Which place is cheaper, Zagora or Tenerife?
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 Tenerife or Zagora?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Tenerife or Zagora, 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: Tenerife or Zagora?
Tenerife
European tourists have long known Tenerife as a top vacation destination. Amazing beaches and a booming nightlife bring in visitors to the largest of the Canary Islands all the way from England, Germany and Spain - particularly during the Easter holiday. Now the rest of the world is catching up. It's not just a spot for spring breakers looking for a party - it is full of mountains, volcanoes and forests ready for exploring.
Zagora
A small town in southern Morocco, Zagora is a popular base camp for excursions on foot, by camel, or four wheel drive vehicles into the surrounding desert. One of the most famous and historic treks is the ancient caravan route to Timbuktu, marked by a famous sign at the end of town - indicating a journey of "52 days" by camel.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Spain, The Best Tours for Seniors to Spain, The Best Adventure Tours to Morocco, and The Best Cultural Tours in Morocco.
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Tenerife Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTenerife €156Zagora €56
The average daily cost (per person) in Tenerife is €156, while the average daily cost in Zagora is €56. 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 Tenerife and Zagora in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTenerife €53Zagora €34
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTenerife €106Zagora €68
Compare Hotels in Tenerife and Zagora
Looking for a hotel in Tenerife or Zagora? 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: Tenerife Hotel Prices and Zagora Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tenerife €60Zagora €1.35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tenerife
Also for Tenerife, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Puerto de la Cruz City Tour with Transfers: $29
- Jet Ski Ocean Safari with Optional Transfer: $34
- Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise with Transfer, Buffet by MC: $70
- Private arrival OR departure transfer in Tenerife (hotel OR airport pick-up): $71
- Marine-Life Tour with Transfer, Buffet and Drinks: $73
- Tenerife Sunset Catamaran tour with transfer - Food and Drinks included.: $74
- Sunset Catamaran Tour with Transfer, Buff & Drinks: $75
- From South Loro Park Zoo Ticket & Hotel Transfers: $75
- Siam Park Ticket & Transfer: $75
- Mount Teide Tour with Cable Car Ticket & Transfer: $102
- Loro Parque & Siam Park Entry Ticket with Transfer: $115
- Tenerife Cruise Port to Tenerife South Airport (TFS) -Departure Private Transfer: $115
Is it cheaper to fly into Tenerife or Zagora?
Prices for flights to both Zagora and Tenerife 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 dayTenerife €67Zagora €21
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tenerife
For Tenerife, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Mojo Workshop Cooking Class in Ancient Canarian Village: $34
- Hard Rock Cafe Set Menu Lunch or Dinner & Drink: $40
- MHT - Music Hall Tavern Comedy Drag Dinner Show: $52
- Medieval San Miguel castle with dinner-Show in South Tenerife : $59
- Medieval Castle with dinner from Puerto de la Cruz in TenerifeSur: $59
- Self Driving Sunset Tour with Dinner and Stargazing in Tenerife: $77
- Teide National Park Stargazing Experience Without Dinner(NO Food): $78
- "The Wild South" musical show with dinner and transportation: $81
- Teide Night Experience with Dinner and Stargazing: $92
- Astronomical experience on Mount Teide with sunset, stargazing, and dinner: $93
- Teide National Park Sunset & Stargazing with Dinner (Star Safari): $95
- Teide: Guided Sunset & Stargazing Tour by Night with Dinner: $105
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Zagora
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Zagora.
- Morocco Cooking Class Tour with local market visit : $39
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tenerife €27Zagora €2.69
Tours and Activities in Tenerife
For Tenerife, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Teide Legends Exhibition Entry Ticket: $3.52
- Entrance Ticket for Students in La Casa de los Balcones: $3.57
- Icod de los Vinos: Casa del Plátano Entry Ticket: $5.87
- Icod de los Vinos: Dragon Tree & Botanical Garden Ticket: $5.87
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife Palmetum Entry Ticket: $7.05
- La Casa de Los Balcones Entrance Ticket: $7.05
- San Cristobal de La Laguna : Cathedral ticket w/ audioguide: $8.22
- Tenerife Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Tour: $8.33
- Fish Spa Experience Playa Fañabe: $9.40
- Icod de los Vinos: ARTlandya Doll World Entry Ticket & Tour: $12
- Finca Las Margaritas Banana Plantation Experience: $12
- Los Cristianos: Eco-Yacht Whale Watching Cruise with Swim: $14
Tours and Activities in Zagora
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Zagora are as follows:
- 2 days tour from Zagora to Erg Chegaga: $149
- Private Day Camel Trekking Tour in Draa Valley from Zagora: $235
- Zagora to Erg chigaga desert tour & 4x4 (All-inclusive) 2-Days: $179
- Zagora to Erg chigaga desert tour & 4x4 and camel ride : $191
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTenerife €6.43Zagora -
Sample the Local Flavors in Tenerife
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Tenerife:
- Wine tasting and Canarian products in La Orotava: $20
- Valley of Tegueste: Wine Tour with Tasting at El Lomo Winery: $21
- Tenerife : Brewery guided tour with tasting at TACOA Brewery: $23
- Ecological Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting: $54
- Full-Day Gastronomy and Wine Tour: $96
- Wine tasting "Tenerife grape varieties": $179
- Volcano Teide Buggy Tour with Wine Tasting & Tapas: $247
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tenerife and Zagora, we can see that Tenerife is more expensive. And not only is Zagora much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tenerife is in Europe and Zagora 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 Zagora would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Zagora 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 Tenerife would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tenerife than you might in Zagora.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Tenerife Expensive? and Is Zagora 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.