Which place is cheaper, Asilah or Beirut?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Beirut and Asilah. 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.
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.
Spend your summers like the rich and famous with a trip to Asilah, Morocco. With pristine, white buildings and wrought-iron windows, this gorgeous city still holds the traditions from a time when it was under Spanish rule. The town remains rather quiet for most of the year, with a population surge in the summer months. Beaches are packed and there are tourists as far as the eye can see. If you're not a fan of crowds, consider visiting in the spring or fall when the weather is nice, but the tourists are gone.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Cultural Tours in Morocco, and The Best Budget Tours to Morocco.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Beirut is $2.26, while the average daily cost in Asilah is $66. 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 Asilah in more detail.
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Also for Beirut, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Also for Asilah, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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For Beirut, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Asilah:
For Beirut, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
Also in Beirut, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Beirut and Asilah, we can see that Asilah 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 Asilah 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 Asilah would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Asilah 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 Asilah Expensive?.
Beirut has a larger population, and is about 70 times larger than the population of Asilah. When comparing the sizes of Beirut and Asilah, 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.
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Beirut and Asilah. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Beirut year-round. Asilah attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In July, Beirut usually receives more rain than Asilah. Beirut gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Asilah receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Asilah this time of the year. In Beirut, it's very sunny this time of the year. Beirut usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Asilah during summer. Beirut gets 369 hours of sunny skies, while Asilah receives 346 hours of full sun in the summer.
In the summer, Beirut is a little warmer than Asilah. Typically, the summer temperatures in Beirut in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Asilah averages at about 24°C (74°F).
The autumn brings many poeple to Beirut as well as Asilah. Beirut attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Asilah throughout the year.
Beirut usually gets less rain in October than Asilah. Beirut gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Asilah receives 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Asilah. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Beirut this time of the year. In the autumn, Beirut often gets more sunshine than Asilah. Beirut gets 254 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Asilah receives 235 hours of full sun.
In October, Beirut is generally a little warmer than Asilah. Daily temperatures in Beirut average around 25°C (77°F), and Asilah fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
Both Asilah and Beirut are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Beirut throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Asilah because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Asilah. It's quite rainy in Beirut. In January, Beirut usually receives more rain than Asilah. Beirut gets 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Asilah receives 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain each month for the winter.
Beirut usually receives less sunshine than Asilah during winter. Beirut gets 149 hours of sunny skies, while Asilah receives 169 hours of full sun in the winter.
Beirut is around the same temperature as Asilah in the winter. The daily temperature in Beirut averages around 13°C (55°F) in January, and Asilah fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
Both Asilah and Beirut during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Beirut because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Asilah year-round.
Beirut usually gets less rain in April than Asilah. Beirut gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Asilah receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Asilah, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Beirut. In the spring, Beirut often gets less sunshine than Asilah. Beirut gets 225 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Asilah receives 251 hours of full sun.
In the spring, Beirut is a little warmer than Asilah. Typically, the spring temperatures in Beirut in April average around 17°C (63°F), and Asilah averages at about 15°C (60°F).
Beirut | Asilah | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
Apr | 17°C (63°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) |