Which place is cheaper, Merzouga or Haifa?
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 Haifa or Merzouga?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Haifa and Merzouga. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Haifa or Merzouga?
Haifa
Located on the northern Mediterranean coast of Israel, Haifa is Israel's third largest city. It is also a beautiful and strategically located city near the border with Lebanon. The population of Haifa, which is approximately 300,000, is surprisingly diverse. There are Jews, Muslim, and Christian Arabs throughout the city. While Haifa is an industrial city with a strong work ethic and a good job base, it is also a beautiful city with many gardens and a stunning coastline. Today the job base has increasingly become technology based with some large companies such as Google and Microsoft offering employment in the area. Haifa University is also the country's top technology university.
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 Sightseeing Tours in Israel, The Best Cultural Tours in Israel, The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, and The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco.
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Haifa Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHaifa $188Merzouga $22
The average daily cost (per person) in Haifa is $188, 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 Haifa and Merzouga in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHaifa $90Merzouga $10
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHaifa $180Merzouga $20
Compare Hotels in Haifa and Merzouga
Looking for a hotel in Haifa 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: Haifa Hotel Prices and Merzouga Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Haifa $5.98Merzouga -
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Haifa
Also for Haifa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Haifa city to Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) - Departure Private Transfer: $137
- Transfers all over the Holyland: Haifa, TLV, Airport, JLM, Jordan: $199
- Private Transfer from Haifa Cruise Port to Tel Aviv Airport TLV: $224
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 Haifa or Merzouga?
Prices for flights to both Merzouga and Haifa 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 dayHaifa $93Merzouga $10
Typical Food Prices in Haifa
For Haifa, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Dinner$32
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
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Haifa $6.90Merzouga -
Tours and Activities in Haifa
For Haifa, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Podcast Tour The Gritty Rebirth of Haifa's Lower City: $6.84
- Haifa Port Shore Excursion: Nazareth and Sea of Galilee Day Tour from Haifa Port: $120
- Guided Walking & Car Tour with Bahai Gardens Entry: $253
- Jerusalem & Bethlehem Tour from Haifa Port 2026 - Small Group: $255
- Full Day Tour to Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee: $299
- Jerusalem & Bethlehem Tour from Haifa Port. Private Tour: $316
- Israel Coastal Tour Discover Israel's Coastal Cities: $385
- Haifa Port: Full-Day Christianity Tour to Galilee: $552
- Haifa, Acre and Rosh Anikra for Cruises with Licensed Guide: $562
- Caesarea, Haifa, Acre, Rosh Hanikra Private Day Tour: $755
- Caesarea, Haifa, and Acre - Private Day Tour.: $831
- Northern Israel Coast Private Tour: $999
Tours and Activities in Merzouga
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Merzouga are as follows:
- 1 Hour Merzouga Buggy Desert Tour: $114
- 1 Night Camel Trekking Tour in Merzouga Desert Camp: $3.41
- 1 hour Quad in the Sahara: Merzouga Off Roading Experience: Nature & Wildlife: $78
- 2 Hour Merzouga Buggy Adventure in the Sahara Dunes: $199
- 2 Hour Quad Desert Experience with Sandboarding: $37
- 2-Days Merzouga tour from Errachidia: $200
- 2-Hour Quad Desert Tour, Dunes Oasis, Nomads Family & Sandboard: $43
- 3 Days Marrakech to Sahara Adventure Merzouga Dunes & Camel Trek: $112
- 3 Days Merzouga Tours From Marrakech & back Group & Private: $159
- 3-Day Best Desert Tour from Fez to Marrakech via Merzouga: $284
- 4×4 Jeep Tour in Merzouga: $34
- 4x4 tours in Merzouga: $45
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHaifa $16Merzouga -
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Haifa and Merzouga, we can see that Haifa is more expensive. And not only is Merzouga much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Haifa is in Middle East 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 Haifa would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Haifa 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 Haifa 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.