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

Should you visit Entebbe or Ouarzazate?

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 Entebbe and Ouarzazate can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Entebbe or Ouarzazate?

Entebbe

Entebbe is a large city located in Central Uganda. It is about thirty kilometers from the capital city of Uganda, which is Kampala. Lake Victoria, a prominent body of water, is very close to Entebbe as well. Today, the population of Entebbe is over 69,000 people. In Europe, Entebbe is known for its airport, which was once the site of a major hostage situation led by the German and Palestinian militia, back in 1976. Soldiers from the Israeli army freed the hostages in a massive rescue mission. Alternatively, when Queen Elizabeth II heard of her father's death and that she had become the queen, she was at this airport and had to fly from there back to England at once.

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 One Week (7-Day) Tours in Uganda, The Best 3-Day Tours in Uganda, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Morocco, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Morocco.


Which place is cheaper, Ouarzazate or Entebbe?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Entebbe is $93, while the average daily cost in Ouarzazate is $42. 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 Entebbe and Ouarzazate in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Entebbe $41
    Ouarzazate $21
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Entebbe $82
    Ouarzazate $42
Compare Hotels in Entebbe and Ouarzazate

Looking for a hotel in Entebbe 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 Entebbe


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: Entebbe Hotel Prices and Ouarzazate Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Entebbe $18
    Ouarzazate $3.39

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Entebbe

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Entebbe:

  • ENTEBBE AIRPORT: Executive Airport Transfer Package: $95

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 Airport: Private Transfer: $41
  • "Ouarzazate to Marrakech: Your Comfortable Private Transfer": $107
  • Private Transfer from Marrakech to Dades Gorges: $187
  • Private Transfer between Ouarzazate & Marrakech: $309

Is it cheaper to fly into Entebbe or Ouarzazate?

Prices for flights to both Ouarzazate and Entebbe 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
    Entebbe $33
    Ouarzazate $16

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.

  • Oases Fint Tour With Dinner: $65

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Entebbe $35
    Ouarzazate $11

Tours and Activities in Entebbe

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Entebbe are as follows:

  • Guided Walking Tour: $26
  • 1-Day Best of Entebbe City Guided Walking Tour: $50
  • Equator Line Tour & Sunset Boat Ride on Lake …: $150
  • From Entebbe/Kampala: Mabamba Birding Experience: $260
  • Kampala: Ngamba Chimpanzee Trek & Entebbe Equator Boat Tour: $350
  • 3 Days Gorilla Tracking Bwindi Forest Tour: $1,820
  • 3day bwindi Gorilla tracking and Batwa experience: $2,200
  • Remarkable Family Walking Tour: $2,300
  • 10 Days Murhison Kibale Queen Elizabeth NP & Bwindi NP Tour: $2,980
  • Uganda: 5-Day Uganda Wildlife Safari Tour: $3,029
  • 5-Day Gorilla & Chimpanzee Experience and Game drive Safari: $3,309
  • 4 Day Chimpanzee Tracking Tour from Entebbe: $3,385

Tours and Activities in Ouarzazate

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

  • Ait-Ben-Haddou - City Tour: $22
  • Royal Private Tour of Ksar Ait Ben Haddou: $22
  • 1 Hour Horse Riding Adventure in Ait Ben Haddou: $26
  • Private Quad Experience in the Ouarzazate Desert: $57
  • Marrakech day tour to Ouzoud falls: $73
  • 3-Day Desert Adventure: Ouarzazate to Merzouga: $100
  • From Marrakech : Merzouga 3 day desert tour with camel ride: $103
  • Private One Day Tour AIT BENHADDOU and TELOUET via Ouarzazate: $109
  • From Marrakech: 3 Days Desert Tour To Erg Chebbi Merzouga: $116
  • From marrakech : 3 Days Luxury Desert Tour To Merzouga: $116
  • Private tour Ait Ben Haddou - Ouarzazate. Lunch included.: $119
  • 3 days group tour from Marrakech to Merzouga desert: $125

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Entebbe $13
    Ouarzazate -


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Entebbe and Ouarzazate, we can see that Entebbe 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 Entebbe would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Entebbe 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 Entebbe Expensive? and Is Ouarzazate Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Entebbe or Ouarzazate?

Entebbe has a larger population, and is about 10% larger than the population of Ouarzazate. When comparing the sizes of Entebbe 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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