Which place is cheaper, Merzouga or Adeje?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Adeje or Merzouga?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Adeje or Merzouga? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Adeje or Merzouga?
Adeje
If you're looking for a luxurious winter getaway - the kind of place where tourists are top of mind - then you'll likely find yourself on Tenerife's coastal region. Located on the northern section of this strip is the city of Costa Adeje. Here you'll find hotels, bars, cafes and restaurants all ready to cater to every tourists wishes. It's the kind of getaway you always thought was reserved for the rich and famous. Now you can enjoy sitting in a beachy lap of luxury.
Merzouga
Let's say you want to truly get away. I don't mean putting your ear buds in on some beach with a stronger on the next chair over. I mean really get away, and find yourself deserted. Merzouga, Morocco lets you do just that. This land of sand dune after sand dune is ideal for anyone yearning to ride a camel to the ends of civilization. And you'll find plenty of options to get here with a tour, or even on your own.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Barcelona, The Best 2-Week Tours from Madrid, The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, and The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAdeje €173Merzouga €16
The average daily cost (per person) in Adeje is €173, while the average daily cost in Merzouga is €16. 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 Adeje and Merzouga in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAdeje €87Merzouga €9.46
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAdeje €174Merzouga €19
Compare Hotels in Adeje and Merzouga
Looking for a hotel in Adeje or Merzouga? 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: Adeje Hotel Prices and Merzouga Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Adeje €64Merzouga -
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Merzouga
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Merzouga:
- From Fez: Merzouga Transfer with Scenic Stops: $45
- 1 way Errachidia airport transfer: $64
Is it cheaper to fly into Adeje or Merzouga?
Prices for flights to both Merzouga and Adeje 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 dayAdeje €50Merzouga €5.48
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Merzouga
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Merzouga.
- Merzouga Orange Dunes ATV Sandsurf Camels with 5 Stars Dinner: $28
- Camel trek with 1 Night in Luxury camp with Dinner+ Sundbording: $45
- Berber Cooking Class in the Desert: $49
- One Night in Private Camp in the Sahara Desert in Merzouga with Dinner: $57
- Sunset With Dinner And Berber Music in Merzouga Desert With 4WD : $62
- 1-Night in the luxury camp. camel ride & Dinner: $70
- Overnight in Luxury Camp With camel Trek & Dinner: $95
- Magical Dinner and Camel Trek with 1 Night In Merzouga Luxury Desert Camp: $105
- 1-Night In Royal Camp With Air Condition & Dinner: $113
- From Fes: 2-Day Merzouga Desert Trip(Luxury Tent & Dinner): $129
- Merzouga Desert Tour, Quad Sandboarding Camel Ride & Dinner: $150
- 2 Nights Private Camp in Merzouga with Dinner and Camel Ride: $200
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Adeje €19Merzouga -
Tours and Activities in Adeje
For Adeje, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Tenerife: Masca and Teide National Park VIP Bus Tour: $84
- BUBBLEMAKER: FIRST SCUBA DIVING EXPERIENCE FOR CHILD ADEJE: $95
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife: Ifonche Flight Experience: $145
Tours and Activities in Merzouga
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Merzouga are as follows:
- Berber Experience Private Sahara Desert Day Trip: $84
- Overnight Sahara Tours luxury camp : $68
- Private Desert Tour and Visit to Nomadic Families: $102
- 1 Hour Merzouga Desert Buggy Experience: $145
- 1 Hour Merzouga Desert Quad Biking Tour & Sandboarding: $67
- 1 Night Camel Trekking Tour in Merzouga Desert Camp : $62
- 2 Hours Merzouga Desert Quad Bike Adventure: $134
- 2 hours Merzouga Dunes ATV Rental - Desert Quad Biking Tour: $117
- 2-Day Desert Tour with Return to Marrakech: $190
- 2-Days Merzouga tour from Errachidia: $150
- 3 Day Merzouga and Sahara Desert Tour: $112
- 3 Days Private Desert Tour in Merzouga with ATV and Sandboarding : $272
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAdeje €8.21Merzouga -
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Adeje and Merzouga, we can see that Adeje is more expensive. And not only is Merzouga much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Adeje is in Europe and Merzouga 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 Merzouga would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Merzouga 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 Adeje would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Adeje than you might in Merzouga.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Adeje Expensive? and Is Merzouga 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.