Which place is cheaper, Merzouga or Antsiranana?
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 Antsiranana or Merzouga?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Antsiranana or Merzouga, 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: Antsiranana or Merzouga?
Antsiranana
Antsiranana is the capital of Madagascar's northernmost province, Diana, and until 1975 it was known as Diego Suarez. The city has a port that has become a site for naval repairs and is the largest in the entire Indian Ocean. The port is mainly used for tinned fish and bottled drinks (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic). The city has a population of a little over 100,000. The French used the city as a military base after independence from 1960 until 1973, after the socialist revolution.
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 Adventure Tours to Madagascar, The Best Wildlife Tours to Madagascar, The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, and The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAntsiranana $116Merzouga $22
The average daily cost (per person) in Antsiranana is $116, 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 Antsiranana and Merzouga in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAntsiranana $43Merzouga $10
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAntsiranana $86Merzouga $20
Compare Hotels in Antsiranana and Merzouga
Looking for a hotel in Antsiranana 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: Antsiranana Hotel Prices and Merzouga Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Antsiranana $14Merzouga -
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Merzouga
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Merzouga:
- Merzouga Luxury Camp & With Transfer included: $74
Is it cheaper to fly into Antsiranana or Merzouga?
Prices for flights to both Merzouga and Antsiranana 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 dayAntsiranana $61Merzouga $10
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Merzouga
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Merzouga.
- Merzouga Cooking Class Familye: $43
- Exclusive Merzouga Desert Safari: Camel Ride, Sandsurf & Dinner: $50
- Private trip 4x4 in Merzouga Lunch with Berber Pizza: $57
- Merzouga Luxury AC/ Heating Camp: Camel Ride, Dinner & breakfast: $63
- Overnight At Luxury Desert Camp with Camel Ride and Dinner: $69
- Magical Dinner and Camel Trek with 1 Night In Merzouga Luxury Desert Camp: $105
- Merzouga Desert Sunset Dinner and Stargazing Tour: $137
- Erfoud Desert Tour, Sunset, Dinner, Camel Ride, Visit the Nomads: $148
- From 2-Nights In Luxury Camp with Camel Trek & Dinner.: $171
- 2 Nights Private Camp in Merzouga with Dinner and Camel Ride: $200
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Antsiranana $19Merzouga -
Tours and Activities in Antsiranana
For Antsiranana, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- MADAGASCAR DIEGO SUAREZ: CITY TOUR: $65
- City Tour in TukTuk in shopping excursion and visit to the baobabs: $67
- Tuk-Tuk Tour with Ramena Beach and Lunch: $87
- Emerald Sea Tour for swim & lunch (Guided Tour): $104
- Red Tsingy and Lemurs: Day Trips for Cruise Ship Passengers in Antsiranana: $118
- MADAGASCAR STOP CRUISE: DIEGO SUAREZ CITY TOUR & RELAXATION AT THE BEACH: $127
- Baobab and Trois Baies Tour for Cruise Passengers: $141
- Red Tsingy Tour: Cruise Ship Experience on Diego Suarez: $150
- Amber Mountain and Red Tsingy Full-Day Tour: $232
- Day tour in Amber Mountain: $287
- Madagascar: 17-Day North & Northeast Guided Tour: $1,736
- Lemurs, Rainforest, and Nosy Be Tour: $1,800
Tours and Activities in Merzouga
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Merzouga are as follows:
- 1 Hour Merzouga Buggy Desert Tour: $69
- 1 Night Camel Trekking Tour in Merzouga Desert Camp: $63
- 1 hour Quad in the Sahara: Merzouga Off Roading Experience: Nature & Wildlife: $78
- 1 hour tour Quad biking experience: $100
- 2 Hour Merzouga Buggy Adventure in the Sahara Dunes: $200
- 2 Hour Quad Desert Experience with Sandboarding: $36
- 2-Hour Quad Desert Tour, Dunes Oasis, Nomads Family & Sandboard: $43
- 2-Night Desert Camp Experience with Jeep Tour in Merzouga: $148
- 3 Days Marrakech to Sahara Adventure Merzouga Dunes & Camel Trek: $113
- 3-Day Best Desert Tour from Fez to Marrakech via Merzouga: $285
- 4x4 tours in Merzouga: $37
- ATV Desert Adventure – 1-Hour Quad or Buggy Ride in Merzouga: $74
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAntsiranana $10Merzouga -
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Antsiranana and Merzouga, we can see that Antsiranana is more expensive. And not only is Merzouga much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Antsiranana would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Antsiranana 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 Antsiranana 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.