A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Antananarivo vs. Tangier for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Antananarivo or Tangier?

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

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Antananarivo and Tangier can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.

Where Should I go: Antananarivo or Tangier?

Antananarivo

Antananarivo is the capital of Madagascar; it is also sometimes referred to as Tana. This city is the cultural and political center of Madagascar as a whole. There are multiple universities, museums, and other social venues in the city, as well as a national rugby team. This city has a very apparent French influence.

Tangier

Welcome to the gateway to Africa. Sitting on the coast of the Strait of Gibraltar, Tangier, Morocco has historically served as the meeting point of the Mediterranean and Africa.

After World War II, this city became a destination for eccentric foreigners, artists, spies and hippies. After that, the city was neglected and gained a horrible reputation for the hustlers cheating visitors left and right.

In 1999 Morocco saw the beginning of a new monarch who was more progressive with his vision for tourism. This message lit a fire under Tangier, helping the people see the amazing potential in their great city. They built a new port, a new business district and revamped the airport. The beaches and streets have been cleaned up of trash and hustlers and there's a sudden surge in cultural activities.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Wildlife Tours to Madagascar, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Madagascar, The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Morocco.


Which place is cheaper, Tangier or Antananarivo?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Antananarivo is $98, while the average daily cost in Tangier is $83. 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 Antananarivo and Tangier in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Antananarivo $31
    Tangier $25
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Antananarivo $62
    Tangier $50
Compare Hotels in Antananarivo and Tangier

Looking for a hotel in Antananarivo or Tangier? 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 Antananarivo


Hotels in Tangier


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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: Antananarivo Hotel Prices and Tangier Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Antananarivo $15
    Tangier $26

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antananarivo

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Antananarivo:

  • Private Airport Transfert Ivato Antananarivo: $40
  • Safe Transfer Airport - Hotel in Antananarivo Madagascar: $23

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tangier

Also for Tangier, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Tangier Airport or Port Transfer – Private, Reliable, Fast: $16
  • Private Transfer from Tangier Ibn Battuta Airport to Hotel, Riad: $17
  • Tangier Airport Transfer to Hotels or Any City Location: $18
  • Private Transfer Tangier Airport ⇄ Tangier City: $18
  • Moha Private Customised Transfer's: $19
  • Private Transfer From Ferry Port to Tangier or Vice Versa: $20
  • Tangier Airport to City Centre Private Transfer: $21
  • One-Way Airport Transfer Tangier Ibn Battuta to City Center: $22
  • Tangier Airport TNG Private Transfer Fast and Reliable Transit: $25
  • Private Transfer: Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport to Tangier: $28
  • Airport Transfer to Tanger City: $30
  • Transfers from - to Tangier airport: $30

Is it cheaper to fly into Antananarivo or Tangier?

Prices for flights to both Tangier and Antananarivo 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
    Antananarivo $53
    Tangier $38

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antananarivo

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

  • Cooking And Cuisine Tasting From Tana-Malagasy Fine Foodie Madagascar Tour: $245

Typical Food Prices in Tangier

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Tangier:


  • Fruit & Yogurt
    $1.85

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tangier

For Tangier, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Souk Secrets Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $59
  • Tangier Tastes Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $59
  • Tanger Local Street food tours: $65
  • Tangier Food Tour: Markets, Street Food & Seafood Lunch: $68
  • Tasting Tangier Food Tour: $75
  • Cooking and eating with a local family: $77
  • Tangier food tour: $77
  • Inclusive Beach Camel Ride, Cap Spartel, Hercules & Full Dinner: $78
  • Moroccan 3 in 1 Cooking Experience: $83
  • The Food tour of Tangier: $83
  • Tangier Food Tour: $84
  • Tangier Food Tour with Souq Visit and Moroccan Cooking Workshop: $92

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Antananarivo $25
    Tangier $22

Tours and Activities in Antananarivo

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Antananarivo are as follows:

  • 4 Days Adventure to wild Andasibe Mantasoa from Antananarivo: $997
  • 6 Days Adventure to Andasibe & Tamatave from Antananarivo: $1,700
  • 7 Days Sainte-Marie Island Tour by Plane from Antananarivo: $3,811
  • 9 Days Adventure from Antananarivo to Isalo Park & Tulear: $2,345
  • Andasibe Lemur Experience 4 Days/3 Nights (Comfort).: $1,847
  • Antananarivo : Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour): $38
  • Antananarivo : Day tour to Mantasoa Lake: $384
  • Antananarivo Private Walking Tour with a Local: $25
  • 10-Day Southern National Parks & Reserves Tour: $3,700
  • 2-Days tour to Andasibe National Park: $752
  • Baobab Avenue & Kirindy Tours 4 Days/3 Nights: $1,415
  • Guided Tour and sunset in queen's palace: $69

Tours and Activities in Tangier

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tangier.

  • Alchemist Quest Experience in Tarifa: $7.04
  • Private Tangier Walking Tour: Medina, Kasbah & Hidden Gems: $18
  • Hiking Tour from Asilah to Paradise Beach: $18
  • Quad for an Exciting Adventure in Tangier Mountains: $28
  • Cape Spartel & Hercules Caves 5-Hour Tour with Camel Ride: $29
  • Touristic guide: $30
  • Hercules Caves, Cap Spartel & Camel Ride Experience: $32
  • Tarifa (Cadiz): Guided tour Roman ruins facing the sea: $34
  • 3 Hours Small Group Guided Tour of Tangier: $34
  • Tangier Coastal Hiking Adventure: $35
  • Tangier Private walking Tour: Discover the Kasbah & berber market: $36
  • Tangier Private Walking Tour: $36

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Antananarivo $10
    Tangier $12


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Antananarivo and Tangier, we can see that Antananarivo is more expensive. And not only is Tangier much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Tangier would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Tangier 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 Antananarivo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Antananarivo than you might in Tangier.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Antananarivo Expensive? and Is Tangier Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Antananarivo or Tangier?

Antananarivo has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Tangier. When comparing the sizes of Antananarivo and Tangier, 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.