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 $110Merzouga $23
The average daily cost (per person) in Antsiranana is $110, while the average daily cost in Merzouga is $23. 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 $41Merzouga $11
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAntsiranana $82Merzouga $22
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: Merzouga Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Antsiranana $13Merzouga -
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Merzouga
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Merzouga:
- 1 way Errachidia airport transfer: $90
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 $58Merzouga $11
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antsiranana
For Antsiranana, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- MADAGASCAR DIEGO SUAREZ: COOKING CLASS: $76
- MADAGASCAR DIEGO SUAREZ: STREETFOOD TOUR: $77
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Merzouga
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Merzouga.
- Exclusive Merzouga Desert Safari: Camel Ride, Sandsurf & Dinner: $43
- 1-Night in Desert Camp With Dinner & camel ride: $56
- From 1 Night in the luxury camp. Camel ride and dinner: $58
- Overnight Stay in Luxury Desert Tent with Dinner: $61
- Sunset With Dinner And Berber Music in Merzouga Desert With 4WD : $64
- Berber Cooking Class in Merzouga Desert: $69
- Moroccan Berber Pizza Cooking Class in Khamelia: $73
- Day Trip By Camels In Erg Chebbi Dunes, Lunch With Berber Pizza: $81
- Overnight in Desert Camp Camel Ride, Dinner & Show: $83
- 1-Night in the luxury camp. camel ride & Dinner: $86
- Overnight in Luxury camp with camels dinner: $91
- Magical Dinner and Camel Trek with 1 Night In Merzouga Luxury Desert Camp: $105
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Antsiranana $18Merzouga -
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: $64
- Visit the Tsingy rouge: cruise ship excursions in Antsiranana: $154
Tours and Activities in Merzouga
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Merzouga are as follows:
- Overnight Sahara Tours luxury camp : $69
- Overnight in Desert Camp Berber Experience in Merzouga Desert & Camel Ride: $55
- Private Desert Tour and Visit to Nomadic Families: $104
- 1 Hour Merzouga Desert Buggy Experience: $150
- 1 Hour Merzouga Desert Quad Biking Tour & Sandboarding: $70
- 1 Night Camel Trekking Tour in Merzouga Desert Camp : $64
- 1 hour Quad in the Sahara: Merzouga Off Roading Experience: Nature & Wildlife: $79
- 2 Hours Merzouga Desert Quad Bike Adventure: $142
- 2 days tour in Merzouga Erg Chabbi with 4WD Jeep and Camel Treck : $174
- 2 hours Merzouga Dunes ATV Rental - Desert Quad Biking Tour: $119
- 2-Day Desert Tour with Return to Marrakech: $193
- 3 Days Tour From Marrakech To Sahara Desert Of Merzouga: $114
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAntsiranana $9.48Merzouga -
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.