Which place is cheaper, Merzouga or Fethiye?
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 Fethiye or Merzouga?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Fethiye or Merzouga? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Fethiye or Merzouga?
Fethiye
Fethiye is a tourist town in Lycia on the Mediterranean coast. It has a beautiful marina and plenty of activities during the day or night. Fethiye's size, location, and easy access to transportation make it a great central starting point to explore the area. It's also a popular place to pick up the "Blue Cruise," a popular boat tour along the Mediterranean coast.
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 2-Week Tours in Turkey, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Turkey, The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, and The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco.
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Fethiye Prices
Turkey PricesMerzouga Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFethiye $93Merzouga $23
The average daily cost (per person) in Fethiye is $93, 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 Fethiye and Merzouga in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFethiye $33Merzouga $11
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFethiye $66Merzouga $22
Compare Hotels in Fethiye and Merzouga
Looking for a hotel in Fethiye 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: Fethiye Hotel Prices and Merzouga Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Fethiye $23Merzouga -
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Fethiye
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Fethiye are as follows:
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Local Bus$0.18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fethiye
Also for Fethiye, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Fethiye Jeep Safari With Free Hotel Transfer and Lunch: $30
- Private Transfer: Dalaman Airport to Fethiye Göcek Hotels: $34
- Fethiye : 12 Islands (Relax ) Boat Trip With Lunch and Transfer: $35
- Private Transfer: Fethiye Hotels to and from Dalaman Airport: $35
- Quad Bike Off-Road Adventure With Hotel Transfers: $41
- Fethiye Horse Riding Adventure with Hotel Transfer: $46
- 12 Islands Boat Tour with Lunch and Transfer Option: $47
- 12 Islands Boat Tour with Lunch and Hotel Transfer: $50
- Fethiye Oludeniz 6 Islands Boat Trip Include Hotel Transfer: $50
- Private Departure Transfer From Fethiye Hotels to Dalaman Airport: $51
- Dalaman Airport - Marmaris- Fethiye-Datca-Bodrum Meet Transfer: $52
- From Ferry Transfer to Rhodes: $53
Is it cheaper to fly into Fethiye or Merzouga?
Prices for flights to both Merzouga and Fethiye 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 dayFethiye $41Merzouga $11
Typical Food Prices in Fethiye
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Fethiye:
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Fruit$0.15
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Soda$0.06
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Fethiye
For Fethiye, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Turkish Cooking Class in a Village Garden: $94
- Authentic Turkish Home Cooking Class in Fethiye with Mel: $134
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
- Merzouga Luxury AC/ Heating Camp: Camel Ride, Dinner & breakfast: $64
- Overnight At Luxury Desert Camp with Camel Ride and Dinner: $105
- Magical Dinner and Camel Trek with 1 Night In Merzouga Luxury Desert Camp: $105
- 2 Nights Private Camp in Merzouga with Dinner and Camel Ride: $200
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Fethiye $26Merzouga -
Typical Entertainment Prices in Fethiye
For Fethiye, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Paragliding$5.11
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Gorge Walk entry and photo$0.12
Tours and Activities in Fethiye
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Fethiye.
- Full-Day Jeep Tour w/ Saklikent Visit & Lunch: $21
- Fethiye Jeep Safari Adventure Tour Nature and Cultural Discovery: $22
- Jeep Safari Tour with Tlos, Saklikent, and Mud Bath: $23
- Tlos, Yakapark and Countryside Highlights Jeep Tour: $30
- Traditional Hamam experience: $34
- Fethiye Jeep Safari Tour in Saklıkent Gorge with Lunch: $35
- Full Day Oludeniz Boat Tour in Fethiye: $39
- Bannana, Flyfish or Ringo Joy Ride Adventure at Ölüdeniz Beach: $40
- Turkish Bath Experience in Fethiye/Oludeniz/Hisaronu: $41
- Jeep Safari Tour with Lunch and Natural Mud Bath: $42
- Fethiye Quad Bike Safari Adventure: $45
- Fethiye Horse Riding Experience: $48
Tours and Activities in Merzouga
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Merzouga are as follows:
- 1 Hour Buggy Can-am Merzouga Desert Experience: $151
- 1 Night Camel Trekking Tour in Merzouga Desert Camp: $64
- 1 hour Quad in the Sahara: Merzouga Off Roading Experience: Nature & Wildlife: $80
- 1 hour tour Quad biking experience: $100
- 2 Hour Merzouga Buggy Adventure in the Sahara Dunes: $204
- 2 Hour Quad Desert Experience with Sandboarding: $38
- 2 days tour in Merzouga Erg Chabbi with 4WD Jeep and Camel Treck: $291
- 2 hours Merzouga Dunes ATV Rental - Desert Quad Biking Tour: $113
- 2-Hour Quad Desert Tour, Dunes Oasis, Nomads Family & Sandboard: $44
- 2-Night Desert Camp Experience with Jeep Tour in Merzouga: $151
- 3 Days Marrakech to Sahara Adventure Merzouga Dunes & Camel Trek: $115
- 3 hour Jeep Tour in Merzouga Desert: $64
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFethiye $12Merzouga -
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Fethiye and Merzouga, we can see that Fethiye is more expensive. And not only is Merzouga much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Fethiye is in Europe 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 Fethiye would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Fethiye 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 Fethiye 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.