Which place is cheaper, Agadir or Essaouira?
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 Essaouira or Agadir?
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 Essaouira and Agadir can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Essaouira or Agadir?
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.
Agadir
Agadir is a city with a long and tragic past. In 1960 the city suffered from an earthquake, destroying the city including the ancient Kasbah. Approximately 15,000 people were killed, 12,000 were injured and around 35,000 people were left homeless. They began rebuilding the city center on a grid system, making it easy for today's visitors to navigate and get around this city. The new city is full of boulevards with cafes and a mix of 1960s and classic Moroccan architecture. Today, the city is still growing and welcomes European vacationers to its resort destinations. Visitors appreciate the clean beaches, outstanding golf courses and luxurious health and beauty spas.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Morocco, The Best 2-Week Tours in Morocco, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Morocco.
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Essaouira Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayEssaouira $58Agadir $72
The average daily cost (per person) in Essaouira is $58, while the average daily cost in Agadir is $72. 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 Essaouira and Agadir in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEssaouira $27Agadir $43
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEssaouira $54Agadir $86
Compare Hotels in Essaouira and Agadir
Looking for a hotel in Essaouira or Agadir? 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: Essaouira Hotel Prices and Agadir Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Essaouira $2.10Agadir $4.42
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Essaouira
Also for Essaouira, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer Essaouira-Essaouira Airport: $23
- Marrakech : Private Transfer from or to Marrakech Airoport: $24
- Private Transfer from or to Essaouira Airport: $25
- Private Transfer from or to Essaouira Airport: $28
- Private Transfer from or to Essaouira Aéroport : $35
- 1-Hour Quad Bike Tour with Transfer: $39
- Quad tour forest beach dunes (free transfer): $39
- Quad/Seaside Tour (free transfer): $39
- Quad ride / family & friends (free transfer): $39
- Private Transfer from or to Essaouira Airport : $40
- Agadir or taghazout: day in Essaouira with transfer: $48
- From Scenic Diabat Horseback Ride with Transfer: $55
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Agadir
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Agadir:
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CTM bus from Eassaouira to Agadir$14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Agadir
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Agadir:
- From 2-Day El Borj Desert Tour with Transfer & Meals: $449
- Privatr Transfer Marrakech - Agadir Taghazout: $282
- Agadir Al Massira Airport (AGA) to Marrakesh-Roundtrip Transfer: $277
- Private Transfer from Taroudant to Marrakesh Menara (RAK) Airport: $271
- Agadir private transfer from Agadir airport (AGA) to Guelmin: $267
- Transfer Agadir to El Jadida: $263
- Airport transfer from Agadir to Essaouira : $253
- Agadir private transfer from Agadir airport (AGA) to Asni: $246
- Transfer Agadir to Safi: $230
- Private transfer Marrakech Taroudant.: $209
- Transfer from agadir airport to anywhere inside agadir: $203
- Transfer from Agadir to Mirleft: $180
Is it cheaper to fly into Essaouira or Agadir?
Prices for flights to both Agadir and Essaouira 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 dayEssaouira $25Agadir $24
Typical Food Prices in Essaouira
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Essaouira:
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Baklava$1.47
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Breakfast Crepes$0.53
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Fish for Lunch$16
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Essaouira
For Essaouira, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Traditional Moroccan and Berber cooking classes: $59
- Cooking with views of Essaouira: $59
- l'Atelier - Moroccan Cooking Workshop in Essaouira: $71
- Traditional Family Style Moroccan Cooking Class: $72
- Essaouirra cooking class: $74
- Essaouira Cooking Class: $76
- Essaouira Food Tour: $87
- Berber Cooking Class at a Farm in the Countryside & shopping at a rural Souk.: $105
- 3 Hours Horse Riding with Dinner and Overnight Berber Camp: $217
Typical Food Prices in Agadir
Some typical examples of dining costs in Agadir are as follows:
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Dinner$24
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Dinner$7.88
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Agadir
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Agadir.
- Fantazia Show & Dinner, A Night of Moroccan Elegance - Agadir: $5.00
- Flamingo River Camel Ride with Optional BBQ Dinner: $20
- Agadir Camel Ride Flamingo River & BBQ Dinner: $21
- Camel Ride With Tea & BBQ Dinner Option: $21
- Camel Ride With Tea & BBQ Dinner Option: $22
- Camel Ride With Tea & BBQ Dinner Option: $22
- Agadir Camel Trek Sunset Tour with Dinner Barbecue: $33
- Agadir :Sunset Camel Ride with BBQ Dinner & Transfer: $34
- Agadir Camel Riding +Sunset and Dinner( barbecue): $35
- Daily walks at sunset with "barbecue - couscous" dinner: $37
- From Sunset Camel Ride with BBQ Dinner and Transfers: $38
- Sunset Camel Riding Including BBQ Dinner & Hotel Transfers: $40
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Essaouira $13Agadir $3.38
Tours and Activities in Essaouira
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Essaouira.
- From Marrakech : Ouzoud waterfalls guided trip and boat tour: $11
- Souk Had Draa: Private Tour and Traditional Moroccan Breakfast: $24
- Friend-Guide Essaouira city tour: $28
- Private City Tour: $28
- Full-Day Essaouira Tour from Marrakech: $29
- Essaouira Donkey Tours : $29
- Explore Essaouira's Secrets: A Guided Tour with a Local!: $35
- Historical & Cultural Sightseeing Tour - half day: $38
- Essaouira 2-Hour Camel Adventure Ride: $41
- Quad Adventure in 1 Hour: $41
- 2 Hours Dromedary Ride Tour in Essaouira Morocco: $53
- Guided Dromedary Riding Tour: $56
Typical Entertainment Prices in Agadir
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Agadir are as follows:
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Show Tickets$2.36
Tours and Activities in Agadir
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Agadir are as follows:
- 3 Days Desert Tours from Marrakech to Fes: $242
- Agadir National Park & 4×4 Jeep Desert Safari Tour with Lunch: $81
- Day tours to Mini Sahara Desert + Massa Tiznit: $76
- From Agadir or Taghazout Sandboarding And Quad Bike Adventure : $46
- Paradise valley tour &argan oil breakfast : $16
- Private Buggy Tour at the Beach and Mountains: $81
- 1 day guided tour to tiout tarodant from Agadir: $35
- 2 Day Tour to El Borj Desert from Agadir : $221
- 2 Days Marrakech Day Tour : $116
- 2 H Buggy Adventure in Agadir: $58
- 2 Hour Buggy Tour in Agadir : $103
- 2 Hours Camel Riding Adventure in the Forests & Rivers – Agadir: $5.00
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayEssaouira $9.65Agadir -
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Essaouira and Agadir, we can see that Agadir is more expensive. And not only is Essaouira much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Agadir would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Agadir 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 Essaouira Expensive? and Is Agadir Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Essaouira or Agadir?
Agadir has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Essaouira. When comparing the sizes of Essaouira and Agadir, 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.