Should I Visit Beirut or Ait Ben Haddou for Vacation? Which is Better? Which is Cheaper? Which is More Expensive?

Should you visit Beirut or Ait Ben Haddou?

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

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Beirut and Ait Ben Haddou. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.

Where Should I go: Beirut or Ait Ben Haddou?

Beirut

Some travelers are seeking the hustle, bustle and posh atmosphere that only comes from a big city. Those travelers should have Beirut, Lebanon at the top of their list. The capital city is jam packed with 2.1 million people that are constantly on the go. As the commercial and financial hub of Lebanon, this city is fast-paced, fashion conscious and always ready for a night on the town.

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.

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For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, and The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco.

Which place is cheaper, Ait Ben Haddou or Beirut?

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

Beirut Prices
Lebanon Prices

Ait Ben Haddou Prices
Morocco Prices
Average Daily Cost Per person, per day

Beirut $2.76

Ait Ben Haddou $86

The average daily cost (per person) in Beirut is $2.76, while the average daily cost in Ait Ben Haddou is $86. 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 Beirut and Ait Ben Haddou in more detail.

Accommodation

Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person

Beirut $1.25

Ait Ben Haddou $25
Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room

Beirut $2.50

Ait Ben Haddou $50

Compare Hotels in Beirut and Ait Ben Haddou

Looking for a hotel in Beirut 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: Beirut Hotel Prices and Ait Ben Haddou Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation

Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.

Beirut $0.44

Ait Ben Haddou $29

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Beirut

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

Airport Arrival Transfer to Your Beirut Hotel: $10
Beirut Airport Transfer in a Limousine: $201
Beirut Arrival Airport Transfer Pickup: $9.89
Departure Transfer:From Hotel To Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY): $10
Private Arrival Transfer: Beirut International Airport to Hotel: $18
Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Beirut International Airport: $18
Private Transfer from Beirut Hotels to the Beirut Airport: $10
Private Transfer from Beirut to Rafic Hariri (BEY) Airport: $45

Is it cheaper to fly into Beirut or Ait Ben Haddou?

Prices for flights to both Ait Ben Haddou and Beirut 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

Beirut $1.23

Ait Ben Haddou $40

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Beirut

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

Authentic Lebanese Virtual Cooking Class Live from Lebanon: $30
Traveling Spoon Lebanese Mezze Private Online Cooking Class : $40
Motorbike Tour in Beirut with Local Street Food Dinner: $50
Private, Traditional Lebanese Cooking Class with a Contemporary Twist: $72
Authentic Lebanese Cooking Lesson and Meal with Tania's Family in Beirut: $100
Private Lebanese Cooking Class in Beirut with Amal + Transfers: $142

Entertainment

Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.

Beirut $0.26

Ait Ben Haddou $28

Tours and Activities in Beirut

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

Small Group Tour to Jeita Grotto, Harisa & Byblos with Hotel pickup: $10
Discovering Lebanon: Jeita Grotto, Harissa, and Byblos Tour: $15
City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $25
Beirut Walking Tour - Discover Beirut by foot: $25
City Sightseeing Beirut Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $25
Beirut : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private tour): $33
Beirut Like a Local: Customized Private Tour: $35
Private Walking Tour With A Guide (Private tour): $47
Discover Jeita Grotto and Harissa: A Half-Day Tour from Beirut: $50
Enchanting Lebanon: Jeita, Harissa & saint Charbel Private Tour: $50
Full-Day Private Tour to Jeita Grotto, Harissa and Byblos : $50
Private Full-Day Tour to Jeita Grotto, Harissa and Saint Charbel from Beirut: $50

Alcohol

Alcohol Drinks for one day

Beirut $0.23

Ait Ben Haddou $6.09

Sample the Local Flavors in Beirut

Also in Beirut, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

Private Wine Tasting Day Tour from Beirut: $50
Full-Day Private Wine Tasting Tour: $56
Full-Day Private Wine Tour in Bekaa Valley with Tasting : $60
Byblos & Chateau Musar: History and Wine Tour: $65
Wine Tasting and Culture : $69
Wine Tasting and Hiking in the Cedars forest : $69
Private Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch from Beirut: $82
Lebanon Wine Tasting Tour From Beirut: $91
Full-Day Private Wine Tasting Tour to Chateau Musar and Ixsir Winery: $100
Private tour to Jeita Grotto with Wine Tasting in Faqra Ruins: $110
PRIVATE Wine Tour in Central Bekaa Valley: $113
Half-Day Private Chateau Musar and Ixsir Wine Tour from Beirut: $277

How are these travel costs calculated?

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Beirut and Ait Ben Haddou, we can see that Ait Ben Haddou is more expensive. And not only is Beirut much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Beirut is in Middle East and Ait Ben Haddou 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 Beirut would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Beirut 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 Beirut.

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

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Should you visit Beirut or Ait Ben Haddou?

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

Where Should I go: Beirut or Ait Ben Haddou?

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Ait Ben Haddou

Which place is cheaper, Ait Ben Haddou or Beirut?

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