A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Aswan vs. Ait Ben Haddou for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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.


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.

  • Aswan Prices
    Egypt Prices
    Ait Ben Haddou Prices
    Morocco Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Aswan $19
    Ait Ben Haddou $87

The average daily cost (per person) in Aswan is $19, while the average daily cost in Ait Ben Haddou is $87. 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
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Aswan $6.37
    Ait Ben Haddou $25
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Aswan $13
    Ait Ben Haddou $50
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.

Hotels in Aswan


Hotels in Ait Ben Haddou


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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
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Aswan $4.09
    Ait Ben Haddou $29

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aswan

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aswan:

  • Aswan to Luxor Private Car Transfer: $80
  • Private Aswan Airport Transfer To Hotel : $10
  • Private Transfer from Aswan to Luxor: $60
  • "Aswan to Hurghada: Luxe Private Transfer - Comfort Guaranteed ": $120
  • Arrival Transfer from Aswan Airport to Hotels or Nile Cruise: $40
  • Arrival Transfer from Aswan Airport to Hotels or Nile Cruise in Aswan: $8.00
  • Aswan Airport Arrival Transfer: $16
  • Aswan Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $28
  • Aswan Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $28
  • Aswan Airport Transfer: $24
  • Aswan Airport Transfer To Hotel: $7.93
  • Aswan Airport Transfer to Hotels in Aswan: $35

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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Aswan $9.36
    Ait Ben Haddou $40

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
  • Private Nubian Dinner at Nubian Village in Aswan: $44
  • Nubian Dinner at the Nubian village : $47
  • Nubian Dinner at Nubian Village: $49
  • Dinner on board a cruise on the Nile: $59
  • Private 3-Hour Nubian Party with Dinner and Pickup in Aswan: $77
  • Aswan Sunset Dinner Cruise: $80

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Aswan $5.77
    Ait Ben Haddou $28
Typical Entertainment Prices in Aswan

Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Aswan are as follows:


  • Temple Kom Ombo for Two
    $1.19

Tours and Activities in Aswan

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

  • Nubian Museum Magic: Private Tour in Aswan's Heart: $12
  • Philae Temple Complex Skip the Line Entry Ticket: $13
  • Temple Of Kalabsha Entry Tickets Included Pickup And Drop Off: $14
  • Day Trip to Nubian Village with Camel Tour: $15
  • Unfinished Obelisk Entry Tickets Included Pickup And Drop Off: $18
  • Horse Carriage Ride with a Private Tour in Aswan: $20
  • Aswan full day tour phile temple unfinished obelisk high dam : $20
  • Day Trip to Nubian Village with Camel Tour from Aswan: $20
  • City Tour in Aswan by Bicycle : $21
  • From The Unfinished Obelisk Private Tour: $21
  • The Magical Experience of Philae Temple Sound and Light Show: $24
  • Private Day Tour In The Nubian Village In Aswan: $25

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Aswan $1.17
    Ait Ben Haddou $6.11


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?.