Which place is cheaper, Ouarzazate or Santorini?
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 Santorini or Ouarzazate?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Santorini 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: Santorini or Ouarzazate?
Santorini
Santorini is a volcanic island that is part of the Cyclades group of the Greek Islands. It has some spectacular views, beautiful sunsets, and excellent beaches. As one of the most popular of the Greek Islands to visit, Santorini sees many tourists every year. However, it's for a good reason, as the famous white-washed buildings that spill down the hill, some with blue domes that match the gorgeous color of the water, are set against the beautiful mountainous backdrop of one of the most scenic areas of the Mediterranean. Home to several of these small and scenic towns such as Oia, Kamari, Perissa, and Fira, visitors can explore the large island, enjoy delicious food, swim at the beaches, hike the hills, and sail the blue waters.
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 Luxury Tours to Greece, The Best Budget Tours to Greece, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Morocco, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySantorini €250Ouarzazate €51
The average daily cost (per person) in Santorini is €250, 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 Santorini and Ouarzazate in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSantorini €118Ouarzazate €20
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSantorini €236Ouarzazate €40
Compare Hotels in Santorini and Ouarzazate
Looking for a hotel in Santorini 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.
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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: Santorini Hotel Prices and Ouarzazate Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Santorini €35Ouarzazate €3.20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santorini
Also for Santorini, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- “Santorini Airport Private Transfer – Fast, Safe & Comfortable”: $29
- 24h Luxury Santorini Transfer or Arrival or Departure one way: $72
- Arrival Private Transfer Santorini Airport JTR or Port to Santorini by Minibus: $50
- Arrival Private Transfer from Santorini Airport JTR to Santorini by Sedan Car: $25
- Departure Private Transfer Santorini to Santorini Airport JTR by Sedan Car: $25
- Departure Transfer To Santorini Airport: $19
- Departure Transfer To Santorini Port: $36
- Economy Departure Transfers To Santorini Airport: $16
- Helicopter Transfer between Mykonos & Santorini: $6,138
- Luxury Small-Group Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Open bar & Transfer: $167
- Oia Sunset Roundtrip Transfers: $54
- Premium Small-Group Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Open Bar, Transfer: $143
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Ouarzazate
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Ouarzazate are as follows:
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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
- Private Ouarzazate Airport Transfer: $30
- Ouarzazate Airport Transfer: $30
Is it cheaper to fly into Santorini or Ouarzazate?
Prices for flights to both Ouarzazate and Santorini 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 daySantorini €96Ouarzazate €26
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Santorini
For Santorini, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Traditional Greek Night live Music & Dinner Show in Santorini: $60
- Santorini Cooking Class with Wine Tasting: $94
- The Aegean Cooking Class: $119
- Santorini Flavors, a Cooking Class in a Dreamy Setting: $131
- Cooking Class in Traditional cave house in Santorini!: $131
- Santorini Sunset Sailing Cruise: Dinner, BBQ, Open Bar, Transfers: $143
- Santorini Food Tour: Fira Half-Day Small-Group Tour with Tastings: $149
- Luxury Santorini Sunset Cruise: Dinner, BBQ, Open Bar, Transfers: $155
- Authentic Santorini Cooking Class Experience: $179
- Santorini : Cooking Class & Easy Hike: $185
- Traditional Kouzina Santorini Cooking Experience: $185
- Santorini Private Wine Tasting with Dinner at Venetsanos Winery : $203
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€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
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Santorini €35Ouarzazate €9.97
Tours and Activities in Santorini
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Santorini.
- Caldera, Villages and Sunsets Experience in Santorini: $7.17
- Private Self-Guided Audio Tour in Santorini: $9.56
- Skip the Line Lost Atlantis Experience Ticket: $17
- Guided Art Tour Contemporary Art Meets a Quiet Santorini Village: $36
- Santorini Volcano and Hot Springs Cruise Tour from Fira Old Port: $36
- Santorini Caldera Cruise Tour (Volcano, Hot Springs, Thirassia): $42
- E-Ticket to Akrotiri with Audio Tour on your Phone: $42
- The Beer And The History semi private Experience: $42
- Santorini Tour of Caldera with Glass bottom Boat: $44
- Santorini for Cruise Ships: Avoid Cable Car Lines and Crowds!: $47
- Santorini Top Attractions Tailor-made Private Tour made by locals: $48
- Santorini Volcano Tour: $48
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
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySantorini €25Ouarzazate -
Sample the Local Flavors in Santorini
Also in Santorini, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Half Day Simply Santorini Tour with Wine Tasting: $73
- Santorini Highlights Small-Group Tour with Wine Tasting option: $90
- Wine tasting and Carving lesson in Santorini: $90
- Visit to a Wine Museum and Wine Tasting in Santorini : $92
- Art and Wine Tour in a Historic Santorini Winery: $96
- Premium Wine Tasting with Caldera Views: $106
- Santorini Wine Tour with sunset in Oia: $131
- Santorini Private Tailor Made Island Tour with Wine Tasting: $155
- Santorini Private Wine Tasting Tour in two or three Wineries : $161
- Santorini 3-Winery Tour with 12 Wine Tastings and Oia Sunset: $179
- Half-Day Virtual Reality Tour and Wine Tasting: $179
- Small Group Local Wine Tasting Tour In Santorini : $179
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Santorini and Ouarzazate, we can see that Santorini is more expensive. And not only is Ouarzazate much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Santorini 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 Santorini would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Santorini 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 Santorini Expensive? and Is Ouarzazate Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Santorini or Ouarzazate?
Santorini has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Ouarzazate. When comparing the sizes of Santorini 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.
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.