Which place is cheaper, Costa Teguise or Ouarzazate?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Ouarzazate and Costa Teguise 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.
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.
Located on the eastern coast of Lanzarote, Costa Teguise is one of the most attractive tourist areas on the island. As is with most of the Canary Islands, beaches and watersports like windsurfing and scuba diving are especially popular. The island also has a golf course and a water park.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Morocco, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Morocco, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Spain, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Spain.
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 Costa Teguise is $165. 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 Costa Teguise in more detail.
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Some typical examples of transportation costs in Ouarzazate are as follows:
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ouarzazate:
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Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Ouarzazate:
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Ouarzazate.
Here are a few actual costs in Ouarzazate for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ouarzazate and Costa Teguise, we can see that Costa Teguise is more expensive. And not only is Ouarzazate much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Ouarzazate is in Africa and Costa Teguise is in Europe, 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 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 Costa Teguise would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Costa Teguise 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 Costa Teguise Expensive?.
Ouarzazate has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Costa Teguise. When comparing the sizes of Ouarzazate and Costa Teguise, 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.