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

Should you visit Tel Aviv or Zagora?

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

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Tel Aviv or Zagora, 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 Zagora?

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.

Zagora

A small town in southern Morocco, Zagora is a popular base camp for excursions on foot, by camel, or four wheel drive vehicles into the surrounding desert. One of the most famous and historic treks is the ancient caravan route to Timbuktu, marked by a famous sign at the end of town - indicating a journey of "52 days" by camel.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Israel, The Best Budget Tours to Israel, The Best Adventure Tours to Morocco, and The Best Cultural Tours in Morocco.


Which place is cheaper, Zagora or Tel Aviv?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Tel Aviv is $138, while the average daily cost in Zagora is $50. 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 Zagora in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Tel Aviv $85
    Zagora $36
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Tel Aviv $170
    Zagora $72
Compare Hotels in Tel Aviv and Zagora

Looking for a hotel in Tel Aviv or Zagora? 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 Zagora


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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 Zagora Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Tel Aviv $8.66
    Zagora $1.42
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
    $1.56
  • Taxi to Airport
    $40

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tel Aviv

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Tel Aviv:

  • Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) to Tel Aviv Hotels - Private Transfer: $34
  • Private Tel Aviv Departure Transfer from your Hotel /Accommodation to Airport: $35
  • Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) to Jerusalem Hotels - Private Transfer: $47
  • Private Arrival Transfer: From Ben Gurion Airport to Tel Aviv City Center: $48
  • Transfer between Ben Gurion Airport and Tel Aviv: $52
  • Herzliya to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport Private Departure Transfer: $56
  • Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) to Jerusalem Hotels - Private Transfer: $68
  • Private Transfer from Tel Aviv City Hotels to Ashdod Cruise Port: $73
  • Sheikh Hussein Crossing Private Transfer to Multi Destination: $75
  • Tel Aviv Airport TLV to Jerusalem city - Arrival Private Transfer: $78
  • VIP Transfer between Ben Gurion Airport and Tel Aviv: $78
  • VIP transfer between Ben Gurion Airport and Tel Aviv: $78

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Zagora

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Zagora:

  • Airport Private Transfer: $36

Is it cheaper to fly into Tel Aviv or Zagora?

Prices for flights to both Zagora 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 $27
    Zagora $13
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
    $22
  • Dinner for 2 at Vatroshka
    $129
  • Lunch at Segev Sarona
    $34
  • Aroma Iced Coffee
    $3.71
  • Lunch at the airport
    $31

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tel Aviv

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

  • Tel Aviv Food Tour of the Carmel Market: $49
  • Carmel Market Food Tour: $49
  • Tel Aviv Food Tour: The Magic of Carmel Market: $49
  • Private Jaffa Flea Market Hapishpeshim Food Tour: $60
  • 3 hours Levinsky Market Food Tour : $104
  • The 10 Tastings of Tel Aviv With Locals: Private Food Tour : $230
  • Private Food Tour to Carmel Market : $266

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Tel Aviv $23
    Zagora $2.85
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
    $78
  • Etzel museum
    $3.98

Tours and Activities in Tel Aviv

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

  • The Trail of Independence: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Tel Aviv: $9.99
  • The Story of Gan HaHashmal: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
  • Discover Tel Aviv's Bauhaus Legacy: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
  • Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
  • Self-guided Graffiti tour in Tel Aviv in your own time and your own pace: $24
  • All the Best of Tel Aviv Walking Tour: $28
  • Tel Aviv Jaffo Skyline Sightseeing Cruise of Coast Line: $29
  • Sightseeing Cruise of Tel Aviv and Jaffa Skyline: $29
  • Historic walking tour of Tel Aviv - Secrets of Sarona - Self-Guided Tour: $30
  • Jaffa Walking Tour: Old Jaffa, Jaffa Port & the Flea Market: $35
  • Tel Aviv Street Art Tour (Graffiti): $35
  • Tel Aviv Street Art Tour: $39

Tours and Activities in Zagora

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Zagora are as follows:

  • Marrakech: 2-Day Sahara Desert Tour Zagora & BenHaddou: $112
  • 2 days tour from Zagora to Erg Chegaga: $137
  • Zagora to Erg chigaga desert tour & 4x4 (All-inclusive) 2-Days: $164
  • Zagora to Erg chigaga desert tour & 4x4 (All-inclusive) 2-Days: $164
  • Private Day Camel Trekking Tour in Draa Valley from Zagora: $215
  • From 2-Day Desert Tour to Erg Chegaga: $290
  • From Agadir or Taghazout: 2-Day Sahara Desert Tour to Zagora: $355
  • From Agadir or Taghazout: 2-Day Sahara Desert Tour to Zagora: $357
  • From Agadir or Taghazout: 2-Day Sahara Desert Tour to Zagora: $377
  • From Agadir 4 Days 3 night Désert Tours to Marrakech: $1,335

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Tel Aviv $22
    Zagora -

Sample the Local Flavors in Tel Aviv

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Tel Aviv:

  • Pub Crawl and Nightlife Tour with Shots: $22
  • Pub Crawl with Clubs, dance bars and free shots: $22
  • Guided Pub Crawl Night Tour at Tel Aviv: $24
  • Pub Crawl with 4 Stops and Free Shots: $30
  • Tel Aviv Craft Beers Pub Crawl: $42
  • Wine Tour North of Israel from Tel Aviv: $959


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tel Aviv and Zagora, we can see that Tel Aviv is more expensive. And not only is Zagora much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tel Aviv is in Middle East and Zagora 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 Zagora would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Zagora 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 Zagora.

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 Zagora Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Tel Aviv or Zagora?

Tel Aviv has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Zagora. When comparing the sizes of Tel Aviv and Zagora, 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.