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

Should you visit Paphos or Ouarzazate?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Paphos or Ouarzazate, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.

Where Should I go: Paphos or Ouarzazate?

Paphos

Located on the southwestern tip of Cyprus, Paphos has many different archaeological sights and it is renowned as the birthplace of the Greek goddess Aphrodite. The town is situated between the coast and the Troodos Mountains and it has grown in recent years as a tourist destination. As such, the local government has made efforts to improve the quality of the tourism infrastructure including investing in hotels, restaurants and transportation. There is also a commercial center to the city as well as a newly built "promenade" that travels from the marina along a long coastal path. This route offers excellent views, especially during the morning or evening hours when the sun is low.

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.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Cyprus, The Best Tours for Seniors to Cyprus, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Morocco, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Morocco.


Which place is cheaper, Ouarzazate or Paphos?

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 Paphos is €125, while the average daily cost in Ouarzazate is €51. 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 Paphos and Ouarzazate in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Paphos 48
    Ouarzazate 20
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Paphos 96
    Ouarzazate 40
Compare Hotels in Paphos and Ouarzazate

Looking for a hotel in Paphos or Ouarzazate? 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 Paphos


Hotels in Ouarzazate


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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: Paphos Hotel Prices and Ouarzazate Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Paphos 12
    Ouarzazate 3.20

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Paphos

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Paphos:

  • Blue Lagoon Boat Cruise with Bus Transfer from Paphos: $42
  • Blue Lagoon Pafos to Latchi, bus transfer+ Boat trip H/D: $42
  • Blue Lagoon Sunset Cruise from Paphos with Transfers: $30
  • Blue Lagoon cruise: giant slide, music & Paphos hotel transfers: $35
  • Blue Lagoon trip with Transfer from Paphos including 1 hour swim : $45
  • Blue Lagoon: 3 Hours Afternoon Cruise with transfer from Paphos: $46
  • CO2-Offset Private Car Transfer from Paphos Airport PFO to Polis: $80
  • CO2-Offset Private Transfer Paphos Airport PFO to Nicosia City : $199
  • From Nicosia Sightseeing Tour with Hotel Transfer: $70
  • Ocean Vision: Show & Dance Night with buffet, open bar & transfer: $94
  • Paphos Airport (PFO) to Paphos city - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $86
  • Paphos Blue Lagoon Cruise: Slide, Music & Hotel Transfer: $34

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Ouarzazate

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


  • Taxi Ride
    1.89

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

Is it cheaper to fly into Paphos or Ouarzazate?

Prices for flights to both Ouarzazate and Paphos 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
    Paphos 65
    Ouarzazate 26

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Paphos

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

  • From Sunset Drink at Aphrodite's Rock & Folk Dinner: $62
  • Wave Dancer Fireworks, Buffet Dinner & Show Cruise: $73
  • Cyprus: Cooking Class-Mousaka, Tzatziki & Greek Salad: $88
  • Moussaka Cooking Class at a Wine Village Villa in Paphos: $226

Typical Food Prices in Ouarzazate

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


  • Dinner for Two
    10

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.
    Paphos 12
    Ouarzazate 9.97

Tours and Activities in Paphos

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

  • Blue Lagoon Mediterranean One Boat Cruise from Latchi: $21
  • Pafos Zoo Ticket: $22
  • The Yellow Glass-Bottom Boat Cruise Swim & Snorkel: $23
  • Paphos Sunset Cruise Swim Snorkel & Jump into the Golden Hour : $24
  • From Limassol Experience: $29
  • Latchi to Blue Lagoon Glass Bottom+slide Boat Tour: $30
  • Blue Lagoon Cruise with Sightseeing from Latchi Harbour : $30
  • Nafsika II Half Day Cruise Swimming to blue lagoon water slide : $30
  • Latchi Blue Lagoon Cruise: $36
  • Akamas, Baths of Aphrodite and Blue Lagoon Day Tour: $41
  • Turtle Watching Cruise,Snorkelling Adventure &Sunset: $41
  • Yellow Submarine Swim Cruise with Unlimited Drinks: $41

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

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Paphos 9.98
    Ouarzazate -

Sample the Local Flavors in Paphos

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Paphos:

  • Afternoon Tour to Agios Neophytos Monastery with Wine Tasting: $44
  • Paphos - Troodos Mountains 4x4 Tour with Free Wine Tasting: $70
  • Troodos Mountains Jeep Tour with Wine Tasting: $73
  • Wine tasting on-board the Demetris Chara BBQboat BlueLagoon tours: $89
  • Local Wineries Tour with Wine Tastings: $111
  • Troodos Mountains Vino Venture: All Inclusive Full Day Wine Tour: $138
  • Private Wine Tour with Tastings and Winery Visits: $762


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Paphos and Ouarzazate, we can see that Paphos is more expensive. And not only is Ouarzazate much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Paphos is in Europe and Ouarzazate 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 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 Paphos would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Paphos 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 Paphos Expensive? and Is Ouarzazate Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Paphos or Ouarzazate?

Ouarzazate has a larger population, and is about 59% larger than the population of Paphos. When comparing the sizes of Paphos and Ouarzazate, 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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