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. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Tel Aviv is $200, while the average daily cost in Zagora is $64. 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 $108
    Zagora $39
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Tel Aviv $216
    Zagora $78
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 $11
    Zagora $1.55
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:

  • Private Arrival Transfer: From Ben Gurion Airport to Tel Aviv City Center: $48
  • Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) to Tel Aviv - Arrival Private Transfer: $52
  • Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) to Tel Aviv - Arrival Private Transfer: $53
  • Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) to Tel Aviv Hotels - Private Transfer: $55
  • Herzliya to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport Private Departure Transfer: $56
  • Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) to Jerusalem Hotels - Private Transfer: $85
  • Private Transfer from Ben Gurion Airport to Tel Aviv, Bat Yam, Rishon LeZion: $85
  • Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) to Jerusalem - Arrival Private Transfer: $88
  • Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) to Jerusalem Hotels - Private Transfer: $90
  • Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) to Tel Aviv - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $104
  • Private Transfer: From Tel Aviv to Jerusalem: $107
  • Tel Aviv to Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) - Departure Private Transfer: $110

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 $60
    Zagora $24
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

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Zagora

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

  • Morocco Cooking Class Tour with local market visit: $47

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Tel Aviv $28
    Zagora $3.09
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

Tours and Activities in Zagora

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

  • 2 days tour from Zagora to Erg Chegaga: $148
  • 2 Day Erg Chigaga Desert Tour from Zagora: $177
  • 2 Days 1 Night Desert Tour to Erg Chigaga from Zagora: $179
  • Zagora to Erg chigaga desert tour & 4x4 and camel ride: $189
  • From Agadir 4 Days 3 nights Sahara Tour to Marrakeche: $1,348

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Tel Aviv $27
    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: $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 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.