Should I Visit Dar es Salaam or Ait Ben Haddou for Vacation? Which is Better? Which is Cheaper? Which is More Expensive?

Should you visit Dar es Salaam or Ait Ben Haddou?

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

Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Dar es Salaam and Ait Ben Haddou can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Dar es Salaam or Ait Ben Haddou?

Dar es Salaam

Having grown from a fishing village, Dar es Salaam is now a major city and commercial port on Tanzania's Indian Ocean coast. While it is mainly used as a stopping point on the way to Zanzibar, it has a few unique treasures of its own such as the Kariakoo Market, National Museum, and the open-air Village Museum.

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 Safaris in Tanzania, The Best Safaris in Tanzania, The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, and The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco.

Which place is cheaper, Ait Ben Haddou or Dar es Salaam?

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

Dar es Salaam Prices
Tanzania Prices

Ait Ben Haddou Prices
Morocco Prices
Average Daily Cost Per person, per day

Dar es Salaam $482

Ait Ben Haddou $86

The average daily cost (per person) in Dar es Salaam is $482, while the average daily cost in Ait Ben Haddou is $86. 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 Dar es Salaam and Ait Ben Haddou in more detail.

Accommodation

Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person

Dar es Salaam $442

Ait Ben Haddou $25
Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room

Dar es Salaam $884

Ait Ben Haddou $50

Compare Hotels in Dar es Salaam and Ait Ben Haddou

Looking for a hotel in Dar es Salaam 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.

Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world. Compare prices for multiple destinations when planning your next trip.

Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Dar es Salaam Hotel Prices and Ait Ben Haddou Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation

Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.

Dar es Salaam $14

Ait Ben Haddou $29

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dar es Salaam

Also for Dar es Salaam, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

1 Day Classic Train Transfer To Mikumi National Park: $315
Airport Transfers To/from Dar Es Salaam City Center Or To/from Your Hotel: $85
Classic Day trip: Train Transfer To Mikumi National Park: $315
Dar Es Salaam - Airport Transfers & City Centre Shuttles: $50
Dar Es Salaam City Tour.(private Guide And Transfer) 10 Hrs: $200
Dar es Salaam Airport Transfer: $75
Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar: Airport Transfer to the Hotel: $70
1 Day Mikumi Safari (SGR VIP Train Transfer): $400
1 Day Mikumi Safari (SGR VIP Train Transfer): $356
1 Day Mikumi Safari (SGR VIP Train Transfer): $380
Dar es salaam-Morogoro-Dar es salaam transfer by luxury car.: $200
Ferry Tickets to Zanzibar with Transfers.: $120

Is it cheaper to fly into Dar es Salaam or Ait Ben Haddou?

Prices for flights to both Ait Ben Haddou and Dar es Salaam 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

Dar es Salaam $32

Ait Ben Haddou $40

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dar es Salaam

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

Taste of Tanzania Cooking Class and Food Tour: $20
Tanzania: traditional Swahili cooking class: $45

Entertainment

Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.

Dar es Salaam -

Ait Ben Haddou $28

Tours and Activities in Dar es Salaam

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Dar es Salaam.

Dar es Salaam City Center: Walking Tour: $20
Dar Es Salam City: Children's Homes Visit & Donation Tour.: $22
Dar Es Salaam :City Historical & Sightseeing Guided Tour.: $22
City Walking Tour And Street Food Tasting.: $23
Dar es salaam City Guided Walking Tour Experience: $24
Dar Es Salaam Airport Layovers Guided Tour: $27
Dar es Salaam Walking Tour: History and Hidden Treasures: $30
Dar es Salaam City Sightseeing And Discovery Guided Tour..: $31
Dar Es Salaam City Guided Sightseeing Tour By Car: $31
Dar Es Salaam:Shore Excursion Tour And Street Food Tasting.: $32
Walking Tour Dar es Salaam City: $41
Nightlife Tour with Local Guide: $60

Alcohol

Alcohol Drinks for one day

Dar es Salaam $7.80

Ait Ben Haddou $6.09

How are these travel costs calculated?

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dar es Salaam and Ait Ben Haddou, we can see that Dar es Salaam is more expensive. And not only is Ait Ben Haddou much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Dar es Salaam would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Dar es Salaam 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 Dar es Salaam Expensive? and Is Ait Ben Haddou Expensive?.

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Where Should I go: Dar es Salaam or Ait Ben Haddou?

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