A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Odisha (Orissa) vs. Essaouira for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Odisha (Orissa) or Essaouira?

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

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Odisha (Orissa) or Essaouira, 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: Odisha (Orissa) or Essaouira?

Odisha (Orissa)

Formerly known as Orissa, Odisha is a state in eastern India located on the Bay of Bengal. It is best known for its many ancient Hindu temples and tribal cultures, as well as being a destination for beaches and eco-tourism due to its abundant greenery and wildlife.

Essaouira

Essaouira is a beautiful beach town on the Atlantic coast of Morocco. The city has a pleasant medina that has been named a UNESCO World Heritage site and is interesting to explore. It's an 18th century fortified town with a lot of character and charm. The city is rich and culture and you'll find a handful of art galleries throughout the town. The city is also a gathering place for artists and musicians, particularly during the Gnaoua Festival of World Music, which takes place the last week of June. This event attracts about 450,000 visitors yearly.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Cultural Tours in India, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in India, The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Morocco.


Which place is cheaper, Essaouira or Odisha (Orissa)?

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

  • Odisha (Orissa) Prices
    India Prices
    Essaouira Prices
    Morocco Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Odisha (Orissa) $967
    Essaouira $60

The average daily cost (per person) in Odisha (Orissa) is $967, while the average daily cost in Essaouira is $60. 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 Odisha (Orissa) and Essaouira in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Odisha (Orissa) $435
    Essaouira $28
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Odisha (Orissa) $870
    Essaouira $56
Compare Hotels in Odisha (Orissa) and Essaouira

Looking for a hotel in Odisha (Orissa) or Essaouira? 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 Odisha (Orissa)


Hotels in Essaouira


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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: Essaouira Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Odisha (Orissa) $77
    Essaouira $2.16

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Odisha (Orissa)

Also for Odisha (Orissa), here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Bhubaneshwar Temple Tour with Private Transfer: $182
  • Private Transfer from Biju Patnaik (BBI) Airport to Bhubaneswar: $40
  • Private Transfer from Bhubaneswar to Biju Patnaik (BBI) Airport: $40

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Essaouira

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

  • private transfer essaouira to casablanca or casablanca-essaouira: $290
  • Transfert Marrakech to Essaouira Or Essaouira to Marrakech: $114
  • Transfer services between Essaouira Airport and the city center: $18
  • Transfer from Essaouira to Marrakech city or Marrakech airport: $127
  • Transfer from Essaouira to Marrakech city or Marrakech airport: $142
  • Private transfer Marrakech to Essaouira or Essaouira toMarrakech: $118
  • Private transfer Marrakech airpot - Essaouira: $107
  • Private transfer Essaouira Taroudant.: $201
  • Private Transfer from Marrakech to Essaouira 1 to 4 people: $109
  • Private Transfer from Essaouira to Marrakesh Menara (RAK) Airport: $139
  • Private Transfer from Essaouira to Marrakech: $115
  • Private Transfer Essaouira-Taroudant: $237

Is it cheaper to fly into Odisha (Orissa) or Essaouira?

Prices for flights to both Essaouira and Odisha (Orissa) 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
    Odisha (Orissa) $357
    Essaouira $25

Typical Food Prices in Essaouira

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


  • Baklava
    $1.51
  • Breakfast Crepes
    $0.54
  • Fish for Lunch
    $16

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Essaouira

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

  • Agadir Cooking Class Experience with Local Market Visit: $31
  • Cooking class: How To Be a Real Moroccan Chef: $41
  • Essaouira Sunset Tour: Sidi M’barek Waterfall,Coastal Walk&Dinner: $48
  • Essaouira Moroccan Cooking Class Experience: $53
  • Kids Moroccan Cooking Class: $53
  • Sidi Kaouki Sunset Walk and Berber Tent Dinner by Atlantic: $53
  • Essaouira Cooking Class At Home: $53
  • Souk Stories Essaouira Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $59
  • Essaouira Berber Cooking Class & Organic Farm Tour Al Aaila Farm: $65
  • Essaouira Family Dinner Experience: $66
  • Essaouira Street Food Tour: $70
  • Essaouira Walking Food Tour: $70

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Odisha (Orissa) $430
    Essaouira $13

Tours and Activities in Odisha (Orissa)

For Odisha (Orissa), here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • 4 Days Private Tour in Bhubaneswar and Puri Konark: $228
  • 4D3N Odisha Tour Package: $105
  • 6-hour Temples tour of Bhubaneswar including hotel pick-up & drop-off: $63
  • 8-hours Full Day Tour of Bhubaneswar including Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off: $78
  • All Inclusive Saranda Forest 4 Days Tour From Bhubaneswar: $250
  • Best of Bhubaneswar (Guided Halfday Sightseeing Tour by Car): $73
  • Bhubaneshwar city tour in a private car with professional guide: $112
  • Bhubaneswar city tour & Konark Sun Temple in private car with guide: $150
  • Bhubaneswar: 3-hour Day Tour to Udayagiri-Khandagiri and Dhaula Hills: $66
  • Day Trip to Puri (Guided Private Sightseeing Experience from Bhubaneswar): $135
  • Discover Dhauli Shanti Stupa Bhubaneswar(Guided Halfday Sightseeing Tour by Car): $73
  • Experience Beach Camping: $40

Tours and Activities in Essaouira

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Essaouira.

  • 1 Day Horseback Riding Tour with Overnight Stay in Berber Tent: $296
  • 1-Day Quad Adventure in Essaouira near Marrakech: $210
  • 1-hour buggy tour in Essaouira desert (2 places/buggy): $78
  • 2 – Hours Quad Bike Adventure in Essaouira Desert with Moroccan Tea: $58
  • 2 Hours Dromedary Ride Tour in Essaouira Morocco: $53
  • 2 Seater Dune and Ocean Buggy Tour: $59
  • 2-hour quad adventure between beach and dunes: $59
  • 3-Days Desert Tour From Fes to Marrakech: $201
  • 3H Buggy Adventure – Dunes, Ocean & Sunset Ride: $236
  • Beginners surf experience in Essaouira: $34
  • Big Cap Sim dunes and forest 3 hours tour.: $76
  • Big dunes and atlantic coast tour 2 HOURS: $62

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Odisha (Orissa) $73
    Essaouira $9.94

Sample the Local Flavors in Odisha (Orissa)

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Odisha (Orissa):

  • Pub Crawl Bhubaneswar: $35


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Odisha (Orissa) and Essaouira, we can see that Odisha (Orissa) is more expensive. And not only is Essaouira much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Odisha (Orissa) is in Asia and Essaouira is in Africa, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Essaouira would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Essaouira 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 Odisha (Orissa) would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Odisha (Orissa) than you might in Essaouira.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Odisha (Orissa) Expensive? and Is Essaouira Expensive?.