A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Bangalore vs. Ouarzazate for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Bangalore or Ouarzazate?

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

Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Bangalore and Ouarzazate can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Bangalore or Ouarzazate?

Bangalore

Bangalore is the capital city of the state of Karnataka, in India. It's also India's third largest city with a population of about 8.5 million. It's considered one of the most liveable cities in the country and was historically known for its many gardens and lush green spaces. Today those areas are all but gone, having given way to the growing population and sprawling metropolises. Bangalore is also the information technology hub of the country and is sometimes referred to as India's Silicon Valley.

Ouarzazate

Morocco can be quite an energetic country, but if you're looking for more of a quiet getaway, consider Ouarzazate. Small by Moroccan standards, this town is built up mostly around a main street – the Avenue Mohammad V. Ouarzazate. The name "Ouarzazate" comes from the Berber language meaning "without noise" or "without confusion." It was once a crossroad for a African traders traveling to northern cities in Morocco and Europe. Today, Ouarzazate is the largest town in the Moroccan Sahara, and its central location serves as a good home base touring the rest of Morocco.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Yoga Tours and Retreats in India, The Best Luxury Tours to India, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Morocco, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Morocco.


Which place is cheaper, Ouarzazate or Bangalore?

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

  • Bangalore Prices
    India Prices
    Ouarzazate Prices
    Morocco Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Bangalore $47
    Ouarzazate $58

The average daily cost (per person) in Bangalore is $47, while the average daily cost in Ouarzazate is $58. 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 Bangalore and Ouarzazate in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Bangalore $17
    Ouarzazate $23
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Bangalore $34
    Ouarzazate $46
Compare Hotels in Bangalore and Ouarzazate

Looking for a hotel in Bangalore or Ouarzazate? 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 Bangalore


Hotels in Ouarzazate


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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: Ouarzazate Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Bangalore $8.51
    Ouarzazate $3.63

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bangalore

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

  • Bangalore - private arrival transfer from airport to hotel: $58
  • Bangalore Airport (BLR) Private Transfer to Bangalore City/Hotels: $32
  • Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Bengaluru - Arrival Private Transfer: $41
  • Bengaluru City to Bengaluru Kempegowda Airport (BLR)- Departure Private Transfer: $41
  • Bengaluru Kempegowda Airport (BLR) to Bengaluru Arrival Transfer: $37
  • Bengaluru to Bengaluru Airport (BLR) - Departure Private Transfer: $37
  • Private Arrival Transfer: Bengaluru International Airport to Bangalore Hotels: $84
  • Private Departure Transfer from City Hotel to Bengaluru Airport - 10PM to 6AM: $52
  • Private Departure Transfer: Bangalore Hotels to Bengaluru International Airport: $75
  • Private Transfer from Bangalore to Puttaparthi-Safe & Comfortable: $120
  • Wild Life Jeep Safari Tour at Bannerghatta with Private Transfer: $69

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Ouarzazate

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Ouarzazate are as follows:


  • Taxi Ride
    $2.14

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ouarzazate

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ouarzazate:

  • Private transfer from Ouarzazate to Ait Ben Haddou (round Trip): $80
  • Private Transfert Between Marrakech & Ouarzazate: $187
  • Private Ouarzazate Airport Transfer: $30
  • Ouarzazate Airport: Private Transfer: $46
  • "Ouarzazate to Marrakech: Your Comfortable Private Transfer": $107

Is it cheaper to fly into Bangalore or Ouarzazate?

Prices for flights to both Ouarzazate and Bangalore 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
    Bangalore $19
    Ouarzazate $30

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bangalore

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

  • Traditional Cooking Classes & Dinner with Chef Family: $44
  • Anglo-Indian Cooking Class in Bangalore by Award-Winning Author: $54
  • Discover Bangalore's Cuisine: Private Half-Day Cooking Experience: $60
  • Private In-Home Cooking Demonstration and Meal in Bangalore: $68
  • Private South Indian Cooking Class in Bangalore with a Local: $78
  • Private Bengaluru Food Walking Tour with Dinner: $99

Typical Food Prices in Ouarzazate

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Ouarzazate:


  • Dinner for Two
    $12

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ouarzazate

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Ouarzazate.

  • Private Berber Cooking Class at Fint Oasis with Lunch: $58
  • Private Moroccan Cooking Classes in Ouarzazate: $61

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Bangalore $9.61
    Ouarzazate $11

Tours and Activities in Bangalore

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

  • Bangalore Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $5.00
  • From Delhi: Sunrise Taj Mahal, Baby Taj & Agra Fort Day Tour: $5.64
  • Bangalore Basavanagudi Heritage Self Guided Walking Tour: $7.99
  • Bangalore Heritage and Cultural Walking Tour: $12
  • FLOWER and FRUIT market tour: $13
  • Food Walk Tour Bangalore: $21
  • From Delhi: Taj Mahal Sunrise, Agra Fort, and Baby Taj Tour: $24
  • Bangalore Private Walking Tour Tipu Sultan Fort: $29
  • Bangalore Private Tour: $35
  • Authentic Shopping Experience in Bangalore for Souvenirs & Gifts: $37
  • Lalbagh+Bull Temple+Tipu Palace+Market+Lunch=Bangalore City Tour: $37
  • Hire a guide for full day Bangalore city tour with own transport: $37

Tours and Activities in Ouarzazate

Here are a few actual costs in Ouarzazate for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • 1 Hour Horse Riding Adventure in Ait Ben Haddou: $26
  • 3 Days Desert Tour From Marrakech To Merzouga Dunes: $120
  • 3 Days Group Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert: $117
  • 3-Day Desert Adventure: Ouarzazate to Merzouga: $151
  • 3-Day Sahara Desert Adventure From Ouarzazate to Erg Chegaga: $502
  • 7 night 8 day Casablanca morocco tour via merzouga: $2,048
  • Ait-Ben-Haddou - City Tour: $23
  • Bike Tour in Skoura with Pottery Experience: $55
  • Casablanca: 6 Days Tour Blue City, Fes, Desert & Marrakech: $1,195
  • Desert Adventure in Skoura: $35
  • From 2-Day Erg Lihdoui and Mhamid Desert Tour: $385
  • From 3 Days tour though Merzouga & Dades: $410

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Bangalore $7.96
    Ouarzazate -

Sample the Local Flavors in Bangalore

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Bangalore:

  • Pub Crawl Bangalore: $34
  • Bangalore The original Pub crawl Tour: $50
  • Hops and Stops Microbrewery Learning Trail in Bengaluru: $51
  • Brews of Bengaluru- Pub Crawl: $95
  • Bangalore Wine Trails: Grover Zampa Vineyard & Wine Tasting: $161


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bangalore and Ouarzazate, we can see that Ouarzazate is more expensive. And not only is Bangalore much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Bangalore is in Asia and Ouarzazate is in Africa, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Bangalore would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bangalore 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 Ouarzazate would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ouarzazate than you might in Bangalore.

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


Which is Bigger, Bangalore or Ouarzazate?

Bangalore has a larger population, and is about 90 times larger than the population of Ouarzazate. When comparing the sizes of Bangalore and Ouarzazate, 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.

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