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

Should you visit Tiberias or Ait Ben Haddou?

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

Should I visit Tiberias or Ait Ben Haddou? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.

Where Should I go: Tiberias or Ait Ben Haddou?

Tiberias

Tiberias is a major tourist destination in Israel. It's positioned on the western side of the Sea of Galilee and is a popular spot for Israeli and international tourists alike. The town itself offers great views of the beautiful blue waters and the surrounding green hills. Tiberias is also considered to be one of the Jewish Four Holy Cities. Many people also use Tiberias as a jumping off point to explore the Golan Heights area.

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 3-Day Tours from Jerusalem, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Jerusalem, The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, and The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco.


Which place is cheaper, Ait Ben Haddou or Tiberias?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Tiberias is $87, while the average daily cost in Ait Ben Haddou is $70. 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 Tiberias and Ait Ben Haddou in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Tiberias $55
    Ait Ben Haddou $25
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Tiberias $110
    Ait Ben Haddou $50
Compare Hotels in Tiberias and Ait Ben Haddou

Looking for a hotel in Tiberias 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 Tiberias


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: Tiberias Hotel Prices and Ait Ben Haddou Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Tiberias $4.55
    Ait Ben Haddou $29

Is it cheaper to fly into Tiberias or Ait Ben Haddou?

Prices for flights to both Ait Ben Haddou and Tiberias 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
    Tiberias $28
    Ait Ben Haddou $23
Typical Food Prices in Tiberias

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


  • Lunch for Two
    $5.30
  • Pastry
    $1.86

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Tiberias $10
    Ait Ben Haddou $28
Typical Entertainment Prices in Tiberias

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


  • Two Bikes for Day
    $32

Tours and Activities in Tiberias

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

  • Haifa Shore Excursion: Nazareth and the Galilee - for cruise ship guests only: $115
  • Shabbat Experience in Tzfat with Wine Pairing: $160
  • Safed Wine & Cheese Tour: $250
  • Culinary Day Tour of the Galilee: $287

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Tiberias $17
    Ait Ben Haddou $6.12


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tiberias and Ait Ben Haddou, we can see that Tiberias is more expensive. And not only is Ait Ben Haddou much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tiberias 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 Tiberias would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tiberias 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 Tiberias Expensive? and Is Ait Ben Haddou Expensive?.