Which place is cheaper, Lake Garda 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 Lake Garda?
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 Lake Garda 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 Lake Garda?
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.
Lake Garda
As a gentle Mediterranean wind touches your skin, the aromatic fragrances of olive and lemon trees fill the air. Surrounded by lush gardens and Italian architecture in its ancient tans and beiges, you look to the horizon and find a paradise before your eyes: a shimmering lake, misty mountaintops, and a clear blue sky. Lake Garda is a popular holiday destination for locals of the Lombardy region and tourists alike. It has been shown that about 7% of Italy's tourists head straight for these gleaming blue shores. The largest lake in Italy, Lake Garda is located about halfway in between Brescia and Verona and between Venezia and Milano. Because it is surrounded by several different districts - Lombardy, Trentino, Alto, and the Veneto - Lake Garda is a culmination of culture that attracts cosmopolitan crowds. The lake is an ancient natural treasure Italy holds dear, with documents referring to Lake Garda dating as far back as the eighteenth century. The name "Garda" comes from the Germanic word "warda," which means "place of guard." Whether you are staying at one of the many luxurious resorts in Riva del Garda or are simply getting a pedicure in spa town Sirmione, Lake Garda continues to preserve its elegance and sophistication throughout the years.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Morocco, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Morocco, The Best Tours for Seniors to Italy, and The Best Contiki Tours to Italy.
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Ouarzazate Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayOuarzazate $60Lake Garda $231
The average daily cost (per person) in Ouarzazate is $60, while the average daily cost in Lake Garda is $231. 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 Lake Garda in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personOuarzazate $24Lake Garda $99
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomOuarzazate $48Lake Garda $198
Compare Hotels in Ouarzazate and Lake Garda
Looking for a hotel in Ouarzazate or Lake Garda? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ouarzazate $3.76Lake Garda $77
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:
- Private Ouarzazate Airport Transfer: $30
- Ouarzazate Airport Transfer: $30
- "Ouarzazate to Marrakech: Your Comfortable Private Transfer": $115
Is it cheaper to fly into Ouarzazate or Lake Garda?
Prices for flights to both Lake Garda 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 $31Lake Garda $85
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 Lake Garda
For Lake Garda, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cooking Class: Fresh Pasta Course with Wines at Lake Garda: $94
- 3.5 Hours Fresh Pasta and Tiramisù Cooking Class with Meal : $95
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Cecina with Show Cooking: $102
- Canevin Cooking Class a Typical italian meal with dessert: $113
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ouarzazate $12Lake Garda $35
Tours and Activities in Ouarzazate
Here are a few actual costs in Ouarzazate for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 1 Hour Horse Riding Adventure in Ait Ben Haddou: $26
- 3 Days Group Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert: $119
- Ait-Ben-Haddou - City Tour: $24
- Guided tour of the Palmerie de Skoura by electric mountain bike : $54
- Marrakech Half-Day Guided City Tour : $72
- Marrakech Palm Grove 2-Hour Quad Biking Adventure.: $54
- Ouarzazate ‘Hollywood of Morocco’ Private Full-Day Tour with Ait Ben Haddou: $227
- Ouzoud Waterfall Day Tour from Marrakech: $32
- Private Full-Day Tour of Ouarzazate and Oasis Fint: $173
- Private One Day Tour AIT BENHADDOU and TELOUET via Ouarzazate: $119
- Private Quad Experience in the Ouarzazate Desert: $54
- Private half-day mountain bike tour discover Palmeraie Skoura: $33
Tours and Activities in Lake Garda
For Lake Garda, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Lake Garda Mini Cruise: Sirmione Peninsula: $14
- Scaligero Castle Sirmione Entry Ticket: $18
- Hotel Villa Cariola Pool Entry Ticket: $21
- Sunset Tour in Sirmione : $30
- Tour in the Winery and tasting: $35
- SIGHTSEEING TASTING IN THE PANORAMIC LOUNGE: $37
- Bardolino: Vineyard Tour with Wine, Olive Oil & Food Tasting: $42
- Vineyard Tour and Tasting on the Hills: $46
- Lazise: Beekeeping Farm Tour and Tasting Experience: $46
- Beekeeping Farm Tour and Tasting Experience in Lazise: $47
- Guided Tour and Tasting Among the Vines of Lake Ledro: $50
- Winery Tour and Tasting of Garda Wines in Lazise: $50
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayOuarzazate -Lake Garda $22
Sample the Local Flavors in Lake Garda
Also in Lake Garda, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine Tasting with Local Food in Lazise Countryside: $38
- Wine Tasting and Tour of Lugana Wines in Sirmione: $39
- Vineyards Tour and Wine Tasting: $46
- Lazise: Biodynamic Farm Tour and Natural Wine Tasting: $49
- Wine Tasting in Historical Center of Lazise: $50
- Garda Hills Wine Tour and Tasting: $50
- Winery Tour and Wine Tasting in Valpolicella: $58
- Valdadige: Winery Tour with 4 Wine Tastings: $58
- Art Experience with Food and Wine Tasting in Lazise: $58
- Valpolicella: Winery Tour with Picnic and Wine Tasting: $76
- Lazise: Bike Tour and Wine Tasting: $99
- E-Bike Tour and wine tasting in Lazise Countryside: $100
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ouarzazate and Lake Garda, we can see that Lake Garda 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 Lake Garda 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 Lake Garda would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lake Garda 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 Lake Garda Expensive?.
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.