Should I Visit Arusha or Ait Ben Haddou for Vacation? Which is Better? Which is Cheaper? Which is More Expensive?

Should you visit Arusha or Ait Ben Haddou?

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

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Arusha and Ait Ben Haddou 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: Arusha or Ait Ben Haddou?

Arusha

Arusha is a city in East Africa's Tanzania, located at the base of volcanic Mt. Meru. It’s a gateway to safari destinations and to Africa’s highest peak, Mt. Kilimanjaro, lying some 100 kilometers northeast. To the west lies Serengeti National Park, home to wildlife including lions, rhinoceros, giraffes and leopards. Annual migrations feature huge herds of wildebeests crossing its plains. Arusha is Tanzania’s gateway to the northern circuit of stellar national parks and the starting point of many a memorable safari. It’s also a large, sprawling city which offers a nice break from the rigors of life on the African road – it has excellent places to stay and eat and, for the most part, it’s lush and green and enjoys a temperate climate throughout the year. Arusha is a great destination, and you're sure to enjoy your time here, no matter what your interests are.

Ait Ben Haddou

Think of a time when you've seen Jerusalem in a movie. Chances are what you're really looking at is the traditional, mud brick city of Ait Ben Haddou, Morocco. This city on the edge of the High Atlas Mountains has been an UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987, and has also been seen in movies like Lawrence of Arabia, Orson Welles' Sodom and Gomorrah, Jesus of Nazareth, the French version of Cleopatra, Bertolucci's Sheltering Sky, Scorsese's Kundun, Gillies MacKannon's Hideous Kinky, Ridley Scott's Gladiator, Oliver Stone's Alexander the Great, and in some scenes from Game of Thrones.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best G Adventures Tours to Tanzania, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Tanzania, The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, and The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco.

Which place is cheaper, Ait Ben Haddou or Arusha?

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

Arusha Prices
Tanzania Prices

Ait Ben Haddou Prices
Morocco Prices
Average Daily Cost Per person, per day

Arusha $197

Ait Ben Haddou $86

The average daily cost (per person) in Arusha is $197, while the average daily cost in Ait Ben Haddou is $86. 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 Arusha and Ait Ben Haddou in more detail.

Accommodation

Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person

Arusha $131

Ait Ben Haddou $25
Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room

Arusha $262

Ait Ben Haddou $50

Compare Hotels in Arusha and Ait Ben Haddou

Looking for a hotel in Arusha or Ait Ben Haddou? 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.

Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world. Compare prices for multiple destinations when planning your next trip.

Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Arusha Hotel Prices and Ait Ben Haddou Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation

Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.

Arusha $13

Ait Ben Haddou $29

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Arusha

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

Airport Transfer from Arusha town: $90
Airport transfer: $45
Arusha Airport & Hotel Transfers: $40
4Days Mount Meru Climbing with free airport transfer: $1,480
Tanzanite Museum and Shopping Tour with Transfer: $40
Kilimanjaro Airport Transfer to Moshi: $65
Kilimanjaro Airport Transfer | Pick Up & Drop up | With BURIGI CHATO SAFARIS LTD: $100
Kilimanjaro Airport and Arusha Private Transfer: $59
Kilimanjaro International Airport to Arusha City Center Transfer: $60
Private Transfer from Arusha to Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO): $260
Private Transfer from Arusha to Kilimanjaro Airport (KIA): $142

Is it cheaper to fly into Arusha or Ait Ben Haddou?

Prices for flights to both Ait Ben Haddou and Arusha 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

Arusha $42

Ait Ben Haddou $40

Typical Food Prices in Arusha

For Arusha, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:

A Quick Lunch (for 2)

$2.18

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Arusha

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

Arusha:Traditional Tanzania Cooking Class &Local Market Tour: $39
Guided walking city tour& traditional cooking lesson: $47
Local Tanzanian Cooking Class by Kingstone Asilia: $50
Local Tanzanian Food Cooking Class by Kingstone Asilia (Arusha): $55

Entertainment

Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.

Arusha $46

Ait Ben Haddou $28

Tours and Activities in Arusha

For Arusha, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

Arusha City: Children's Homes Visit & Donation Tour.: $20
City Discovery Guided Walking Tour & Local Lunch.: $22
Arusha; guided walking city tour small group in the city.: $22
City Sightseeing Walking Tour With Local Guides.: $25
Arusha City: Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour, Tanzania.: $25
Street Food and Community Walking Tour: $25
Arusha Guided Walking City Tour, Culture, Lifestyle & History : $27
Arusha Guided Walking City Tour Culture, lifestyle & history: $28
Charity Tour SATINO Daycare & Preschool (Half-Day): $29
Traditional Coffee Preparation(coffee tour): $30
City Walking Tour Historic and Modern Highlights: $30
Microfinance family farm tour - all proceeds to charity: $35

Alcohol

Alcohol Drinks for one day

Arusha $11

Ait Ben Haddou $6.09

How are these travel costs calculated?

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

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

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Should you visit Arusha or Ait Ben Haddou?

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

Where Should I go: Arusha or Ait Ben Haddou?

Arusha

Ait Ben Haddou

Which place is cheaper, Ait Ben Haddou or Arusha?

Accommodation

Compare Hotels in Arusha and Ait Ben Haddou

Local Transportation

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Arusha

Is it cheaper to fly into Arusha or Ait Ben Haddou?

Food

Typical Food Prices in Arusha

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Arusha

Entertainment

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Which place is cheaper, Ait Ben Haddou or Arusha?

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Typical Food Prices in Arusha

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