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

Should you visit Dakar or Ouarzazate?

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

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Dakar or Ouarzazate, 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 Ouarzazate?

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.

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 Adventure Tours to Senegal, The Best Luxury Tours to Senegal, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Morocco, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Morocco.


Which place is cheaper, Ouarzazate 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 Ouarzazate is $54. 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 Ouarzazate in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Dakar $31
    Ouarzazate $21
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Dakar $62
    Ouarzazate $42
Compare Hotels in Dakar and Ouarzazate

Looking for a hotel in Dakar 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.

Hotels in Dakar


Hotels in Ouarzazate


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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: Ouarzazate Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Dakar $5.16
    Ouarzazate $3.38

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: $148
  • Airport Transfer - Aéroport international Blaise Diagne to Dakar: $116
  • Blaise Diagne Int Airport (DSS): Transfer to Dakar hotels: $203
  • DSS Airport Transfer <-> Dakar (Return): $116
  • DSS transfer - DAKAR (one way) : $48
  • Private Transfer DSS AIBD Airport - Dakar (two directions): $90
  • Private Transfer DSS AIBD Airport - Riu Baobab Hotel (two ways): $90
  • Private Transfer DSS AIBD Airport - Saly Zone (two directions): $77
  • Private Transfer from Blaise Diagne Airport (DSS) to Dakar: $190
  • Transfer - DSS Airport <-> Dakar (One way): $63

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Ouarzazate

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


  • Taxi Ride
    $1.99

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: $41
  • Private Ouarzazate Airport Transfer: $30
  • Private Transfer between Ouarzazate & Marrakech: $310
  • Private Transfert Between Marrakech & Ouarzazate: $170

Is it cheaper to fly into Dakar or Ouarzazate?

Prices for flights to both Ouarzazate 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
    Ouarzazate $28
Typical Food Prices in Dakar

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


  • Breakfast
    $3.95

Typical Food Prices in Ouarzazate

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


  • Dinner for Two
    $11

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: $42
  • Oases Fint Tour With Dinner: $63

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Dakar $13
    Ouarzazate $11

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: $30
  • discover the magic of this city on our guided tour: $31
  • Discover the Magic of Dakar in a Guided Tour: $32
  • 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: $106
  • Private City Tour: $108
  • Dakar City Tour and Goree island (from 3 people): $127
  • Half-Day GOREE Island Tour:The Heritage Tour: $130
  • Mamelles Lighthouse and Ngor Island (Walking Tour): $130

Tours and Activities in Ouarzazate

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

  • Royal Private Tour of Ksar Ait Ben Haddou: $21
  • Ait-Ben-Haddou - City Tour: $21
  • 1 Hour Horse Riding Adventure in Ait Ben Haddou: $26
  • Guided tour of the Palmerie de Skoura by electric mountain bike : $42
  • Ouarzazate Quad Tour: Discover Aït Ben Haddou’s Wonders: $52
  • Private Quad Experience in the Ouarzazate Desert: $58
  • 3 Days - 2 Nights Desert Tour From Marrakech with Camel Ride: $80
  • 3-Day Desert Adventure: Ouarzazate to Merzouga: $100
  • 3 Days Group Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert: $105
  • Private One Day Tour AIT BENHADDOU and TELOUET via Ouarzazate: $105
  • Ait Ben Haddou & Ouarzazate Day Tour from Marrakech: $124
  • From Todra Gorges and 1000 Casbahs Road Day Tour: $144

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Dakar $8.66
    Ouarzazate -


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

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


Which is Bigger, Dakar or Ouarzazate?

Dakar has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Ouarzazate. When comparing the sizes of Dakar 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.

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