Which place is cheaper, Zagora or Dakar?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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.
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.
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.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Dakar is $61, while the average daily cost in Zagora is $50. 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.
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Some specific examples of transportation prices in Dakar:
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Zagora:
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Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Dakar:
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Dakar.
Here are a few actual costs in Dakar for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Zagora are as follows:
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?.
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.