Which place is cheaper, Ouarzazate or Messina?
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 Messina or Ouarzazate?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Messina and Ouarzazate can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Messina or Ouarzazate?
Messina
Messina is a city in the northwest area of Sicily. There are only five kilometers across the Straits of Messina to the Calabria region of mainland Italy. You can reach Messina by boats which travel every hour from the town of Villa San Giovanni in mainland Italy. There are also a couple of hydrofoils that make the trip every day from Reggio di Calabria. During the summer season don't be surprised to see cruise ships arriving with crowds of tourists. They are usually docked right downtown and are therefore hard to miss. Messina is also connected to mainland Italy by train, which are transported across the Straits of Messina by ferry.
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 Food and Culinary Tours in Italy, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Italy, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Morocco, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Morocco.
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Messina Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMessina €145Ouarzazate €51
The average daily cost (per person) in Messina is €145, 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 Messina and Ouarzazate in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMessina €65Ouarzazate €20
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMessina €130Ouarzazate €40
Compare Hotels in Messina and Ouarzazate
Looking for a hotel in Messina 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: Messina Hotel Prices and Ouarzazate Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Messina €22Ouarzazate €3.20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Messina
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Messina:
- From Private Air-Conditioned Transfer to Taormina: $109
- Private Transfer from Messina Port to Catania Airport (CTA): $171
- Private Transfer from Messina hotels to Messina Cruise Port: $49
- Private Transfer service from Catania airport (or city) to MESSINA or viceversa: $132
- Transfer from Messina to Catania Airport by Van: $299
- Transfer from Palermo Airport to Marina di Capo d'Orlando : $275
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 Messina or Ouarzazate?
Prices for flights to both Ouarzazate and Messina 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 dayMessina €64Ouarzazate €26
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Messina
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Messina.
- Cooking Demo & Meal at a Local's Home: $116
- Messina Walking Tour & Traditional Cooking Class with Wine: $116
- Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class at a Local's Home: $159
- Home Cooking Class & Meal with a Local in Messina: $173
- Taormina: Private/Guided Godfather with Authentic Pizza Tasting : $263
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.Messina €21Ouarzazate €9.97
Tours and Activities in Messina
Here are a few actual costs in Messina for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Alfotour tour 3 hour grotte di bagnara: $41
- 2,5-Hour Messina Walking Tour: $50
- Guided City Highlights Walking Tour: $59
- Best of Sicily Taormina & Savoca Tour from Messina Cruise Port: $75
- Best Sicily Taormina and Castelmola Tour from Messina Port: $75
- Sicily Gems - Taormina Savoca Tour from Messina Port: $78
- Cruise-Friendly Taormina and Castelmola Tour from Messina Port: $83
- Deluxe SicilyTaormina and Savoca Tour from Messina Cruise Port: $83
- Majestic Sicily - Taormina and Castelmola Tour from Messina Port: $90
- Taormina, Isola Bella beach and Messina tour. Departure from Messina: $106
- Private Tour to Taormina, Savoca and Messina starting from Messina: $106
- Godfather Private Tour of Savoca and Forza D'Agrò from Messina: $106
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 dayMessina €18Ouarzazate -
Sample the Local Flavors in Messina
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Messina:
- Wine Tasting and Tour of Taormina and Messina starting from Messina: $129
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Messina and Ouarzazate, we can see that Messina is more expensive. And not only is Ouarzazate much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Messina 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 Messina would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Messina 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 Messina Expensive? and Is Ouarzazate Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Messina or Ouarzazate?
Messina has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Ouarzazate. When comparing the sizes of Messina 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.