Ebro River, Zaragoza has a population of 701,090, ranking the 32nd most populated municipality in the European Union. Zaragoza has attracted travelers from all across the world, causing the city to host the Expo in the summer of 2008 and also stand as a candidate for the European Capital of Culture in 2012. Besides its glimmering cathedral, Zaragoza is also known for its rich history in folklore, local gastronomy, as well as hosting the well-known Fiestas del Pilar, the most celebrated of festivals in Spain.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco, The Best 2-Week Tours from Barcelona, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAit Ben Haddou $70Zaragoza $135
The average daily cost (per person) in Ait Ben Haddou is $70, while the average daily cost in Zaragoza is $135. 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 Zaragoza in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAit Ben Haddou $25Zaragoza $69
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAit Ben Haddou $50Zaragoza $138
Compare Hotels in Ait Ben Haddou and Zaragoza
Looking for a hotel in Ait Ben Haddou or Zaragoza? 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 Zaragoza Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ait Ben Haddou $29Zaragoza $24
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Zaragoza
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Zaragoza:
- Private transfers Airport-hotel Zaragoza.: $66
- Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ) to Zaragoza Downtown hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $27
- Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ) to Zaragoza Downtown hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $55
- Zaragoza Downtown hotels to Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ) - Departure Private Transfer: $27
- Zaragoza Private Transfer from Zaragoza Airport to City centre: $66
- Zaragoza Private Transfer from the city centre to Zaragoza Airport: $66
Is it cheaper to fly into Ait Ben Haddou or Zaragoza?
Prices for flights to both Zaragoza 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 $23Zaragoza $44
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Zaragoza
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Zaragoza.
- Midday Market Tour and Spanish Cooking Class: $108
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ait Ben Haddou $28Zaragoza $38
Tours and Activities in Zaragoza
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Zaragoza are as follows:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $4.28
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $4.28
- Zaragoza Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.55
- Scavenger Hunt and Self-Guided Walking Tour: $8.75
- Zaragoza Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.94
- Zaragoza : Aquarium entry ticket: $19
- Zaragoza Aquarium Admission Ticket: $20
- Combo Amusement Park and Aquarium entry ticket: $33
- Kayaking in Fluvial EcoTourism with ebroNAUTAS: $44
- Private custom tour with a local guide: $48
- Zaragoza : Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide: $48
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAit Ben Haddou $6.12Zaragoza $15
Sample the Local Flavors in Zaragoza
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Zaragoza:
- Wine Tasting and Tapas: $102
- Wine Tasting and Tapas in the ancient Town of Zaragoza: $104
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ait Ben Haddou and Zaragoza, we can see that Zaragoza is more expensive. And not only is Ait Ben Haddou much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Ait Ben Haddou is in Africa and Zaragoza is in Europe, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. 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 Zaragoza would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Zaragoza 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 Zaragoza 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.