Which place is cheaper, Turin (Torino) or Ouarzazate?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Ouarzazate or Turin (Torino)?
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 Turin (Torino) 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 Turin (Torino)?
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.
Turin (Torino)
The first capital of modern Italy, Turin now serves as the capital of Italy's Piedmont region, making up the northwestern part of the country. Famous for hosting the 2006 Winter Olympics and today known as the World Book Capital, the city is also characterized by grand baroque architecture, palaces, churches, museums, and art galleries.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Morocco, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Morocco, The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Italy, and The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayOuarzazate $42Turin (Torino) $169
The average daily cost (per person) in Ouarzazate is $42, while the average daily cost in Turin (Torino) is $169. 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 Turin (Torino) in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personOuarzazate $21Turin (Torino) $85
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomOuarzazate $42Turin (Torino) $170
Compare Hotels in Ouarzazate and Turin (Torino)
Looking for a hotel in Ouarzazate or Turin (Torino)? 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: Ouarzazate Hotel Prices and Turin (Torino) Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ouarzazate $3.39Turin (Torino) $47
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Ouarzazate
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Ouarzazate are as follows:
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Taxi Ride$1.99
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ouarzazate
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ouarzazate:
- Ouarzazate Airport: Private Transfer: $41
- "Ouarzazate to Marrakech: Your Comfortable Private Transfer": $107
- Private Transfer from Marrakech to Dades Gorges: $187
- Private Transfer between Ouarzazate & Marrakech: $309
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Turin (Torino)
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Turin (Torino):
- Departure Private Transfer from Turin City to Turin Airport TRN by Luxury Van: $60
- Departure by Van or Car from Transfer Turin to Turin Airport TRN: $50
- Private Arrival Transfer from Turin Caselle Airport to Courchevel: $147
- Private Direct Transfer From Turin to Milan: $256
- Private Transfer from Turin City to Milan Airport/City by Sedan: $236
- Turin Airport Private Departure Transfer: $60
- Turin Airport to Val d'Isere/Morzine/Avoriaz-Arrival Transfer: $87
- Turin Caselle Airport TRN to Breuil-Cervinia -Round-Trip Transfer: $142
- Turin Caselle Airport to Chamonix - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $142
- Turin Caselle Airport to Courchevel La Plagne Round Trip Transfer: $295
- Turin Caselle Airport to Courmayeur - Arrival Private Transfer: $87
- Turin Caselle Airport to Sestriere/Val Chisone-RoundTrip Transfer: $142
Is it cheaper to fly into Ouarzazate or Turin (Torino)?
Prices for flights to both Turin (Torino) 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
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Food Meals for one dayOuarzazate $16Turin (Torino) $46
Typical Food Prices in Ouarzazate
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Ouarzazate:
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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.
- Oases Fint Tour With Dinner: $65
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Turin (Torino)
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Turin (Torino).
- Bolognese a la Mode | Online Cooking with Chef Abram | Italy: $64
- Turin Guided Food Tour with Chocolate and Wine Tasting: $69
- Turin, food tour, taste our tradition.: $85
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Castelnuovo Belbo with Show Cooking: $93
- Dining experience at a local's home in Nebbiuno with cooking demo: $93
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Leinì with Show Cooking: $93
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Lessona with Show Cooking: $93
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Casale Monferrato with Show Cooking: $93
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Casaleggio Boiro with Show Cooking: $93
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Cella Monte with Show Cooking: $93
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Alessandria with Show Cooking: $93
- Turin Mix Aperitivo & Street Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $97
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ouarzazate $11Turin (Torino) $30
Tours and Activities in Ouarzazate
Here are a few actual costs in Ouarzazate for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Ait-Ben-Haddou - City Tour: $22
- Royal Private Tour of Ksar Ait Ben Haddou: $22
- 1 Hour Horse Riding Adventure in Ait Ben Haddou: $26
- Private Quad Experience in the Ouarzazate Desert: $57
- Marrakech day tour to Ouzoud falls: $73
- 3-Day Desert Adventure: Ouarzazate to Merzouga: $100
- From Marrakech : Merzouga 3 day desert tour with camel ride: $103
- Private One Day Tour AIT BENHADDOU and TELOUET via Ouarzazate: $109
- From Marrakech: 3 Days Desert Tour To Erg Chebbi Merzouga: $116
- From marrakech : 3 Days Luxury Desert Tour To Merzouga: $116
- Private tour Ait Ben Haddou - Ouarzazate. Lunch included.: $119
- 3 days group tour from Marrakech to Merzouga desert: $125
Tours and Activities in Turin (Torino)
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Turin (Torino) are as follows:
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Turin: $8.72
- Turin Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.95
- Luci d'Artista City Tour: $20
- City Sightseeing Turin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $21
- Entrance ticket with tasting at Casa Martini: $22
- Private Tour in the Cellar and Tasting of Langhe Wines: $27
- Historical Turin Tour and Historical Locations: $27
- Turin Egyptian Museum Entry Ticket Including Special Exhibits: $27
- MONFERRATO UNESCO WALKING EXPERIENCE - Guided tour: $27
- Outlet Best Shopping Mall Tour: $28
- Turin Highlights Small-group Walking Tour: $38
- Magic Turin Evening Tour: $38
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayOuarzazate -Turin (Torino) $9.18
Sample the Local Flavors in Turin (Torino)
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Turin (Torino):
- Tour of the Historical Cellars and Wine Tasting in Turin: $35
- Wine Tour and Tasting with the Producer in the Monferrato-Classic: $41
- 2 Hour Courtyard Aperitivo in Turin with Wine Tasting: $47
- Wine Tasting near Royal Palace of Turin: $49
- Cesarine: Turin Wine Tasting & Food Pairing with an Expert : $119
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ouarzazate and Turin (Torino), we can see that Turin (Torino) 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 Turin (Torino) 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 Turin (Torino) would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Turin (Torino) 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 Turin (Torino) Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ouarzazate or Turin (Torino)?
Turin (Torino) has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Ouarzazate. When comparing the sizes of Ouarzazate and Turin (Torino), 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.
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.