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

Should you visit Dakar or Zagora?

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

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Dakar or Zagora, 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: Dakar or Zagora?

Dakar

Located in West Africa, Dakar is the capital city of Senegal and an Atlantic port on the Cap-Vert peninsula. Main attractions include the city's markets, the Dakar Grand Mosque, Goree Island, the IFAN Museum, the African Renaissance Monument, beaches, and the Senegal Zoo.

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 Adventure Tours to Senegal, The Best Luxury Tours to Senegal, The Best Adventure Tours to Morocco, and The Best Cultural Tours in Morocco.


Which place is cheaper, Zagora or Dakar?

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 Dakar is $73, while the average daily cost in Zagora is $59. 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 Dakar and Zagora in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Dakar $31
    Zagora $36
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Dakar $62
    Zagora $72
Compare Hotels in Dakar and Zagora

Looking for a hotel in Dakar 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 Dakar


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: Zagora Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Dakar $5.16
    Zagora $1.42

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dakar

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Dakar:

  • DSS transfer - DAKAR (one way) : $47
  • Transfer - DSS Airport <-> Dakar (One way): $63
  • Private Transfer DSS AIBD Airport - Saly Zone (two directions): $77
  • Private Transfer DSS AIBD Airport - Dakar (two directions): $89
  • DSS Airport Transfer <-> Dakar (Return): $116
  • Airport Transfer - Aéroport international Blaise Diagne to Dakar: $116
  • Blaise Diagne Intl Airport (DSS) to Dakar hotels - Round-Trp Private Transfer: $147
  • Transfer - Dakar <-> Saint-Louis (One way): $189
  • Blaise Diagne Int Airport (DSS): Transfer to Dakar hotels: $202

Is it cheaper to fly into Dakar or Zagora?

Prices for flights to both Zagora and Dakar 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
    Dakar $33
    Zagora $22
Typical Food Prices in Dakar

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Dakar:


  • Breakfast
    $3.95

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Dakar $13
    Zagora $2.84

Tours and Activities in Dakar

Here are a few actual costs in Dakar for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Private Custom Tour with a Local Guide: $29
  • Private custom tour with a local guide: $29
  • Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide in Dakar: $29
  • discover the magic of this city on our guided tour: $31
  • Discover the Magic of Dakar in a Guided Tour: $32
  • Half Day Dakar Museums Tour and Local Markets: $92
  • From Dakar or Saly: Gorée Island Half-Day Private Tour: $99
  • Half Day Dakar City Tour: $105
  • Full Day Private Tour in move, eat, act like a local: $105
  • Private City Tour: $108
  • Dakar City Tour and Goree island (from 3 people): $126
  • Mamelles Lighthouse and Ngor Island (Walking Tour): $130

Tours and Activities in Zagora

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

  • 2 days tour from Zagora to Erg Chegaga: $132
  • Zagora to Erg chigaga desert tour & 4x4 (All-inclusive) 2-Days: $158
  • Zagora to Erg chigaga desert tour & 4x4 and camel ride : $167
  • Private Day Camel Trekking Tour in Draa Valley from Zagora: $207
  • From 2-Day Desert Tour to Erg Chegaga: $267
  • 3-day 2-nights desert adventure and Berber encounter: $295
  • From Agadir or Taghazout: 2-Day Sahara Desert Tour to Zagora: $341
  • From Agadir 4 Days 3 nights Sahara Tour to Marrakeche: $1,188

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Dakar $8.66
    Zagora -


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

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


Which is Bigger, Dakar or Zagora?

Dakar has a larger population, and is about 70 times larger than the population of Zagora. When comparing the sizes of Dakar 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.