A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Ouarzazate vs. Naples for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Ouarzazate or Naples?

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 Naples 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 Naples?

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.

Naples

Naples is the most populous city in southern Italy. The city sits against the Bay of Naples, and is in close proximity to Mount Vesuvius, which is most famous for its eruption in 79 AD which destroyed the communities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.

Naples has a wonderfully sunny, Mediterranean climate, some great beaches, and beautiful architecture. The historic city center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and because city officials have established strict building codes there is almost no condo style development along the coast. This helps Naples to maintain its authentic and historic atmosphere.

Many people love Naples for its history and authenticity, while others complain that it is noisy, crowded, and dirty. You can visibly see that the poverty in Southern Italy is higher than in the northern part of the country. Traffic is also chaotic, but what some travelers consider flaws, others see as benefits. Nobody can deny that Naples is truly an authentic Italian city. It has some of the country's best food and wine, the weather is ideal, and the prices are far cheaper than the northern regions. It has a large number of attractions in the form of museums and galleries, and there are some of the world's best ruins in nearby Pompeii and Herculaneum.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Morocco, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Morocco, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Italy, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Italy.


Which place is cheaper, Naples or Ouarzazate?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Ouarzazate is $60, while the average daily cost in Naples is $185. 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 Naples in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Ouarzazate $24
    Naples $77
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Ouarzazate $48
    Naples $154
Compare Hotels in Ouarzazate and Naples

Looking for a hotel in Ouarzazate or Naples? 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 Ouarzazate


Hotels in Naples


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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 Naples Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Ouarzazate $3.76
    Naples $25
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Ouarzazate

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


  • 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

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Naples

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Naples:


  • Subway Ticket
    $1.41
  • Alibus From Airport
    $3.52
  • Short Taxi Ride
    $8.61
  • Train to Pompeii
    $3.75
  • Taxi
    $18

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Naples

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Naples:

  • Sorrento from Naples Airport Private Transfer : $239
  • Transfer from Naples to Positano/Sorrento via Pompeii or vice versa: $209
  • Airport Transfer: $204
  • Amalfi : Private Transfer from Naples visit Pompeii: $119
  • Aragonese Castle with Hydrofoil Transfer from Naples Ticket: $84
  • Arrival Private Transfers : Naples Airport NAP to Naples City in Luxury Van: $125
  • Caserta Royal Palace Guided Tour with Transfers from Naples: $131
  • Deluxe private transfer NAPLES Train Station to SORRENTO or vv: $112
  • Deluxe private transfer NAPLES Train Station to SORRENTO or vv: $119
  • Deluxe private transfer from NAPLES TO POSITANO or vv : $185
  • Departure Transfer: Naples to Naples Airport NAP by Luxury Van : $112
  • Direct transfer from Naples to Caserta with private local driver: $114

Is it cheaper to fly into Ouarzazate or Naples?

Prices for flights to both Naples 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Ouarzazate $31
    Naples $81
Typical Food Prices in Ouarzazate

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Ouarzazate:


  • 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

Typical Food Prices in Naples

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Naples:


  • Casual Lunch (for Two)
    $33
  • Three Course Dinner (for Two)
    $57
  • Napoli Pizza
    $8.49
  • Dinner
    $29

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Naples

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Naples.

  • Naples Pizza Origins Exploration Game and Foodie Tour: $5.96
  • Naples Street Eats : Authentic Walking Food Tour Experience: $45
  • Naples Street Food Tour with a Native & Top Rated Expert: $45
  • Naples Street Food Tour and Guided Sightseeing with Local Expert: $45
  • Authentic pizza making class with free pizza and limoncello : $48
  • Tasty Naples Street Food Tour of MustEat Gourmet Specialties and MustSee Sites: $50
  • Eating Naples Street Food Tour with Guided Tasting and Sightseeing: $50
  • Naples Street Food Tour: Discover Local Flavors with Expert Guide: $50
  • Authentic Naples Street Food Tour With Local Expert Guide : $50
  • Eat and Visit Naples City Street Food Tour with Local Expert: $50
  • Naples Pizza Class: Learn, Bake & Eat the Authentic Pizza Taste: $55
  • Authentic Margherita Pizza Making Class in Naples: $59

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Ouarzazate $12
    Naples $35

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

Typical Entertainment Prices in Naples

Here are a few typical costs in Naples for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • Museo Archeologico Nazionale Entrance
    $11
  • Castelnuovo Museum Entrance
    $5.87
  • Entrance to Pompeii
    $13

Tours and Activities in Naples

Here are a few actual costs in Naples for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Naples Interactive City Tour: $8.36
  • Naples Saint Elmo's Castle Skip the Line Entry Ticket: $8.96
  • Naples from Ancient Greece to today: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $8.99
  • Castel Sant'Elmo Naples Entry Ticket: $13
  • Naples Underground Official Skip-the-line Ticket: $18
  • Tour Journey into the historical Neapolitan glove factory: $18
  • Campano Amphitheatre Entry Ticket: $20
  • Naples Historic Center 3D Walking Tour: $22
  • Naples Historical and Street Art Walking Tour: $23
  • Escape Tour Naples Self-Guided City Game Find the Secret Exit: $24
  • Napulitanata: Traditional Neapolitan Music Concert Ticket: $24
  • Mount Vesuvius Skip-the-Line Ticket and Audio Guide: $24

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Ouarzazate -
    Naples $25

Typical Alcohol Prices in Naples

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Naples:


  • Beer
    $4.81
  • Beer
    $4.69

Sample the Local Flavors in Naples

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Naples:

  • Napoli Pub Crawl in the Old Town: $18
  • Vesuvius wine tasting with company tour: $35
  • Visit to the Cellar and Wine Tasting on Astroni Crater: $48
  • Regional food and wine tasting: $59
  • Guided, FUN Wine Tasting with Trivia Games, Napoli: $78
  • Guided Wine Tour in Old Town Napoli: $100
  • Naples by Night Food and Wine Tasting with Sightseeing Guided Tour: $106
  • Scenic Wine Tasting & Lunch on the Slopes of Vesuvius from Naples: $108
  • Wine Tasting - Tour and Tasting in Vesuvius Winemaker: $108
  • Pompeii Tour, Lunch and Vesuvius Wine Tasting: $137
  • Vesuvius Wine Tasting Tour with Typical Lunch on the Slopes: $143
  • Tour of Mt Vesuvius and Pompeii w/ Lunch & Wine tasting: $145


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ouarzazate and Naples, we can see that Naples 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 Naples 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 Naples would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Naples 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 Naples Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Ouarzazate or Naples?

Naples has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Ouarzazate. When comparing the sizes of Ouarzazate and Naples, 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.