Which place is cheaper, Ouarzazate or Portimao?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Portimao and Ouarzazate. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
The second biggest city in the Alrgarve region of Portugal, Portimao sits on the coast where the Arade River meets the Atlantic Ocean. It is renowned for its fresh fish restaurants and is also a popular destination for beachgoers at the Praia da Rocha to the south of the city.
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 Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Portugal, The Best Bicycle Tours in Portugal, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Morocco, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Morocco.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Portimao is €152, while the average daily cost in Ouarzazate is €40. 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 Portimao and Ouarzazate in more detail.
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Some specific examples of transportation prices in Portimao:
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Ouarzazate are as follows:
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ouarzazate:
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Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Portimao.
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.
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Portimao are as follows:
Here are a few actual costs in Ouarzazate for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Portimao:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Portimao and Ouarzazate, we can see that Portimao is more expensive. And not only is Ouarzazate much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Portimao is in Europe and Ouarzazate 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 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 Portimao would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Portimao 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 Portimao Expensive? and Is Ouarzazate Expensive?.
Ouarzazate has a larger population, and is about 49% larger than the population of Portimao. When comparing the sizes of Portimao 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.