Which place is cheaper, Bordeaux or Ouarzazate?
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 Ouarzazate or Bordeaux?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Ouarzazate and Bordeaux 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: Ouarzazate or Bordeaux?
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.
Bordeaux
Bordeaux is the place to go for fine wines. It's a very mellow, cultural city where you can enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of a quaint cafe or restaurant without being rushed. The city is the capital of Gironde, and the entire metropolitan area has over one million residents. The city also has a rather large and vibrant university and the population is known to be very tolerant and liberal. There is a very strong artistic vibe in the city and, due to it's history of English rule, there is an English flair to the area. The large student population means that there is no shortage of opportunities to see shows, hear music, or visit a museum.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Morocco, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Morocco, The Best 10-Day Tours from Paris, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Paris.
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Ouarzazate Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayOuarzazate $60Bordeaux $183
The average daily cost (per person) in Ouarzazate is $60, while the average daily cost in Bordeaux is $183. 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 Ouarzazate and Bordeaux in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personOuarzazate $24Bordeaux $74
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomOuarzazate $48Bordeaux $148
Compare Hotels in Ouarzazate and Bordeaux
Looking for a hotel in Ouarzazate or Bordeaux? 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: Ouarzazate Hotel Prices and Bordeaux Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ouarzazate $3.76Bordeaux $18
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Ouarzazate
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Ouarzazate are as follows:
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Taxi Ride$2.21
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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bordeaux
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bordeaux:
- Airport Transfer: Bordeaux Airport BOD to Bordeaux by Luxury Car: $149
- Airport to Bordeaux Premium Class Private Transfer: $299
- Airport to Bordeaux Private Transfer in Business Sedan: $227
- Airport to Lège-Cap-Ferret Transfer in Business Sedan: $299
- Arrival Private Transfer Bordeaux Airport BOD to Bordeaux by Van: $81
- Arrival Private Transfers : Bordeaux Airport BOD to Bordeaux in Luxury Van: $118
- Arrival Transfer: Airport BOD to Bordeaux by Business Car: $112
- Bordeaux : Private transfer to/from Mérignac Airport: $100
- Bordeaux Airport Transfers: Bordeaux to Bordeaux Airport BOD in Luxury Car: $149
- Bordeaux Airport Transfers: Bordeaux to Bordeaux Airport BOD in Luxury Van: $118
- Bordeaux to Airport Private Transfer in Business Sedan: $197
- Bordeaux to Airport Private Transfer in Van Business: $257
Is it cheaper to fly into Ouarzazate or Bordeaux?
Prices for flights to both Bordeaux and Ouarzazate 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 dayOuarzazate $31Bordeaux $92
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$12
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bordeaux
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bordeaux.
- Bordeaux food tour: sweet specialities & highlights: $26
- Best of French Chocolate and Pastries Food Tour: $58
- Bordeaux - sweet food tour of the old city: $65
- Bordeaux : Afternoon Food Tour with local delicacies: $69
- No Diet Club : Bordeaux Food Tour in Les Chartrons !: $73
- No Diet Club : Bordeaux Food Tour in Bordeaux center !: $75
- Morning Market Food Tour: $82
- Bordeaux : Morning Market Food Tour: $90
- Bordeau: Chartrons Morning Food Tour: $106
- Bordeaux Food Tour: $113
- 3.5-Hour Old Town and Market Food Tour: $116
- Organic : Bordeaux Food Tour: $116
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ouarzazate $12Bordeaux $26
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
Tours and Activities in Bordeaux
Here are a few actual costs in Bordeaux for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Best : Bordeaux Walking Tour + 1 Wine glass: $0.59
- Secrets of Bordeaux Self Guided Tour: $1.17
- Bordeaux Free Walking Tour with a Glass of Wine : $3.58
- Free Walking Bordeaux Tour ENG + 1 glass of wine (Tip based): $3.58
- Best : Bordeaux walking tour in Eng + Glass of Wine (Tip based): $3.58
- Bordeaux - Free Walking Tour in English (Tip-Based): $3.58
- City Highlights Guided Walking Tour: $5.29
- Bordeaux Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $5.84
- Bordeaux Old Town Secrets: Self-Guided Walking Adventure: $5.96
- The Best of Self-Guided Audio Tour: $8.99
- The Best of Bordeaux Walking Tour + 1 Glass of Wine: $9.87
- Bordeaux Self Guided Walking Tour with an APP: $9.99
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayOuarzazate -Bordeaux $30
Sample the Local Flavors in Bordeaux
Also in Bordeaux, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine and Trade Museum Entry Ticket & Wine Tasting: $14
- Bordeaux Wine and Trade Museum Admission Ticket with Wine Tasting: $14
- Distillery Guided Tour with Tasting: $18
- Château Olivier: One Hour Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting: $24
- Cité du Vin Entry Ticket and Wine Tasting: $26
- Taillan-Médoc: Château Visit and Wine Tasting in Bordeaux: $29
- Pub Crawl Bordeaux : Drink, Laugh, Meet the World: $30
- Wine Tour and Tasting: $32
- Unusual wine tasting in DARWIN (Bordeaux)!: $33
- Local Wine Tasting with Wine Store Owner: $37
- Bordeaux wine tasting workshop with food and wine pairings: $41
- Blind wine tasting - discover wine differently: $42
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ouarzazate and Bordeaux, we can see that Bordeaux is more expensive. And not only is Ouarzazate much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Ouarzazate is in Africa and Bordeaux 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 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 Bordeaux would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bordeaux 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 Ouarzazate Expensive? and Is Bordeaux Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ouarzazate or Bordeaux?
Bordeaux has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Ouarzazate. When comparing the sizes of Ouarzazate and Bordeaux, 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.