Which place is cheaper, Ait Ben Haddou or Durban?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Durban or Ait Ben Haddou?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Durban and Ait Ben Haddou. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Durban or Ait Ben Haddou?
Durban
The third largest city in South Africa, Durban sits on the east coast of the country in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. The city also has the country's most active port. The city's comfortable weather and vast beaches make it one of the country's major tourist centers. There's a population of about 3.5 million in the entire metropolitan area that spreads over 2,295 square kilometers.
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 Overlanding Trips in South Africa, The Best Adventure Tours to South Africa, The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, and The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDurban $52Ait Ben Haddou $70
The average daily cost (per person) in Durban is $52, while the average daily cost in Ait Ben Haddou is $70. 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 Durban and Ait Ben Haddou in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDurban $24Ait Ben Haddou $25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDurban $48Ait Ben Haddou $50
Compare Hotels in Durban and Ait Ben Haddou
Looking for a hotel in Durban 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.
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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: Durban Hotel Prices and Ait Ben Haddou Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Durban $13Ait Ben Haddou $29
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Durban
Also for Durban, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 1-3 Passenger Private Durban - Airport Transfer: $46
- Arrival Private Transfer from Durban Airport DUR to Durban City by Business Car: $78
- Arrival Private Transfer from Durban Airport DUR to Durban City by Minivan: $84
- Departure Private Transfer: Durban City to Durban Airport DUR by Business Car: $76
- Durban Airport (DUR) to Durban - Arrival Private Transfer: $27
- Durban Cruise Ship Transfers : $39
- Durban King Airport (DUR) to Durban - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $55
- Durban to Durban King Airport (DUR) - Departure Private Transfer: $27
- From Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Overnight Safari w/ Transfer: $500
- Private Sedan Transfers - Durban King Shaka: $35
- Private Transfers - Minibus - Durban Arrivals and Departures: $32
- Private transfers from King Shaka Airport: $107
Is it cheaper to fly into Durban or Ait Ben Haddou?
Prices for flights to both Ait Ben Haddou and Durban 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 dayDurban $16Ait Ben Haddou $23
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Durban
For Durban, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Half Day Guided Taste of Africa Food Tour in Durban: $41
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Durban $16Ait Ben Haddou $28
Tours and Activities in Durban
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Durban.
- 30-Minute Harbor Boat Cruise: $5.33
- Durban Point Waterfront: Luxury Canal Boat Cruise: $8.00
- 1-Hour Boat Cruise from Wilson's Wharf: $8.00
- Luxury Canal Boat Cruise - Fun Things Durban Ushaka: $8.41
- Magical Gondola Night Boat Cruise in Durban: $8.68
- Pontoon Boat Harbor Cruise: $10
- Luxury Harbour Ocean Boat Cruise: $11
- Durban Walking Tour: $26
- Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Tour: $40
- Durban Half-Day City Tour - Golden Mile, Botanical Gardens: $42
- Durban City Sightseeing Tour: $43
- Durban:Culture Walking Tour of Durban: $51
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDurban $13Ait Ben Haddou $6.12
Sample the Local Flavors in Durban
Also in Durban, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Bar Crawl in Durban : $36
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Durban and Ait Ben Haddou, we can see that Ait Ben Haddou is more expensive. And not only is Durban much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Durban would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Durban 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 Durban.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Durban Expensive? and Is Ait Ben Haddou Expensive?.
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.