Which place is cheaper, Ouarzazate or Haifa?
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 Haifa or Ouarzazate?
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 Haifa and Ouarzazate. 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: Haifa or Ouarzazate?
Haifa
Located on the northern Mediterranean coast of Israel, Haifa is Israel's third largest city. It is also a beautiful and strategically located city near the border with Lebanon. The population of Haifa, which is approximately 300,000, is surprisingly diverse. There are Jews, Muslim, and Christian Arabs throughout the city. While Haifa is an industrial city with a strong work ethic and a good job base, it is also a beautiful city with many gardens and a stunning coastline. Today the job base has increasingly become technology based with some large companies such as Google and Microsoft offering employment in the area. Haifa University is also the country's top technology university.
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 Sightseeing Tours in Israel, The Best Cultural Tours in Israel, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Morocco, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Morocco.
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Haifa Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHaifa $188Ouarzazate $55
The average daily cost (per person) in Haifa is $188, while the average daily cost in Ouarzazate is $55. 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 Haifa and Ouarzazate in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHaifa $90Ouarzazate $22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHaifa $180Ouarzazate $44
Compare Hotels in Haifa and Ouarzazate
Looking for a hotel in Haifa 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.
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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: Haifa Hotel Prices and Ouarzazate Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Haifa $5.98Ouarzazate $3.46
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Haifa
Also for Haifa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Haifa city to Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) - Departure Private Transfer: $137
- Private Transfer from Haifa Cruise Port to Tel Aviv Airport TLV: $224
- Transfers all over the Holyland: Haifa, TLV, Airport, JLM, Jordan: $199
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Ouarzazate
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Ouarzazate are as follows:
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Taxi Ride$2.04
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ouarzazate
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ouarzazate:
- Private transfer from Ouarzazate to Ait Ben Haddou (round Trip): $78
- Private Transfert Between Marrakech & Ouarzazate: $187
- Private Ouarzazate Airport Transfer: $30
- Ouarzazate to Marrakech Private Transfer: $115
- Ouarzazate Airport: Private Transfer: $46
Is it cheaper to fly into Haifa or Ouarzazate?
Prices for flights to both Ouarzazate and Haifa 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 dayHaifa $93Ouarzazate $28
Typical Food Prices in Haifa
For Haifa, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Dinner$32
Typical Food Prices in Ouarzazate
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Ouarzazate:
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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.
- Private Moroccan Cooking Classes in Ouarzazate: $59
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Haifa $6.90Ouarzazate $11
Tours and Activities in Haifa
For Haifa, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Podcast Tour The Gritty Rebirth of Haifa's Lower City: $6.84
- Haifa Port Shore Excursion: Nazareth and Sea of Galilee Day Tour from Haifa Port: $120
- Guided Walking & Car Tour with Bahai Gardens Entry: $253
- Jerusalem & Bethlehem Tour from Haifa Port 2026 - Small Group: $255
- Full Day Tour to Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee: $299
- Jerusalem & Bethlehem Tour from Haifa Port. Private Tour: $316
- Israel Coastal Tour Discover Israel's Coastal Cities: $385
- Haifa Port: Full-Day Christianity Tour to Galilee: $552
- Haifa, Acre and Rosh Anikra for Cruises with Licensed Guide: $562
- Caesarea, Haifa, Acre, Rosh Hanikra Private Day Tour: $755
- Caesarea, Haifa, and Acre - Private Day Tour.: $831
- Northern Israel Coast Private Tour: $999
Tours and Activities in Ouarzazate
Here are a few actual costs in Ouarzazate for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 1 Hour Horse Riding Adventure in Ait Ben Haddou: $26
- 2-Hour Quad Biking Adventure in Marrakech Palm Grove: $51
- 3-Day Desert Adventure: Ouarzazate to Merzouga: $151
- 3-Day Group Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga with Luxury Camp: $5.68
- 3-Day Sahara Desert Adventure From Ouarzazate to Erg Chegaga: $502
- 7 night 8 day Casablanca morocco tour via merzouga: $2,048
- Ait Ben Haddou to Fint Oasis - Full-Day Quad Adventure: $36
- Ait-Ben-Haddou - City Tour: $23
- Bike Tour in Skoura with Pottery Experience: $53
- Casablanca: 6 Days Tour Blue City, Fes, Desert & Marrakech: $1,195
- From Ouarzazate : 3-Day Merzouga Sahara Tour Erg Chabin: $82
- From 2-Day Erg Lihdoui and Mhamid Desert Tour: $385
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHaifa $16Ouarzazate -
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Haifa and Ouarzazate, we can see that Haifa is more expensive. And not only is Ouarzazate much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Haifa is in Middle East and Ouarzazate is in Africa, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. 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 Haifa would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Haifa 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 Haifa Expensive? and Is Ouarzazate Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Haifa or Ouarzazate?
Haifa has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Ouarzazate. When comparing the sizes of Haifa 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.
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.