A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Gujarat vs. Merzouga for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Gujarat or Merzouga?

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

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Gujarat and Merzouga 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: Gujarat or Merzouga?

Gujarat

Gujarat is a state in the western region of India characterized by its varied terrain from flatlands to sacred hilltops as well as a number of important cultural sites. It is a region significant to the history of the spiritual leader Mahatma Ghandi and has many urban centers and villages which display the area's thriving culture.

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 Food and Culinary Tours in India, The Best Photography Tours in India, The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, and The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco.


Which place is cheaper, Merzouga or Gujarat?

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 Gujarat is $103, while the average daily cost in Merzouga is $22. 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 Gujarat and Merzouga in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Gujarat $37
    Merzouga $10
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Gujarat $74
    Merzouga $20
Compare Hotels in Gujarat and Merzouga

Looking for a hotel in Gujarat 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.

Hotels in Gujarat


Hotels in Merzouga


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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: Merzouga Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Gujarat $12
    Merzouga -

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gujarat

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Gujarat:

  • Ahmedabad to Udaipur private transfer: $37
  • Private Transfer from Rajkot (RAJ) Airport to Rajkot City: $43
  • Private Transfer from Ahmedabad to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (AMD) Airport: $43
  • Private Transfer from Vadodara (BDQ) Airport to Vadodara City: $43
  • Private Transfer from Vadodara City to Vadodara (BDQ) Airport: $43
  • Private Transfer From Ahmedabad To Udaipur: $59
  • Ahmedabad‎ to Udaipur Hotels drop: Private Transfers: $65

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Merzouga

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Merzouga:

  • Merzouga Luxury Camp & With Transfer included: $74

Is it cheaper to fly into Gujarat or Merzouga?

Prices for flights to both Merzouga and Gujarat 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
    Gujarat $38
    Merzouga $10

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Gujarat

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

  • Full Day tour of Rajkot City with Traditional themed Dinner: $54
  • Private Tour of Ahmedabad's nightlife with Traditional Dinner: $228

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Merzouga

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

  • Visit The Nomads, Gnawa Music, Rally In Dunes, Berber Pizza: $3.41
  • Authentic Merzouga Desert Camp with Camel Ride, 4x4 & Dinner: $45
  • Exclusive Merzouga Desert Safari: Camel Ride, Sandsurf & Dinner: $50
  • Desert excursion with camel trek into the camp Dinner breakfast: $50
  • Private trip 4x4 in Merzouga Lunch with Berber Pizza: $57
  • Cooking class in Merzouga Make Berber Madfouna in Sand: $57
  • Merzouga Luxury AC/ Heating Camp: Camel Ride, Dinner & breakfast: $62
  • Overnight At Luxury Desert Camp with Camel Ride and Dinner: $68
  • Magical Dinner and Camel Trek with 1 Night In Merzouga Luxury Desert Camp: $105
  • Erfoud Desert Tour, Sunset, Dinner, Camel Ride, Visit the Nomads: $148
  • From 2-Nights In Luxury Camp with Camel Trek & Dinner.: $170
  • 2 Nights Private Camp in Merzouga with Dinner and Camel Ride: $200

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Gujarat $40
    Merzouga -

Tours and Activities in Gujarat

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

  • Ahmedabad Night Walk (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $12
  • Private Statue of Unity Tour From Ahmedabad: $24
  • Ahmedabad Private Walking Tour with a Local: $32
  • Half Day Private Rajkot Sightseeing Tour with Lunch: $37
  • Ahmedabad Heritage Walking Tour: $45
  • The Old City Rickshaw Tour: $55
  • Private Heritage Trail Tour of Bhuj: $58
  • Heritage Walking Tour in Ahmedabad for an Immersive Experience: $58
  • Personalized Private Walking Tour of Ahmedabad: $60
  • Private Patan & Modhera Tour from Ahmedabad: $71
  • Bhuj to Narayan Sarovar Sanctuary Private Day Tour: $78
  • Sacred Junagarh: Pilgrimage & History Tour From Rajkot: $84

Tours and Activities in Merzouga

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

  • 1 Night Camel Trekking Tour in Merzouga Desert Camp: $3.41
  • Merzouga Desert Excursion - Sahara 4x4 Adventure: $3.41
  • Quad Biking Desert Tour in Erg Chebbi Dunes & Sandboarding: $3.41
  • Merzouga Sunset Adventure: Camel, Quad, Buggy or 4WD: $23
  • Camel Ride Experience: $28
  • Merzouga Quad Biking Experience: $32
  • ATV Quad bikes in sahara dunes experience & sandboarding: $33
  • Jeep Tour in Sahara Desert Merzouga, Morocco: $34
  • Adventure in Merzouga with Quads, Jeep Tours, Camel Ride camping: $34
  • 4×4 Jeep Tour in Merzouga: $34
  • Desert 4×4 Tour Around Merzouga: $34
  • 2 Hour Quad Desert Experience with Sandboarding: $37

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Gujarat $22
    Merzouga -


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