A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Tel Aviv vs. Ait Ben Haddou for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Tel Aviv or Ait Ben Haddou?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Tel Aviv or Ait Ben Haddou, 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: Tel Aviv or Ait Ben Haddou?

Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv is the second largest city in Israel and is situated on the Mediterranean coast 60 kilometers north of Jerusalem. It's a rapidly growing city and is one of the most modern and cosmopolitan cities in Israel. The official name is Tel Aviv-Yafo because the city has grown to include the ancient port city of Yafo. If you're looking for an embassy, you are likely to find it in Tel Aviv, despite Jerusalem being the official capital of Israel.

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 Luxury Tours to Israel, The Best Budget Tours to Israel, The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, and The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco.


Which place is cheaper, Ait Ben Haddou or Tel Aviv?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

  • Tel Aviv Prices
    Israel Prices
    Ait Ben Haddou Prices
    Morocco Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Tel Aviv $200
    Ait Ben Haddou $94

The average daily cost (per person) in Tel Aviv is $200, while the average daily cost in Ait Ben Haddou is $94. 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 Tel Aviv and Ait Ben Haddou in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Tel Aviv $108
    Ait Ben Haddou $27
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Tel Aviv $216
    Ait Ben Haddou $54
Compare Hotels in Tel Aviv and Ait Ben Haddou

Looking for a hotel in Tel Aviv 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.

Hotels in Tel Aviv


Hotels in Ait Ben Haddou


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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: Tel Aviv Hotel Prices and Ait Ben Haddou Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Tel Aviv $11
    Ait Ben Haddou $31
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Tel Aviv

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Tel Aviv are as follows:


  • Local Bus to Central Bus Station
    $1.98
  • Taxi to Airport
    $50

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tel Aviv

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Tel Aviv:

  • Comfortable Private Transfer: Jerusalem to Ben Gurion Airport: $180
  • Herzliya to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport Private Departure Transfer: $56
  • Jerusalem: Private Airport Transfer - Great Service !: $249
  • Netanya: Private Airport Transfer - Great Service !: $183
  • Private Airport Transfer - Dead Sea Hotels from or to Tel Aviv (TLV) Airport: $160
  • Private Arrival Transfer: From Ben Gurion Airport to Tel Aviv City Center: $48
  • Private Round trip Airport Transfers - Airport to Tel Aviv Area and return: $210
  • Private Transfer from Ben Gurion Airport to Tel Aviv, Bat Yam, Rishon LeZion: $85
  • Private Transfer from Cruise Port to Tel Aviv Airport TLV: $291
  • Private Transfer from Herzlia to Ben Gurion Airport: $116
  • Private Transfer from Herzlia to Jerusalem: $247
  • Private Transfer from Netanya to Ben Gurion Airport: $172

Is it cheaper to fly into Tel Aviv or Ait Ben Haddou?

Prices for flights to both Ait Ben Haddou and Tel Aviv 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
    Tel Aviv $60
    Ait Ben Haddou $44
Typical Food Prices in Tel Aviv

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Tel Aviv:


  • Dinner for Two
    $28
  • Dinner for 2 at Vatroshka
    $163
  • Lunch at Segev Sarona
    $43
  • Aroma Iced Coffee
    $4.69
  • Lunch at the airport
    $40

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tel Aviv

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Tel Aviv.

  • Carmel Market Food Tour: $45
  • Tel Aviv Food Tour: The Magic of Carmel Market: $49
  • Private Jaffa Flea Market Hapishpeshim Food Tour: $60
  • Carmel Market Food Tour: $75
  • Levinsky Market Food Tour: $145
  • Food Tour of Sarona Market and Azraeli Center: $165
  • Christmas Eve Tour Jerusalem and Bethlehem Dinner from Tel Aviv: $180

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Tel Aviv $28
    Ait Ben Haddou $31
Typical Entertainment Prices in Tel Aviv

Here are a few typical costs in Tel Aviv for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • Masada tour from Tel Aviv
    $99
  • Etzel museum
    $5.02

Tours and Activities in Tel Aviv

Here are a few actual costs in Tel Aviv for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • A Self-Guided Jaffa Tour: The Story of its American-German Colony: $7.99
  • Historic walking tour of Tel Aviv - Secrets of Sarona - Self-Guided Tour: $30
  • Tel Aviv Street Art Tour (Graffiti): $35
  • Jaffa Walking Tour: Old Jaffa, Jaffa Port, the Flea Market & More: $35
  • Jaffa Walking Tour: Old Jaffa, Jaffa Port & the Flea Market: $39
  • Jaffa Sunset Tour History, Sea and Tel Aviv Skyline: $48
  • Carmel Market & Tel Aviv Tour with Tastings: $49
  • Jaffa Half-Day Walking Tour: $49
  • Jerusalem Old City Morning Tour: $49
  • Jerusalem Old City Half-Day Tour from Tel Aviv: $49
  • Jaffa Walking Tour - Half-Day: $49
  • Guided Tour of Iraqi Jewish Tikva Market: $50

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Tel Aviv $27
    Ait Ben Haddou $6.64

Sample the Local Flavors in Tel Aviv

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Tel Aviv:

  • Pub Crawl and Nightlife Tour with Shots: $27
  • Tel Aviv Pub Crawl: $30
  • Pub Crawl with 4 Stops and Free Shots: $32


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tel Aviv and Ait Ben Haddou, we can see that Tel Aviv is more expensive. And not only is Ait Ben Haddou much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tel Aviv is in Middle East and Ait Ben Haddou 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 Ait Ben Haddou would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Ait Ben Haddou 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 Tel Aviv would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tel Aviv than you might in Ait Ben Haddou.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Tel Aviv Expensive? and Is Ait Ben Haddou Expensive?.