A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Tenerife vs. Asilah for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Tenerife or Asilah?

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

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Tenerife or Asilah, 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: Tenerife or Asilah?

Tenerife

European tourists have long known Tenerife as a top vacation destination. Amazing beaches and a booming nightlife bring in visitors to the largest of the Canary Islands all the way from England, Germany and Spain - particularly during the Easter holiday. Now the rest of the world is catching up. It's not just a spot for spring breakers looking for a party - it is full of mountains, volcanoes and forests ready for exploring.

Asilah

Spend your summers like the rich and famous with a trip to Asilah, Morocco. With pristine, white buildings and wrought-iron windows, this gorgeous city still holds the traditions from a time when it was under Spanish rule. The town remains rather quiet for most of the year, with a population surge in the summer months. Beaches are packed and there are tourists as far as the eye can see. If you're not a fan of crowds, consider visiting in the spring or fall when the weather is nice, but the tourists are gone.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Spain, The Best 10-Day Tours in Spain, The Best Cultural Tours in Morocco, and The Best Budget Tours to Morocco.


Which place is cheaper, Asilah or Tenerife?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Tenerife is €128, while the average daily cost in Asilah is €62. 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 Tenerife and Asilah in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Tenerife 53
    Asilah 27
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Tenerife 106
    Asilah 54
Compare Hotels in Tenerife and Asilah

Looking for a hotel in Tenerife or Asilah? 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 Tenerife


Hotels in Asilah


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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: Tenerife Hotel Prices and Asilah Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Tenerife 60
    Asilah 14

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tenerife

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

  • Discover Scuba Diving with two dives in the Ocean in Tenerife with Transfers: $262
  • Tenerife South Airport (TFS): Transfer to Santa Cruz Port: $252
  • Tenerife Airport Transfer from South Airport (Reina Sofia) to North Area Hotels: $197
  • Tenerife Transfer from North Area Hotels to South Airport (Reina Sofia): $197
  • Private Transfer South Tenerife Airport to Guia de Isora Area: $131
  • Private South Tenerife Airport Transfer to South Hotels: $126
  • Tenerife Airport (TFN) to Tenerife Round-Trip Private Transfer: $101
  • Loro Parque & Siam Park Entry Ticket with Transfer: $99
  • Adeje: Guided Bike Tour to Masca with Transfers and Drinks: $99
  • Santa Cruz Tenerife Cruise Port to Tenerife hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $87
  • Tenerife South Airport (TFS) to Tenerife Cruise Port -Roundtrip Private Transfer: $87
  • Mount Teide Tour with Cable Car Ticket & Transfer: $79

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Asilah

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

  • Tangier: Private Transfer to Asilah: $72

Is it cheaper to fly into Tenerife or Asilah?

Prices for flights to both Asilah and Tenerife 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
    Tenerife 39
    Asilah 23

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tenerife

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

  • Hard Rock Cafe Set Menu Lunch or Dinner & Drink: $33
  • Tenerife : Horse Show Entry ticket with optional dinner: $48
  • Castillo San Miguel Medieval Show with Dinner: $51
  • Medieval San Miguel castle with dinner-Show in South Tenerife : $52
  • Music Hall Tavern Comedy Drag Show Ticket & Dinner: $52
  • Teide Sunset Night Tour with Dinner and Stargazing: $58
  • Teide National Park Night Sky Star Safari & Dinner: $59
  • Medieval Show and Dinner at Castillo San Miguel with Transfer: $67
  • Self Driving Sunset Tour with Dinner and Stargazing in Tenerife: $71
  • Teide Night Experience with Dinner and Stargazing: $75
  • Teide National Park Sunset & Stargazing with Dinner (Star Safari): $82
  • Tenerife Sky At Night: Sunset, Stargazing and Dinner: $83

Typical Food Prices in Asilah

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


  • Cookies
    0.47
  • Breakfast for Two
    4.67
  • Tagine Dinner for 2
    7.01

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Tenerife 27
    Asilah 20

Tours and Activities in Tenerife

For Tenerife, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Chef Roberto Medda's Private BBQ Experience - At Your Doorstep!: $87
  • Tenerife Animal Farm Private Car Tour. Canarian Cheese and Wine: $164
  • "Boat Cruise & Photos: Your Photographic Adventure at Sea": $320
  • "Pyramids of Güímar Admission PREMIUM Ticket": $20
  • 1 Hour and Half Mojo Sauce Workshop With Winery Tour: $60
  • 2 hours of Tour and Safari on a jet ski: $186
  • 3 Hour Kayak and Snorkeling Experience in Tenerife: $42
  • 3-Hour Guided PADI Scuba Diving Experience in Tenerife: $130
  • 3-Hour Private Boat Tour in Tenerife with Tapas: $175
  • 3-Hours Shared Tour to Accessible Boat en Canary Island: $66
  • 3-hour Whale and Dolphin Watching and Listening Tour : $44
  • 3H Private o Shared Tour to Accessible Boat en Canary Island: $64

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Tenerife 6.43
    Asilah 6.54

Sample the Local Flavors in Tenerife

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Tenerife:

  • Wine tasting and Canarian products in La Orotava: $19
  • Wine Tour & Taste surrounded by Anaga Forest: $25
  • Half Day Southern Rural Tenerife Tour with Wine Tasting: $63
  • Tour of the senses through the South of Tenerife with Wine Tasting: $64
  • Wine Tasting Experience in Tenerife: $66
  • Full-Day Gastronomy and Wine Tour: $81
  • Taste of Tenerife Tour With Wine Tasting: $93
  • Wine tasting with tapas, Teide at sunset (shared): $102
  • Volcano Teide Buggy Tour with Wine Tasting & Tapas: $225


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

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Tenerife Expensive? and Is Asilah Expensive?.



When is the best time to visit Tenerife or Asilah?

Tenerife has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Asilah experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.

Should I visit Tenerife or Asilah in the Summer?

The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Tenerife and Asilah. The beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Tenerife this time of year. Asilah attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

In July, Tenerife is generally around the same temperature as Asilah. Daily temperatures in Tenerife average around 23°C (73°F), and Asilah fluctuates around 24°C (74°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Asilah this time of the year. In Tenerife, it's very sunny this time of the year. Tenerife usually receives less sunshine than Asilah during summer. Tenerife gets 268 hours of sunny skies, while Asilah receives 346 hours of full sun in the summer.

In July, Tenerife usually receives around the same amount of rain as Asilah. Tenerife gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Asilah receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Tenerife 23°C (73°F) 
    Asilah 24°C (74°F)

Should I visit Tenerife or Asilah in the Autumn?

The autumn brings many poeple to Tenerife as well as Asilah. Many travelers come to Tenerife for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area. The warm climate attracts visitors to Asilah throughout the year.

Tenerife is a little warmer than Asilah in the autumn. The daily temperature in Tenerife averages around 22°C (72°F) in October, and Asilah fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Asilah. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Tenerife this time of the year. In the autumn, Tenerife often gets less sunshine than Asilah. Tenerife gets 200 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Asilah receives 235 hours of full sun.

Tenerife usually gets less rain in October than Asilah. Tenerife gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Asilah receives 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Tenerife 22°C (72°F) 
    Asilah 20°C (68°F)

Should I visit Tenerife or Asilah in the Winter?

Both Asilah and Tenerife are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Tenerife in the winter for the shopping scene and the cuisine. Plenty of visitors come to Asilah because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

In the winter, Tenerife is a little warmer than Asilah. Typically, the winter temperatures in Tenerife in January average around 17°C (63°F), and Asilah averages at about 13°C (55°F).

Tenerife usually receives more sunshine than Asilah during winter. Tenerife gets 191 hours of sunny skies, while Asilah receives 169 hours of full sun in the winter.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Asilah. In January, Tenerife usually receives less rain than Asilah. Tenerife gets 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Asilah receives 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Tenerife 17°C (63°F) 
    Asilah 13°C (55°F)

Should I visit Tenerife or Asilah in the Spring?

Both Asilah and Tenerife during the spring are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Tenerife for the beaches and the natural beauty during these months. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Asilah year-round.

In April, Tenerife is generally a little warmer than Asilah. Daily temperatures in Tenerife average around 18°C (64°F), and Asilah fluctuates around 15°C (60°F).

In Asilah, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Tenerife. In the spring, Tenerife often gets less sunshine than Asilah. Tenerife gets 205 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Asilah receives 251 hours of full sun.

Tenerife usually gets less rain in April than Asilah. Tenerife gets 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Asilah receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Tenerife 18°C (64°F) 
    Asilah 15°C (60°F)

Typical Weather for Asilah and Tenerife

Tenerife Asilah
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 17°C (63°F) 43 mm (1.7 in) 13°C (55°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)
Feb 17°C (63°F) 42 mm (1.7 in) 13°C (56°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)
Mar 18°C (64°F) 38 mm (1.5 in) 14°C (57°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Apr 18°C (64°F) 19 mm (0.7 in) 15°C (60°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
May 19°C (66°F) 8 mm (0.3 in) 18°C (64°F) 37 mm (1.5 in)
Jun 21°C (70°F) 4 mm (0.2 in) 21°C (69°F) 14 mm (0.6 in)
Jul 23°C (73°F) 2 mm (0.1 in) 24°C (74°F) 2 mm (0.1 in)
Aug 24°C (75°F) 3 mm (0.1 in) 24°C (75°F) 3 mm (0.1 in)
Sep 23°C (73°F) 9 mm (0.4 in) 23°C (73°F) 15 mm (0.6 in)
Oct 22°C (72°F) 26 mm (1 in) 20°C (68°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Nov 20°C (68°F) 47 mm (1.9 in) 16°C (61°F) 135 mm (5.3 in)
Dec 17°C (63°F) 56 mm (2.2 in) 13°C (56°F) 129 mm (5.1 in)


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