Which place is cheaper, Agadir or Rabat?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Rabat or Agadir?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Rabat and Agadir 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: Rabat or Agadir?
Rabat
While not high on the tourist destination list, Rabat is a quiet gem of a city with stunning colonial architecture and palm-lined streets. This political capital is a laid-back, pleasant alternative to the more cosmopolitan Casablanca.
Located on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean at the mouth of the river Bou Regreg, Rabat plus the city of Temera are home to a combined metropolitan population of 2.6 million.
Agadir
Agadir is a city with a long and tragic past. In 1960 the city suffered from an earthquake, destroying the city including the ancient Kasbah. Approximately 15,000 people were killed, 12,000 were injured and around 35,000 people were left homeless. They began rebuilding the city center on a grid system, making it easy for today's visitors to navigate and get around this city. The new city is full of boulevards with cafes and a mix of 1960s and classic Moroccan architecture. Today, the city is still growing and welcomes European vacationers to its resort destinations. Visitors appreciate the clean beaches, outstanding golf courses and luxurious health and beauty spas.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Morocco, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Morocco, The Best Adventure Tours to Morocco, and The Best Cultural Tours in Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayRabat $44Agadir $59
The average daily cost (per person) in Rabat is $44, while the average daily cost in Agadir is $59. 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 Rabat and Agadir in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personRabat $27Agadir $41
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomRabat $54Agadir $82
Compare Hotels in Rabat and Agadir
Looking for a hotel in Rabat or Agadir? 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: Rabat Hotel Prices and Agadir Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Rabat $2.10Agadir $4.19
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Rabat
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Rabat:
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Taxi to Sale$3.49
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rabat
Also for Rabat, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Rabat to Rabat Salé Airport: $22
- Transfer Rabat to Salé: $22
- Private Transfer from or to Salé and Rabat: $26
- 1-Way Private Transfer to or from Rabat Airport: $31
- Private Transfer From Rabat Airport to Rabat City: $32
- Private Transfer from Rabat Sale Airport to Rabat City: $41
- Private Transfer from Rabat City to Rabat (RBA) Airport: $43
- Rabat Hotels to Casablanca Airport Private Transfer: $54
- Rabat Hotels to Casablanca Airport : Private Transfer: $59
- Private transfer: from Casablanca to Rabat: $59
- Transfer Rabat to Mohammedia: $59
- Rabat to Casablanca Private Transfer: $64
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Agadir
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Agadir:
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CTM bus from Eassaouira to Agadir$13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Agadir
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Agadir:
- From 2-Day El Borj Desert Tour with Transfer & Meals: $410
- Agadir private transfer from Agadir airport (AGA) to Ouirgane: $287
- Transfer Agadir to Casablanca: $282
- Agadir private transfer from Agadir airport (AGA) to Imlil: $269
- Private Transfer from Taroudant to Marrakesh Menara (RAK) Airport: $253
- Agadir private transfer from Agadir airport (AGA) to Guelmin: $249
- Privatr Transfer Marrakech - Agadir Taghazout: $201
- Agadir Al Massira Airport (AGA) to Marrakesh-Roundtrip Transfer: $191
- Transfer from agadir airport to anywhere inside agadir: $190
- Agadir private transfer from Agadir airport (AGA) to Marrakech: $163
- Agadir private transfer from Agadir airport (AGA) to Mirleft: $156
- Transfer from Agadir to Tarfaya: $152
Is it cheaper to fly into Rabat or Agadir?
Prices for flights to both Agadir and Rabat 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 dayRabat $12Agadir $13
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rabat
For Rabat, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Small Group Cooking Classes with Tour of Rabat : $45
- Join Best Moroccan Cooking Class with Chef Khadija ( Over 35 years Experience ): $49
- Cooking Class in a Family Home: $66
- Walking Food Tour: $75
- Rabat Food Tour in the Old Town: $75
- Rabat Food Tour Like a Local: $75
- Rabat Family Cooking Class: $75
- Traditional Moroccan Cooking Class in Rabat with a Local Family: $110
- Private Market Tour and Authentic Moroccan Cooking Lesson with a Rabat Local: $120
Typical Food Prices in Agadir
Some typical examples of dining costs in Agadir are as follows:
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Dinner$23
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Dinner$7.48
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Agadir
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Agadir.
- Camel Ride With Tea & BBQ Dinner Option: $17
- From Sunset Camel Ride w/ Transfers, Optional Dinner: $17
- Flamingo River Camel Ride with Optional BBQ Dinner: $18
- Agadir Camel Ride Flamingo River & BBQ Dinner: $19
- Camel Ride Tour with Tea and Dinner Option: $20
- Camel Ride With Tea & BBQ Dinner Option: $20
- From Agadir or Taghazout: Camel Ride BBQ Lunch or Dinner: $28
- From Sunset Camel Ride with BBQ Dinner and Transfer: $29
- Agadir Camel Trek Sunset Tour with Dinner Barbecue: $30
- Agadir Camel Riding +Sunset and Dinner( barbecue): $32
- Sunset Horse Ride With Dinner: $36
- Sunset Camel Ride With Dinner: $37
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Rabat $2.84Agadir $3.20
Tours and Activities in Rabat
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Rabat.
- SUP Adventure Rabat (kayaking, stand up paddle , boating) VIP: $15
- Private Cultural Walking Tour of Rabat with Licensed Tour Guide: $42
- Private Surf Experience in Rabat: $43
- Rabat tour ;Small Group Guided Walking tour in the City of Light: $43
- Private Boat Tour of the Bouregreg River, a Traditional Boat: $45
- Private Walking Guided Cultural Stroll with Licensed Tour Expert: $53
- Private Guided City Walking Tour: $61
- 4WD adventure Todra Gorge to Dades Valley - Aventures Verticales Maroc: $63
- Private Boat Exploration Tour in Rabat: $65
- Private Guided Tour in Rabat City: $76
- Best of Rabat Tour (half-day): $78
- Private Boat Exploration Tour In Rabat: $82
Typical Entertainment Prices in Agadir
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Agadir are as follows:
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Show Tickets$2.24
Tours and Activities in Agadir
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Agadir are as follows:
- 1 Day tour in Essaouira from agadir & taghazoute bay ressorts: $38
- 3 Days Desert Tours from Marrakech to Fes: $242
- Agadir National Park & 4×4 Jeep Desert Safari Tour with Lunch: $92
- Agadir city Tour with big Souk Elhad: $37
- National Park Privat safari Tour from Agadir and Taghazout: $173
- 2 Day Tour to El Borj Desert from Agadir : $175
- 2 Hour Private Massage and Hammam Experience: $43
- 2 Hours Agadir Camel Riding Tour: $22
- 2 activity in some day in agadir camel Ride & city tour agadir : $49
- 2-Hour Sunset Camel Ride Adventure in Agadir Beach: $45
- 3 in 1 = city tour half day + camel ride 2hours + hammam massage 2hours: $80
- 4 Days Private Tour from Agadir to Marrakech in luxury Camp: $1,875
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayRabat -Agadir -
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Rabat and Agadir, we can see that Agadir is more expensive. And not only is Rabat much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Rabat would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Rabat 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 Agadir would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Agadir than you might in Rabat.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Rabat Expensive? and Is Agadir Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Rabat or Agadir?
Rabat has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Agadir. When comparing the sizes of Rabat and Agadir, 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.
When is the best time to visit Rabat or Agadir?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Rabat or Agadir in the Summer?
Both Agadir and Rabat during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Rabat because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Agadir year-round.
Rabat usually gets more rain in July than Agadir. Rabat gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Agadir receives 0 mm (0 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Agadir, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Rabat. In the summer, Rabat often gets more sunshine than Agadir. Rabat gets 315 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Agadir receives 253 hours of full sun.
Rabat is cooler than Agadir in the summer. The daily temperature in Rabat averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and Agadir fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyRabat 23°C (73°F)Agadir 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Rabat or Agadir in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Rabat and Agadir. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Rabat year-round. Agadir attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Rabat usually receives more rain than Agadir. Rabat gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Agadir receives 22 mm (0.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Agadir this time of the year. In Rabat, it's very sunny this time of the year. Rabat usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Agadir during autumn. Rabat gets 234 hours of sunny skies, while Agadir receives 238 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In the autumn, Rabat is cooler than Agadir. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Rabat in October average around 20°C (67°F), and Agadir averages at about 22°C (72°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberRabat 20°C (67°F)Agadir 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Rabat or Agadir in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Rabat as well as Agadir. Rabat attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Agadir throughout the year.
Rabat usually gets more rain in January than Agadir. Rabat gets 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain, while Agadir receives 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Agadir. In the winter, Rabat often gets less sunshine than Agadir. Rabat gets 182 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Agadir receives 223 hours of full sun.
In January, Rabat is generally cooler than Agadir. Daily temperatures in Rabat average around 13°C (56°F), and Agadir fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryRabat 13°C (56°F)Agadir 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Rabat or Agadir in the Spring?
Both Agadir and Rabat are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Rabat throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Agadir because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Rabat usually receives more rain than Agadir. Rabat gets 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Agadir receives 13 mm (0.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
It's quite sunny in Agadir. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Rabat. Rabat usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Agadir during spring. Rabat gets 255 hours of sunny skies, while Agadir receives 273 hours of full sun in the spring.
Rabat is cooler than Agadir in the spring. The daily temperature in Rabat averages around 16°C (60°F) in April, and Agadir fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilRabat 16°C (60°F)Agadir 19°C (66°F)
Typical Weather for Agadir and Rabat
| Rabat | Agadir | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (56°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (69°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (67°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (62°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Dec | 14°C (57°F) | 102 mm (4 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
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