Which place is cheaper, Ait Ben Haddou or Palermo?
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 Palermo or Ait Ben Haddou?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Palermo and Ait Ben Haddou 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: Palermo or Ait Ben Haddou?
Palermo
Located on its north coast, Palermo is the capital city of Sicily. The city has a lot to offer visitors who decide to venture to this often overlooked part of Italy. There is an interesting history, some unique and delicious food, and a fascinating culture. Prices in Sicily are generally cheaper than elsewhere in Italy. There are a handful of budget accommodation options and plenty of mid range hotels that are spread throughout the city. The rooms are usually comfortable and clean but as always, read reviews before making your reservation.
Ait Ben Haddou
Think of a time when you've seen Jerusalem in a movie. Chances are what you're really looking at is the traditional, mud brick city of Ait Ben Haddou, Morocco. This city on the edge of the High Atlas Mountains has been an UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987, and has also been seen in movies like Lawrence of Arabia, Orson Welles' Sodom and Gomorrah, Jesus of Nazareth, the French version of Cleopatra, Bertolucci's Sheltering Sky, Scorsese's Kundun, Gillies MacKannon's Hideous Kinky, Ridley Scott's Gladiator, Oliver Stone's Alexander the Great, and in some scenes from Game of Thrones.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Italy, The Best Budget Tours to Italy, The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, and The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco.
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Palermo Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPalermo €114Ait Ben Haddou €82
The average daily cost (per person) in Palermo is €114, while the average daily cost in Ait Ben Haddou is €82. 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 Palermo and Ait Ben Haddou in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPalermo €56Ait Ben Haddou €24
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPalermo €112Ait Ben Haddou €48
Compare Hotels in Palermo and Ait Ben Haddou
Looking for a hotel in Palermo or Ait Ben Haddou? 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: Palermo Hotel Prices and Ait Ben Haddou Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Palermo €5.64Ait Ben Haddou €27
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Palermo
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Palermo:
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Bus to Monreale€3.00
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Bus From Airport€6.00
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90 Minute Bus Pass€1.30
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Short Taxi Ride€4.35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Palermo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Palermo:
- Airport Transfer: Palermo Airport PMO to Palermo by Business Car: $106
- Airport Transfer: Palermo Airport PMO to Palermo by Luxury Van: $118
- CO2-Offset Arrival Private Transfer Palermo Airport to Palermo : $76
- CO2-Offset Arrival Transfer Palermo Airport PMO to Palermo City: $61
- CO2-Offset Arrival Transfer from Palermo Airport PMO to Palermo : $76
- CO2-Offset Departure Transfer Palermo City to Palermo Airport : $76
- Eurostars Centrale Palace - Palermo Airport or vice versa, Private Transfer: $48
- Grand Hotel Wagner to Palermo airport or vice versa, Private Transfer: $60
- Mangias Pollina Resort private transfer to Palermo airport: $120
- Palermo Airport (PMO) to Palermo Cruise Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $184
- Palermo Airport (PMO) to Palermo Cruise Port- Arrival Private Transfer: $92
- Palermo Airport ⇄ Palermo City: Private Transfer Service: $55
Is it cheaper to fly into Palermo or Ait Ben Haddou?
Prices for flights to both Ait Ben Haddou and Palermo 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 dayPalermo €51Ait Ben Haddou €38
Typical Food Prices in Palermo
Some typical examples of dining costs in Palermo are as follows:
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Sitdown Dinner (for Two)€32
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Fast Food Lunch€5.32
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Palermo
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Palermo.
- Palermo's Delight: Unleash the Secrets of Pizza and Gelato Making: $65
- Taste the Tradition on a Food Tour by Do Eat Better: $70
- Palermo Sicilian Street Food Tour: Small Group by Do Eat Better: $78
- Night Street Food Tour of Palermo with a Local -For real foodies!: $83
- Wanna be Sicilian: Palermo Cooking Class and Market Tour: $88
- Cooking class in Palermo city center: $114
- Sicilian Cooking Class: $117
- Cooking Class in Palermo - fresh pasta and tiramisù: $118
- Sicilian Dinner & Tarot – A Magical Night of Wine & Laughs: $118
- Palermo Sicilian Cooking Class with a Well-known Italian Chef: $118
- Sicilian Cooking Class : Homemade Pasta: $123
- Cooking class in a villa with Palermo view: $138
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Palermo €17Ait Ben Haddou €27
Typical Entertainment Prices in Palermo
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Palermo are as follows:
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Capuchin Catacombs (for 2)€6.00
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Castello della Zisa Entrance (for Two)€12
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Theater Tickets (for Two)€49
Tours and Activities in Palermo
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Palermo are as follows:
- Palermo Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $4.77
- Skip the Line in Museum of Marionette Antonio Pasqualino: $10
- Zisa Palace Entry Ticket: $18
- Palatine Chapel Entry Ticket, Audio App & optional Norman Palace: $30
- Discover the Charm of A 3-Hour UNESCO Sites Walking Tour: $36
- Palermo No Mafia walking tour: discover the Anti-mafia culture in Sicily: $39
- Guided tour of the historic center Palermo: $42
- Markets and Monuments: Walking Tour in the Center of Palermo: $42
- Agrigento: Valley of the Temples Tour – Small Group or Private: $44
- Palermo : Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide: $54
- Palermo Walking Tour and Street Food: $54
- Palermo Original Street Food Walking Tour by Streaty: $83
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPalermo €11Ait Ben Haddou €5.79
Typical Alcohol Prices in Palermo
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Palermo:
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Beer€2.56
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Bottle of Quality Wine€11
Sample the Local Flavors in Palermo
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Palermo:
- Wine Tasting Experience for Small Groups from Palermo: $269
- Private Tour to Segesta, Erice and Wine Tasting in Marsala: $275
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Palermo and Ait Ben Haddou, we can see that Palermo is more expensive. And not only is Ait Ben Haddou much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Palermo is in Europe and Ait Ben Haddou 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 Ait Ben Haddou would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Ait Ben Haddou 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 Palermo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Palermo than you might in Ait Ben Haddou.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Palermo Expensive? and Is Ait Ben Haddou 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.