Which place is cheaper, Ait Ben Haddou or Pretoria?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Pretoria or Ait Ben Haddou?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Pretoria or Ait Ben Haddou? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Pretoria or Ait Ben Haddou?
Pretoria
Located in Gauteng Province, Pretoria is the administrative capital city of South Africa, making it home to many government buildings and three universities. It is actually one of three capital cities, being home to the executive branch, with Cape Town as the legislative capital and Bloemfontein as the judicial capital. Within South Africa, Pretoria is also known as the "Jacaranda City" due to the thousands of jacaranda trees lining its streets, parks, and gardens.
Ait Ben Haddou
Think of a time when you've seen Jerusalem in a movie. Chances are what you're really looking at is the traditional, mud brick city of Ait Ben Haddou, Morocco. This city on the edge of the High Atlas Mountains has been an UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987, and has also been seen in movies like Lawrence of Arabia, Orson Welles' Sodom and Gomorrah, Jesus of Nazareth, the French version of Cleopatra, Bertolucci's Sheltering Sky, Scorsese's Kundun, Gillies MacKannon's Hideous Kinky, Ridley Scott's Gladiator, Oliver Stone's Alexander the Great, and in some scenes from Game of Thrones.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Eco Tours in South Africa, The Best Sightseeing Tours in South Africa, The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, and The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPretoria $54Ait Ben Haddou $72
The average daily cost (per person) in Pretoria is $54, while the average daily cost in Ait Ben Haddou is $72. 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 Pretoria and Ait Ben Haddou in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPretoria $27Ait Ben Haddou $26
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPretoria $54Ait Ben Haddou $52
Compare Hotels in Pretoria and Ait Ben Haddou
Looking for a hotel in Pretoria or Ait Ben Haddou? 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: Ait Ben Haddou Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Pretoria $13Ait Ben Haddou $30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pretoria
Also for Pretoria, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- One Way Private Transfer from Airports and Hotels in Sandton: $94
- Pretoria to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) - Departure Private Transfer: $57
- Private Airport Transfers to Sandton & Joburg CBD: $29
- Private Oneway Transfer from Johannesburg to Johannesburg Airport: $33
- Shuttle and Transfers to Johannesburg and Pretoria: $47
- Sun City & Pilanesberg Transfers: $250
Is it cheaper to fly into Pretoria or Ait Ben Haddou?
Prices for flights to both Ait Ben Haddou and Pretoria 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 dayPretoria $16Ait Ben Haddou $24
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pretoria
For Pretoria, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Lesedi Cultural Experience + Lunch or Dinner: $112
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Pretoria $16Ait Ben Haddou $29
Tours and Activities in Pretoria
For Pretoria, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Dino Trail: Dino Kingdom Admission Ticket: $14
- Harties Cableway Experience Ticket: $18
- Apartheid Museum Tour in Johannesburg, every FRIDAY afternoon: $55
- Pretoria Capital City Tour from Pretoria, every TUESDAY: $58
- Private local authentic soweto Moto taxi experience : $58
- Apartheid Museum Guided Tour : $59
- Soweto Township Tour from Johannesburg - Friday Special: $61
- Pretoria Tour-Voortrekker Monument, Town, Union Buildings: $63
- Pretoria Capital City Tour from Johannesburg / Sandton, every TUESDAY: $65
- Johannesburg and Apartheid museum private tour: $65
- Soweto Half Day Tour : $65
- Taste of Africa Food tasting Experience & Optional Beer Tasting: $65
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPretoria $34Ait Ben Haddou $6.34
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Pretoria and Ait Ben Haddou, we can see that Ait Ben Haddou is more expensive. And not only is Pretoria much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Pretoria would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Pretoria 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 Ait Ben Haddou would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ait Ben Haddou than you might in Pretoria.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Pretoria Expensive? and Is Ait Ben Haddou Expensive?.
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.