Which place is cheaper, Ouarzazate or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Cairo or Ouarzazate?
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 Ouarzazate 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 Ouarzazate?
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.
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 Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Morocco, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Morocco.
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Cairo Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $19Ouarzazate $59
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $19, while the average daily cost in Ouarzazate 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 Cairo and Ouarzazate in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $8.75Ouarzazate $23
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $18Ouarzazate $46
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Ouarzazate
Looking for a hotel in Cairo 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.
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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 Ouarzazate Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $2.79Ouarzazate $3.67
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Cairo
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Cairo are as follows:
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Metro Ride$0.08
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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
- Cairo Airport Arrival Transfer: $20
- Private Pickup transfer from Windsor Hotel Cairo to Cairo airport: $12
- Private Tour Giza Pyramids and Great Sphinx With Transfers : $150
- Private transfer from Cairo Airport to Sonesta Hotel Tower : $12
- Private transfer from Cairo Airport to The Nile Ritz-Carlton Hotel: $12
- Pyramids of Giza and Great Sphinx Half Day Tour With Private Guide & Transfers : $135
- Transfers From Cairo Airport: $13
- 1 Way Pick up transfer from Cairo to Hurghada by private Car: $60
- 1 Way Private transfer from Cairo Airport to Le Meridien Heliopolis: $18
- 1 way Private Pickup transfer from Le Meridien Heliopolis to Cairo airport : $18
- 2 Days Private Guided Tours of Cairo and Giza with Free Cairo Airport Transfers: $170
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Ouarzazate
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Ouarzazate are as follows:
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Taxi Ride$2.16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ouarzazate
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ouarzazate:
- "Ouarzazate to Marrakech: Your Comfortable Private Transfer": $115
- Ouarzazate Airport: Private Transfer: $45
- Private Ouarzazate Airport Transfer: $30
- Private Transfer between Ouarzazate & Marrakech: $337
- Private Transfer from Marrakech to Dades Gorges: $187
- Private Transfert Between Marrakech & Ouarzazate: $185
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Ouarzazate?
Prices for flights to both Ouarzazate 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
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Food Meals for one dayCairo $7.68Ouarzazate $30
Typical Food Prices in Cairo
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Cairo:
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Juice$0.04
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cairo
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cairo.
- Dinner Cruise on the Nile River: $6.64
- Nile Sunset, Dinner Cruise, Show and Private Transfer: $6.64
- 2 Hour Cairo Dinner Cruise on Nile river with live band: $7.00
- Quad Bike ATV ,Camel Ride ,Nile Dinner Cruise Belly dancer show: $7.00
- VIP Giza Pyramids,Sphinx,ATV bike,CamelRide,Shopping&DinnerCruise: $8.00
- night-tour Nile dinner cruise with open buffet and belly dancer: $8.00
- 2-hours night dinner cruise show : Eat , Dance and Sing : $8.00
- Cairo Dinner Cruise show with belly dancer show on Nile river: $9.00
- Private Tour Giza Pyramids , Sphinx & Dinner Nile cruise Show: $9.00
- Felucca Ride , Nile Dinner Crusie and Food Tour: $10
- Giza pyramids ,Sphinx ,Valley temple and Nile Dinner cruise tours: $10
- Giza Pyramids ,Sphinx ,Quad Bike ,Camel ride& Nile dinner cruise: $10
Typical Food Prices in Ouarzazate
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Ouarzazate:
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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: $46
- Marrakech: Desert Excursion, Quad, Camel, Dinner & Fireshow: $51
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $5.38Ouarzazate $11
Typical Entertainment Prices in Cairo
Here are a few typical costs in Cairo for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Entry to Camel Market for Two$0.79
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Egyptian Museum Entry for Two$6.07
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Private Tour in Pyramids of Giza with Lunch and Camel Ride: $3.75
- Your VIP Giza Tour: Pyramids, Camels & Authentic Egyptian food: $4.00
- Cairo Highlights Tours Visit Giza Pyramids and Sphinx: $5.00
- Private Day tour to Giza pyramids with camel ride : $5.00
- Private Tour Giza Pyramids and Sphinx,Lunch,Camel : $5.00
- Giza pyramids ,Sphinx ,Valley Temple Private tours : $5.00
- Top VIP Private Tour Grand Egyptian Museum & the New Galleries : $5.00
- All inclusive Tour To Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Camel Ride, Lunch: $5.00
- Private Day tour to Giza pyramids and Sphinx : $5.00
- 4-hours private shopping tour in Cairo: $5.00
- Cairo Shopping Tours and Buy Cheap Egyptian Souvenirs with Hassle free: $5.00
- Private shopping tours from Cairo/Giza hotel with expert guide : $5.00
Tours and Activities in Ouarzazate
Here are a few actual costs in Ouarzazate for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Half Day Private Walking Tour in Sidiflah Gorges: $21
- Royal Private Tour of Ksar Ait Ben Haddou: $23
- Ait-Ben-Haddou - City Tour: $23
- 1 Hour Horse Riding Adventure in Ait Ben Haddou: $26
- Private half-day mountain bike tour discover Palmeraie Skoura: $33
- Guided tour of the Palmerie de Skoura by electric mountain bike : $52
- Private Quad Experience in the Ouarzazate Desert: $52
- Marrakech Palm Grove 2-Hour Quad Biking Adventure.: $52
- 3 Days - 2 Nights Desert Tour From Marrakech with Camel Ride: $86
- 3-Day Desert Adventure: Ouarzazate to Merzouga: $100
- 3 Days Group Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert: $114
- Private One Day Tour AIT BENHADDOU and TELOUET via Ouarzazate: $115
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.10Ouarzazate -
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: $61
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Ouarzazate, we can see that Ouarzazate 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 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 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 Ouarzazate Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Ouarzazate?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 140 times larger than the population of Ouarzazate. When comparing the sizes of Cairo 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.