Which place is cheaper, Ait Ben Haddou or Marrakech?
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 Marrakech or Ait Ben Haddou?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Marrakech or Ait Ben Haddou? 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: Marrakech or Ait Ben Haddou?
Marrakech
Marrakech is on of the most popular travel destinations in Morocco. It is the third largest city in Morocco after Casablanca and Rabat and is located near the foothills of the Atlas Mountains only a few hours from the Sahara Desert. It's a beautiful city that is often referred to as the "Pink City" because of the pale pink color of many of the city's buildings. These striking colors make the city particularly beautiful during the evening hours when the low sun creates a very dramatic lighting.
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 10-Day Tours in Morocco, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Morocco, The Best 2-Week Tours in Morocco, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Morocco.
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Marrakech Prices
Morocco PricesAit Ben Haddou Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMarrakech $89Ait Ben Haddou $94
The average daily cost (per person) in Marrakech is $89, while the average daily cost in Ait Ben Haddou is $94. 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 Marrakech and Ait Ben Haddou in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMarrakech $46Ait Ben Haddou $27
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMarrakech $92Ait Ben Haddou $54
Compare Hotels in Marrakech and Ait Ben Haddou
Looking for a hotel in Marrakech 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: Marrakech Hotel Prices and Ait Ben Haddou Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Marrakech $13Ait Ben Haddou $31
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Marrakech
Also for Marrakech, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- ESSAOUIRA Day Trip from Marrakech with Transfers: $31
- Hammam Massage Transfers Included: $81
- Hammam and Massage Experience with Transfers: $81
- Luxury Transfers from & to Marrakesh Airport : $12
- Private Transfer From Marrakech To Fez: $219
- Transfer Marrakech to Agadir & Marrakech to Agadir One way: $173
- private transfer : Marrakech from or to Oualidia Beach & hôtels: $81
- private transfer to or from Marrakech and Taroudant one trip: $104
- "Marrakech to Essaouira: Private Transfer for Your Comfort": $81
- 2h Buggy Adventure in the Marrakech Desert with Transfer and Tea Break: $127
- Aéroport transfer : $30
- ATV Quad Adventure in Agafay Desert with Transfer – Marrakech: $5.00
Is it cheaper to fly into Marrakech or Ait Ben Haddou?
Prices for flights to both Ait Ben Haddou and Marrakech 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 dayMarrakech $29Ait Ben Haddou $44
Typical Food Prices in Marrakech
For Marrakech, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Orange Juice on the Square$0.32
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Breakfast$1.30
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Dates$0.65
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Olives$0.97
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Sandwich$1.40
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Souvenir Spices$6.70
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Marrakech
For Marrakech, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Delight Moroccan Cooking Class in Essaouira with Lunch- Marrakesh: $5.00
- Camel Ride & Romantic Dinner in Agafay with Transfers - Marrakech: $5.00
- Moroccan Journey, Cooking Class learn & lunch - Marrakesh: $5.00
- Amazing Camel Ride & Romantic Dinner Agafay, Transfer - Marrakech: $5.00
- Agafay Desert Sunset & Romantic Dinner with Transfer – Marrakesh: $5.00
- Agafay Camel Ride & Romantic Dinner with Transfer - Marrakesh: $5.00
- Essaouira City Tour with Cooking Class and Lunch - Marrakesh: $5.00
- Traditional Moroccan Cooking Class, Lunch & Transfer - Marrakesh: $5.00
- Agafay Desert Sunset & Romantic Dinner with Transfers - Marrakesh: $5.00
- Amazing Sunset in Agafay Desert with Camels & Dinner - Marrakesh: $5.00
- Marrakech :sunset dinner in agafay desert with show & camel Ride : $5.77
- Quad bike in Agafay desert with Camel, Dinner & Show - Marrakesh: $5.77
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Marrakech $11Ait Ben Haddou $31
Typical Entertainment Prices in Marrakech
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Marrakech's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Palace Tickets$2.16
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Golf at Atlas Golf$61
Tours and Activities in Marrakech
For Marrakech, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Marrakech Medina Self-Guided Walking Tour Experience: $1.10
- ATV Quad Adventure & Camel Ride in Palmeraie Desert – Marrakech: $5.00
- Private City Tour To Bahia Palace, Ben Youssef, Medina -Marrakesh: $5.00
- Explore Atlas Mountain River With Hiking Adventure - Marrakesh: $5.00
- City Tour Marguel Garden& Koutoubia by Horse Carriage- Marrakesh : $5.00
- Jet Ski Ride and Aqua Tour Adventure of Fun - Marrakesh: $5.00
- Explore Atlas Mountains River Trip & Hiking Adventure - Marrakesh: $5.00
- 2 Hours Palmeraie Grove Horseback Riding Adventure - Marrakesh: $5.00
- Atlas Mountains Tour and Hidden Berber Villages from Marrakesh: $5.00
- Paragliding Fly Experience in Atlas Mountains & Lake - Marrakech: $5.00
- Private City Tour Bahia Palace, Ben Youssef & Medina - Marrakech: $5.00
- Majorelle Garden & Koutoubia Day Tour by Horse Carriage-Marrakech: $5.00
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMarrakech $10Ait Ben Haddou $6.64
Sample the Local Flavors in Marrakech
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Marrakech:
- Marrakech Nightlife Adventure: The Ultimate Pub Crawl: $24
When comparing the travel costs between Marrakech and Ait Ben Haddou, we can see that Ait Ben Haddou is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Africa, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Marrakech 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.