Which place is cheaper, Ouarzazate or Chania?
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 Chania or Ouarzazate?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Chania or Ouarzazate, 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: Chania or Ouarzazate?
Chania
Chania is a city on the northwest coast of the Greek island of Crete. Chania is Crete's most evocative city, with its pretty Venetian quarter, crisscrossed by narrow lanes, culminating at a magnificent harbor. At the harbor entrance is a 16th-century lighthouse with Venetian, Egyptian, and Ottoman influences. On the other side, the Nautical Museum has model ships, naval objects and photographs. The former monastery of St. Francis houses the Archaeological Museum of Chania. Remnants of Venetian and Turkish architecture abound, with old townhouses now transformed into atmospheric restaurants and boutique hotels. Although all this beauty means the old town is packed with tourists in summer, it's still a great place to unwind. The Venetian Harbor is super for a stroll and a coffee or cocktail. Plus it’s got a university and a modern area to the city, which means that it retains its charm in winter. Indie boutiques and an entire lane dedicated to leather products provide good shopping and, with a multitude of creative restaurants, you’ll likely have some of your best meals on Crete here.
Ouarzazate
Morocco can be quite an energetic country, but if you're looking for more of a quiet getaway, consider Ouarzazate. Small by Moroccan standards, this town is built up mostly around a main street – the Avenue Mohammad V. Ouarzazate. The name "Ouarzazate" comes from the Berber language meaning "without noise" or "without confusion." It was once a crossroad for a African traders traveling to northern cities in Morocco and Europe. Today, Ouarzazate is the largest town in the Moroccan Sahara, and its central location serves as a good home base touring the rest of Morocco.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Greece, The Best Cruise Tours and Packages in Greece, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Morocco, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Morocco.
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Chania Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayChania €116Ouarzazate €51
The average daily cost (per person) in Chania is €116, while the average daily cost in Ouarzazate is €51. 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 Chania and Ouarzazate in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personChania €46Ouarzazate €20
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomChania €92Ouarzazate €40
Compare Hotels in Chania and Ouarzazate
Looking for a hotel in Chania or Ouarzazate? 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: Chania Hotel Prices and Ouarzazate Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Chania €15Ouarzazate €3.20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Chania
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Chania:
- Chania Airport Transfer to or from Platanias Agia Marina and more: $90
- Crete Private Taxi and Transfer from Chania to Sfakia: $144
- Crete Private Taxi and Transfer from Kalyves to Heraklion: $236
- Crete Private Transfer to or from Ports Airports Hotels Villas: $150
- Crete: Private Taxi & Transfer from Chania to Rethymno: $108
- Crete: Private Taxi & Transfer from Rethymno to Chania: $108
- Heraklion and Chania Transfer with Sightseeing in Rethymno: $228
- One-Way Shared Transfer From/To Chania Airport To Plakias: $96
- Private Roundtrip Transfer from Chania to Samaria Gorge Park: $86
- Private Transfer from Rethymno to Heraklion airport: $127
- Private Transfers from Chania Airport to Kissamos one way: $144
- Souda Port-Bay to Chania City Private Tour with Transfer: $120
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Ouarzazate
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Ouarzazate are as follows:
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Taxi Ride€1.89
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ouarzazate
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ouarzazate:
- "Ouarzazate to Marrakech: Your Comfortable Private Transfer": $115
- Ouarzazate Airport Transfer: $30
- Private Ouarzazate Airport Transfer: $30
Is it cheaper to fly into Chania or Ouarzazate?
Prices for flights to both Ouarzazate and Chania 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 dayChania €56Ouarzazate €26
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Chania
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Chania.
- The Delicious Chania Street Food Tour : $96
- Half Day Sunset Tour in Rethymno with Dinner and Wine: $101
- Chania Walking Food Tours Crete with a local!: $101
- Morning Bites and Market Delights Food Tour: $108
- Evening Feasts A Journey through Cretan Flavors Food Tour: $108
- Mountain Food Tour [out of the box]- Chania Villages: $198
Typical Food Prices in Ouarzazate
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Ouarzazate:
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Dinner for Two€10
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ouarzazate
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Ouarzazate.
- Private Berber Cooking Class at Fint Oasis with Lunch: $48
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Chania €21Ouarzazate €9.97
Tours and Activities in Chania
Here are a few actual costs in Chania for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Chania Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $9.57
- Gramvousa Island & Balos Bay Full-Day Tour from Rethymno English & German guide: $20
- Day Tour To Chania City: $28
- Limnoupolis Water Admission Ticket: $33
- Chania City Evening Tour From Rethymno: $34
- Elafonissi Beach Tour from Chania with stop in Elos Village: $34
- Knossos & Heraklion City Day Tour from Rethimno: $34
- 6-Hours Safari Tour in Damnoni and Skinaria Beach, from Plakias: $34
- Imbros Gorge and Libyan Sea Day Tour From Chania: $35
- Full day Samaria Gorge Tour from Chania Through Easy Way: $36
- Chania City & Lake Kournas Tour: $36
- Elafonissi Beach and Chania City Tour From Rethymno: $40
Tours and Activities in Ouarzazate
Here are a few actual costs in Ouarzazate for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Ait-Ben-Haddou - City Tour: $24
- 1 Hour Horse Riding Adventure in Ait Ben Haddou: $26
- Ouzoud Waterfall Day Tour from Marrakech: $32
- Private half-day mountain bike tour discover Palmeraie Skoura: $33
- Royal Private Tour of Ksar Ait Ben Haddou: $42
- Guided tour of the Palmerie de Skoura by electric mountain bike : $54
- Private Quad Experience in the Ouarzazate Desert: $54
- Marrakech Palm Grove 2-Hour Quad Biking Adventure.: $54
- Marrakech Half-Day Guided City Tour : $72
- Private One Day Tour AIT BENHADDOU and TELOUET via Ouarzazate: $119
- 3 Days Group Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert: $119
- Private Full-Day Tour of Ouarzazate and Oasis Fint: $173
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayChania €18Ouarzazate -
Sample the Local Flavors in Chania
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Chania:
- Crete: Local Wine Tasting & Visit to the Ancient Olive Tree: $143
- Cave and Cretan Brewery tour with lunch: $186
- PRIVATE Walking Tour with Lunch and Wine Tasting by a Sommelier: $192
- Gastronomy tour and wine tasting in traditional villages : $216
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Chania and Ouarzazate, we can see that Chania is more expensive. And not only is Ouarzazate much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Chania is in Europe and Ouarzazate 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 Ouarzazate would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Ouarzazate 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 Chania would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Chania than you might in Ouarzazate.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Chania Expensive? and Is Ouarzazate Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Chania or Ouarzazate?
Ouarzazate has a larger population, and is about 5% larger than the population of Chania. When comparing the sizes of Chania and Ouarzazate, 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.
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.