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

Should you visit Moshi or Ouarzazate?

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

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Moshi or Ouarzazate, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.

Where Should I go: Moshi or Ouarzazate?

Moshi

Moshi is a town in northern Tanzania, near the Kenyan border. It’s known as a gateway to Kilimanjaro National Park, home to Africa’s highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro. Trails run up the mountain's cloud-ringed, snow-capped dome, through alpine forests and meadows home to elephants and leopards. The noticeably clean capital of the densely populated Kilimanjaro region sits at the foot of Mt Kilimanjaro and makes a good introduction to the splendors of the north. It's a low-key place with an appealing blend of African and Asian influences and a self-sufficient, prosperous feel, due in large part to its being the center of one of Tanzania's major coffee-growing regions. Virtually all visitors are here to climb Mt Kilimanjaro or to recover after having done so. Yet there’s much more to do, including cultural tours and hikes on the mountain’s lower slopes.

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 Wildlife Tours to Tanzania, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Tanzania, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Morocco, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Morocco.


Which place is cheaper, Ouarzazate or Moshi?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Moshi is $81, while the average daily cost in Ouarzazate is $55. 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 Moshi and Ouarzazate in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Moshi $35
    Ouarzazate $22
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Moshi $70
    Ouarzazate $44
Compare Hotels in Moshi and Ouarzazate

Looking for a hotel in Moshi 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.

Hotels in Moshi


Hotels in Ouarzazate


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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: Moshi Hotel Prices and Ouarzazate Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Moshi $16
    Ouarzazate $3.44

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Moshi

Also for Moshi, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Airport Transfer From Kilimanjaro International Airport 7 Seater: $42
  • Airport Transfer to/from Kilimanjaro Airport JRO/Arusha ARK: $60
  • From Nairobi: 8-Day Kilimanjaro Climb with Transfers: $1,440
  • KILI TRANSFERS AND ADVENTURES: $140
  • Kilimanjaro Airport Private Transfer from/to Moshi : $49
  • Kilimanjaro Airport Transfer: $60
  • Kilimanjaro Airport Transfer to Moshi/Arusha: $107
  • Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) Transfer/Taxi Services: $53
  • Moshi : Kikuletwa Hot Springs Day Trip with Transfers: $172
  • Maasai Boma Cultural Experience-1 Day with Transfers: $295
  • Sunset Chill with Drinks and Roundtrip Transfer: $15
  • Moshi:Maasai Boma Cultural Experience-Day Trip with Transfer: $295

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Ouarzazate

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


  • Taxi Ride
    $2.03

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ouarzazate

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ouarzazate:

  • Private Transfert Between Marrakech & Ouarzazate: $165
  • Private Transfer between Ouarzazate & Marrakech: $317
  • Private Ouarzazate Airport Transfer: $20
  • Ouarzazate Airport: Private Transfer: $42
  • Ouarzazate Airport transfer: $22
  • Ouarzazate Airport Transfer: $24
  • "Ouarzazate to Marrakech: Your Comfortable Private Transfer": $115

Is it cheaper to fly into Moshi or Ouarzazate?

Prices for flights to both Ouarzazate and Moshi 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
    Moshi $33
    Ouarzazate $28

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Moshi

For Moshi, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Dee's Private Cooking Class in Tanzania: $50
  • Private Traditional Cooking Class. : $70
  • Traditional Tanzanian Cooking Class in Moshi with a Local Family: $78

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: $44
  • Oases Fint Tour With Dinner: $67

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Moshi $18
    Ouarzazate $11

Tours and Activities in Moshi

For Moshi, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Moshi sunset experience : $15
  • Moshi Town: Walking Tour: Theme Urban lifestyle: $20
  • Moshi town 1 day tour: $20
  • Guided City tour of Moshi: $20
  • Best Mteruni waterfall and chemka hotspring day Tour Experience: $20
  • Town tour and Local Markets tour: $25
  • Day Tour Around Moshi Town in Tanzania: $33
  • Materuni: Coffee Plantation Tour: $40
  • 1-Day Moshi Villages bike tour: $50
  • Day Tour Around Moshi Tanzania: $50
  • Bodaboda Experience to Materuni Waterfall and Coffee Tour : $52
  • Materuni Waterfall and Coffee Plantation Half Day Tour: $55

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 Group Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert: $128
  • 3-Day Desert Adventure: Ouarzazate to Merzouga: $100
  • 4-Day Private Desert Tour from Casablanca to Marrakech: $1,045
  • Ait-Ben-Haddou - City Tour: $22
  • Desert by Quad: 5 Days of Pure Adventure from Ouarzazate: $2,963
  • Experience of kasbah ait Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate city: $133
  • From Marrakech : 4 days desert group tour (luxury camp): $339
  • From Marrakech : Merzouga 3 day desert tour with camel ride: $106
  • From 2-Day Erg Lihdoui and Mhamid Desert Tour: $358
  • From 3 Days tour though Merzouga & Dades: $359
  • From 3-Day Merzouga to Erg Chebbi Tour: $460

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Moshi $3.26
    Ouarzazate -


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Moshi and Ouarzazate, we can see that Moshi 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 Moshi would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Moshi 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 Moshi Expensive? and Is Ouarzazate Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Moshi or Ouarzazate?

Moshi has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Ouarzazate. When comparing the sizes of Moshi and Ouarzazate, 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.