Which place is cheaper, Ait Ben Haddou or Aswan?
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 Aswan or Ait Ben Haddou?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Aswan or Ait Ben Haddou? 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: Aswan or Ait Ben Haddou?
Aswan
Lounging along the Nile like Egyptian royalty is a fantasy for most world travelers. If you want to do it without the hustle and bustle of Cairo, there's always Aswan. This city in the south of Egypt is the smallest of the three major cities on the Nile. Located just below the Aswan Dam and Lake Nasser, Aswan's 275,00 people include a large portion of Nubians – mostly resettled from their flooded homeland.
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 10-Day Tours in Egypt, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Egypt, The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, and The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco.
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Aswan Prices
Egypt PricesAit Ben Haddou Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAswan $28Ait Ben Haddou $95
The average daily cost (per person) in Aswan is $28, while the average daily cost in Ait Ben Haddou is $95. 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 Aswan and Ait Ben Haddou in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAswan $9.45Ait Ben Haddou $28
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAswan $19Ait Ben Haddou $56
Compare Hotels in Aswan and Ait Ben Haddou
Looking for a hotel in Aswan 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.
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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: Aswan Hotel Prices and Ait Ben Haddou Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Aswan $5.18Ait Ben Haddou $32
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aswan
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aswan:
- Abu Simbel Shared Transfer: $37
- Aswan Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $28
- Aswan Airport Private Transfer: $24
- Aswan Airport Transfer: $16
- Aswan Airport Transfer to Nile Cruise or Hotel: $30
- Aswan Airport Transfers inside city & to Luxor, Hurghada- One Way: $18
- Aswan Airport private arrival transfer: $19
- Aswan Port Private Arrival Transfer: $24
- Aswan Port Private Departure Transfer: $24
- Aswan Private Transfer To Luxor city: $130
- Aswan Sound and Light Show at Philae Temple with Transfer: $53
- Aswan to Hurghada Private Door to Door Transfer: $140
Is it cheaper to fly into Aswan or Ait Ben Haddou?
Prices for flights to both Ait Ben Haddou and Aswan 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 dayAswan $14Ait Ben Haddou $44
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Aswan
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Aswan.
- Nubian Dinner in Nubian Village Of Aswan: $40
- Cairo Nile Dinner Cruise with Entertainment: $66
- Private Evening Dinner Cruise in Cairo: $75
- Your Grandmothers Cooking Class In Aswan: $90
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aswan $8.88Ait Ben Haddou $31
Typical Entertainment Prices in Aswan
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Aswan are as follows:
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Temple Kom Ombo for Two$1.15
Tours and Activities in Aswan
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Aswan are as follows:
- Shared Half-Day tour of The Nubian Village: $10
- Day Trip to Nubian Village with Camel Tour: $15
- Private Tour in Aswan : Felucca and Nubian village: $18
- 2 Hours Tour in Philae Temple: $19
- Philae Temple and Aswan High-Dam Half-day tour: $20
- Felucca Nile Cruise in Aswan: $20
- Private 6 Hours Tour In Aswan: $24
- Philae Temple Guided Half-Day Group Tour: $25
- Full Day Tour to Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan: $25
- 3 or 2 or 1 Nights Mighty Nile Felucca Adventure: $25
- Nubian Village Tour: $25
- Aswan City Tour By Horse And Carriage: $25
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAswan $1.01Ait Ben Haddou $6.69
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aswan and Ait Ben Haddou, we can see that Ait Ben Haddou is more expensive. And not only is Aswan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Aswan would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Aswan 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 Ait Ben Haddou would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ait Ben Haddou than you might in Aswan.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Aswan Expensive? and Is Ait Ben Haddou Expensive?.
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.