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

Should you visit Dakar or Ait Ben Haddou?

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

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Dakar or Ait Ben Haddou, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.

Where Should I go: Dakar or Ait Ben Haddou?

Dakar

Located in West Africa, Dakar is the capital city of Senegal and an Atlantic port on the Cap-Vert peninsula. Main attractions include the city's markets, the Dakar Grand Mosque, Goree Island, the IFAN Museum, the African Renaissance Monument, beaches, and the Senegal Zoo.

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 Adventure Tours to Senegal, The Best Luxury Tours to Senegal, The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, and The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco.


Which place is cheaper, Ait Ben Haddou or Dakar?

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 Dakar is $73, 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 Dakar and Ait Ben Haddou in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Dakar $31
    Ait Ben Haddou $25
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Dakar $62
    Ait Ben Haddou $50
Compare Hotels in Dakar and Ait Ben Haddou

Looking for a hotel in Dakar 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 Dakar


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: Ait Ben Haddou Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Dakar $5.16
    Ait Ben Haddou $29

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dakar

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Dakar:

  • Blaise Diagne Intl Airport (DSS) to Dakar hotels - Round-Trp Private Transfer: $147
  • Airport Transfer - Aéroport international Blaise Diagne to Dakar: $116
  • Blaise Diagne Int Airport (DSS): Transfer to Dakar hotels: $202
  • DSS Airport Transfer <-> Dakar (Return): $116
  • DSS transfer - DAKAR (one way) : $47
  • Private Transfer DSS AIBD Airport - Dakar (two directions): $89
  • Private Transfer DSS AIBD Airport - Saly Zone (two directions): $77
  • Transfer - DSS Airport <-> Dakar (One way): $63
  • Transfer - Dakar <-> Saint-Louis (One way): $189

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

Prices for flights to both Ait Ben Haddou and Dakar 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
    Dakar $33
    Ait Ben Haddou $40
Typical Food Prices in Dakar

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


  • Breakfast
    $3.95

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Dakar $13
    Ait Ben Haddou $28

Tours and Activities in Dakar

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

  • Private Custom Tour with a Local Guide: $29
  • Private custom tour with a local guide: $29
  • Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide in Dakar: $29
  • discover the magic of this city on our guided tour: $31
  • Discover the Magic of Dakar in a Guided Tour: $32
  • Half Day Dakar Museums Tour and Local Markets: $92
  • From Dakar or Saly: Gorée Island Half-Day Private Tour: $99
  • Half Day Dakar City Tour: $105
  • Full Day Private Tour in move, eat, act like a local: $105
  • Private City Tour: $108
  • Dakar City Tour and Goree island (from 3 people): $126
  • Mamelles Lighthouse and Ngor Island (Walking Tour): $130

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Dakar $8.66
    Ait Ben Haddou $6.11


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

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