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

Should you visit Albufeira or Ait Ben Haddou?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Should I visit Albufeira or Ait Ben Haddou? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.

Where Should I go: Albufeira or Ait Ben Haddou?

Albufeira

Located in the Algarve region in the south of Portugal, Albufeira was once a small fishing village which has since evolved into a popular destination for tourists attracted by the area's beaches, pleasant climate, and fresh seafood.

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.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Portugal, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Portugal, The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, and The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco.


Which place is cheaper, Ait Ben Haddou or Albufeira?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

  • Albufeira Prices
    Portugal Prices
    Ait Ben Haddou Prices
    Morocco Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Albufeira 183
    Ait Ben Haddou 66

The average daily cost (per person) in Albufeira is €183, while the average daily cost in Ait Ben Haddou is €66. 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 Albufeira and Ait Ben Haddou in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Albufeira 74
    Ait Ben Haddou 24
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Albufeira 148
    Ait Ben Haddou 48
Compare Hotels in Albufeira and Ait Ben Haddou

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


Hotels in Ait Ben Haddou


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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: Albufeira Hotel Prices and Ait Ben Haddou Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Albufeira 34
    Ait Ben Haddou 27

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Albufeira

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Albufeira:

  • Albufeira - Faro Airport Transfers 4pax: $49
  • Faro Airport (Algarve) Departure Transfer (Vilamoura Hotels to Faro Airport): $44
  • Faro Airport Private Transfer - Albufeira (Departure): $27
  • Private Airport Transfer To Albufeira Area: $98
  • Private Roundtrip Transfer from Faro Airport to Vilamoura / Quarteira: $66
  • Private Transfer From Albufeira To Faro Airport By Minibus: $75
  • Private Transfer from Albufeira to Faro Airport (5 to 8 pax): $59
  • Private Transfer from Alte to Faro (FAO) Airport: $115
  • Private Transfer from Hotel to Faro Airport: $87
  • Private Transfer from Monte Gordo to Faro Airport (1-4 pax): $98
  • Private Transfer from Olhos de Água to Faro (FAO) Airport: $80
  • Private Transfer from Résidence Pierre Vilamoura to Faro (FAO) Airport: $75

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

Prices for flights to both Ait Ben Haddou and Albufeira 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
    Albufeira 82
    Ait Ben Haddou 22

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Albufeira

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Albufeira.

  • A Portuguese Dinner and Cocktail Experience with pick up: $49
  • Portuguese Dinner and Cocktail Experience with Pick up: $53
  • Sunset Safari with Traditional Dinner : $66
  • Sunset Tour - Champagne and Traditional Dinner: $71
  • Half-Day-Orange Picking &Jam Cooking/Lunch with the Orange Farmer: $104

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Albufeira 39
    Ait Ben Haddou 27

Tours and Activities in Albufeira

Here are a few actual costs in Albufeira for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Silves Scavenger Hunt and Sights Private Self-Guided Tour: $8.17
  • Old Town History Walking Tour with Tapas & Wine: $20
  • Authentic Algarve: Loulé Town Tour and Markets: $21
  • Quarteira Town & Gypsy Market Tour with Beach Bliss: $21
  • 3-Day & 5-Day Giro Albufeir Tourist Passes: $22
  • Albufeira 1 hour Off-Road Tour Quad Adventure Tour: $25
  • City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $28
  • City Sightseeing Albufeira Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $28
  • Caves and Coastline Cruise from Albufeira to Benagil: $29
  • Catamaran Cruise: Caves and Coastline to Benagil: $29
  • Benagil Caves Boat Cruise: $32
  • Tour Albufeira: $33

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Albufeira 26
    Ait Ben Haddou 5.77

Sample the Local Flavors in Albufeira

Also in Albufeira, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Winery Tour with Wine Tasting and Tapas: $63
  • Small-Group Wine Tour & Silves Exploration (from Albufeira): $68
  • Albufeira Coast Tour with Wine Tasting and Chicken PiriPiri Lunch: $75
  • From Private Lagos Tour Whith Wine Tasting: $92
  • Full day Tour in Silves with Wine Tasting: $153
  • Full-Day Private Algarves Wine Tour Experience from Albufeira: $154


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Albufeira and Ait Ben Haddou, we can see that Albufeira is more expensive. And not only is Ait Ben Haddou much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Albufeira is in Europe and Ait Ben Haddou is in Africa, 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 Albufeira would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Albufeira 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 Albufeira Expensive? and Is Ait Ben Haddou Expensive?.