Which place is cheaper, Essaouira or Haridwar?
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 Haridwar or Essaouira?
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 Haridwar and Essaouira. 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: Haridwar or Essaouira?
Haridwar
A spiritual journey is not complete without a trip to Haridwar as it is the lands of legends and tales cleansed by the Holy Ganga and regarded as the Holiest places for washing of sins. Haridwar is located on the foothills of the Himalayas making the place a truly memorable experience. After making a Haridwar Darshan, you will find most of your answers regarding the unknown and uncertainties. Rishikesh is very close to Haridwar, for waking the adrenaline rush in you. One can plan out so many activities to do in Haridwar for a fun filling vacation.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Photography Tours in India, The Best Religious Tours in India, The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Morocco.
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Haridwar Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHaridwar $34Essaouira $60
The average daily cost (per person) in Haridwar is $34, while the average daily cost in Essaouira 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 Haridwar and Essaouira in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHaridwar $13Essaouira $28
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHaridwar $26Essaouira $56
Compare Hotels in Haridwar and Essaouira
Looking for a hotel in Haridwar or Essaouira? 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: Haridwar Hotel Prices and Essaouira Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Haridwar $4.65Essaouira $2.14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Haridwar
Also for Haridwar, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Rishikesh: Mini Gartang Gali Guided Half-Day Trek with Transfers: $110
- Private Transfer from Rishikesh to Delhi: $41
- Affordable transfer from Haridwar to Delhi: $39
- Affordable transfer from Rishikesh to Delhi: $39
- Private Transfer from Haridwar to Delhi: $38
- Private Transfer from Dehradun Airport to Rishikesh: $35
- Affordable transfer from Rishikesh to Dehradun Airport: $20
- Affordable Dehradun airport transfer to Rishikesh: $20
- Dehradun Airport (DED) to Rishikesh Private Taxi Transfer Service: $20
- Affordable Dehradun Airport Transfer.: $15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Essaouira
Also for Essaouira, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- private transfer essaouira to casablanca or casablanca-essaouira: $286
- Private transfer Essaouira Taroudant.: $198
- Private Transfer from Essaouira to Marrakesh Menara (RAK) Airport: $136
- Essaouira private transfer from Essaouira city to Agadir airport (AGA): $136
- Private Transfer Essaouira-Agadir: $128
- Transfer from Essaouira to Marrakech city or Marrakech airport: $125
- Private transfer Marrakech to Essaouira or Essaouira toMarrakech: $117
- Private transfer Marrakech airpot - Essaouira: $117
- Transfert Marrakech to Essaouira Or Essaouira to Marrakech: $112
- Private Transfer from Marrakech to Essaouira 1 to 4 people: $109
- Transferts Marrakech à Essaouira ou Essaouira à Marrakech: $98
- "Essaouira to Agafay Desert Marrakech: Exclusive Private Transfer: $93
Is it cheaper to fly into Haridwar or Essaouira?
Prices for flights to both Essaouira and Haridwar 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 dayHaridwar $15Essaouira $25
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Haridwar
For Haridwar, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Rishikesh: Sattvic Cooking Class : Cook & Dine With Miss Anju: $45
Typical Food Prices in Essaouira
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Essaouira:
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Baklava$1.50
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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:
- Essaouira Sunset Tour: Sidi M’barek Waterfall,Coastal Walk&Dinner: $47
- Moroccan cooking class in Essaouira city: $52
- Essaouira Moroccan Cooking Class Experience: $52
- Sidi Kaouki Sunset Walk and Berber Tent Dinner by Atlantic: $52
- Al Aaila Farm Moroccan Natural And Healthy Cooking Experience: $58
- Essaouira Family Dinner Experience: $65
- Essaouira Street Food Tour: $69
- l'Atelier - Moroccan Cooking Workshop in Essaouira: $70
- Essaouira Walking Food Tour: $70
- Essaouira Cooking Class: $76
- 3 hours Camel Ride in Essaouira with Dinner and Overnight in Berber Camp: $213
- 3 Hours Horse Riding with Dinner and Overnight Berber Camp: $216
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Haridwar $8.04Essaouira $13
Tours and Activities in Haridwar
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Haridwar.
- 2-Days Haridwar and Rishikesh Tour By Car: $96
- 6D Char Dham Yatra Immersive VR Experience at Haridwar: $2.98
- A Divine Day Out: Haridwar Sightseeing Tour: $35
- Ashram Tour By Walk in Rishikesh (Private Tour): $12
- Blue City of Rajasthan, Jodhpur Guided Tour - 02 Days: $104
- Cultural Walking Tour with Local Snacks in Rishikesh: $15
- Day tour Haridwar Rishikesh with evening Ganga Aarti: $52
- Discover Mussoorie: Private Guided Sightseeing Tour of Mussoorie: $64
- Discover Rishikesh: Day Tour Guided With Ganga Aarti Ceremony: $30
- Discovering Dehradun: A Full Day Guided Tour: $63
- From 03 Days Srinagar, Uttarakhand Guided Tour: $514
- From 4-Day Yamunotri Dham Tour: $513
Tours and Activities in Essaouira
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Essaouira.
- 1 Day Horseback Riding Tour with Overnight Stay in Berber Tent: $292
- 1 Hour Quad Bike Adventure in Essaouira desert: $34
- 1-Day Quad Adventure in Essaouira near Marrakech: $206
- 1-hour buggy tour in Essaouira desert (2 places/buggy): $77
- 2 – Hours Quad Bike Adventure in Essaouira Desert with Moroccan Tea: $57
- 2 Hours Dromedary Ride Tour in Essaouira Morocco: $52
- 2-Hours Buggy Adventure in Essaouira desert (2 places per buggy): $97
- 2-hour quad adventure between beach and dunes: $58
- 2H Buggy Adventure in Essaouira beaches ́Dunes & Forest Ride: $157
- 3-Days Desert Tour From Fes to Marrakech: $198
- 3H Buggy Adventure – Dunes, Ocean & Sunset Ride: $232
- Big dunes and atlantic coast tour 2 HOURS: $61
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHaridwar $5.98Essaouira $9.82
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Haridwar and Essaouira, we can see that Essaouira is more expensive. And not only is Haridwar much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Haridwar is in Asia and Essaouira 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 Haridwar would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Haridwar 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 Essaouira would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Essaouira than you might in Haridwar.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Haridwar Expensive? and Is Essaouira Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Haridwar or Essaouira?
Haridwar has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Essaouira. When comparing the sizes of Haridwar and Essaouira, 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.