A Travel Price Comparison for Morocco Rabat vs. Essaouira for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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Should you visit Rabat or Essaouira?

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 Essaouira 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 Essaouira?

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.

Essaouira

Essaouira is a beautiful beach town on the Atlantic coast of Morocco. The city has a pleasant medina that has been named a UNESCO World Heritage site and is interesting to explore. It's an 18th century fortified town with a lot of character and charm. The city is rich and culture and you'll find a handful of art galleries throughout the town. The city is also a gathering place for artists and musicians, particularly during the Gnaoua Festival of World Music, which takes place the last week of June. This event attracts about 450,000 visitors yearly.

Which place is cheaper, Essaouira or Rabat?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Rabat is $43, while the average daily cost in Essaouira is $45. 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 Essaouira in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Rabat $27
    Essaouira $26
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Rabat $54
    Essaouira $52
Compare Hotels in Rabat and Essaouira

Looking for a hotel in Rabat or Essaouira? 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.

Hotels in Rabat


Hotels in Essaouira


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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 Essaouira Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Rabat $2.09
    Essaouira $1.98
Typical Local Transportation prices in Rabat

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Rabat:


  • Taxi to Sale
    $3.47

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rabat

Also for Rabat, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Private Transfer from Rabat (RBA) Airport to Saidia: $591
  • Private Transfer from Rabat (RBA) Airport to Oujda: $591
  • Private Transfer from Rabat (RBA) Airport to Agadir: $591
  • Private Transfer from Rabat (RBA) Airport to Essaouira: $517
  • Private Transfer from Rabat (RBA) Airport to Taza: $443
  • Transfer Rabat to Agadir: $423
  • Rabat to Chefchaouen: Private Transfer (English Speaking Driver): $404
  • Private Transfer from Rabat (RBA) Airport to Marrakech: $355
  • Private Transfer from Rabat (RBA) Airport to Tanger: $314
  • Private Transfer from Rabat to Tanger-Ibn Batouta (TNG) Airport: $314
  • Private Transfer from Rabat (RBA) Airport to Tetouan: $296
  • Private transfer from Rabat To Chefchaouen: $288

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Essaouira

Also for Essaouira, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Transfert Fes to Essaouira or Essaouira to Fes (1 up to 4 pers): $554
  • Private Transfer from Essaouira to Rabat (RBA) Airport: $517
  • Essaouira to Casablanca: Private Transfer (English Speaking Driver): $450
  • Private Transfer from Essaouira to Casablanca (CMN) Airport: $407
  • One-Way Transfer from Essaouira to Fez : $333
  • From Private Transfer to Casablanca: $305
  • Airport Transfer Essaouira - Marrakech : $299
  • Transfert casablanca <<>> essaouira ( 4 up to 8 pers ) : $296
  • Private Transfer Essaouira - Rabat: $266
  • Transfert Casablanca city <<>> Essaouira city ( 1 up to 4 pers ): $266
  • Private Transfer Essaouira-Taroudant: $222
  • Private Transfer Essaouira-Casablanca: $221

Is it cheaper to fly into Rabat or Essaouira?

Prices for flights to both Essaouira 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Rabat $12
    Essaouira $13

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rabat

For Rabat, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Join Best Moroccan Cooking Class with Chef Khadija ( Over 35 years Experience ): $42
  • Cooking Class in a Family Home: $66
  • Rabat Family Cooking Class: $66
  • Walking Food Tour: $75
  • Rabat Food Tour Like a Local: $76
  • Rabat Food Tour in the Old Town: $76
  • Traditional Moroccan Cooking Class in Rabat with a Local Family: $110
  • Private Market Tour and Authentic Moroccan Cooking Lesson with a Rabat Local: $120
  • Gourmet Cooking Class in Rabat: $189

Typical Food prices in Essaouira

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Essaouira:


  • Baklava
    $1.39
  • Breakfast Crepes
    $0.50
  • Fish for Lunch
    $15

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Essaouira

For Essaouira, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Traditional Moroccan Cooking Class: $35
  • Traditional Moroccan Cooking Class: $55
  • L'Atelier Madada Moroccan Cooking Workshop in Essaouira: $55
  • Authentic Moroccan Family Home Cooking Class: $57
  • Essaouira Cooking Class: $66
  • Traditional Family Style Moroccan Cooking Class: $67
  • Essaouira Walking Food Tour: $70
  • Berber Cooking Class at a Farm in the Countryside & shopping at a rural Souk.: $99
  • 3 hours Camel Ride in Essaouira with Dinner and Overnight in Berber Camp: $173
  • 3 Hours Horse Riding with Dinner and Overnight Berber Camp: $175

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Rabat $2.82
    Essaouira $12

Tours and Activities in Rabat

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Rabat.

  • Rabat food lovers paradise walking tour: $200
  • 10 Days Private Tour From Rabat To Merzouga Desert Via Marrakech : $2,327
  • 2 Days Guided Tour from Rabat to Chefchaouen: $644
  • 3 day nomadic hiking adventure Todra Gorge to Dades - Aventures Verticales Maroc: $443
  • 4 Day Tour from Marrakech to Chefchaouen, Sahara desert and fes: $887
  • 4WD adventure Todra Gorge to Dades Valley - Aventures Verticales Maroc: $64
  • 7 Nights 8 Days Casablanca Tour: $826
  • Best of Rabat Tour (half-day): $78
  • Enchanting Rabat Walking Tour for Couples: $115
  • Experience the true essence of Rabat in a private local tour: $395
  • Fes Full Day Private Tour from Rabat: $250
  • Fes Full-Day Private Tour from Rabat with hotel pickup : $133

Tours and Activities in Essaouira

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Essaouira.

  • Big Cap Sim dunes and forest 3 hours tour.: $71
  • Lavender, Full-Day Buggy Experience in Essaouira: $464
  • Long Story Short 2-Day Buggy Adventure in Essaouira, Morocco: $765
  • 3 Day Desert Tour from Essaouira: $709
  • 3 days essaouira desert tour next New year and Xmas HOLIDAYS: $1,108
  • Adventurous Essaouira, 3-day Buggy adventure, Full-Board: $768
  • Big dunes and atlantic coast tour 2 HOURS: $58
  • Casablanca Day tour From Marrakech: $132
  • Desert Tour From Essaouira 4 Days and 3 Nights: $842
  • Desert Tour From Essaouira 5 Days and 4 Nights: $1,385
  • Discovery Tour around Essaouira by Electric Motorcycle: $86
  • Essaouira : 1H quad bike tour and 1H camel ride: $57

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Rabat -
    Essaouira $9.10

How are these travel costs calculated?

When comparing the travel costs between Rabat and Essaouira, we can see that Essaouira is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Africa, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.

Which is Bigger, Rabat or Essaouira?

Rabat is bigger, and its population is about 23.4 times larger than the population of Essaouira. When comparing the population of Rabat vs. Essaouira, 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 and the activities that interest you.

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