A Travel Price Comparison for Morocco Ouarzazate vs. Asilah for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Ouarzazate or Asilah?

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

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Ouarzazate and Asilah can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.

Where Should I go: Ouarzazate or Asilah?

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.

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 Family-Friendly Tours to Morocco, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Morocco, The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Morocco.


Which place is cheaper, Asilah or Ouarzazate?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Ouarzazate is $42, while the average daily cost in Asilah is $66. 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 Ouarzazate and Asilah in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Ouarzazate $21
    Asilah $28
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Ouarzazate $42
    Asilah $56
Compare Hotels in Ouarzazate and Asilah

Looking for a hotel in Ouarzazate 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.

Hotels in Ouarzazate


Hotels in Asilah


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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: Ouarzazate Hotel Prices and Asilah Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Ouarzazate $3.38
    Asilah $15
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Ouarzazate

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


  • Taxi Ride
    $1.99

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ouarzazate

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ouarzazate:

  • "Ouarzazate to Marrakech: Your Comfortable Private Transfer": $107
  • Ouarzazate Airport transfer: $22

Is it cheaper to fly into Ouarzazate or Asilah?

Prices for flights to both Asilah and Ouarzazate 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
    Ouarzazate $16
    Asilah $24
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: $33

Typical Food Prices in Asilah

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


  • Cookies
    $0.50
  • Breakfast for Two
    $4.97
  • Tagine Dinner for 2
    $7.46

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Ouarzazate $11
    Asilah $22

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: $127
  • 4 day Fantastic Desert Tour From Fes To Marrakech via desert: $463
  • Ait-Ben-Haddou - City Tour: $22
  • Experience of kasbah ait Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate city: $132
  • From Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga desert 3-day tour: $227
  • From Fes: 3-Day Desert Tour to Marrakech: $228
  • From Fes: 3-Day Desert Tour to Marrakech with Accomodation: $198
  • From Fes: 3-Day Desert Tour to Ouarzazate and Marrakech: $215
  • From Fes: 4-Day Desert Tour to Marrakech via Merzouga: $467
  • Half Day Private Walking Tour in Sidiflah Gorges: $20
  • Marrakech day tour to Ouzoud falls: $74

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Ouarzazate -
    Asilah $6.96


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ouarzazate and Asilah, we can see that Asilah 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 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 Ouarzazate.

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


Which is Bigger, Ouarzazate or Asilah?

Ouarzazate has a larger population, and is about 98% larger than the population of Asilah. When comparing the sizes of Ouarzazate 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.