A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Cairo vs. Ait Ben Haddou for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Cairo or Ait Ben Haddou?

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

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Cairo and Ait Ben Haddou can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.

Where Should I go: Cairo or Ait Ben Haddou?

Cairo

Cairo is the chaotic capital city of Egypt. With a population of more than 16 million, it is one of the largest cities in both Africa and the Middle East. As a traveler, you're likely to arrive and leave from here and you'll get your first orientation to the area during the chaotic and congestion filled taxi ride from the airport.

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.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, and The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco.


Which place is cheaper, Ait Ben Haddou or Cairo?

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

  • Cairo Prices
    Egypt Prices
    Ait Ben Haddou Prices
    Morocco Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Cairo $20
    Ait Ben Haddou $87

The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $20, while the average daily cost in Ait Ben Haddou is $87. 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 Cairo and Ait Ben Haddou in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Cairo $8.84
    Ait Ben Haddou $25
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Cairo $18
    Ait Ben Haddou $50
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Ait Ben Haddou

Looking for a hotel in Cairo 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.

Hotels in Cairo


Hotels in Ait Ben Haddou


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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: Cairo Hotel Prices and Ait Ben Haddou Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Cairo $2.82
    Ait Ben Haddou $29
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Cairo

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


  • Metro Ride
    $0.08
  • Taxi Ride
    $0.30

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cairo

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:

  • 2-Days Trip in Cairo & Giza (Including Free Transfer from the Airport): $143
  • Private Pickup transfer from Cairo Paradise Hotel to Cairo airport: $12
  • Private Tour Giza Pyramids and Great Sphinx With Transfers : $44
  • Private Tour Giza Pyramids,Sphinx With Camel Ride,Lunch and Hotels Transfers: $8.00
  • Private Transfer from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh : $290
  • Private Transfer from Hotel in Cairo to Cairo Airport: $25
  • Private transfer from Cairo Airport to The Nile Ritz-Carlton Hotel: $12
  • Private transfer from Sonesta Hotel, Tower& Casino Cairo to Cairo airport: $12
  • Pyramids of Giza and Great Sphinx Half Day Tour With Private Guide & Transfers : $135
  • Round-Trip Airport Transfer in Cairo or Giza: $50
  • Skip-the-line to Great Sphinx and Pyramids of Giza with Transfer: $24
  • Transfers From Cairo Airport: $13

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

Prices for flights to both Ait Ben Haddou and Cairo 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
    Cairo $7.76
    Ait Ben Haddou $40
Typical Food Prices in Cairo

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


  • Juice
    $0.04

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cairo

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

  • Nile Sunset, Dinner Cruise, Show and Private Transfer: $6.21
  • Dinner Cruise on the Nile River: $6.21
  • 2-hours night dinner cruise show : Eat , Dance and Sing : $6.40
  • 5 Star Dinner Nile Cruise in Cairo Night Tour : $6.75
  • 2 Hour Cairo Dinner Cruise on Nile river with live band: $7.00
  • Cairo dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer show on Nile river: $7.00
  • Local Oriental Food Tour from Cairo or Giza hotels: $7.50
  • Dinner Nile Cruise belly dancer open buffer tanora show sailing on Nile: $8.00
  • night-tour Nile dinner cruise with open buffet and belly dancer: $8.00
  • Giza Pyramids, Camel Ride, Quad Bike, Night and Dinner Cruise on Nile: $9.00
  • Private Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Quad Bike, Camel Ride, Nile Dinner Cruise: $9.00
  • food tour private tour from cairo or giza hotel: $9.00

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Cairo $5.43
    Ait Ben Haddou $28
Typical Entertainment Prices in Cairo

Here are a few typical costs in Cairo for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • Entry to Camel Market for Two
    $0.80
  • Egyptian Museum Entry for Two
    $6.13

Tours and Activities in Cairo

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

  • Tour to the Great Pyramids City, Panoramic View, Sphinx and Camel: $3.50
  • Guided Tour to Giza Pyramids ,Sphinx, Camel & inside the pyramids: $3.50
  • Best Egypt Tour Giza Pyramids Sphinx lunch fees camel 5rd pyramid: $3.50
  • All inclusive half day tour Giza pyramids,Sphinx and local lunch: $4.00
  • Cairo Private Shopping Tour with Guide: $4.50
  • The Baron Empain Palace Entry Ticket: $4.60
  • Cairo Shopping tour Private Papyrus Essential oils Bazar Cotton : $4.75
  • Cheap Private tour to Giza Pyramids,Sphinx,valley temple,Lunch: $4.75
  • Prince Mohamed Ali Palace Entry Ticket: $4.80
  • Cheap Day tour to Giza Pyramids Sphinx With Camel Rid With lunch: $5.00
  • Wonders Historical Tour To Pyramids of Giza And Great Sphinx : $5.00
  • Egyptian Spicy Shop and Egyptian Cotton Shopping Private Tour: $5.00

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Cairo $1.11
    Ait Ben Haddou $6.11

Sample the Local Flavors in Cairo

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cairo:

  • Pub Crawl and Speakeasy Bar Tour with 2 Free Drinks: $57


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

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