A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Dahab vs. Zagora for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Dahab or Zagora?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Dahab and Zagora 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: Dahab or Zagora?

Dahab

Dahab is a small town on the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt. It is located about 85 kilometers north of Sharm el-Sheikh and sits on the Gulf of Aqaba. It's a popular destination with divers and backpackers alike, and offers some of the best snorkeling and diving that you'll find in the Red Sea. It's a great alternative to the resort driven Sharm el-Sheikh, and is popular with independent travelers who are looking for affordable accommodation. There are some upmarket options however, predominantly in the Laguna area, but budget facilities are not hard to find.

Zagora

A small town in southern Morocco, Zagora is a popular base camp for excursions on foot, by camel, or four wheel drive vehicles into the surrounding desert. One of the most famous and historic treks is the ancient caravan route to Timbuktu, marked by a famous sign at the end of town - indicating a journey of "52 days" by camel.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best Adventure Tours to Morocco, and The Best Cultural Tours in Morocco.


Which place is cheaper, Zagora or Dahab?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Dahab is $16, while the average daily cost in Zagora is $60. 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 Dahab and Zagora in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Dahab $5.86
    Zagora $36
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Dahab $12
    Zagora $72
Compare Hotels in Dahab and Zagora

Looking for a hotel in Dahab or Zagora? 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.

Hotels in Dahab


Hotels in Zagora


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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: Dahab Hotel Prices and Zagora Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Dahab $1.85
    Zagora $1.44

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dahab

Also for Dahab, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Sharm el-Sheikh: 1-Way or Round-Trip Transfer to Dahab: $38
  • Dahab Private Transfer To/From Sharm el sheikh ( One Way Transfer ): $44
  • Private Transfer From Dahab To Taba border group from 1 to 4: $90
  • Private Transfer From Dahab To Taba border group from 1 to 12: $220

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Zagora

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Zagora:

  • Airport Private Transfer: $35

Is it cheaper to fly into Dahab or Zagora?

Prices for flights to both Zagora and Dahab 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Dahab $8.03
    Zagora $22
Typical Food Prices in Dahab

For Dahab, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Seafood Dinner (for 2)
    $1.93
  • Juice
    $0.10
  • Breakfast for Two
    $0.61

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dahab

For Dahab, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Bedouin Dinner in the Mountains In Dahab: $30
  • Bedouin Dinner in the Mountains In Dahab: $39
  • Stargazer + Camel riding + Bedouin dinner from Dahab : $90

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Dahab $4.43
    Zagora $2.88

Tours and Activities in Dahab

For Dahab, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Dahab's Kept Secrets 5 Adventures in 1 Tour: $25
  • Blue Hole Snorkeling Tour with lunch from Dahab: $28
  • Full-Day Hike Tour at St. Catherine's Monastery: $30
  • Royal seascope Semi-Submarine Cruise: $33
  • 4x4 Jeep Adventure from Dahab: $39
  • luxury Snorkeling cruise with buffet lunch: $41
  • Seascope Submarine Tour from Dahab: $45
  • Camel Ride + Blue Hole Snorkeling + Quad Bike Tour With Lunch From Dahab: $49
  • Adventure Quad Biking Tour in Dahab: $50
  • Mount Sinai Sunrise and St Catherine Monastery Tour from Dahab: $50
  • Saint Catherine's Monastery half-day Tour with Lunch from Dahab: $60
  • St Catherine Monastery and Mt Sinai Sunrise Tour from Dahab: $60

Tours and Activities in Zagora

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Zagora are as follows:

  • 2 Days Tour to Zagora Desert with sunset from Marrakech: $84
  • 2 days tour from Zagora to Erg Chegaga: $137
  • From Agadir 4 Days 3 nights Sahara Tour to Marrakeche: $1,233
  • From Agadir or Taghazout: 2-Day Sahara Desert Tour to Zagora: $354
  • From Agadir or Taghazout: 2-Day Sahara Desert Tour to Zagora: $368
  • From Agadir or Taghazout: 2-Day Sahara Desert Tour to Zagora: $383
  • From 2-Day Desert Tour to Erg Chegaga: $278
  • Private Day Camel Trekking Tour in Draa Valley from Zagora: $216
  • Zagora to Erg chigaga desert tour & 4x4 (All-inclusive) 2-Days: $165
  • Zagora to Erg chigaga desert tour & 4x4 and camel ride : $175

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Dahab $2.53
    Zagora -


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dahab and Zagora, we can see that Zagora is more expensive. And not only is Dahab much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Dahab would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Dahab 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 Zagora would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Zagora than you might in Dahab.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Dahab Expensive? and Is Zagora Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Dahab or Zagora?

Zagora has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Dahab. When comparing the sizes of Dahab and Zagora, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.