Which place is cheaper, Merzouga or Haridwar?
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 Haridwar 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 Haridwar 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: Haridwar or Merzouga?
Haridwar
A spiritual journey is not complete without a trip to Haridwar as it is the lands of legends and tales cleansed by the Holy Ganga and regarded as the Holiest places for washing of sins. Haridwar is located on the foothills of the Himalayas making the place a truly memorable experience. After making a Haridwar Darshan, you will find most of your answers regarding the unknown and uncertainties. Rishikesh is very close to Haridwar, for waking the adrenaline rush in you. One can plan out so many activities to do in Haridwar for a fun filling vacation.
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 Photography Tours in India, The Best Religious Tours in India, The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, and The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco.
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Haridwar Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHaridwar $34Merzouga $23
The average daily cost (per person) in Haridwar is $34, 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 Haridwar and Merzouga in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHaridwar $14Merzouga $11
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHaridwar $28Merzouga $22
Compare Hotels in Haridwar and Merzouga
Looking for a hotel in Haridwar 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: Haridwar Hotel Prices and Merzouga Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Haridwar $4.70Merzouga -
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Haridwar
Also for Haridwar, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Affordable Dehradun Airport Transfer.: $15
- Affordable transfer from Rishikesh to Dehradun Airport: $20
- Affordable Dehradun airport transfer to Rishikesh: $20
- Dehradun Airport (DED) to Rishikesh Private Taxi Transfer Service: $20
- Affordable transfer from Haridwar to Delhi: $39
- Affordable transfer from Rishikesh to Delhi: $39
- Private Transfer from Haridwar to Delhi: $39
- Private Transfer from Rishikesh to Delhi: $42
- Rishikesh: Mini Gartang Gali Guided Half-Day Trek with Transfers: $112
- Dehradun to Rishikesh ArirportTransfers+Hotel+Sightseeing: $241
- Dehradun- Transfers+Hotel+Sightseeing: $241
Is it cheaper to fly into Haridwar or Merzouga?
Prices for flights to both Merzouga and Haridwar 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 dayHaridwar $16Merzouga $11
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Haridwar
For Haridwar, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Rishikesh: Sattvic Cooking Class : Cook & Dine With Miss Anju: $45
- Rishikesh Half Day Street Food Tour: $49
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.Haridwar $8.12Merzouga -
Tours and Activities in Haridwar
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Haridwar.
- Sightseeing around Mussoorie: $7.16
- Nature Walk of Mussoorie (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $12
- Guided Night Walking Tour in Rishikesh - Explore the best nightlife with a local: $12
- Rishikesh Walking Tour: $12
- Ashram Tour By Walk in Rishikesh (Private Tour): $12
- River Rafting Adventure In Rishikesh: $13
- Mussoorie Walking Tour: $13
- Private Walking Tour in Rishikesh: $18
- Guided Food Crawl Tour of Mussoorie with a local: $22
- Landour Infinity Walk - A Guided Walking Tour Of Landour: $22
- Pottery in Rishikesh A Healing Clay Experience: $22
- Guided Food Walking Tour in Rishikesh with a local - Best of Culture & History: $22
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: $64
- 1 hour tour Quad biking experience: $100
- 2 Hour Merzouga Buggy Adventure in the Sahara Dunes: $205
- 2 Hour Quad Desert Experience with Sandboarding: $39
- 2 days tour in Merzouga Erg Chabbi with 4WD Jeep and Camel Treck: $293
- 2 hours Merzouga Dunes ATV Rental - Desert Quad Biking Tour: $114
- 2-Hour Quad Desert Tour, Dunes Oasis, Nomads Family & Sandboard: $44
- 2-Night Desert Camp Experience with Jeep Tour in Merzouga: $152
- 3 Day Sahara Desert Tour from Errachidia to Merzouga Camp: $200
- 3 Days Marrakech to Sahara Adventure Merzouga Dunes & Camel Trek: $116
- 3 hour Jeep Tour in Merzouga Desert: $64
- 3-Day Best Desert Tour from Fez to Marrakech via Merzouga: $293
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHaridwar $6.04Merzouga -
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Haridwar and Merzouga, we can see that Haridwar is more expensive. And not only is Merzouga much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Haridwar 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 Haridwar would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Haridwar 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 Haridwar 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.