Which place is cheaper, Merzouga or Cadiz?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cadiz or Merzouga?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Cadiz and Merzouga can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Cadiz or Merzouga?
Cadiz
Cadiz is a port city in the southwestern area of Spain. It is the oldest continuously inhabited city in Spain, and one of the oldest in western Europe, which means it has a lot of historic charm and many historic landmarks. Cadiz stands on a peninsula jutting out into a bay which is a small slice of land, and is almost entirely surrounded by water. The landscape has a lot of natural beauty, and there is plenty to see and do. Because of its long history, some areas of the city are very old and these sections differ drastically from the newer more modern areas; where the older neighborhoods have narrow, winding streets, the newer areas have wide avenues with modern buildings. Unlike most other ports of its size it seems immediately relaxed and easy going, not at all threatening, even at night. The city has a great tradition of liberalism and tolerance making it a very welcoming destination.
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 Contiki Tours to Spain, The Best G Adventures Tours to Spain, The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, and The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCadiz €152Merzouga €16
The average daily cost (per person) in Cadiz is €152, 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 Cadiz and Merzouga in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCadiz €77Merzouga €9.57
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCadiz €154Merzouga €19
Compare Hotels in Cadiz and Merzouga
Looking for a hotel in Cadiz 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: Cadiz Hotel Prices and Merzouga Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cadiz €30Merzouga -
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cadiz
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cadiz:
- Private Transfer from Cadiz city hotels to Cadiz Cruise Port: $28
- Private Transfer from/to Cadiz Airport to/from Hotel: $87
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Merzouga
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Merzouga:
- 1 way transfer: $62
Is it cheaper to fly into Cadiz or Merzouga?
Prices for flights to both Merzouga and Cadiz 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 dayCadiz €45Merzouga €5.55
Typical Food Prices in Cadiz
Some typical examples of dining costs in Cadiz are as follows:
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Dinner and Tapas€15
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Lunch for 1€10
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cadiz
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cadiz.
- Tapas Food Tour in Jerez de la Frontera: $39
- Food Tour Cadiz: $75
- Tabancos Food Tour Jerez: $92
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Merzouga
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Merzouga.
- One Night in Private Camp in the Sahara Desert in Merzouga with Dinner: $65
- Sunset With Dinner And Berber Music in Merzouga Desert With 4WD : $65
- Merzouga Orange Dunes ATV Sandsurf Camels with 5 Stars Dinner: $85
- Camel trek with 1 Night in Luxury camp with Dinner+ Sundbording: $87
- Visit The Nomads, Gnawa Music, Rally In Dunes, Berber Pizza : $98
- Magical Dinner and Camel Trek with 1 Night In Merzouga Luxury Desert Camp: $105
- Overnight in Luxury Camp With camel Trek & Dinner: $107
- From Fes: 2-Day Merzouga Desert Trip(Luxury Tent & Dinner): $124
- From Fes: 2-Day Merzouga Desert Trip w/Luxury Tent & Dinner: $127
- 2 Nights Private Camp in Merzouga with Dinner and Camel Ride: $200
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cadiz €27Merzouga -
Typical Entertainment Prices in Cadiz
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Cadiz are as follows:
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Cadiz Sightseeing Tour€15
Tours and Activities in Cadiz
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Cadiz are as follows:
- Audioguided Tour of Cádiz Monumental, at your pace: $4.27
- Cadiz Town Center Outdoor Escape Game: A Story Adventure: $6.94
- Story Adventure Outdoor Escape Game in Cadiz Town Center : $7.07
- Walking Tour with Audio Guide on App: $8.02
- Cádiz Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.96
- Historical Walking Tour: $11
- City Center Guided Walking Tour: $11
- Guided tour of Cádiz: stories from the hand of a local guide: $11
- Cádiz: Cadiz Milenaria Guided Tour: $13
- Self Guided Walking Tour of Charming Cadiz: $15
- Cádiz: Self-Guided Audio Smartphone App Tour: $15
- Discover Cádiz walking tour: $16
Tours and Activities in Merzouga
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Merzouga are as follows:
- Camel Ride Experience: $27
- Merzouga Desert Quad bike Adventure with Sand boarding: $38
- Merzouga 4x4 Desert Excursion - Sahara 4WD Adventure: $43
- Merzouga ATV Quad Desert Tours: $43
- Merzouga 4x4 Desert Tours & Excursions: $46
- Extreme Adventure with Harness Zorbing in Merzouga dunes: $48
- Merzouga one hour Adventure Tour: $55
- Merzouga 4x4 tour - Excursion around dunes: $55
- Merzouga Experience -1.5h Quad buggy : $55
- Merzouga 4X4 Half-Day Tour with Lunch: $55
- 1 Night Camel Trekking Tour in Merzouga Desert Camp : $60
- From Quad bike tour to the peak of Erg Chebbi dune: $62
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCadiz €28Merzouga -
Sample the Local Flavors in Cadiz
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cadiz:
- Private Tour with Tapas, Wine Tasting and Bike Rental: $107
- Countryside Olive Oil & Wine Tasting: $128
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cadiz and Merzouga, we can see that Cadiz is more expensive. And not only is Merzouga much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Cadiz 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 Cadiz would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Cadiz 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 Cadiz 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.