Which place is cheaper, Ait Ben Haddou or Himachal Pradesh?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Himachal Pradesh or Ait Ben Haddou?
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 Himachal Pradesh and Ait Ben Haddou. 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: Himachal Pradesh or Ait Ben Haddou?
Himachal Pradesh
With a name that translates to "abode of snow," Himachal Pradesh is a state in north-western India with opportunities for experiencing the Himalaya mountain range. Visitors come to the region to experience the mountain scenery, engage in Tibetan culture, and learn about the region's ancient past.
Ait Ben Haddou
Think of a time when you've seen Jerusalem in a movie. Chances are what you're really looking at is the traditional, mud brick city of Ait Ben Haddou, Morocco. This city on the edge of the High Atlas Mountains has been an UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987, and has also been seen in movies like Lawrence of Arabia, Orson Welles' Sodom and Gomorrah, Jesus of Nazareth, the French version of Cleopatra, Bertolucci's Sheltering Sky, Scorsese's Kundun, Gillies MacKannon's Hideous Kinky, Ridley Scott's Gladiator, Oliver Stone's Alexander the Great, and in some scenes from Game of Thrones.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in India, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in India, The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, and The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHimachal Pradesh $0.00Ait Ben Haddou $70
The average daily cost (per person) in Himachal Pradesh is $0.00, while the average daily cost in Ait Ben Haddou is $70. 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 Himachal Pradesh and Ait Ben Haddou in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHimachal Pradesh -Ait Ben Haddou $25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHimachal Pradesh $0.00Ait Ben Haddou $50
Compare Hotels in Himachal Pradesh and Ait Ben Haddou
Looking for a hotel in Himachal Pradesh or Ait Ben Haddou? 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: Ait Ben Haddou Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Himachal Pradesh -Ait Ben Haddou $29
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Himachal Pradesh
Also for Himachal Pradesh, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Dehradun- Transfers+Hotel+Sightseeing: $271
- Affordable Chandigarh to Manali Transfer: $98
- Affordable Dehradun Airport Transfer.: $15
- Affordable Dehradun airport transfer to Rishikesh: $20
- Affordable transfer from Dehradun to Delhi: $39
- Affordable transfer from Rishikesh to Dehradun Airport: $20
- Affordable transfer from Rishikesh to Delhi: $39
- Chandigarh Airport (IXC) to Manali Resorts - Arrival Transfer: $27
- Chandigarh Airport IXC to Manali Resorts - Round-Trip Transfer: $55
- Delhi to Indira Gandhi Airport (DEL) - Departure Private Transfer: $68
- From Delhi: One way Private Transfer Service to Agra: $64
- Private Transfer from Chandigarh City to Chandigarh (IXC) Airport: $37
Is it cheaper to fly into Himachal Pradesh or Ait Ben Haddou?
Prices for flights to both Ait Ben Haddou and Himachal Pradesh 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 dayHimachal Pradesh -Ait Ben Haddou $23
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Himachal Pradesh
For Himachal Pradesh, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Sattvic Traditional Cooking Classes, Rishikesh India: $35
- Rishikesh Half Day Street Food Tour: $45
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Himachal Pradesh -Ait Ben Haddou $28
Tours and Activities in Himachal Pradesh
For Himachal Pradesh, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Tea Top Adventure Activities: $6.14
- Shimla Private Guided Walk Tour exploring the colonial trails: $12
- Discover Colonial Trails of Shimla 2 Hours Guided Walking Tour: $12
- hilloferry - a guided cycling tour: $12
- The Spiritual Trails of Dharamshala(2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $13
- Heritage & Cultural 2 Hour Shimla Walking Tour : $13
- Guided Haunted & Mysterious Walking Tour of Mussoorie: $13
- Heritage & Cultural Walking Tour Nainital (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $13
- Nainital Walking Tour: $13
- Nature Walk of Chandigarh( 2 Hours Walking Tour): $13
- Guided Night Walking Tour in Rishikesh - Explore the best nightlife with a local: $13
- Experience Spiritual Culture in Rishikesh with a local - A Unique Walking Tour: $14
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHimachal Pradesh -Ait Ben Haddou $6.12
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Himachal Pradesh and Ait Ben Haddou, we can see that Ait Ben Haddou is more expensive. And not only is Himachal Pradesh much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Himachal Pradesh is in Asia and Ait Ben Haddou 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 Himachal Pradesh would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Himachal Pradesh 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 Ait Ben Haddou would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ait Ben Haddou than you might in Himachal Pradesh.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Himachal Pradesh Expensive? and Is Ait Ben Haddou Expensive?.
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.