Should I Visit Lake Nakuru or Ouarzazate for Vacation? Which is Better? Which is Cheaper? Which is More Expensive?

Should you visit Lake Nakuru 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 Lake Nakuru 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: Lake Nakuru or Ouarzazate?

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.

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 Safaris in Kenya, The Best Budget Safaris in Kenya, The Best 2-Week Tours in Morocco, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Morocco.

Which place is cheaper, Ouarzazate 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.

Lake Nakuru Prices
Kenya Prices

Ouarzazate Prices
Morocco Prices
Average Daily Cost Per person, per day

Lake Nakuru $145

Ouarzazate $54

The average daily cost (per person) in Lake Nakuru is $145, while the average daily cost in Ouarzazate is $54. 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 Ouarzazate in more detail.

Accommodation

Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person

Lake Nakuru $45

Ouarzazate $21
Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room

Lake Nakuru $90

Ouarzazate $42

Compare Hotels in Lake Nakuru and Ouarzazate

Looking for a hotel in Lake Nakuru 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: Ouarzazate Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation

Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.

Lake Nakuru $41

Ouarzazate $3.37

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Ouarzazate

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Ouarzazate are as follows:

Taxi Ride

$1.98

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ouarzazate

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ouarzazate:

Private Transfert Between Marrakech & Ouarzazate: $170
Private Transfer between Ouarzazate & Marrakech: $310
Private Ouarzazate Airport Transfer: $30
Ouarzazate Airport: Private Transfer: $41
"Ouarzazate to Marrakech: Your Comfortable Private Transfer": $115

Is it cheaper to fly into Lake Nakuru or Ouarzazate?

Prices for flights to both Ouarzazate 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

Food Meals for one day

Lake Nakuru $70

Ouarzazate $28

Typical Food Prices in Ouarzazate

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Ouarzazate:

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 Berber Cooking Class at Fint Oasis with Lunch: $42
Oases Fint Tour With Dinner: $64
Zagora 2 Days Sahara Desert Tour with Dinner and Desert Camp: $78

Entertainment

Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.

Lake Nakuru $36

Ouarzazate $10

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
3 Days - 2 Nights Desert Tour From Marrakech with Camel Ride: $80
3 Days Group Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert: $106
3-Day Desert Adventure: Ouarzazate to Merzouga: $100
4 day Fantastic Desert Tour From Fes To Marrakech via desert: $466
4 days desert tour from marrakech to merzouga dunes: $228
5-Day Morocco Desert Tour From Marrakech: $765
7 night 8 day Casablanca morocco tour via merzouga: $1,515
Ait-Ben-Haddou - City Tour: $21
Casablanca: 6 Days Tour Blue City, Fes, Desert & Marrakech: $1,087
Fes: 3-Day Desert Tour to Merzouga,Ouarzazate and Marrakech: $205
From Agadir : 4-Day Private Desert Tour To Zagora & Merzouga: $574

Alcohol

Alcohol Drinks for one day

Lake Nakuru $7.61

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How are these travel costs calculated?

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lake Nakuru and Ouarzazate, we can see that Lake Nakuru is more expensive. And not only is Ouarzazate much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 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 Ouarzazate.

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 Ouarzazate Expensive?.

A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Lake Nakuru vs. Ouarzazate for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Lake Nakuru or Ouarzazate?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Where Should I go: Lake Nakuru or Ouarzazate?

Lake Nakuru

Ouarzazate

Which place is cheaper, Ouarzazate or Lake Nakuru?

Accommodation

Compare Hotels in Lake Nakuru and Ouarzazate

Local Transportation

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Ouarzazate

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ouarzazate

Is it cheaper to fly into Lake Nakuru or Ouarzazate?

Food

Typical Food Prices in Ouarzazate

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ouarzazate

Entertainment

Tours and Activities in Ouarzazate

Alcohol

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Where Should I go: Lake Nakuru or Ouarzazate?

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Which place is cheaper, Ouarzazate or Lake Nakuru?

Accommodation

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Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ouarzazate

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