Which place is cheaper, Merzouga or Delhi?
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 Delhi or Merzouga?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Delhi 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: Delhi or Merzouga?
Delhi
Delhi is the largest city in northern India and is officially the country's capital. The city has a population of 11 million with the metropolitan population reaching over 16 million. The city is similar in landscape to the rest of its surrounding area. It is very flat with the river Yamuna flowing on the eastern side of the city. The Aravalii Hills are in the western portion of the city. The city's history dates back to the 6th century BC and it has served as a capital for various kingdoms and empires.
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 Luxury Tours to India, The Best Budget Tours to India, The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, and The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDelhi $49Merzouga $23
The average daily cost (per person) in Delhi is $49, 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 Delhi and Merzouga in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDelhi $21Merzouga $11
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDelhi $42Merzouga $22
Compare Hotels in Delhi and Merzouga
Looking for a hotel in Delhi 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: Delhi Hotel Prices and Merzouga Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Delhi $4.34Merzouga -
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Delhi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Delhi:
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Tuk Tuk Ride$0.11
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Taxi to Airport$1.70
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Subway$0.34
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Uber Cab$0.85
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Delhi Metro Smart Card$1.59
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Auto-rickshaw$1.06
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Delhi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Delhi:
- New Delhi Airport Private Arrival Transfers: $11
- Delhi Airport Transfers : Budget Sedan and SUV Cabs: $11
- New Delhi Airport to Hotel Transfer Private Shuttle Sedan & SUV: $11
- From Taj Mahal & Agra Private Day Trip with Transfers: $15
- New Delhi Airport to Delhi Hotels drop: Private Transfers: $16
- Delhi Airport to New Delhi Hotel Private Transfer: $17
- Private Half-Day Guided Shopping Tour with Transfer: $19
- Guided 3‑hour rickshaw ride through Old Delhi with transfers: $26
- Delhi to Mathura private transfer: $28
- Private transfer Delhi to Agra: $30
- Visits to Swaminarayan Akshardham with guide & transfers: $33
- Affordable transfer from Delhi to Rishikesh: $35
Is it cheaper to fly into Delhi or Merzouga?
Prices for flights to both Merzouga and Delhi 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 dayDelhi $18Merzouga $11
Typical Food Prices in Delhi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Delhi:
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McDonalds$3.11
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Delhi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Delhi.
- Old Delhi Food Tour: 8 Tastings & Tuk-Tuk Ride with Local Expert: $17
- Customized Half Day and Full Day Delhi Shopping, Street Food Tour: $20
- Evening Food Tour: $29
- Old Delhi Street Food Tour – Explore Spices in Chandni Chowk: $30
- Chandni Chowk Delhi Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $39
- 4-Hour Old Delhi Evening Walking Tour with Local Dinner & Guide: $40
- Old Delhi Night Food Tour - Kitchens & Local Stories: $40
- The Great Indian Food Tour: Old Delhi Food and Heritage Walk: $43
- Cooking Demo + Lunch/Dinner and interaction with an Indian family @ Chez Anjali: $45
- Chandni Chowk Old Delhi Food Tour with Spice Market: $45
- Old Delhi Chandi Chowk Food Tour with Rickshaw Ride - 4-5 Hours: $50
- Old Delhi Street Food Tour With Spice Market On Tuk Tuk: $51
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Merzouga
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Merzouga.
- Berber Pizza Cooking Class: $35
- Exclusive Merzouga Desert Safari: Camel Ride, Sandsurf & Dinner: $51
- Cooking class in Merzouga Make Berber Madfouna in Sand: $59
- Merzouga Luxury AC/ Heating Camp: Camel Ride, Dinner & breakfast: $64
- Magical Dinner and Camel Trek with 1 Night In Merzouga Luxury Desert Camp: $105
- Merzouga Desert Sunset Dinner and Stargazing Tour: $140
- 2 Nights Private Camp in Merzouga with Dinner and Camel Ride: $200
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Delhi $18Merzouga -
Typical Entertainment Prices in Delhi
Here are a few typical costs in Delhi for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Red Fort$9.22
Tours and Activities in Delhi
Here are a few actual costs in Delhi for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Private Half-Day & Full Day Tour of New Delhi & Old Delhi: $4.50
- Private Four-Day Golden Triangle Tour with Taj Sunrise from Delhi: $4.88
- Old & New Delhi City Tour-Half Or Full Day with Options Available: $5.00
- Sunrise Taj Mahal and Agra Tour - From Delhi: $5.16
- 3-Day Golden Triangle Private Tour With Taj mahal & Luxury Hotels: $5.59
- Private Same day Jaipur Tour from New Delhi: $5.97
- Private Sunrise Taj Mahal Tour by Car from Delhi - All Inclusive: $6.00
- 7-Day Golden Triangle Tour with Ranthambore Tiger Safari: $6.13
- Jaipur Day Tour from Delhi – Private Car, Guide & All Inclusive: $7.60
- New Delhi and Old Delhi Private Tour 4-8 Hours - Customizable: $8.00
- Akshardham Temple Evening tour light and musical fountain show: $9.77
- Half Day Private New Delhi City Tour: $10
Tours and Activities in Merzouga
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Merzouga are as follows:
- Merzouga 1 hour Quad bikes experience: $2.81
- Safari Jeep Tour in Merzouga: $2.81
- Quad Biking Desert Tour in Erg Chebbi Dunes: $3.51
- Merzouga Sunset Adventure: Camel, Quad, Buggy or 4WD: $23
- Merzouga dunes quad biking & Sandboarding Experience: $33
- ATV Quad bikes in sahara dunes experience & sandboarding: $34
- Desert 4×4 Tour Around Merzouga: $37
- 2 Hour Quad Desert Experience with Sandboarding: $39
- Overnight desert camp experience : camel ride & Sandboarding: $41
- 2-Hour Quad Desert Tour, Dunes Oasis, Nomads Family & Sandboard: $44
- Ultimate 2-Hour Quad Desert Experience with Sandboarding.: $45
- Merzouga Desert Quad bike Adventure with Sand boarding: $47
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDelhi $7.68Merzouga -
Sample the Local Flavors in Delhi
Also in Delhi, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl (3 Hours Guided Bar Hopping Tour): $29
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Delhi and Merzouga, we can see that Delhi is more expensive. And not only is Merzouga much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Delhi is in Asia 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 Delhi would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Delhi 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 Delhi 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.