Which place is cheaper, Merzouga or Alexandria?
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 Alexandria or Merzouga?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Alexandria and Merzouga can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Alexandria or Merzouga?
Alexandria
There are few cities in the world with a history as rich, deep, tragic and fascinating than Alexandria, Egypt. Founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC, Egypt's second largest city has seen the most extreme ups and extreme downs. The city watched the beautiful and iconic Alexandria Lighthouse crumble to the ground after several natural disasters. The Alexandria Library housed their most sacred and historical documents only to be burned to the ground. These structures may be physically gone, but the history remains. Alexandria is a city with an ancient allure that draws in visitors from all over the world. Alexandria is a survivor city ready for a comeback.
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 Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best Budget Tours to Egypt, The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, and The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco.
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Alexandria Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAlexandria $20Merzouga $22
The average daily cost (per person) in Alexandria is $20, while the average daily cost in Merzouga is $22. 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 Alexandria and Merzouga in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAlexandria $7.65Merzouga $10
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAlexandria $15Merzouga $20
Compare Hotels in Alexandria and Merzouga
Looking for a hotel in Alexandria 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: Alexandria Hotel Prices and Merzouga Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Alexandria $2.38Merzouga -
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Alexandria
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Alexandria:
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Taxi to Train Station$0.08
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Alexandria
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Alexandria:
- Alexandria Airport Transfer (HBE) Borg El Arab: $14
- Private Transfer from or to Borg Al Arab Airport: $14
- Private Airport Transfer in Alexandria: $22
- Alexandria Airport Arrival Transfer: $24
- Borg El Arab Arrival & Departure Transfers: $40
- transfer from Alexandria to Cairo airport, Cairo & Giza hotels: $45
- Private Transfer From Alexandria City To Cairo Airport: $45
- Private Transfer from 6 of October City to El Cairo (CAI) Airport: $52
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Airport (HBE) to Alexandria: $78
- From Private One-Way Transfer to Cairo: $85
- Private Transfer from Alexandria to Cairo in Egypt or vice versa: $134
- Private transfer from Luxor to Alexandria: $240
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Merzouga
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Merzouga:
- 1 way Errachidia airport transfer: $63
- Transfer Service From Merzouga to Marrakesh: $32
Is it cheaper to fly into Alexandria or Merzouga?
Prices for flights to both Merzouga and Alexandria 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 dayAlexandria $11Merzouga $10
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Alexandria
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Alexandria.
- Half-Day Food Tour in Alexandria, Egypt: $35
- Alexandria Food Tour: $50
- From Giza: Sound&light show, Giza pyramids and Dinner on the Nile: $94
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Merzouga
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Merzouga.
- Sunset With Dinner And Berber Music in Merzouga Desert With 4WD : $59
- Moroccan Berber Pizza Cooking Class in Khamelia: $68
- 1-Night in the luxury camp. camel ride & Dinner: $74
- Overnight in Luxury camp with camels dinner: $85
- 1-Night In Royal Camp With Air Condition & Dinner: $94
- From Fes: 2-Day Merzouga Desert Trip(Luxury Tent & Dinner): $102
- Merzouga Desert Tour, Quad Sandboarding Camel Ride & Dinner: $146
- Quad Biking, Sandboarding, Camel & Sunset Dinner: $146
- 2 Nights Private Camp in Merzouga with Dinner and Camel Ride: $160
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Alexandria $3.35Merzouga -
Tours and Activities in Alexandria
Here are a few actual costs in Alexandria for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Pompey's Pillar Entry Ticket: $3.80
- Skip The Line Entry Ticket to the Roman Theater in Alexandria: $4.42
- Skip The Line Entry Ticket to Pompey's Pillar in Alexandria: $4.42
- Entry Ticket To The Citadel of Qaitbay: $4.42
- Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa Entry Tickets: $4.65
- Alexandria Free Walking Tour Discover the Hidden Gems: $5.00
- Skip the Line Tickets for The Catacomb of Kom eL Shoqafa: $6.09
- Qaitbay Citadel Entry Tickets: $6.09
- Alexandria Library Skip the line Access Entry Ticket: $6.09
- Skip the Line Tickets for The Roman Theater in Alexandria: $6.09
- Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa Entry Ticket with Pick and Drop Off: $14
- Ancient Roman Theater Entry Ticket with Pick up and Drop Off: $14
Tours and Activities in Merzouga
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Merzouga are as follows:
- Merzouga : Adventure Quad Bike Safari, & Sandboarding: $32
- Erg Chebbi Dunes Quad Biking Tour: $32
- Merzouga Excursions 4×4 desert tour : $32
- Merzouga ATV Quad Desert Tours: $42
- Private Quad Bike Adventure at Merzouga with Guide: $43
- Merzouga Desert Quad bike Adventure with Sand boarding: $43
- Sahara ATv Experience -1.H Quad OR buggy : $43
- Sanding Ball in Experience the sand dunes on a zorbing activity: $48
- Extreme Adventure with Harness Zorbing in Merzouga dunes: $49
- Overnight in Desert Camp Berber Experience in Merzouga Desert & Camel Ride: $51
- Merzouga : Adventure Quad Bike Safari, & Sandboarding: $51
- Erg Chebbi Dunes Quad Biking Tour: $53
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAlexandria $1.29Merzouga -
When comparing the travel costs between Alexandria and Merzouga, we can see that Merzouga is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Africa, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Alexandria 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.