A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Dahab vs. Tangier for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Dahab or Tangier?

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

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Dahab and Tangier 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: Dahab or Tangier?

Dahab

Dahab is a small town on the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt. It is located about 85 kilometers north of Sharm el-Sheikh and sits on the Gulf of Aqaba. It's a popular destination with divers and backpackers alike, and offers some of the best snorkeling and diving that you'll find in the Red Sea. It's a great alternative to the resort driven Sharm el-Sheikh, and is popular with independent travelers who are looking for affordable accommodation. There are some upmarket options however, predominantly in the Laguna area, but budget facilities are not hard to find.

Tangier

Welcome to the gateway to Africa. Sitting on the coast of the Strait of Gibraltar, Tangier, Morocco has historically served as the meeting point of the Mediterranean and Africa.

After World War II, this city became a destination for eccentric foreigners, artists, spies and hippies. After that, the city was neglected and gained a horrible reputation for the hustlers cheating visitors left and right.

In 1999 Morocco saw the beginning of a new monarch who was more progressive with his vision for tourism. This message lit a fire under Tangier, helping the people see the amazing potential in their great city. They built a new port, a new business district and revamped the airport. The beaches and streets have been cleaned up of trash and hustlers and there's a sudden surge in cultural activities.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Cairo, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Morocco, and The Best Adventure Tours to Morocco.


Which place is cheaper, Tangier or Dahab?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Dahab is $16, while the average daily cost in Tangier is $75. 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 Dahab and Tangier in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Dahab $5.72
    Tangier $23
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Dahab $11
    Tangier $46
Compare Hotels in Dahab and Tangier

Looking for a hotel in Dahab or Tangier? 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 Dahab


Hotels in Tangier


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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: Dahab Hotel Prices and Tangier Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Dahab $1.80
    Tangier $23

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dahab

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

  • Private Pickup Transfers from Dahab to Taba: $120
  • Private Transfer From Dahab To Taba border group from 1 to 4: $90
  • Dahab To/from Sharm El Sheikh Private Transfer : $45
  • Sharm el-Sheikh: 1-Way or Round-Trip Transfer to Dahab: $42

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tangier

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

  • Vip Transfer . Tanger - Casablanca: $288
  • Vip Private Transfer to Chefchaouen from Tangier or Vice Versa: $84
  • Vip Private Transfer From Airport / Port to Tangier or Vice Versa: $47
  • VIP transfer from Tangier to Chefchaouen: $197
  • Transfers from Tangier to chefchaouen "blue city": $125
  • Transfers from - to Tangier airport: $26
  • Transfers From Tangier to Casablanca: $134
  • Transfers From Tangier To Marrakech: $233
  • Transfer from Tangier to Tetouan (Vice Versa) - M Class E: $83
  • Transfer from Tangier to Rabat (Vice Versa) - M Class E: $392
  • Transfer from Tangier to Casablanca (Vice Versa) - M Class E: $398
  • Transfer from Tangier airport to Tangier: $21

Is it cheaper to fly into Dahab or Tangier?

Prices for flights to both Tangier and Dahab 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
    Dahab $7.84
    Tangier $34
Typical Food Prices in Dahab

For Dahab, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Seafood Dinner (for 2)
    $1.88
  • Juice
    $0.10
  • Breakfast for Two
    $0.59

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dahab

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

  • Bedouin Dinner in the Mountains In Dahab: $36
  • Dahab Desert Safari and Bedouin Dinner: $95

Typical Food Prices in Tangier

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Tangier:


  • Fruit & Yogurt
    $1.68

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tangier

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

  • Full Thousand and One Nights Experience Tour with dinner: $5.13
  • 3 Hour Private Moroccan Food Tour in Tanger : $52
  • Tanger Local Street food tours: $57
  • Tangier food tour : $68
  • Caves, sunset, camel ride on the beach and barbecue dinner: $69
  • cooking class with local family from Tangier: $69
  • Tangier Private Food Tour with Local Guide: $69
  • Tangier Private Cooking Class With a Local Family: $69
  • Inclusive Beach Camel Ride, Cap Spartel, Hercules & Full Dinner: $69
  • Tangier Food Tour : A Delicious Walking Adventure: $70
  • Tangier Food Tour with a certified foodie local guide!: $72
  • Moroccan 3-in-1 Cooking Experience: $72

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Dahab $4.32
    Tangier $20

Tours and Activities in Dahab

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

  • Adventure Quad Biking Tour in Dahab: $50
  • Adventure Safari By Horse In Dahab At Laguna Beach: $65
  • Blue Hole Snorkeling Adventure in Dahab: $195
  • Blue Hole Snorkeling Tour with lunch from Dahab: $28
  • Cairo 1-Day Tour by Bus From Dahab: $130
  • Camel Ride + Blue Hole Snorkeling + Quad Bike Tour With Lunch From Dahab: $49
  • Dahab Windsurfing Adventure in Red Sea Waves: $60
  • Dahab's Kept Secrets 5 Adventures in 1 Tour: $25
  • Royal Seascope Submarine Guided Boat Tour : $37
  • Royal seascope Semi-Submarine Cruise: $33
  • luxury Snorkeling cruise with buffet lunch: $41
  • Full-Day Hike Tour at St. Catherine's Monastery: $30

Tours and Activities in Tangier

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tangier.

  • 3-Hour Private Enchanting Tangier Coastal Adventure: $83
  • Highlights of Tangier Half Day Tour: $125
  • Private Guided Food Experience Tour in Medina of Tangier: $73
  • Private Tour in Tangier : $119
  • Tangier Private Tour from Tarifa Ferry & Lunch Included : $242
  • Tangier Tour Private from Cruise Ship : $104
  • Tangier day Tour from tarifa & Algeciras Ferry Tickets & Lunch: $182
  • The Best of Tangier Walking Tour : $208
  • "Full-Day Chefchaouen Tour: Free Guide,: $50
  • "Rabat to High-Speed Train Guided Day Tour": $114
  • 2 Days Chefchaouen and Tangier Tour from Casablanca: $491
  • 2 Days Luxury Tour to Merzouga Desert from Fez with Small Group: $240

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Dahab $2.47
    Tangier $10


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

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


Which is Bigger, Dahab or Tangier?

Tangier has a larger population, and is about 90 times larger than the population of Dahab. When comparing the sizes of Dahab and Tangier, 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.