Which place is cheaper, Essaouira or Rajasthan?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Rajasthan or Essaouira?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Rajasthan or Essaouira, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Rajasthan or Essaouira?
Rajasthan
It's time to visit the world of harems and maharajahs, palaces and fortresses, incense and mysticism. Rajasthan is a state in the northwest of India full of history and magnificent forts – the best in the country. Known as the Land of Kings, Rajasthan really has something for everyone. With sand dunes, jungles, camel trains, wild tigers, glittering jewels, vibrant cultures and a calendar full of festivals, this area is a must-see spot in this bucket list country.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Mumbai, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to India, The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayRajasthan $269Essaouira $57
The average daily cost (per person) in Rajasthan is $269, while the average daily cost in Essaouira is $57. 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 Rajasthan and Essaouira in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personRajasthan $117Essaouira $26
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomRajasthan $234Essaouira $52
Compare Hotels in Rajasthan and Essaouira
Looking for a hotel in Rajasthan 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.
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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: Essaouira Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Rajasthan $32Essaouira $2.04
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rajasthan
Also for Rajasthan, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Two Night Safari Experience Ranthambore National Park &Transfers: $271
- Private 3-Day City Tour of Jaipur: Amber Fort, City Palace Including Transfers: $260
- Private Transfer - Jaipur To Jodhpur Via Pushkar With Lunch: $259
- Private transfer - Jaipur to Udaipur via Chittorgarh Fort with lunch: $250
- Private transfer: Jaipur to Udaipur enroute Trip to Chittorgarh Fort with lunch: $247
- Private A/c Transfer Mount Abu to Jaipur ( 4 Seat A/c Sedan ): $240
- 1 Day: Ranthambore Safari From Jaipur With Transfer To Agra: $227
- Delhi Airport (DEL) to Shimla Resorts-Arrival Transfer: $224
- Private 3-Day City Tour of Jodhpur: Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada with Transfer: $220
- Private Transfer - Jaipur To Jodhpur Via Pushkar: $218
- Private transfer - Jaipur to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri with lunch: $214
- Private transfer: Jaipur to Udaipur enroute Trip to Chittorgarh Fort: $209
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Essaouira
Also for Essaouira, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- private transfer essaouira to casablanca or casablanca-essaouira: $278
- Private transfer Essaouira Ouarzazate.: $228
- Private Transfer Essaouira-Taroudant: $228
- Private transfer Essaouira Taroudant.: $193
- Transfer from Essaouira to Marrakech city or Marrakech airport: $136
- Private Transfer from Essaouira to Marrakesh Menara (RAK) Airport: $133
- Private Transfer Essaouira-Agadir: $125
- Private transfer Marrakech city to Essaouira city: $125
- Transfer from Essaouira to Marrakech city or Marrakech airport: $121
- Private Transfer from Marrakech to Essaouira 1 to 4 people: $109
- Private transfer Marrakech to Essaouira or Essaouira toMarrakech: $109
- Private transfer Marrakech airpot - Essaouira: $108
Is it cheaper to fly into Rajasthan or Essaouira?
Prices for flights to both Essaouira and Rajasthan 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 dayRajasthan $100Essaouira $24
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rajasthan
For Rajasthan, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Jaipur Street food tour: $4.05
- Food Tour in Jaipur: $14
- Durga Cooking Class: $15
- Jaipur Half-Day Evening Tour with Sunset and Dinner: $15
- Cooking Class in Jaipur with all Transport & Meals: $18
- Cooking class demo with dinner: $18
- Jaipur Pink City Cooking Class: $20
- Food Tour and Eat like Locals: $20
- cooking class demo with dinner: $20
- Private Cooking Lesson for Authentic Rajasthani Cuisine: $22
- Food Tour With Guide: $22
- Indian Home Based Cooking Class by Storyboard: $23
Typical Food Prices in Essaouira
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Essaouira:
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Baklava$1.43
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Breakfast Crepes$0.51
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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:
- Agadir Cooking Class Experience with Local Market Visit: $30
- Cooking class: How To Be a Real Moroccan Chef: $40
- Essaouira Sunset Tour: Sidi M’barek Waterfall,Coastal Walk&Dinner: $46
- Essaouira Moroccan Cooking Class Experience: $51
- Sidi Kaouki Sunset Walk and Berber Tent Dinner by Atlantic: $51
- Essaouira Cooking Class At Home: $51
- Essaouira Berber Cooking Class & Organic Farm Tour Al Aaila Farm: $54
- Cooking Class in Essaouira Countryside: $57
- Essaouira Family Dinner Experience: $64
- Essaouira Street Food Tour: $67
- l'Atelier - Moroccan Cooking Workshop in Essaouira: $68
- 3 Hours Horse Riding with Dinner and Overnight Berber Camp: $210
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Rajasthan $59Essaouira $12
Tours and Activities in Rajasthan
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Rajasthan.
- (JODHPUR) BLUE CITY Guided TOUR with MEHREANGARH FORT: $9.54
- 02 nights authentic wild camping & Luxury Camping Experience: $129
- 1 Day: Jhalana Leopard Safari+Abhaneri Step Well Tour From Jaipur: $272
- 1-Night Private Tour to The Taj Mahal and Agra from Jaipur by Car: $148
- 2 D Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, Abhaneri Step Well's Tour From Jaipur: $195
- 2 Day Golden Triangle Tour to Agra and Delhi From Jaipur: $194
- 2 Day Heritage Pink City Jaipur Highlight & Sightseeing Tour: $170
- 2 Day Jaipur Private Tour + Entry Tickets: $101
- 2 Day Jaipur Tour for Authentic Experiences: $30
- 2 Day Jaipur Tour for First-Time Visitors: $27
- 2 Day Jaipur Tour with Car and Guide: $49
- 2 Days : Guided Agra Tour From Jaipur With Drop at New Delhi: $225
Tours and Activities in Essaouira
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Essaouira.
- 1 Day Horseback Riding Tour with Overnight Stay in Berber Tent: $284
- 1 Hour Quad Bike Adventure in Essaouira desert: $32
- 1-Hour Scenic Quad Bike Tour: Discover Essaouira’s Coastline: $34
- 1-hour buggy tour in Essaouira desert (2 places/buggy): $136
- 2 - Hour Quad Biking and Sandboarding Experience in Essaouira: $42
- 2 Hours Dromedary Ride Tour in Essaouira Morocco: $51
- 2-Hours Buggy Adventure in Essaouira desert (2 places per buggy): $94
- 2H Buggy Adventure in Essaouira beaches ́Dunes & Forest Ride: $153
- 3-Days Desert Tour From Fes to Marrakech: $193
- 3H Buggy Adventure – Dunes, Ocean & Sunset Ride: $226
- Beginners surf experience in Essaouira: $33
- Discovery Tour around Essaouira by Electric Motorcycle: $110
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayRajasthan $33Essaouira $9.36
Sample the Local Flavors in Rajasthan
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Rajasthan:
- Pub Crawl Jaipur: $35
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Rajasthan and Essaouira, we can see that Rajasthan is more expensive. And not only is Essaouira much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Rajasthan is in Asia and Essaouira 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 Essaouira would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Essaouira 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 Rajasthan would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Rajasthan than you might in Essaouira.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Rajasthan Expensive? and Is Essaouira Expensive?.
Which has a larger population, Rajasthan or Essaouira?
Rajasthan has a larger population, and is about 870 times larger than the population of Essaouira. When comparing the sizes of Rajasthan and 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 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.