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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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayEssaouira $62Agadir $76
The average daily cost (per person) in Essaouira is $62, while the average daily cost in Agadir is $76. 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 $29Agadir $45
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEssaouira $58Agadir $90
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 $2.21Agadir $4.65
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Essaouira
Also for Essaouira, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer Essaouira-Essaouira Airport: $23
- Transfer Airport Essaouira Mogador : $24
- Private Transfer from or to Essaouira Aéroport : $36
- Essaouira P5: Quad EN route DE la mer (free transfer): $38
- Private Transfer from or to Essaouira Airport : $40
- Essaouira Desert Quad and Sandboarding with Photos and Transfer: $71
- "Essaouira to Agafay Desert Marrakech: Exclusive Private Transfer: $90
- Private Transfer from Marrakech to Essaouira 1 to 4 people: $109
- Private transfer Marrakech to Essaouira or Essaouira toMarrakech : $114
- Transfert Marrakech to Essaouira Or Essaouira to Marrakech : $114
- Private transfer Essaouira to Marrakech or Marrakech / essaouira : $119
- Airport transfer, Departure : Essaouira, Arrival : Agadir: $127
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:
- Agadir private transfer from Agadir airport (AGA) to Imlil: $297
- Privatr Transfer Marrakech - Agadir Taghazout: $286
- Agadir private transfer from Agadir airport (AGA) to Guelmin: $275
- Airport transfer from Agadir to Essaouira : $256
- Agadir private transfer from Agadir airport (AGA) to Asni: $254
- Transfer from agadir airport to anywhere inside agadir: $210
- Agadir to Marrakesh Airport Transfer: $201
- Transfer from Agadir to Mirleft: $183
- Private V.i.p Transfert From Agadir To Marrakesh Or From Marrakesh To Agadir : $180
- Private transfer Agadir (AGA) city from or to Marrakech (RAK) city one way : $180
- Transfer from Agadir to Tarfaya: $164
- Agadir private transfer from Agadir airport (AGA) to Imsouane: $158
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 $26Agadir $25
Typical Food Prices in Essaouira
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Essaouira:
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Baklava$1.55
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Breakfast Crepes$0.55
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Fish for Lunch$17
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 Cooking Class: $39
- Essaouira Moroccan Cooking Class Experience: $42
- Essaouira Sunset Experience, Waterfall Walk & Romantic Dinner: $43
- l'Atelier - Moroccan Cooking Workshop in Essaouira: $71
- Essaouira Food Tour: $88
- 3 Hours Horse Riding with Dinner and Overnight Berber Camp: $220
Typical Food Prices in Agadir
Some typical examples of dining costs in Agadir are as follows:
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Dinner$25
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Dinner$8.30
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
- Agadir 4x4 Safari camels at sunset and dinner: $25
- Sunset Horse or Camel Ride with Dinner in Habitant House: $30
- Enjoy a Sunset Camel Ride with a Barbeque Dinner – Agadir: $30
- Agadir Camel Riding +Sunset and Dinner( barbecue): $36
- Agadir Quad Bike with Dinner and Gnaoua Live Music: $36
- Daily walks at sunset with "barbecue - couscous" dinner: $38
- Camel Ride in Agadir with Dinner BBQ: $44
- Cooking the Moroccan Way, Tamraght : $52
- Moroccan Cooking Class with Transfers Included – Agadir: $53
- Moroccan Cooking Class with Berber Chef, Agadir: $54
- Cooking lessons Agadir: $54
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Essaouira $13Agadir $3.56
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
- Essaouira Donkey Tours : $30
- Full-Day Essaouira Tour from Marrakech: $30
- guided Oriental city tour marrakech from agadir 1 day: $39
- 1 Hour Quad Bike Adventure in Essaouira Forest Beach: $42
- Essaouira Dar Sultan Palace Horseback Tour Experience: $54
- 2 Hours Dromedary Ride Tour in Essaouira Morocco: $54
- Essaouira P12: 1h Quad bike tour and 1h dromedary Ride: $58
- Essaouira Tour - Half day visit to berber market : $61
- Big dunes and atlantic coast tour 2 HOURS: $62
- Essaouira Guided Tour: 3 on 1 - Nightlife tour, Live like a local & Street food: $71
- Authentic Berber Tour near Essaouira – Fishing,Tagine & Waterfall: $71
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$2.49
Tours and Activities in Agadir
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Agadir are as follows:
- Agadir Buggy Adventure : $34
- Agadir City Tour with cable car and Madina Coco Polizzi: $60
- Agadir National Park & 4×4 Jeep Desert Safari Tour with Lunch: $84
- Agadir Quad Bike Safari & Goats In Argan Tree + Crocoparc ticket: $51
- Paradise Valley tour from Agadir: $22
- Private Buggy Tour at the Beach and Mountains: $84
- Quad Adventure and Goats In Tree & Souk Visit + Berber Tea: $42
- "Panoramic: Cable Car Experience Tickets and city tour": $30
- 1 Day Guided Tour in Marrakech from Agadir: $42
- 1 day guided tour to tiout tarodant from Agadir: $36
- 1-Hour Private Speedboat Cruise with Spectacular Views – Agadir: $154
- 2 Days 1 Night Tour in Tafraoute and Canyon of Ait Mansour: $299
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayEssaouira $10Agadir -
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.