Which place is cheaper, Essaouira or Doha?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Doha or Essaouira?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Doha and Essaouira 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: Doha or Essaouira?
Doha
Doha is the capital city of Qatar, modern and rapidly developing with much construction underway. It is home to Doha International Airport, the main point of entry for Qatar, as well as many of the country's best museums and examples of cultural heritage.
Essaouira
Essaouira is a beautiful beach town on the Atlantic coast of Morocco. The city has a pleasant medina that has been named a UNESCO World Heritage site and is interesting to explore. It's an 18th century fortified town with a lot of character and charm. The city is rich and culture and you'll find a handful of art galleries throughout the town. The city is also a gathering place for artists and musicians, particularly during the Gnaoua Festival of World Music, which takes place the last week of June. This event attracts about 450,000 visitors yearly.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Morocco.
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Doha Prices
Qatar PricesEssaouira Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDoha $244Essaouira $57
The average daily cost (per person) in Doha is $244, while the average daily cost in Essaouira is $57. 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 Doha and Essaouira in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDoha $119Essaouira $26
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDoha $238Essaouira $52
Compare Hotels in Doha and Essaouira
Looking for a hotel in Doha or Essaouira? 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.
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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: Doha Hotel Prices and Essaouira Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Doha $23Essaouira $2.04
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Doha
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Doha:
- Entry to Angry Birds World with Transfer to Park and Top Up- Private Tour: $174
- Doha Desert Horse Riding: 2-Hour Ride & Private Transfer: $160
- Doha Self-drive Jet Car Ride with Transfers: $150
- Doha Horseback Riding Adventure in Desert with Transfers: $139
- Doha Arabian Horseback Riding Adventure in Desert with Transfers: $120
- Doha Mangrove Kayaking Al Thakira & Purple Island With Transfer: $100
- Combo City Tour and Desert Safari with Private Transfers: $99
- Hamad Airport Transfer Service – 24/7 Door-to-Door Transport: $98
- Private Transfer from Doha hotels to Doha Cruise Port: $92
- Doha Hamad Airport (DOH) to Doha - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $78
- Private Arrival Transfer to Sumaysimah: $70
- Doha, Qatar : Private Airport Transfer 24/7: $70
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Essaouira
Also for Essaouira, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Essaouira P13: 2h quad + 2h camel free transfer: $90
- Essaouira P17: Quad ride dunes beaches free transfer.: $33
- Essaouira P2: dunes wipe & beaches in quad with transfer: $33
- Essaouira P3: Quad and Buggy tour beach dunes free transfer: $33
- Essaouira P4: excursions EN Quad (free transfer): $33
- Essaouira to Agafay Desert Marrakech Exclusive Private Transfer: $90
- Private Transfer from or to Essaouira Aéroport: $31
- From Agadir : Day in Essaouira with Transfer: $33
- Private Transfer Essaouira-Agadir: $125
- Private Transfer Essaouira-Taroudant: $228
- Private Transfer Marrakech Aéroport to Marrakech: $23
- Private Transfer aéroport essaouira to essaouira city: $39
Is it cheaper to fly into Doha or Essaouira?
Prices for flights to both Essaouira and Doha 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
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Food Meals for one dayDoha $106Essaouira $24
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Doha
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Doha.
- Traditional Sunset Dhow Cruise Tour with BBQ Buffet Dinner: $25
- Traditional Arabian Dhow Cruise with Sunset and Skyline Dinner: $40
- Evening Dhow Cruise with Optional BBQ Dinner: $49
- Traditional Arabic Food Tour @ Souq Waqif with Doha Skyline Views: $54
- Sunset Dinner Cruise in Doha Bay A Traditional Dhow Experience: $55
- Qatar: Desert Dune Bashing with lunch/dinner in Desert Beach Camp: $55
- Qatar Desert Safari Tour with Bedouin Camp Lunch or Dinner: $130
- Doha Desert Safari: Sunset Dune Bashing Camp Access & Dinner: $135
- Overnight Private Desert Safari with Buffet Dinner and Camel Ride: $149
- Full Day Desert Safari with Inland Sea Visit and Buffet Dinner: $150
- Doha Desert Safari Full day With Dinner,Dune Bashing,Sandboarding: $152
- 5-Hour Private Night Tour with Dinner: $158
Typical Food Prices in Essaouira
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Essaouira:
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Baklava$1.43
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Breakfast Crepes$0.51
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Fish for Lunch$15
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Essaouira
For Essaouira, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Agadir Cooking Class Experience with Local Market Visit: $30
- Cooking class: How To Be a Real Moroccan Chef: $40
- Essaouira Sunset Tour: Sidi M’barek Waterfall,Coastal Walk&Dinner: $46
- Essaouira Moroccan Cooking Class Experience: $51
- Sidi Kaouki Sunset Walk and Berber Tent Dinner by Atlantic: $51
- Essaouira Cooking Class At Home: $51
- Essaouira Berber Cooking Class & Organic Farm Tour Al Aaila Farm: $54
- Cooking Class in Essaouira Countryside: $57
- Essaouira Family Dinner Experience: $64
- Essaouira Street Food Tour: $67
- l'Atelier - Moroccan Cooking Workshop in Essaouira: $68
- 3 Hours Horse Riding with Dinner and Overnight Berber Camp: $210
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Doha $18Essaouira $12
Tours and Activities in Doha
Here are a few actual costs in Doha for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2 Hours Private Dhow Boat Cruise of Doha: $95
- 3-2-1 Olympic and Sports Museum ticket | Qatar: $23
- 4 Hour Doha City Night Private Tour with Pickup from Doha: $50
- 4 Hour Doha City Tour from Airport, Hotel & Cruise Terminal: $57
- 4 Hours-Doha City Tour from AirPort/ Hotel: $54
- 4 Hrs Private Doha Tour: Discover the City’s Premier Attractions!: $115
- 4 hours Desert Safari Experience in Doha up to Group of 5: $260
- 4-Hour Private Group City Tour in Doha, Qatar: $45
- 4-Hours Guided City Tour in Doha (Souq, Katara, Pearl, Lusail): $60
- 6 Hours Private Full Day Tour in Doha: $109
- 8-hour Doha tour: Cultural site, Heritage market, Modern Landmark: $149
- Attractions of Doha City Exploration ( 4-Hours Doha City Tour): $60
Tours and Activities in Essaouira
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Essaouira.
- Essaouira to Marrakech Supratours bus tickets: $18
- Small Group Surf Lesson in Essaouira 3 Hour Experience: $28
- Full-Day Essaouira Tour from Marrakech: $28
- Quad bike tour discovery in Essaouira for two hours: $30
- Scenic Horseback Adventure Along Essaouira’s Beaches: $31
- 1 Hour Quad Bike Adventure in Essaouira desert: $32
- Beginners surf experience in Essaouira: $33
- Essaouira P6: Cape Sim quad bike tour: $33
- Sunset Horse Ride Experience in Essaouira: $33
- 1-Hour Scenic Quad Bike Tour: Discover Essaouira’s Coastline: $34
- Quad Adventure in 1 Hour: $37
- 2-Hour Beach & Dunes Quad Tour with Tea: $39
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDoha $15Essaouira $9.36
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Doha and Essaouira, we can see that Doha is more expensive. And not only is Essaouira much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Doha is in Middle East and Essaouira 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 Essaouira would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Essaouira 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 Doha would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Doha than you might in Essaouira.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Doha Expensive? and Is Essaouira Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Doha or Essaouira?
Doha has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Essaouira. When comparing the sizes of Doha and Essaouira, 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.