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

Should you visit Ouarzazate or Segovia?

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 Segovia 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 Segovia?

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.

Segovia

Segovia is a historic town of Spain, predating the Roman Empire to a time of Celtic possession. The town is also capital of a province of the same name, and was declared an UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985 for its multitude of historic structures, including a Roman aqueduct, Gothic cathedral, and royal palace.

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 Madrid, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Barcelona.


Which place is cheaper, Segovia 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 Segovia is $212. 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 Segovia in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Ouarzazate $24
    Segovia $88
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Ouarzazate $48
    Segovia $176
Compare Hotels in Ouarzazate and Segovia

Looking for a hotel in Ouarzazate or Segovia? 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 Segovia


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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 Segovia Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Ouarzazate $3.76
    Segovia $28
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 Airport Transfer: $30
  • Private Ouarzazate Airport Transfer: $30
  • "Ouarzazate to Marrakech: Your Comfortable Private Transfer": $115

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Segovia

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Segovia:

  • Hot Air Balloon over Segovia with Optional Transfers from Madrid: $245
  • Private One Way Transfer from Avila to Madrid City Airport: $99
  • Private Transfer from Toledo or Avila to Madrid MAD by Minibus: $241
  • Private transfer from Segovia to Madrid city/airport: $167

Is it cheaper to fly into Ouarzazate or Segovia?

Prices for flights to both Segovia 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
    Segovia $98
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

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Ouarzazate $12
    Segovia $40

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 Segovia

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Segovia are as follows:

  • Guided Tour of Ávila: $3.58
  • Skip the Line Admission Ticket to Cathedral of Segovia: $5.09
  • Segovia Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $5.12
  • Guided Tour to Tower / Guided Tour of the Tower: $9.28
  • Segovia from the Aqueduct to the Alcazar: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
  • Legends and Mysteries DE Segovia Tour: $12
  • E-ticket to Cathedral of Segovia with Audio Tour: $17
  • Guided Tuktuk Tour with Stops and Drop-off in Ávila: $18
  • Avila Historic Old Town Walking Tour: $18
  • Segovia Alcazar Castle Entry Ticket: $20
  • Segovia Alcázar de Segovia Entry Ticket: $21
  • Combo Segovia Alcazar Castle and Tower of Juan II Entry Ticket: $24

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Ouarzazate -
    Segovia $28


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


Which is Bigger, Ouarzazate or Segovia?

Ouarzazate has a larger population, and is about 3% larger than the population of Segovia. When comparing the sizes of Ouarzazate and Segovia, 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.

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