Which place is cheaper, Zagora or Amman?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Amman or Zagora?
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 Zagora. 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 Zagora?
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.
Zagora
A small town in southern Morocco, Zagora is a popular base camp for excursions on foot, by camel, or four wheel drive vehicles into the surrounding desert. One of the most famous and historic treks is the ancient caravan route to Timbuktu, marked by a famous sign at the end of town - indicating a journey of "52 days" by camel.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Adventure Tours to Morocco, and The Best Cultural Tours in Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $110Zagora $50
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $110, while the average daily cost in Zagora is $50. 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 Zagora in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Zagora $36
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Zagora $72
Compare Hotels in Amman and Zagora
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Zagora? 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 Zagora Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Zagora $1.42
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 Transfer to many cities: $21
- Private Transfer from Amman Airport to Amman Hotel : $23
- Airport pickup or drop off transfer from or to Amman city: $23
- Amman Airport private Transfers From/To multi destinations : $24
- From Amman :Private transfer to Airport, Dead Sea and Petra.: $25
- Amman Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $27
- Amman Airport: Private Transfer to Amman Hotels: $27
- Private Transfer from / to Amman Airport to Amman Hotel: $28
- Private QAIA Airport Transfer to Amman : $30
- Private departure transfer from Amman to airport: $30
- Private Transfer From Amman City to many cities: $33
- Airport Transfer to Any Hotel In Amman: $37
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Zagora
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Zagora:
- Airport Private Transfer: $36
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Zagora?
Prices for flights to both Zagora 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 $34Zagora $13
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:
- Amman:Home resturant lunch and dinner: $37
- Private Day or Night Amman Sightseeing - Optional Cooking or Wine Tasting Tour : $51
- 3 course dinner with a sommelier: $56
- Private Madaba Haret Jdoudna Restaurant Lunch or Dinner from Amman: $90
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner Experience : $109
- Half Day Cooking Class Experience with Amman Panoramic Tour: $113
- 3-Hours Guided Food Tour in Amman: $130
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Wine Experience : $173
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Zagora $2.85
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- the apple bottom jeans experience 3: $1.14
- Discover the hidden gems of Amman's Rainbow street on a self-guided audio tour: $5.00
- JR The Wine Experience: $26
- Amman Shooping Tour: $35
- Amman Safe Tour: Authentic Cuisine, Local Experience & Souv.: $35
- Private Sightseeing City Tour: $40
- History & Culture Immersion, City Tour Of Amman : $43
- Amman : Must-See attractions Private walking tour: $43
- Half Day Private Tour to Iraq al-Amir (Qasr al-‘Abed): $45
- Private Walking Tour in Amman With Local: $49
- Amman Private City Tour: $50
- Half Day Private tour to Dead Sea From Amman. : $50
Tours and Activities in Zagora
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Zagora are as follows:
- 2 days tour from Zagora to Erg Chegaga: $137
- From Agadir 4 Days 3 night Désert Tours to Marrakech: $1,335
- From Agadir or Taghazout: 2-Day Sahara Desert Tour to Zagora: $355
- From Agadir or Taghazout: 2-Day Sahara Desert Tour to Zagora: $357
- From Agadir or Taghazout: 2-Day Sahara Desert Tour to Zagora: $377
- From 2-Day Desert Tour to Erg Chegaga: $290
- Marrakech: 2-Day Sahara Desert Tour Zagora & BenHaddou: $112
- Private Day Camel Trekking Tour in Draa Valley from Zagora: $215
- Zagora to Erg chigaga desert tour & 4x4 (All-inclusive) 2-Days: $164
- Zagora to Erg chigaga desert tour & 4x4 (All-inclusive) 2-Days: $164
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Zagora -
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Zagora, we can see that Amman is more expensive. And not only is Zagora much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Amman is in Middle East and Zagora 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 Zagora would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Zagora 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 Zagora.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Amman Expensive? and Is Zagora Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Zagora?
Amman has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Zagora. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Zagora, 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.