Which place is cheaper, Essaouira or Amman?
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 Amman or Essaouira?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Amman and Essaouira. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Amman or Essaouira?
Amman
Amman is the largest city in of the Hashemite Kingdom of the country of Jordan. It is also the capital city of Jordan and has a population of over four million people. Many people use Amman as a base for venturing out into the rest of Jordan and other surrounding countries. There are many things to see and do in Amman.
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 Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $135Essaouira $57
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Essaouira 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 Amman and Essaouira in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Essaouira $26
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Essaouira $52
Compare Hotels in Amman and Essaouira
Looking for a hotel in Amman 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: Amman Hotel Prices and Essaouira Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Essaouira $2.04
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Amman
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Amman:
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Bus Ride (for Two)$0.71
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RIde to Airport$28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amman
Also for Amman, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Amman Airport Private Transfer To Petra By Minivan: $260
- Petra or WadiRum transfer to/from Amman, Airport, Madaba, Deadsea: $240
- Private Transfer From Amman Airport To Petra: $190
- Private Transfer From Amman Airport To Petra: $190
- Amman Private Transfer to Jerusalem with VIP Service: $175
- Private Transfer from Allenby King Hussein Bridge to Aqaba Airport: $173
- Amman Airport to Petra Shuttle, Comfortable & Affordable Transfer: $160
- Private Amman Airport Transfer to Petra, Reliable Shuttle Service: $160
- Private Transfer: Amman Airport to Aqaba Airport: $153
- Full-Day Private Round-Trip Transfers to Petra from Amman: $135
- Private Transfer: Amman Airport to Wadi Rum: $133
- Private Arrival Transfer: Amman Airport to Petra Hotels: $129
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Essaouira
Also for Essaouira, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- private transfer essaouira to casablanca or casablanca-essaouira: $278
- Transferts Marrakech à Essaouira ou Essaouira à Marrakech: $95
- Transfer services between Essaouira Airport and the city center: $17
- Transfer from Essaouira to Marrakech city or Marrakech airport: $136
- Transfer from Essaouira to Marrakech city or Marrakech airport: $121
- Transfer Airport Essaouira Mogador: $23
- Private transfer Marrakech to agafay désert: $91
- Private transfer Marrakech to Essaouira or Essaouira toMarrakech: $109
- Private transfer Marrakech city to Essaouira city: $125
- Private transfer Marrakech airpot - Essaouira: $108
- Private transfer Essaouira Taroudant.: $193
- Private transfer Essaouira Safi.: $107
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Essaouira?
Prices for flights to both Essaouira and Amman 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 dayAmman $58Essaouira $24
Typical Food Prices in Amman
For Amman, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Pastries$4.23
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Tea$5.64
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amman
For Amman, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- private cooking with local chef: $40
- Private 2 Hour Cooking Class with the Locals in Amman: $50
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner Experience: $80
- Private Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant in Amman: $80
- Private Madaba Haret Jdoudna Restaurant Lunch or Dinner from Amman: $100
- Amman Food Tours: 3-Hours Guided Walking Food Tour in Amman: $119
- Private Lunch or Dinner at Alee Restaurant in Amman: $120
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Arak Experience: $140
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Wine Experience: $147
Typical Food Prices in Essaouira
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Essaouira:
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Baklava$1.43
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Breakfast Crepes$0.51
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Fish for Lunch$15
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
- Cooking class: How To Be a Real Moroccan Chef: $40
- Essaouira Sunset Tour: Sidi M’barek Waterfall,Coastal Walk&Dinner: $46
- Essaouira Moroccan Cooking Class Experience: $51
- Sidi Kaouki Sunset Walk and Berber Tent Dinner by Atlantic: $51
- Essaouira Cooking Class At Home: $51
- Essaouira Berber Cooking Class & Organic Farm Tour Al Aaila Farm: $54
- Cooking Class in Essaouira Countryside: $57
- Essaouira Family Dinner Experience: $64
- Essaouira Street Food Tour: $67
- l'Atelier - Moroccan Cooking Workshop in Essaouira: $68
- 3 Hours Horse Riding with Dinner and Overnight Berber Camp: $210
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Essaouira $12
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 1-Night Private Overnight Dead Sea Independent Tour from Amman: $145
- 2 Day Group Tour from Amman to Petra Wadi Rum Aqaba Dead Sea: $250
- 2 Day Petra Shobak Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $210
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum Baptism and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $210
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum Madaba and Mount Nebo Private Guided Tour: $210
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum Pink Lake and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $210
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Aqaba Private Guided Tour: $210
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $192
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $192
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $192
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $210
- 2 Day Petra and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour All Inclusive: $210
Tours and Activities in Essaouira
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Essaouira.
- 1 Day Horseback Riding Tour with Overnight Stay in Berber Tent: $284
- 1 Hour Quad Bike Adventure in Essaouira desert: $32
- 1-Hour Scenic Quad Bike Tour: Discover Essaouira’s Coastline: $34
- 1-hour buggy tour in Essaouira desert (2 places/buggy): $136
- 2 - Hour Quad Biking and Sandboarding Experience in Essaouira: $42
- 2 Hours Dromedary Ride Tour in Essaouira Morocco: $51
- 2-Hours Buggy Adventure in Essaouira desert (2 places per buggy): $94
- 2H Buggy Adventure in Essaouira beaches ́Dunes & Forest Ride: $153
- 3-Days Desert Tour From Fes to Marrakech: $193
- 3H Buggy Adventure – Dunes, Ocean & Sunset Ride: $226
- Beginners surf experience in Essaouira: $33
- Discovery Tour around Essaouira by Electric Motorcycle: $110
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Essaouira $9.36
Sample the Local Flavors in Amman
Also in Amman, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Full Day Tour of Ajloun Castle with Cable Car and Wine Tasting: $127
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Essaouira, we can see that Amman is more expensive. And not only is Essaouira much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Amman is in Middle East and Essaouira 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 Essaouira would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Essaouira 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 Amman would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Amman than you might in Essaouira.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Amman Expensive? and Is Essaouira Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Essaouira?
Amman has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Essaouira. When comparing the sizes of Amman 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.