Should I Visit Luxor or Asilah for Vacation? Which is Better? Which is Cheaper? Which is More Expensive?

Should you visit Luxor or Asilah?

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

Should I visit Luxor or Asilah? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.

Where Should I go: Luxor or Asilah?

Luxor

Egypt is surely on the top of every history lover's bucket list. Nowhere is the history more engrossing than in Luxor. From amazing monuments dating back to ancient Thebes to rows of temples up the Nile, this remarkable city is full the stories of past greatness.

The East Bank – or the central part of Luxor Township – is the hotbed for tourism. This is where most of the hotels and resorts are, while the West Bank is home to the ancient ruins and archaeological wonders you'll want to explore.

Before traveling to Egypt, be sure to check on the current affairs and political climate. It could have a major effect on the amount of tourists visiting, and, if conditions are too dangerous, you may want to reschedule. Also note, ladies, to avoid any issues, dress modestly. This is a very conservative region of the world. The less skin showing, the better.

Asilah

Spend your summers like the rich and famous with a trip to Asilah, Morocco. With pristine, white buildings and wrought-iron windows, this gorgeous city still holds the traditions from a time when it was under Spanish rule. The town remains rather quiet for most of the year, with a population surge in the summer months. Beaches are packed and there are tourists as far as the eye can see. If you're not a fan of crowds, consider visiting in the spring or fall when the weather is nice, but the tourists are gone.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Cairo, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Adventure Tours to Morocco, and The Best Cultural Tours in Morocco.

Which place is cheaper, Asilah or Luxor?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

Luxor Prices
Egypt Prices

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

Luxor $20

Asilah $83

The average daily cost (per person) in Luxor is $20, while the average daily cost in Asilah is $83. 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 Luxor and Asilah in more detail.

Accommodation

Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person

Luxor $7.16

Asilah $28
Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room

Luxor $14

Asilah $56

Compare Hotels in Luxor and Asilah

Looking for a hotel in Luxor or Asilah? 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: Luxor Hotel Prices and Asilah Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation

Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.

Luxor $3.67

Asilah $15

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Luxor

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Luxor:

Taxi Ride

$0.40

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Luxor

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Luxor:

Luxor to Marsa Alam Private Transfer: $277
Comfortable Private Transfer from Luxor to El Cairo: $261
Private Transfer from Luxor International Airport to El Queseir : $243
Private Transfer Luxor City To Soma Bay: $226
Private Transfer From Luxor To Abu Simbel or vice versa: $225
Private Pickup Transfers from Luxor to Cairo by Bus : $220
Private Transfer from luxor to Aswan with 2 stops in Komombo & Edfu Temples : $220
Shared Transfer from Luxor to Aswan: $220
Private Transfer Luxor To Hurghada City: $211
Private transfer - from Luxor to Hurghada and visit Dendara en route: $192
Vip Marsa Alam Private Transfer to Luxor: $180
Private Transfer from Luxor to Aswan or vice versa: $165

Is it cheaper to fly into Luxor or Asilah?

Prices for flights to both Asilah and Luxor 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

Luxor $9.48

Asilah $41

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Luxor

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Luxor.

Luxor West Bank By Night and Alabaster Museum Tour with Dinner : $19
Dinner on the River Nile with Belly Dancing: $31
Dinner on the River Nile with Belly Dancing: $35
Riding a felucca at Sunset and Dinner an Egyptian House in Luxor: $40
Sunset Dinner Cruise on the Nile in Luxor: $50
Saray El Nile restaurant Dinner : $60
Luxor & Mummification Museums & City Tour by H. Carriage & Dinner: $70
private day in east bank & dendera with dinner on boat: $86
Luxor Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show with Dinner and Transfers: $95
Desert Tour, Dinner and Camping of Luxor: $180

Typical Food Prices in Asilah

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Asilah:

Cookies

$0.50
Breakfast for Two

$4.95
Tagine Dinner for 2

$7.43

Entertainment

Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.

Luxor $6.33

Asilah $22

Typical Entertainment Prices in Luxor

Here are a few typical costs in Luxor for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:

Boat Ride (for 2)

$0.53
Temple Karnak for Two

$2.57
Camel Ride for Two

$1.19

Tours and Activities in Luxor

Here are a few actual costs in Luxor for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

3 Day City Break Tour in Luxor: $290
7 Hours Private Tour in Luxor with Lunch : $35
Balloon Experience with Personalized Photography: $120
Balloon, Tour of Temples West Bank and Carter House in Luxor : $93
Breathtaking Hot Air Balloon Experience Of Luxor: $56
Daily Tour at The East & West Bank of the Nile: $120
Day Tour to Hathor Temple at Dendera from Luxor by car: $90
Day Tour to Karnak temple and luxor temple from luxor: $77
Day Tour to Madinet Habu Temple & the Workers Tombs: $51
Dendera Temple Half Day Tour from Luxor: $52
Dendera and Abydos Templs Full Day Tour: $170
Enjoy Private full day tour Dendera & Abydos From Luxor: $80

Alcohol

Alcohol Drinks for one day

Luxor $2.12

Asilah $6.93

How are these travel costs calculated?

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Luxor and Asilah, we can see that Asilah is more expensive. And not only is Luxor much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Luxor would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Luxor 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 Asilah would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Asilah than you might in Luxor.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Luxor Expensive? and Is Asilah Expensive?.

Which is Bigger, Luxor or Asilah?

Luxor has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Asilah. When comparing the sizes of Luxor and Asilah, 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.

When is the best time to visit Luxor or Asilah?

Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.

Should I visit Luxor or Asilah in the Summer?

Both Asilah and Luxor during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Luxor because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Asilah year-round.

Luxor usually gets less rain in July than Asilah. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Asilah receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain this time of the year.

The heat can be very extreme in Luxor. In the summer, Luxor is a little warmer than Asilah. Typically, the summer temperatures in Luxor in July average around 33°C (91°F), and Asilah averages at about 24°C (74°F).

Summer Average Temperatures July

Luxor 33°C (91°F)

Asilah 24°C (74°F)

Should I visit Luxor or Asilah in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Luxor and Asilah. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Luxor year-round. Asilah attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

In October, Luxor usually receives less rain than Asilah. Luxor gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Asilah receives 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

In October, Luxor is generally a little warmer than Asilah. Daily temperatures in Luxor average around 25°C (77°F), and Asilah fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).

Autumn Average Temperatures October

Luxor 25°C (77°F)

Asilah 20°C (68°F)

Should I visit Luxor or Asilah in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Luxor as well as Asilah. Luxor attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Asilah throughout the year.

It's quite rainy in Asilah. Luxor usually gets less rain in January than Asilah. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Asilah receives 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain this time of the year.

Luxor is a little warmer than Asilah in the winter. The daily temperature in Luxor averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Asilah fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).

Winter Average Temperatures January

Luxor 14°C (57°F)

Asilah 13°C (55°F)

Should I visit Luxor or Asilah in the Spring?

Both Asilah and Luxor are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Luxor throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Asilah because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

In April, Luxor usually receives less rain than Asilah. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Asilah receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.

In the spring, Luxor is much warmer than Asilah. Typically, the spring temperatures in Luxor in April average around 25°C (77°F), and Asilah averages at about 15°C (60°F).

Spring Average Temperatures April

Luxor 25°C (77°F)

Asilah 15°C (60°F)

Typical Weather for Asilah and Luxor

	Luxor		Asilah
	Temp (°C)	Rain (mm)	Temp (°C)	Rain (mm)
Jan	14°C (57°F)	0 mm (0 in)	13°C (55°F)	104 mm (4.1 in)
Feb	15°C (59°F)	0 mm (0 in)	13°C (56°F)	99 mm (3.9 in)
Mar	20°C (68°F)	0 mm (0 in)	14°C (57°F)	72 mm (2.8 in)
Apr	25°C (77°F)	0 mm (0 in)	15°C (60°F)	62 mm (2.4 in)
May	30°C (86°F)	0 mm (0 in)	18°C (64°F)	37 mm (1.5 in)
Jun	32°C (90°F)	0 mm (0 in)	21°C (69°F)	14 mm (0.6 in)
Jul	33°C (91°F)	0 mm (0 in)	24°C (74°F)	2 mm (0.1 in)
Aug	31°C (88°F)	0 mm (0 in)	24°C (75°F)	3 mm (0.1 in)
Sep	30°C (86°F)	0 mm (0 in)	23°C (73°F)	15 mm (0.6 in)
Oct	25°C (77°F)	1 mm (0 in)	20°C (68°F)	65 mm (2.6 in)
Nov	20°C (68°F)	0 mm (0 in)	16°C (61°F)	135 mm (5.3 in)
Dec	15°C (59°F)	0 mm (0 in)	13°C (56°F)	129 mm (5.1 in)

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Should you visit Luxor or Asilah?

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

Where Should I go: Luxor or Asilah?

Luxor

Asilah

Which place is cheaper, Asilah or Luxor?

Accommodation

Compare Hotels in Luxor and Asilah

Local Transportation

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Luxor

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Luxor

Is it cheaper to fly into Luxor or Asilah?

Food

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Luxor

Typical Food Prices in Asilah

Entertainment

Typical Entertainment Prices in Luxor

Tours and Activities in Luxor

Alcohol

Which is Bigger, Luxor or Asilah?

When is the best time to visit Luxor or Asilah?

Should I visit Luxor or Asilah in the Summer?

Should I visit Luxor or Asilah in the Autumn?

Should I visit Luxor or Asilah in the Winter?

Should I visit Luxor or Asilah in the Spring?

Typical Weather for Asilah and Luxor

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Should you visit Luxor or Asilah?

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

Where Should I go: Luxor or Asilah?

Luxor

Asilah

Which place is cheaper, Asilah or Luxor?

Accommodation

Compare Hotels in Luxor and Asilah

Local Transportation

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Luxor

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Luxor

Is it cheaper to fly into Luxor or Asilah?

Food

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Luxor

Typical Food Prices in Asilah

Entertainment

Typical Entertainment Prices in Luxor

Tours and Activities in Luxor

Alcohol

Which is Bigger, Luxor or Asilah?

When is the best time to visit Luxor or Asilah?

Should I visit Luxor or Asilah in the Summer?

Should I visit Luxor or Asilah in the Autumn?

Should I visit Luxor or Asilah in the Winter?

Should I visit Luxor or Asilah in the Spring?

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