Which place is cheaper, Toulon or Essaouira?
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 Essaouira or Toulon?
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 Essaouira and Toulon can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Essaouira or Toulon?
Essaouira
Essaouira is a beautiful beach town on the Atlantic coast of Morocco. The city has a pleasant medina that has been named a UNESCO World Heritage site and is interesting to explore. It's an 18th century fortified town with a lot of character and charm. The city is rich and culture and you'll find a handful of art galleries throughout the town. The city is also a gathering place for artists and musicians, particularly during the Gnaoua Festival of World Music, which takes place the last week of June. This event attracts about 450,000 visitors yearly.
Toulon
Located between Marseille and Nice, Toulon is in the western portion of the French Riviera and in the southeast of Provence. It's economy is heavily reliant on a French naval base in the area. This base is responsible for the creation of thousands of jobs. The city is also a significant tourist destination, with over 150,000 visitors every year.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Morocco, The Best Luxury Tours to France, and The Best Budget Tours to France.
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Essaouira Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayEssaouira $62Toulon $165
The average daily cost (per person) in Essaouira is $62, while the average daily cost in Toulon is $165. 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 Essaouira and Toulon in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEssaouira $29Toulon $92
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEssaouira $58Toulon $184
Compare Hotels in Essaouira and Toulon
Looking for a hotel in Essaouira or Toulon? 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: Essaouira Hotel Prices and Toulon Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Essaouira $2.21Toulon $8.38
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Essaouira
Also for Essaouira, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer Essaouira-Essaouira Airport: $23
- Transfer Airport Essaouira Mogador : $24
- Private Transfer from or to Essaouira Aéroport : $36
- Essaouira P5: Quad EN route DE la mer (free transfer): $38
- Essaouira P4: excursions EN Quad (free transfer): $38
- Private Transfer from or to Essaouira Airport : $41
- Essaouira Desert Quad and Sandboarding with Photos and Transfer: $71
- Essaouira to Marrakech:Private Transfer for a Hassle-Free Journey: $80
- Airport transfer from Essaouira to Marrakesh : $82
- "Essaouira to Agafay Desert Marrakech: Exclusive Private Transfer: $90
- Essaouira P13: 2h quad + 2h camel free transfer: $94
- Private Transfer From Essaouira To Marrakech: $96
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Toulon
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Toulon:
- Private Transfer from Toulon Cruise Port to Marseille city Hotels: $292
- Private Transfer from Toulon Port to Marseille Airport (MRS): $292
Is it cheaper to fly into Essaouira or Toulon?
Prices for flights to both Toulon and Essaouira 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 dayEssaouira $26Toulon $61
Typical Food Prices in Essaouira
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Essaouira:
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Baklava$1.55
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Breakfast Crepes$0.55
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Fish for Lunch$17
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Essaouira
For Essaouira, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Traditional Moroccan Cooking Class: $39
- Essaouira Moroccan Cooking Class Experience: $42
- Essaouira Sunset Experience, Waterfall Walk & Romantic Dinner: $43
- Al Aaila Farm Moroccan Natural And Healthy Cooking Experience: $54
- l'Atelier - Moroccan Cooking Workshop in Essaouira: $72
- Essaouira Food Tour: $88
- Berber Cooking Class at a Farm in the Countryside & shopping at a rural Souk.: $106
- 3 hours Camel Ride in Essaouira with Dinner and Overnight in Berber Camp: $219
- 3 Hours Horse Riding with Dinner and Overnight Berber Camp: $220
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Toulon
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Toulon.
- Culinary Heritage Guided Walking Food Tour: $112
- Toulon Food Tour – A Full French Meal Experience by Do Eat Better: $114
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Essaouira $13Toulon $16
Tours and Activities in Essaouira
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Essaouira.
- Essaouira to Marrakech Supratours bus tickets: $18
- Full-Day Essaouira Tour from Marrakech: $30
- Essaouira Donkey Tours : $30
- guided Oriental city tour marrakech from agadir 1 day: $39
- Quad Adventure in 1 Hour: $39
- 1 Hour Quad Bike Adventure in Essaouira Forest Beach: $42
- 2 Hours Dromedary Ride Tour in Essaouira Morocco: $54
- Essaouira Dar Sultan Palace Horseback Tour Experience: $54
- Full Day Tour To Essaouira from Marrakech Mogador: $55
- Essaouira P12: 1h Quad bike tour and 1h dromedary Ride: $58
- 2 Hour Quad & ATV Experience: $59
- Essaouira Tour - Half day visit to berber market : $61
Tours and Activities in Toulon
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Toulon are as follows:
- Bandol: family vineyard tour and tasting: $24
- Guided Tour in Port & Old City: $60
- Toulon - Old Town Private Walking Tour: $529
- Toulon Private Tour: $305
- Little Train City Tour: $12
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayEssaouira $10Toulon $16
Sample the Local Flavors in Toulon
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Toulon:
- Cellar Visit & Bandol Wine Tasting (in French): $14
- Private Vineyard Tour and Wine Tasting in Bandol: $89
- Half Day Wine Tour in Côtes de Provence : $113
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Essaouira and Toulon, we can see that Toulon is more expensive. And not only is Essaouira much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Essaouira is in Africa and Toulon 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 Essaouira would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Essaouira 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 Toulon would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Toulon than you might in Essaouira.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Essaouira Expensive? and Is Toulon Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Essaouira or Toulon?
Toulon has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Essaouira. When comparing the sizes of Essaouira and Toulon, 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.