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

Should you visit Doha 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 Doha 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: Doha or Zagora?

Doha

Doha is the capital city of Qatar, modern and rapidly developing with much construction underway. It is home to Doha International Airport, the main point of entry for Qatar, as well as many of the country's best museums and examples of cultural heritage.

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 Morocco, and The Best Cultural Tours in Morocco.


Which place is cheaper, Zagora or Doha?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Doha is $200, 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 Doha and Zagora in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Doha $119
    Zagora $36
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Doha $238
    Zagora $72
Compare Hotels in Doha and Zagora

Looking for a hotel in Doha 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 Doha


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: Doha Hotel Prices and Zagora Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Doha $23
    Zagora $1.42

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Doha

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Doha:

  • Sharing Arrival Transfer - Doha city: $14
  • Shared Arrival Transfer - Doha City: $14
  • Shared Departure Transfer from Doha: $14
  • Sharing Arrival Transfer - West bay: $20
  • Sharing Arrival Transfer - West Bay: $20
  • Shared Departure Transfer in West Bay: $20
  • Shared Departure Transfer - Pearl Qatar: $27
  • Sharing Arrival Transfer - Pearl Qatar: $27
  • Easy Airport Transfers (Airport to Hotel): $30
  • Airport Transfer-Hamad International Airport, Doha-Qatar: $34
  • Airport Transfer (To and From Doha City): $35
  • Private Arrival Transfer - Doha: $50

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Zagora

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Zagora:

  • Airport Private Transfer: $36

Is it cheaper to fly into Doha or Zagora?

Prices for flights to both Zagora and Doha 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
    Doha $61
    Zagora $13

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Doha

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Doha.

  • Private Dinner on Al Safliya Island: $76
  • Private Souk Waqif with Lunch or Dinner Tour: $96
  • The Pearl-Qatar Food Tour & Boat Ride: $119
  • Half Day Doha City Tour with Lunch or Dinner: $143
  • BBQ Dinner in the desert resort; Dune bashing & camel ride: $165
  • Doha Private Full Day Desert Safari Lunch | Dinner Included: $190
  • Full Day Desert Safari with Camp Access, Buffet Dinner,Camel Ride: $195
  • Doha : Full Day Desert Safari | BBQ Dinner | Inland sea: $197
  • Private Desert Safari with BBQ Lunch/Dinner at Souk Al Wakra: $202
  • Full Day Desert Private Safari with Lunch or Dinner: $214
  • Private Overnight Desert Safari, Dune bashing, dinner & Breakfast: $220
  • From Overnight Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner: $240

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Doha $18
    Zagora $2.85

Tours and Activities in Doha

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

  • Doha International Airpor: Qatar eSIM Data Plan for Tourists: $8.07
  • Qatar eSIM Data Plan for Tourists: $8.07
  • Al Safliya Island Boat Tour: $25
  • Guided Walking Tour of Souq Waqif: $30
  • City Highlights Layover Tour: $32
  • From Doha Cruise Terminal: Doha City Tour (Private Tour): $35
  • Doha Geocaching & City Tour Combo: $35
  • City Highlights Sharing Tour: $35
  • From Doha Cruise Terminal: Doha Private or Group City Tour: $35
  • 4-hour Downtown City Tour: $40
  • Doha : Private Custom Walking Tour with A Guide (Private Tou: $43
  • Doha City Tour - Airport or Cruise Terminal Pick Up/Drop Off: $45

Tours and Activities in Zagora

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

  • Marrakech: 2-Day Sahara Desert Tour Zagora & BenHaddou: $112
  • 2 days tour from Zagora to Erg Chegaga: $137
  • Zagora to Erg chigaga desert tour & 4x4 (All-inclusive) 2-Days: $164
  • Zagora to Erg chigaga desert tour & 4x4 (All-inclusive) 2-Days: $164
  • Private Day Camel Trekking Tour in Draa Valley from Zagora: $215
  • From 2-Day Desert Tour to Erg Chegaga: $290
  • From Agadir or Taghazout: 2-Day Sahara Desert Tour to Zagora: $355
  • From Agadir or Taghazout: 2-Day Sahara Desert Tour to Zagora: $357
  • From Agadir or Taghazout: 2-Day Sahara Desert Tour to Zagora: $377
  • From Agadir 4 Days 3 night Désert Tours to Marrakech: $1,335

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Doha $15
    Zagora -


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Doha and Zagora, we can see that Doha is more expensive. And not only is Zagora much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Doha is in Middle East and Zagora 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 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 Doha would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Doha 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 Doha Expensive? and Is Zagora Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Doha or Zagora?

Doha has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Zagora. When comparing the sizes of Doha 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.