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

Should you visit Corralejo or Ait Ben Haddou?

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

Should I visit Corralejo or Ait Ben Haddou? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.

Where Should I go: Corralejo or Ait Ben Haddou?

Corralejo

Corralejo is a beach town located on the northern tip of the Canary Island of Fuerteventura. While the town is known for its vacation resorts and beaches, the island as a whole is famed for its very strong winds, which create prime conditions for surfing of all kinds.

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 One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Madrid, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Barcelona, The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, and The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco.


Which place is cheaper, Ait Ben Haddou or Corralejo?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Corralejo is €145, while the average daily cost in Ait Ben Haddou 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 Corralejo and Ait Ben Haddou in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Corralejo 67
    Ait Ben Haddou 24
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Corralejo 134
    Ait Ben Haddou 48
Compare Hotels in Corralejo and Ait Ben Haddou

Looking for a hotel in Corralejo 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 Corralejo


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: Corralejo Hotel Prices and Ait Ben Haddou Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Corralejo 56
    Ait Ben Haddou 27

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Corralejo

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

  • Transfer VIP Corralejo-Aeropuerto: $856

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

Prices for flights to both Ait Ben Haddou and Corralejo 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
    Corralejo 44
    Ait Ben Haddou 22

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Corralejo 27
    Ait Ben Haddou 26

Tours and Activities in Corralejo

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

  • POP CORN BEACH, LOBOS ISLAND and SAND DUNES in ONE DAY TOUR: $70

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Corralejo 7.86
    Ait Ben Haddou 5.74


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Corralejo and Ait Ben Haddou, we can see that Corralejo is more expensive. And not only is Ait Ben Haddou much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Corralejo is in Europe 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 Ait Ben Haddou would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Ait Ben Haddou 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 Corralejo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Corralejo than you might in Ait Ben Haddou.

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