Which place is cheaper, Ait Ben Haddou or Mombasa?
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 Mombasa 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 Mombasa 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: Mombasa or Ait Ben Haddou?
Mombasa
Mombasa is a beautiful, large city on the eastern coast of Kenya, bordering the Indian Ocean. The city is famous for its stunning beaches, friendly locals, and diverse marine life. Mombasa experiences a tropical climate year round, meaning temperatures rarely drop below 70° Fahrenheit. The rainiest months of the year are April and May and the driest months are January and February. Temperatures tend to be more mild from May through October, usually in the 70's and 80's. Temperatures get much warmer from November through April, with daily averages reaching the high 90's.
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 Family-Friendly Tours to Kenya, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Kenya, The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, and The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco.
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Mombasa Prices
Kenya PricesAit Ben Haddou Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMombasa $81Ait Ben Haddou $95
The average daily cost (per person) in Mombasa is $81, while the average daily cost in Ait Ben Haddou is $95. 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 Mombasa and Ait Ben Haddou in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMombasa $26Ait Ben Haddou $28
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMombasa $52Ait Ben Haddou $56
Compare Hotels in Mombasa and Ait Ben Haddou
Looking for a hotel in Mombasa 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: Mombasa Hotel Prices and Ait Ben Haddou Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Mombasa $18Ait Ben Haddou $32
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mombasa
Also for Mombasa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Diani Airport – Kenya Coast Beach Hotel Transfers: $131
- Diani Taxi and Airport Transfers: $65
- DianiBeach: Private Transfer from Airport or Railway Station: $70
- Mombasa Airport Private Transfer To Nyali/bamburi/shanzu: $36
- Mombasa Airport Private Transfer to Diani Beach: $79
- Mombasa Airport Private Transfer to Nyali, Bamburi & Shanzu: $35
- Mombasa Airport Private Transfer to Vipingo and Kilifi: $91
- Mombasa Airport Private Transfers To Vipingo & Kilifi Hotels: $93
- Mombasa Airport Transfers : $129
- Mombasa Airport Transfers to Mtwapa: $130
- Mombasa Moi Airport (MBA) to Mombasa - Arrival Private Transfer: $36
- Mombasa Private Airport Transfer: Cheap & Comfortable: $33
Is it cheaper to fly into Mombasa or Ait Ben Haddou?
Prices for flights to both Ait Ben Haddou and Mombasa 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 dayMombasa $41Ait Ben Haddou $44
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Mombasa
For Mombasa, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 1-Hour city tour, food tour, cultural tour: $25
- Fort Jesus Sound & Lights Show And Romantic Dinner.: $39
- Special African Dinner: $46
- Fort Jesus Light and music Night Shows With Dinner.: $49
- Swahili food Cooking Class Experience: $49
- Swahili Street Food Tour: $50
- Swahili Street Food Tour: $55
- Savor Mombasa Food Safari with Dinner: $99
- Spicy Food Tour in Mombasa Streets And City tour: $150
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Mombasa $18Ait Ben Haddou $31
Tours and Activities in Mombasa
For Mombasa, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Mombasa Half Day City Tour: $21
- Mtwapa Creek: romantic Sunset Cruise in calm waters: $25
- Sunset Canoe Tour on a River within the Mangroves: $28
- Historical Guided city tour. Old town, Fort Jesus: $28
- Mombasa Full Day City tour & Nguuni Nature Sanctuary: $28
- Mombasa:City Walk And Swahili Cuisines Food Tasting Tour.: $30
- Mombasa Old Town Walking Tour: $30
- Tusks, Fort Jesus, Old Town, Beach and City Tour: $30
- Diani Giriama Cultural Dance Show and Local Village Tour: $33
- Day Tour with Haller Park and Fort Jesus: $34
- Full-Day Food and Culture Tour with Breakfast: $34
- Mombasa City: Children's Homes Visit And Donation Tour.: $35
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMombasa $8.82Ait Ben Haddou $6.70
Sample the Local Flavors in Mombasa
Also in Mombasa, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Coastal Pub Crawl - Bamburi Drunk Tour: $25
- Mombasa Bar Crawl and Matatu Experience. Pickup from Diani Beach: $28
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Mombasa and Ait Ben Haddou, we can see that Ait Ben Haddou is more expensive. And not only is Mombasa much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Mombasa would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Mombasa 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 Mombasa.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Mombasa 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.