Which place is cheaper, Meknes or Tenerife?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Tenerife or Meknes?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Tenerife or Meknes, 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 Meknes?
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.
Meknes
So you love a bustling nightlife with fine restaurants and meaningful historical buildings, but you hate all the tourists. Well, it maybe time to visit Meknes, Morocco. Since most travelers head straight to Fez, that leaves Meknes relatively untouched and remains free of the usual hassles that plague other major destinations.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Spain, The Best 10-Day Tours in Spain, The Best Adventure Tours to Morocco, and The Best Cultural Tours in Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTenerife €128Meknes €43
The average daily cost (per person) in Tenerife is €128, while the average daily cost in Meknes is €43. 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 Meknes in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTenerife €53Meknes €24
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTenerife €106Meknes €48
Compare Hotels in Tenerife and Meknes
Looking for a hotel in Tenerife or Meknes? 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: Tenerife Hotel Prices and Meknes Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tenerife €60Meknes €1.37
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
Is it cheaper to fly into Tenerife or Meknes?
Prices for flights to both Meknes 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
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Food Meals for one dayTenerife €39Meknes €13
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 Meknes
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Meknes:
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Popcorn€0.19
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Spices€2.34
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Meknes
For Meknes, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Fes Medina :Grocery shopping & cooking Class with Fatima: $95
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tenerife €27Meknes €3.32
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
Tours and Activities in Meknes
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Meknes.
- Fes Volubilis Tour: $45
- From Fez: Volubilis, Moulay Idriss and Meknes Full Day Tour: $17
- From Rabat: Volubilis and Meknes Full-day Tour: $258
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTenerife €6.43Meknes €2.45
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
Typical Alcohol Prices in Meknes
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Meknes:
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Bottle of Wine€4.29
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tenerife and Meknes, we can see that Tenerife is more expensive. And not only is Meknes much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tenerife is in Europe and Meknes 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 Meknes would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Meknes 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 Meknes.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Tenerife Expensive? and Is Meknes Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Tenerife or Meknes?
Tenerife has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Meknes experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Tenerife or Meknes in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Tenerife and Meknes. The beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Tenerife this time of year. Meknes attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In July, Tenerife is generally around the same temperature as Meknes. Daily temperatures in Tenerife average around 23°C (73°F), and Meknes fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Meknes this time of the year. In Tenerife, it's very sunny this time of the year. Tenerife usually receives less sunshine than Meknes during summer. Tenerife gets 268 hours of sunny skies, while Meknes receives 330 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Tenerife usually receives more rain than Meknes. Tenerife gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Meknes receives 0 mm (0 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyTenerife 23°C (73°F)Meknes 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Tenerife or Meknes in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Tenerife as well as Meknes. 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 Meknes throughout the year.
Tenerife is a little warmer than Meknes in the autumn. The daily temperature in Tenerife averages around 22°C (72°F) in October, and Meknes fluctuates around 19°C (67°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Meknes. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Tenerife this time of the year. In the autumn, Tenerife often gets less sunshine than Meknes. Tenerife gets 200 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Meknes receives 227 hours of full sun.
Tenerife usually gets less rain in October than Meknes. Tenerife gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Meknes receives 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberTenerife 22°C (72°F)Meknes 19°C (67°F)
Should I visit Tenerife or Meknes in the Winter?
Both Meknes 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 Meknes because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the winter, Tenerife is a little warmer than Meknes. Typically, the winter temperatures in Tenerife in January average around 17°C (63°F), and Meknes averages at about 12°C (54°F).
Tenerife usually receives more sunshine than Meknes during winter. Tenerife gets 191 hours of sunny skies, while Meknes receives 165 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Tenerife usually receives less rain than Meknes. Tenerife gets 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Meknes receives 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryTenerife 17°C (63°F)Meknes 12°C (54°F)
Should I visit Tenerife or Meknes in the Spring?
Both Meknes 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 Meknes year-round.
In April, Tenerife is generally a little warmer than Meknes. Daily temperatures in Tenerife average around 18°C (64°F), and Meknes fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
In Meknes, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Tenerife. In the spring, Tenerife often gets less sunshine than Meknes. Tenerife gets 205 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Meknes receives 256 hours of full sun.
Tenerife usually gets less rain in April than Meknes. Tenerife gets 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Meknes receives 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilTenerife 18°C (64°F)Meknes 16°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Meknes and Tenerife
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 17°C (63°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (63°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Mar | 18°C (64°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 18°C (64°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 9 mm (0.3 in) |
| Oct | 22°C (72°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) |
| Dec | 17°C (63°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) |
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.