Which place is cheaper, Ouarzazate or Antalya?
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 Antalya or Ouarzazate?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Antalya or Ouarzazate? 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: Antalya or Ouarzazate?
Antalya
Antalya is the largest city along Turkey's Mediterranean coast and the eighth largest city in the country with over one million people in the metropolitan area. The city dates back to about 200 BC when it was settled by the Attalid Dynasty of Pergamon and soon conquered by the Romans. The city was ruled by several different groups and most recently was transferred to Italian suzerainty following World War I. It became part of Turkey following the War of Independence. The city has seen an influx of development in recent years and it has grown into a tourism mecca with more than 12 million visitors in 2014.
Ouarzazate
Morocco can be quite an energetic country, but if you're looking for more of a quiet getaway, consider Ouarzazate. Small by Moroccan standards, this town is built up mostly around a main street – the Avenue Mohammad V. Ouarzazate. The name "Ouarzazate" comes from the Berber language meaning "without noise" or "without confusion." It was once a crossroad for a African traders traveling to northern cities in Morocco and Europe. Today, Ouarzazate is the largest town in the Moroccan Sahara, and its central location serves as a good home base touring the rest of Morocco.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Turkey, The Best Anzac Day Tours in Turkey, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Morocco, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Morocco.
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Antalya Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAntalya $111Ouarzazate $59
The average daily cost (per person) in Antalya is $111, while the average daily cost in Ouarzazate is $59. 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 Antalya and Ouarzazate in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAntalya $37Ouarzazate $23
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAntalya $74Ouarzazate $46
Compare Hotels in Antalya and Ouarzazate
Looking for a hotel in Antalya or Ouarzazate? 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: Antalya Hotel Prices and Ouarzazate Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Antalya $74Ouarzazate $3.67
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antalya
Also for Antalya, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- ANTALYA:Private Transfer Cappadocia & Antalya City Center: $575
- Adana Airport Transfers to Yumurtalik Hotels: $113
- Airport Private Transfer Services in Antalya Alanya: $47
- Airport Private Transfer from Antalya to Side/Belek/Kundu: $71
- Airport to City Centre,Lara,Belek,Side, Kemer VIP Transfer: $40
- Alanya Paragliding and City Tour with Round Transfer from Antalya: $142
- Alanya/Mahmutlar: Private Transfer to/from Antalya Airport: $46
- Alanya: Private Airport Transfer: $90
- Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers to Sincan, Eryaman Hotels: $112
- Ankara Polatlı Hotels to Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers: $189
- Antalya / Belek : Quad Safari & Buggy Safari w/Hotel Transfer: $17
- Antalya / Kemer : Mega Star Party Boat Trip w/ Lunch & Transfer: $21
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Ouarzazate
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Ouarzazate are as follows:
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Taxi Ride$2.16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ouarzazate
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ouarzazate:
- Private transfer from Ouarzazate to Ait Ben Haddou (round Trip): $81
- Private Transfert Between Marrakech & Ouarzazate: $187
- Private Transfer from Marrakech to Dades Gorges: $196
- Private Ouarzazate Airport Transfer: $30
- Ouarzazate Airport: Private Transfer: $46
- "Ouarzazate to Marrakech: Your Comfortable Private Transfer": $120
Is it cheaper to fly into Antalya or Ouarzazate?
Prices for flights to both Ouarzazate and Antalya 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 dayAntalya $30Ouarzazate $30
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antalya
For Antalya, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Land of Legends Night Show w/Dinner: $11
- Antalya/Side/Alanya: Land of Legends Night Show with Dinner: $29
- Sunset Cruise with Waterfalls, Dinner & Drinks: $31
- From Suluada Island Sunset Boat Tour with Dinner: $44
- Antalya/Belek/Kemer: Suluada Sunset Boat Tour with Dinner: $44
- Pamukkale and Salda Lake Tour with Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner: $50
- Kunefe Cooking Class with Local Chef in Old Town: $63
- Fire of Anatolia Dance Show and Dinner at Aspendos from Kemer: $65
- Giza Pyramids Sound and Light Show with Dinner: $79
- Turkish Breakfast Cooking with a Local Mom in Antalya: $80
- Turkish Cooking Class with a Local Mom in Central Antalya: $90
- Antalya Eats Food Tour with 14+ Tastings: $98
Typical Food Prices in Ouarzazate
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Ouarzazate:
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Dinner for Two$12
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ouarzazate
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Ouarzazate.
- Private Berber Cooking Class at Fint Oasis with Lunch: $59
- Private Moroccan Cooking Classes in Ouarzazate: $62
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Antalya $31Ouarzazate $11
Tours and Activities in Antalya
For Antalya, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Antalya Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $3.55
- Kemer Traditional Turkish Bath Experience w/Massage: $5.41
- Antalya : Old City Tour w/Cable Car & Waterfalls & Boat Trip: $5.76
- TOP Antalya : Private Guided Tour with your mobile: $5.92
- Antalya Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.00
- City Tours Duden Waterfalls, Old City & Boat Ride: $11
- Self-Guided Audio City Tour on Your Phone: $12
- Antalya Sand Sculpture Museum Admission Ticket: $12
- Antalya /Belek : Guided City Tour w/Cable Car & Waterfalls & Boat: $12
- Antalya/Alanya/Side: Rafting Tour at Koprulu Canyon: $13
- Antalya Outdoor Adventure: Rafting, Jeep & Quad w/Lunch: $14
- Antalya/Kemer: Old City Tour w/Olympos Cable Car & Boat Ride: $14
Tours and Activities in Ouarzazate
Here are a few actual costs in Ouarzazate for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 1 Hour Horse Riding Adventure in Ait Ben Haddou: $26
- 3 Days Group Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert: $118
- 3-Day Desert Adventure: Ouarzazate to Merzouga: $151
- 3-Day Sahara Desert Adventure From Ouarzazate to Erg Chegaga: $502
- 7 night 8 day Casablanca morocco tour via merzouga: $2,048
- Ait-Ben-Haddou - City Tour: $24
- Bike Tour in Skoura with Pottery Experience: $56
- Casablanca: 6 Days Tour Blue City, Fes, Desert & Marrakech: $1,195
- Desert Adventure in Skoura: $36
- From 2-Day Erg Lihdoui and Mhamid Desert Tour: $385
- From 3 Days tour though Merzouga & Dades: $410
- From 3-Day Merzouga to Erg Chebbi Tour: $495
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAntalya $14Ouarzazate -
Sample the Local Flavors in Antalya
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Antalya:
- Antalya's Pub Crawl with Local Guide: $27
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Antalya and Ouarzazate, we can see that Antalya is more expensive. And not only is Ouarzazate much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Antalya is in Europe and Ouarzazate 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 Ouarzazate would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Ouarzazate 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 Antalya would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Antalya than you might in Ouarzazate.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Antalya Expensive? and Is Ouarzazate Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Antalya or Ouarzazate?
Antalya has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Ouarzazate. When comparing the sizes of Antalya and Ouarzazate, 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.