Which place is cheaper, Ouarzazate or Seville?
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 Seville or Ouarzazate?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Seville and Ouarzazate. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Seville or Ouarzazate?
Seville
The capital city of Andalucia, Seville is both the cultural and financial hub of southern Spain. It's also a popular tourist destination. The city has over 700,000 residents and 1.6 million in the metropolitan area, making it the fourth largest city in the country. It is cut in half by the Guadalquivir River, with the two halves referred to as Sevilla and Triana. Seville has continued to grow in popularity as a tourist destination since the 19th century when it was included as a stop on the Romantic "Grand Tour" of Europe. In 1992 Seville hosted the International Exposition which led to the construction of a new airport, train station, as well as other infrastructural improvements. Today Seville remains very popular with tourists for its many festivals, interesting attractions, great restaurants and nightlife scene.
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 Contiki Tours to Spain, The Best G Adventures Tours to Spain, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Morocco, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Morocco.
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Seville Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySeville €151Ouarzazate €51
The average daily cost (per person) in Seville is €151, 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 Seville and Ouarzazate in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSeville €58Ouarzazate €20
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSeville €116Ouarzazate €40
Compare Hotels in Seville and Ouarzazate
Looking for a hotel in Seville 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: Seville Hotel Prices and Ouarzazate Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Seville €18Ouarzazate €3.20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Seville
Also for Seville, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Algarve: Private Transfer to Seville: $458
- Arrival Private Transfer Seville Airport SVQ to Seville by Sedan: $78
- Caminito del Rey from Seville with Semi-private Transfer: $167
- From Private Transfer to Granada and Córdoba Tour: $440
- One-way Private Transfer From/To Sevilla Airport: $54
- One-way transfer by minivan from Seville Airport to hotel in Seville Center: $112
- Private Arrival Transfer: Seville Airport to Hotel: $102
- Private Departure Transfer from Sevilla's City center to the Airport: $66
- Private Transfer from Sevilla to Granada stopping in Ronda: $352
- Private Transfer from Seville Airport (SVQ) to Cadiz Cruise Port: $203
- Private Transfer from Seville Airport or Seville Hotels: $54
- Private Transfer from Seville City Hotels to Seville Cruise Port: $125
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 Seville or Ouarzazate?
Prices for flights to both Ouarzazate and Seville 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 daySeville €64Ouarzazate €26
Typical Food Prices in Seville
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Seville:
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Lunch€9.50
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Ice Cream€2.30
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Jamon (Dry Cured Ham)€12
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Seville
For Seville, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Guadalquivir Boat Tour with Optional Lunch/Dinner: $29
- Flamenco at El Palacio Andaluz with Optional Dinner: $38
- Flavors of Andalucía Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $41
- Flamenco Show Tablao La Cantaora Sevilla (Optional Dinner): $42
- Paella-Cooking Experience with Sangria & Full Meal: $47
- El Patio Sevillano Flamenco Show Ticket & Dinner: $47
- Paella Showcooking Experience: $48
- Paella Showcooking Experience: $53
- Flamenco Show at Tablao El Arenal with Drink and Optional Dinner or Tapas : $56
- Best Food Tour in Seville: $66
- The Seville Morning Food Tour: $68
- Seville Food Tour with Tapas & Drinks with a Local: $73
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.Seville €29Ouarzazate €9.97
Typical Entertainment Prices in Seville
For Seville, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Entrance to Cathedral€8.00
Tours and Activities in Seville
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Seville.
- FREE Walking Tour to Iconic Sites & Hidden Gems: $2.35
- Rooftop Sunset Wine Experience : $3.57
- Spritz Tasting Experience : $3.57
- Self Guided Walking Tour of Secrets and Splendor of Seville: $5.20
- Seville Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $5.74
- Artisanal Ice Cream Tasting Tour in Seville: $5.97
- Rooftop Wine Experience: $7.05
- Museum of Flamenco Dance Admission Ticket: $7.05
- Rooftop Wine Experience : $7.17
- Skip the Line: Museo del Baile Flamenco Admission Ticket: $7.17
- Sevilla Rooftop Wine Experience: $7.17
- Seville’s Plaza de España: A Self-Guided Tour: $7.99
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 daySeville €10Ouarzazate -
Sample the Local Flavors in Seville
Also in Seville, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- 3 Bars Pub Crawl + VIP Club Entrance & 3 Free Shots: $18
- Sherry Wine Tasting with Light Snacks: $29
- Seville Outdoor Walking Tour with Orange Wine Tasting: $35
- Sevilla: Fun Wine Tasting with an Spanish Sommelier: $54
- Sevilla: Fun Wine Tasting with an Spanish Sommelier: $55
- Wine Tasting in the Center of Seville with Pairing: $82
- Tapas and Wine Tour with Rooftop Drink: $94
- Seville's Triana Neighborhood Tapas & Wine Tour: $94
- Seville Tapas & Wine Tasting Rooftop Experience: $96
- Flamenco, Tapas and Wine Tour in Sevilla Spain: $106
- Half-Day Wine Tour in Andalusia in small group: $112
- Jerez, Cadiz Wine Tasting with Optional Horse Show: $115
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Seville and Ouarzazate, we can see that Seville is more expensive. And not only is Ouarzazate much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Seville 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 Seville would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Seville 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 Seville Expensive? and Is Ouarzazate Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Seville or Ouarzazate?
Seville has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Ouarzazate. When comparing the sizes of Seville 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.