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

Should you visit Aswan or Zagora?

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

Should I visit Aswan or Zagora? 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 Zagora?

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.

Zagora

A small town in southern Morocco, Zagora is a popular base camp for excursions on foot, by camel, or four wheel drive vehicles into the surrounding desert. One of the most famous and historic treks is the ancient caravan route to Timbuktu, marked by a famous sign at the end of town - indicating a journey of "52 days" by camel.

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.


Which place is cheaper, Zagora or Aswan?

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 Aswan is $19, while the average daily cost in Zagora is $59. 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 Zagora in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Aswan $6.37
    Zagora $36
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Aswan $13
    Zagora $72
Compare Hotels in Aswan and Zagora

Looking for a hotel in Aswan or Zagora? 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 Zagora


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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 Zagora Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Aswan $4.09
    Zagora $1.42

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aswan

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aswan:

  • Private transfer from/to Aswan train station: $7.00
  • Arrival Transfer from Aswan Airport to Hotels or Nile Cruise in Aswan: $8.00
  • Private transfer from Aswan to Aswan Airport: $8.00
  • Transfer from Aswan Train Station to your hotel or the opposite : $9.00
  • Aswan Hotel to Airport: Reliable Private Transfer Service: $9.75
  • Private Airport Arrival/Departure One Way Transfer: $10
  • Private transfer from Aswan to Aswan Airport: $10
  • Private Transfer from Aswan Airport to Aswan: $13
  • Transfer from Aswan Airport to Hotels or Nile Cruise in Aswan : $13
  • Private Transfer from Aswan Airport to Hotels or Nile Cruise : $13
  • Private Transfer From Aswan Airport Transfer To Hotel: $15
  • Private Airport Transfer To Aswan Hotels/ Nile Cruises: $15

Is it cheaper to fly into Aswan or Zagora?

Prices for flights to both Zagora 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
    Zagora $22

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
  • Experience the Magic of Aswan in One Day Food Tour with Guide: $280

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Aswan $5.77
    Zagora $2.84
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:

  • Day Trip to Nubian Village with Camel Tour: $15
  • Day Trip to Nubian Village with Camel Tour from Aswan: $20
  • High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, & Philae Private Tour: $20
  • Horse Carriage Ride with a Private Tour in Aswan: $20
  • Aswan full day tour phile temple unfinished obelisk high dam : $20
  • From The Unfinished Obelisk Private Tour: $21
  • From Nubian Museum and village tour with tour guide: $25
  • Full Day tour to Abu simbel temples from aswan : $25
  • Aswan City Tour By Horse And Carriage: $25
  • 3 Hours Private Tour in Nubian Village from Aswan: $25
  • Nubian Village Day Tour In Aswan: $25
  • Private Felucca Tour:Aswan Elephantine Island, Agha Khan & Botanic Garden: $25

Tours and Activities in Zagora

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

  • 2 days tour from Zagora to Erg Chegaga: $132
  • Zagora to Erg chigaga desert tour & 4x4 (All-inclusive) 2-Days: $158
  • Zagora to Erg chigaga desert tour & 4x4 and camel ride : $167
  • Private Day Camel Trekking Tour in Draa Valley from Zagora: $207
  • From 2-Day Desert Tour to Erg Chegaga: $267
  • 3-day 2-nights desert adventure and Berber encounter: $295
  • From Agadir or Taghazout: 2-Day Sahara Desert Tour to Zagora: $341
  • From Agadir 4 Days 3 nights Sahara Tour to Marrakeche: $1,188

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Aswan $1.17
    Zagora -


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aswan and Zagora, we can see that Zagora 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 Zagora would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Zagora 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 Zagora Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Aswan or Zagora?

Aswan has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Zagora. When comparing the sizes of Aswan and Zagora, 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.