Which place is cheaper, Agadir or Essaouira?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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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 $46Agadir $60
The average daily cost (per person) in Essaouira is $46, while the average daily cost in Agadir is $60. 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 $26Agadir $41
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEssaouira $52Agadir $82
Compare Hotels in Essaouira and Agadir
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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 $2.03Agadir $4.27
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Essaouira
Also for Essaouira, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer From Essaouira Airport To Medina: $22
- Marrakech : Private Transfer from or to Marrakech Airoport: $22
- Private Transfer from or to Essaouira Airport: $23
- Private Transfer from or to Essaouira Airport: $27
- 1 Hour Quad Bike Tour with Transfer: $36
- Guided Quad Ride in Essaouira (1 Hour). (free transfer): $37
- Essaouira Airport To city Transfer: $39
- Private Transfer from or to Essaouira Airport : $42
- Private Transfer from or to Essaouira Aéroport : $44
- From Scenic Diabat Horseback Ride with Transfer: $49
- Guided Quad Biking Adventure with Transfer: $61
- 2-Hour Quad Ride (free transfer): $64
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$13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Agadir
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Agadir:
- Private Transfer From Fez To Agadir: $650
- From 2-Day El Borj Desert Tour with Transfer & Meals: $422
- Agadir private transfer from Agadir airport (AGA) to Ouirgane: $293
- Private Transfer from Taroudant to Marrakesh Menara (RAK) Airport: $259
- Agadir private transfer from Agadir airport (AGA) to Guelmin: $255
- Private Transfer from Agadir to Marrakesh Menara (RAK) Airport: $221
- Transfer Agadir to Safi: $219
- Privatr Transfer Marrakech - Agadir Taghazout: $205
- Agadir Al Massira Airport (AGA) to Marrakesh-Roundtrip Transfer: $195
- Transfer from agadir airport to anywhere inside agadir: $194
- Transfer from Agadir to Mirleft: $175
- Private transfer Agadir (AGA) city from or to Marrakech (RAK) city one way : $166
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 $14Agadir $13
Typical Food Prices in Essaouira
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Essaouira:
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Baklava$1.42
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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:
- Traditional Moroccan Cooking Class: $39
- Traditional Moroccan Cooking Class: $44
- l'Atelier - Moroccan Cooking Workshop in Essaouira: $67
- Essaouira Walking Food Tour: $70
- Essaouirra cooking class: $71
- Traditional Family Style Moroccan Cooking Class: $72
- Essaouira Cooking Class: $77
- Essaouira Food Tour: $82
- Essaouira Food Tour: $92
- Berber Cooking Class at a Farm in the Countryside & shopping at a rural Souk.: $98
- 3 hours Camel Ride in Essaouira with Dinner and Overnight in Berber Camp: $173
- 3 Hours Horse Riding with Dinner and Overnight Berber Camp: $175
Typical Food Prices in Agadir
Some typical examples of dining costs in Agadir are as follows:
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Dinner$23
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Dinner$7.62
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Agadir
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Agadir.
- Camel Ride With Tea & BBQ Dinner Option: $17
- Flamingo River Camel Ride with Optional BBQ Dinner: $19
- Camel Ride With Tea & BBQ Dinner Option: $19
- Agadir Camel Ride Flamingo River & BBQ Dinner: $20
- Camel Ride Tour with Tea and Dinner Option: $21
- Camel Ride With Tea & BBQ Dinner Option: $21
- Camel ride in agadir at sunset with dinner (BBQ): $28
- From Agadir or Taghazout: Camel Ride BBQ Lunch or Dinner: $28
- Agadir :Sunset Camel Ride with BBQ Dinner & Transfer: $32
- Agadir Camel Riding +Sunset and Dinner( barbecue): $33
- Sunset Camel Ride in Agadir with Dinner in Habitant House: $36
- From Sunset Camel Ride with BBQ Dinner and Transfers: $36
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Essaouira $12Agadir $3.27
Tours and Activities in Essaouira
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Essaouira.
- Highlights Tour with Tasting the Ocean City: $16
- From Marrakesh : Essaouira Full-Day Trip Tour: $18
- Guided Tour On Essaouira City: $19
- From Marrakech: Guided tour of Essaouira the coastal city: $21
- Private City Tour: $26
- Friend-Guide Essaouira city tour: $26
- KiteSurfing or Surfing Experience in Essaouira: $28
- Full Day Tour To Essaouira from Marrakech: $33
- Essaouira 2-Hour Camel Adventure Ride: $39
- 3-Hour Camel Tour: $41
- Cultural & Historical Sightseeing Tour - half day: $42
- 2 hours sunset Horseback Riding Tour: $42
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$2.29
Tours and Activities in Agadir
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Agadir are as follows:
- 1 Day tour in Essaouira from agadir & taghazoute bay ressorts: $34
- Agadir City Tour and Madina Coco Polizzi: $30
- Agadir Crocodile Park Adventure: $33
- Agadir National Park & 4×4 Jeep Desert Safari Tour with Lunch: $89
- Agadir Souk - local berber market -With a Licensed Tour Guide : $11
- Agadir city Tour with big Souk Elhad: $36
- Day tours to Mini Sahara Desert + Massa Tiznit: $72
- From Agadir or Taghazout Sandboarding And Quad Bike Adventure : $77
- Paradise Valley tour from Agadir: $19
- 1 Day Guided Tour in Marrakech from Agadir: $39
- 1 day guided tour to tiout tarodant from Agadir: $40
- 2 Day Tour to El Borj Desert from Agadir : $211
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayEssaouira $9.33Agadir -
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.