Which place is cheaper, Pompeii or Ait Ben Haddou?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Ait Ben Haddou or Pompeii?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Ait Ben Haddou and Pompeii can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Ait Ben Haddou or Pompeii?
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.
Pompeii
Pompeii was once a 160-acre Roman port city, called home by more than 20,000 residents. In 79 A.D., Mount Vesuvius erupted and after burying the entire city 16 feet deep in ash, the debris destroyed everything in its path, killing thousands of people and affecting more than 200 square miles around the area.
However, the phenomenon is that the ash preserved everything as it was in that time and to this day, you can visit and observe life as it was nearly two thousand years ago, as figures of people running from the explosion have been burned permanently into history.
The best time to visit Pompeii is during spring, after the rains of March and before the scorching heat of June and July. On the downside, this is the beginning of the busy season for tourists, so while you'll enjoy pleasant weather, you won't be likely to avoid crowds. Conversely, November starts the low-season for travel, so you can easily skip the crowds, though you may have to compromise on weather, as the rains return this time of year. Rain and crowds won't be an issue if you visit during winter, but be warned, temperatures drop down to the 50's during the day, accompanied by winds.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Italy, and The Best Walking Tours in Italy.
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Ait Ben Haddou Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAit Ben Haddou $97Pompeii $207
The average daily cost (per person) in Ait Ben Haddou is $97, while the average daily cost in Pompeii is $207. 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 Ait Ben Haddou and Pompeii in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAit Ben Haddou $28Pompeii $82
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAit Ben Haddou $56Pompeii $164
Compare Hotels in Ait Ben Haddou and Pompeii
Looking for a hotel in Ait Ben Haddou or Pompeii? 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: Ait Ben Haddou Hotel Prices and Pompeii Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ait Ben Haddou $32Pompeii $63
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pompeii
Also for Pompeii, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From Ravello: deluxe transfer to Naples By English speaking driver.: $78
- Private Transfer from Naples to Amalfi with Pick Up: $159
- Private Transfer from Naples to Pompei or Vice Versa: $60
- Private Transfer from Naples to Positano: $159
- Private transfer from Naples to Positano and vice versa: $119
- Private transfer from Ravello to Naples: $133
- Tour of Pompeii for families with Transfer from Naples & Sorrento: $214
- Transfer Ravello to Naples: $133
- Transfer from Naples to Amalfi or Ravello: $119
- Transfer from Pompeii to Naples or viceversa: $119
- Transfer from Ravello to Naples and vice versa: $273
- Transfers from Naples to Sorrento Positano Amalfi Ravello Maiori: $95
Is it cheaper to fly into Ait Ben Haddou or Pompeii?
Prices for flights to both Pompeii and Ait Ben Haddou 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 dayAit Ben Haddou $45Pompeii $71
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pompeii
For Pompeii, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Traditional Neapolitan Dinner in Pompei - Villa Franca - Family Restourant: $50
- Dinner at a Winery on the Slopes of Mount Vesuvius: $60
- Italian cooking class and lunch near the Pompeii excavations: $124
- guided tour of the ruins and cooking class fresh pasta : $179
- Pompei tour with a 2000 years roman dinner: $197
- Private market tour and cooking class with lunch or dinner in Pompei: $225
- Private Hands-on Italian Cooking Class in Pompeii with Sabrina: $250
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ait Ben Haddou $31Pompeii $90
Tours and Activities in Pompeii
For Pompeii, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Pompeii’s Secret Tales Self-Guided Walking Tour: $8.15
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Pompei: $9.53
- Pompeii Virtual Museum Entrance Ticket: $14
- The Rise, Fall, and Rediscovery of A Self-Guided Tour: $20
- Pompeii Walking Tour: $30
- PompeiI Exclusive Tour with your Archaeologist in a Small Group : $30
- The Archaeological Site of Pompei the Official Entry Ticket: $30
- Tour with Archaeologist Guide & Skip-the-Line Entry: $30
- Skip-the-Line Pompeii Admission Ticket: Walk Through History: $32
- Pompeii - Small Group tour w/an Archaeologist/Skip the line: $32
- Pompeii Ticket with Optional Guided Tour: $33
- Pompei Walking Tour: $36
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAit Ben Haddou $6.80Pompeii $8.58
Sample the Local Flavors in Pompeii
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Pompeii:
- Wine Tasting Tour on the Slopes of Vesuvius: $57
- Wine Tasting and Winery Tour in Vesuvio National Park with Lunch: $82
- Superior Wine Tasting with Lunch on the slopes of Mt. Vesuvius: $84
- Wine Tasting & Lunch by the Roman Necropolis of Pompeii: $89
- Seafood Lunch & Wine Tasting with Scenic Golf Cart Tour: $95
- From Vineyard to Table: Wine Tasting & Neapolitan Lunch in Pompei: $101
- Pompeii Tour & Lunch with Wine Tasting Experience: $107
- Explore Private Tour, Wine Tasting & Lunch: $215
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ait Ben Haddou and Pompeii, we can see that Pompeii is more expensive. And not only is Ait Ben Haddou much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Ait Ben Haddou is in Africa and Pompeii is in Europe, 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 Pompeii would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Pompeii 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 Ait Ben Haddou Expensive? and Is Pompeii Expensive?.
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.