Which place is cheaper, Meknes 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 Meknes?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Aswan or Meknes? 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 Meknes?
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.
Meknes
So you love a bustling nightlife with fine restaurants and meaningful historical buildings, but you hate all the tourists. Well, it maybe time to visit Meknes, Morocco. Since most travelers head straight to Fez, that leaves Meknes relatively untouched and remains free of the usual hassles that plague other major destinations.
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 Adventure Tours to Morocco, and The Best Cultural Tours in Morocco.
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Aswan Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAswan $19Meknes $60
The average daily cost (per person) in Aswan is $19, while the average daily cost in Meknes is $60. 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 Meknes in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAswan $6.33Meknes $27
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAswan $13Meknes $54
Compare Hotels in Aswan and Meknes
Looking for a hotel in Aswan or Meknes? 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 Meknes Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Aswan $4.07Meknes $1.54
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aswan
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aswan:
- Nile Adventure Transfer from Aswan to Luxor by Felucca and Car: $280
- Private Transfer From Aswan Airport or Hotel to Hurghada by Car: $200
- Marvel 3-Days Unique Guided Tours Aswan, Abu Simbel & Luxor with all Transfers : $167
- 3-Day Guided tours to Aswan, Abu Simbel and Luxor & Train and Transfers : $167
- Abu Simbel from Aswan in Egypt - Private Tour (guide and transfers Included): $150
- Private Transfer from Aswan to Hurghada: $145
- Aswan to Hurghada Private Door to Door Transfer: $140
- Aswan Private Transfer To Luxor city: $130
- Private Transfer from Aswan to Marsa Alam: $130
- "Aswan to Hurghada: Luxe Private Transfer - Comfort Guaranteed ": $130
- Luxury Private Transfer: Aswan to Marsa Alam - Nile to Red Sea: $128
- Edfu and Kom Ombo Day Tour with Luxor Transfer: $115
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Meknes
Also for Meknes, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- One Way Transfer from Fes To Chefchaouen Via Volubilis: $123
- Private Transfer from fez to Rabat or from Rabat to Fes: $151
Is it cheaper to fly into Aswan or Meknes?
Prices for flights to both Meknes 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 $9.30Meknes $26
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
- Nubian Dinner at Nubian Village: $49
- Private Aswan Nubian Cooking Class and Market Tour: $50
- Aswan Sunset Dinner Cruise: $80
- Experience the Magic of Aswan in One Day Food Tour with Guide: $280
Typical Food Prices in Meknes
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Meknes:
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Popcorn$0.21
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Spices$2.63
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Meknes
For Meknes, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Fes Medina :Grocery shopping & cooking Class with Fatima: $104
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aswan $5.73Meknes $3.74
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$1.19
Tours and Activities in Aswan
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Aswan are as follows:
- Abu Simbel Day tour from Aswan: $35
- Abu Simbel Temples Full Day Tour From Aswan With Entry Tickets : $94
- Aswan : Full Day Private Guided Tour to the Legend of Abu Simbel Temples: $125
- Aswan : day tour, Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk &High Dam: $27
- Aswan Luxury Car Tour: $75
- Exploration of Philae Temple and High Dam in Aswan Private Tour: $29
- Full-Day Private Tour of Aswan, Philae Temple and Obelisk: $95
- Guided Tour of Philae Temple in Aswan Egypt: $29
- Kayak Tour around the Temple of Philae & Heissa Island : $29
- Nubian Village Day Tour In Aswan: $20
- Philae Temple Night Experience (Sound and Light show). : $65
- Private Day Tour to Luxor from Aswan: $65
Tours and Activities in Meknes
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Meknes.
- From Fez: Volubilis, Moulay Idriss and Meknes Full Day Tour: $17
- Fes to Volubilis via Meknes and Moulay Idriss Day Tour: $43
- Guided city Tour: $51
- Guided Tour with Entrance Fees: $51
- From Fez Guided Day Trip All Inclusive Tickets: $112
- From Rabat: Volubilis and Meknes Full-day Tour: $280
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAswan $1.17Meknes $2.76
Typical Alcohol Prices in Meknes
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Meknes:
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Bottle of Wine$4.82
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aswan and Meknes, we can see that Meknes 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 Meknes would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Meknes 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 Meknes Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Aswan or Meknes?
Meknes has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Aswan. When comparing the sizes of Aswan and Meknes, 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.