Which place is cheaper, Essaouira or Alexandria?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Alexandria or Essaouira?
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 Alexandria and Essaouira can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Alexandria or Essaouira?
Alexandria
There are few cities in the world with a history as rich, deep, tragic and fascinating than Alexandria, Egypt. Founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC, Egypt's second largest city has seen the most extreme ups and extreme downs. The city watched the beautiful and iconic Alexandria Lighthouse crumble to the ground after several natural disasters. The Alexandria Library housed their most sacred and historical documents only to be burned to the ground. These structures may be physically gone, but the history remains. Alexandria is a city with an ancient allure that draws in visitors from all over the world. Alexandria is a survivor city ready for a comeback.
Essaouira
Essaouira is a beautiful beach town on the Atlantic coast of Morocco. The city has a pleasant medina that has been named a UNESCO World Heritage site and is interesting to explore. It's an 18th century fortified town with a lot of character and charm. The city is rich and culture and you'll find a handful of art galleries throughout the town. The city is also a gathering place for artists and musicians, particularly during the Gnaoua Festival of World Music, which takes place the last week of June. This event attracts about 450,000 visitors yearly.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best Budget Tours to Egypt, The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Morocco.
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Alexandria Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAlexandria $28Essaouira $60
The average daily cost (per person) in Alexandria is $28, while the average daily cost in Essaouira is $60. 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 Alexandria and Essaouira in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAlexandria $10Essaouira $28
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAlexandria $20Essaouira $56
Compare Hotels in Alexandria and Essaouira
Looking for a hotel in Alexandria or Essaouira? 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: Alexandria Hotel Prices and Essaouira Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Alexandria $3.73Essaouira $2.17
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Alexandria
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Alexandria:
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Taxi to Train Station$0.08
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Alexandria
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Alexandria:
- Private Transfer From Alexandria To Cairo Airport: $240
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Port to Cairo Int Airport (CAI): $224
- Private Transfer from Alexandria to Cairo or vice versa: $134
- Private Transfer from Alexandria to Cairo in Egypt or vice versa: $121
- Private Transfer Alexandria to Cairo Hotel or Airport: $99
- From Private One-Way Transfer to Cairo: $94
- Private One Way Transfer from Alexandria Hotels to Cairo and Giza Hotels: $80
- Alexandria Airport (HBE)to Alexandria-Round-Trip Private Transfer: $70
- transfer from Alexandria to Cairo airport, Cairo & Giza hotels: $55
- Private Transfer from Borg El Arab Airport to El Alamein Marassi: $47
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Port to Alexandria City Hotels: $42
- Alexandria to Alexandria Airport (HBE)-Departure Private Transfer: $35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Essaouira
Also for Essaouira, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- "Essaouira to Agafay Desert Marrakech: Exclusive Private Transfer: $93
- Essaouira Airport Private Transfer: $34
- Essaouira P13: 2h quad + 2h camel free transfer: $92
- Essaouira P17: Quad ride dunes beaches free transfer.: $34
- Essaouira P1: Quad ride / family & friends (free transfer): $34
- Essaouira P2: dunes wipe & beaches in quad with transfer: $34
- Essaouira to Marrakech:Private Transfer for a Hassle-Free Journey: $72
- Private Transfer from or to Essaouira Airport: $27
- Private Transfer from or to Essaouira Airport: $40
- From Agadir : Day in Essaouira with Transfer: $33
- Marrakech : Private Transfer from or to Marrakech Airoport: $23
- Private Transfer Essaouira-Agadir: $128
Is it cheaper to fly into Alexandria or Essaouira?
Prices for flights to both Essaouira and Alexandria 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 dayAlexandria $14Essaouira $25
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Alexandria
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Alexandria.
- Half-Day Food Tour in Alexandria, Egypt: $20
- Alexandria Food Tour Top Rated: $40
- Food Tour in Alexandria for Lunch or Dinner in The Best Restaurants: $45
- Alexandria food Tour taste the Egyptian traditional food: $56
- From Giza: Sound&light show, Giza pyramids and Dinner on the Nile: $94
- GEM and Pyramids Tour with Cruise Dinner From Alexandria Port: $120
Typical Food Prices in Essaouira
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Essaouira:
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Baklava$1.52
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Breakfast Crepes$0.54
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Fish for Lunch$16
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Essaouira
For Essaouira, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Agadir Cooking Class Experience with Local Market Visit: $30
- Traditional Moroccan Cooking Class: $39
- Cooking class: How To Be a Real Moroccan Chef: $41
- Essaouira Sunset Tour: Sidi M’barek Waterfall,Coastal Walk&Dinner: $47
- Moroccan cooking class in Essaouira city: $52
- Kids Moroccan Cooking Class: $52
- Al Aaila Farm Moroccan Natural And Healthy Cooking Experience: $58
- Essaouira Family Dinner Experience: $65
- Essaouira Walking Food Tour: $70
- Essaouira Cooking Class: $76
- 3 hours Camel Ride in Essaouira with Dinner and Overnight in Berber Camp: $213
- 3 Hours Horse Riding with Dinner and Overnight Berber Camp: $216
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Alexandria $5.21Essaouira $13
Tours and Activities in Alexandria
Here are a few actual costs in Alexandria for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 10-Hour Historical Pyramids Tour from Alexandria Port: $130
- 2 Day Tour Visit the Top Attractions of Alexandria City: $155
- 6-Hour Private Day Tour to Rashid from Alexandria: $100
- 8Days Egypt Tour package UltraLuxury Cairo,Alexandria&cruise: $4,190
- Alamein full day tour from Alexandria: $95
- Alexandria : Rosetta Day Tour from Alexandria: $130
- Alexandria : Tour to WadiElNatroun Monastery from Alexandria: $150
- Alexandria By Night By Horse Carriage ride And Free Walking Tour: $70
- Alexandria By Night Private Free Walking Tours & Horse Carriage Ride: $68
- Alexandria City Tour from Cairo Full Day: $121
- Alexandria Day Tour: $110
- Alexandria Day Tour – Explore the City's Top Attractions!: $82
Tours and Activities in Essaouira
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Essaouira.
- Essaouira to Marrakech Supratours bus tickets: $18
- Scenic Horseback Adventure Along Essaouira’s Beaches: $20
- Essaouira Camel Ride, Quad Bike & Buggy Adventure: $22
- Small Group Surf Lesson in Essaouira 3 Hour Experience: $29
- Full-Day Essaouira Tour from Marrakech: $29
- Essaouira P6: Cape Sim quad bike tour: $34
- 1 Hour Quad Bike Adventure in Essaouira desert: $34
- Beginners surf experience in Essaouira: $34
- Quad Adventure in 1 Hour: $34
- Sunset Horse Ride Experience in Essaouira: $47
- Essaouira Dar Sultan Palace Horseback Tour Experience: $52
- 2 Hours Dromedary Ride Tour in Essaouira Morocco: $52
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAlexandria $1.41Essaouira $9.96
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Alexandria and Essaouira, we can see that Essaouira is more expensive. And not only is Alexandria much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Alexandria would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Alexandria 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 Essaouira would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Essaouira than you might in Alexandria.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Alexandria Expensive? and Is Essaouira Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Alexandria or Essaouira?
Alexandria has a larger population, and is about 50 times larger than the population of Essaouira. When comparing the sizes of Alexandria and Essaouira, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
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.