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

Should you visit Fethiye or Ait Ben Haddou?

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

Should I visit Fethiye 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: Fethiye or Ait Ben Haddou?

Fethiye

Fethiye is a tourist town in Lycia on the Mediterranean coast. It has a beautiful marina and plenty of activities during the day or night. Fethiye's size, location, and easy access to transportation make it a great central starting point to explore the area. It's also a popular place to pick up the "Blue Cruise," a popular boat tour along the Mediterranean coast.

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 2-Week Tours in Turkey, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Turkey, The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, and The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco.


Which place is cheaper, Ait Ben Haddou or Fethiye?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

  • Fethiye Prices
    Turkey Prices
    Ait Ben Haddou Prices
    Morocco Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Fethiye $105
    Ait Ben Haddou $97

The average daily cost (per person) in Fethiye is $105, while the average daily cost in Ait Ben Haddou is $97. 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 Fethiye and Ait Ben Haddou in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Fethiye $38
    Ait Ben Haddou $28
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Fethiye $76
    Ait Ben Haddou $56
Compare Hotels in Fethiye and Ait Ben Haddou

Looking for a hotel in Fethiye 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 Fethiye


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: Fethiye Hotel Prices and Ait Ben Haddou Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Fethiye $27
    Ait Ben Haddou $32
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Fethiye

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Fethiye are as follows:


  • Local Bus
    $0.21

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fethiye

Also for Fethiye, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Ölüdeniz Butterfly Valley Boat Trip With Lunch & Hotel Transfer: $89
  • Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Olympos Hotels: $125
  • Antalya Calis Beach Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $262
  • Antalya Olympos Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $125
  • Babadag Cable Car Ticket With Fethiye Transfer: $59
  • Calis Beach Hotels to Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers: $84
  • Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers to Calis Beach Hotels: $78
  • Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers to Fethiye City Center Hotels: $77
  • Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers to Hisaronu (Fethiye) Hotels: $89
  • Dalaman Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer from/to Fethiye: $82
  • Fethiye City Center Hotels to Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers: $90
  • Fethiye Horse Riding Experience With Free Hotel Transfer Service: $55

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

Prices for flights to both Ait Ben Haddou and Fethiye 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
    Fethiye $47
    Ait Ben Haddou $45
Typical Food Prices in Fethiye

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Fethiye:


  • Fruit
    $0.17
  • Soda
    $0.07

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Fethiye

For Fethiye, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Turkish Cooking Class in a Village Garden: $94

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Fethiye $30
    Ait Ben Haddou $31
Typical Entertainment Prices in Fethiye

For Fethiye, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Paragliding
    $5.81
  • Gorge Walk entry and photo
    $0.13

Tours and Activities in Fethiye

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Fethiye.

  • Full-Day Jeep Tour w/ Saklikent Visit & Lunch: $21
  • Jeep Safari Tour with Tlos, Saklikent, and Mud Bath: $23
  • Fethiye Jeep Safari Tour Including Lunch: $23
  • 12 Islands Boat Tour in Fethiye: $25
  • Tlos, Yakapark and Countryside Highlights Jeep Tour: $30
  • Quad Safari Adventure from Fethiye: $30
  • 7-HourJeep Safari Adventure in Fethiye Turkey: $33
  • Oludeniz Full Day Boat Cruise with Lunch and Butterfly Valley : $34
  • Full Day Oludeniz Boat Tour in Fethiye: $35
  • Turkish Bath Experience in Fethiye/Oludeniz/Hisaronu : $41
  • Full-Day Boat Tour in Fethiye Islands: $42
  • Jeep Safari Tour with Lunch and Natural Mud Bath: $42

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Fethiye $13
    Ait Ben Haddou $6.80


When comparing the travel costs between Fethiye and Ait Ben Haddou, we can see that Fethiye is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Even though Fethiye is in Europe and Ait Ben Haddou is in Africa, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Fethiye Expensive? and Is Ait Ben Haddou Expensive?.