Which place is cheaper, Essaouira or Lake Nakuru?
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 Lake Nakuru 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 Lake Nakuru 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: Lake Nakuru or Essaouira?
Lake Nakuru
Lake Nakuru is one of Kenya's 23 National Parks, also qualifying as one of the two Premium Parks in the country. Located in central Kenya, about 90 miles west of Nairobi, the area encompasses a large lake as well as the surrounding wooded grasslands. A naturalist's paradise, Lake Nakuru is home to wildlife like flamingos, other water birds, and the black and white rhinoceros.
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 Family-Friendly Tours to Kenya, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Kenya, The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Morocco.
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Lake Nakuru Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLake Nakuru $144Essaouira $56
The average daily cost (per person) in Lake Nakuru is $144, while the average daily cost in Essaouira is $56. 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 Lake Nakuru and Essaouira in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLake Nakuru $44Essaouira $26
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLake Nakuru $88Essaouira $52
Compare Hotels in Lake Nakuru and Essaouira
Looking for a hotel in Lake Nakuru 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: Lake Nakuru Hotel Prices and Essaouira Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lake Nakuru $41Essaouira $2.02
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: $281
- Transferts Marrakech à Essaouira ou Essaouira à Marrakech: $96
- Transfer services between Essaouira Airport and the city center: $17
- Transfer from Essaouira to Marrakech city or Marrakech airport: $137
- Transfer from Essaouira to Marrakech city or Marrakech airport: $123
- Private transfer Marrakech to Essaouira or Essaouira toMarrakech: $110
- Private transfer Marrakech airpot - Essaouira: $103
- Private transfer Essaouira Taroudant.: $194
- Private transfer Essaouira Safi.: $108
- Private transfer Essaouira Ouarzazate.: $229
- Private Transfer from Marrakech to Essaouira 1 to 4 people: $109
- Private Transfer from Essaouira to Marrakesh Menara (RAK) Airport: $134
Is it cheaper to fly into Lake Nakuru or Essaouira?
Prices for flights to both Essaouira and Lake Nakuru 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 dayLake Nakuru $70Essaouira $24
Typical Food Prices in Essaouira
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Essaouira:
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Baklava$1.41
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Breakfast Crepes$0.50
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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:
- Agadir Cooking Class Experience with Local Market Visit: $30
- Cooking class: How To Be a Real Moroccan Chef: $40
- Essaouira Sunset Tour: Sidi M’barek Waterfall,Coastal Walk&Dinner: $47
- Moroccan cooking class in Essaouira city: $52
- Essaouira Moroccan Cooking Class Experience: $52
- Essaouira Berber Cooking Class & Organic Farm Tour Al Aaila Farm: $52
- Sidi Kaouki Sunset Walk and Berber Tent Dinner by Atlantic: $52
- Essaouira Cooking Class At Home: $52
- Relaxation Day at Iftan Beach & Fresh Fish Lunch/Dinner: $54
- Cooking Class in Essaouira Countryside: $57
- Souk Stories Essaouira Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $59
- Essaouira Street Food Tour: $67
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lake Nakuru $36Essaouira $12
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: $286
- 1 Hour Quad Bike Adventure in Essaouira desert: $32
- 1-Hour Scenic Quad Bike Tour: Discover Essaouira’s Coastline: $34
- 1-hour buggy tour in Essaouira desert (2 places/buggy): $137
- 2 Hour Quad & ATV Experience: $56
- 2 Hours Dromedary Ride Tour in Essaouira Morocco: $51
- 2 Seater Dune and Ocean Buggy Tour: $57
- 2-hour quad adventure between beach and dunes: $57
- 2H Buggy Adventure in Essaouira beaches ́Dunes & Forest Ride: $155
- 3-Days Desert Tour From Fes to Marrakech: $195
- 3H Buggy Adventure – Dunes, Ocean & Sunset Ride: $227
- Beginners surf experience in Essaouira: $33
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLake Nakuru $7.58Essaouira $9.27
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lake Nakuru and Essaouira, we can see that Lake Nakuru 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 Lake Nakuru would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lake Nakuru 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 Lake Nakuru Expensive? and Is Essaouira 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.