Which place is cheaper, Merzouga or Himachal Pradesh?
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 Himachal Pradesh 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 Himachal Pradesh 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: Himachal Pradesh or Merzouga?
Himachal Pradesh
With a name that translates to "abode of snow," Himachal Pradesh is a state in north-western India with opportunities for experiencing the Himalaya mountain range. Visitors come to the region to experience the mountain scenery, engage in Tibetan culture, and learn about the region's ancient past.
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 Hiking & Trekking Tours in India, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in India, The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, and The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco.
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Himachal Pradesh Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHimachal Pradesh $29Merzouga $22
The average daily cost (per person) in Himachal Pradesh is $29, 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 Himachal Pradesh and Merzouga in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHimachal Pradesh $16Merzouga $10
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHimachal Pradesh $32Merzouga $20
Compare Hotels in Himachal Pradesh and Merzouga
Looking for a hotel in Himachal Pradesh 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: Merzouga Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Himachal Pradesh $3.37Merzouga -
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Himachal Pradesh
Also for Himachal Pradesh, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Affordable Dehradun Airport Transfer.: $15
- Dehradun Airport (DED): Private Transfer to Rishikesh: $17
- Delhi hotels to Delhi Indira Gandhi Airport (DEL) - Departure Private Transfer: $18
- Affordable transfer from Rishikesh to Dehradun Airport: $20
- Affordable Dehradun airport transfer to Rishikesh: $20
- Private Transfer from Chandigarh to Delhi: $34
- Private Transfer from Dehradun Airport to Rishikesh: $35
- Private Transfer from Chandigarh City to Chandigarh (IXC) Airport: $39
- Affordable transfer from Rishikesh to Delhi: $39
- Private Transfer from Rishikesh to Delhi: $42
- Taxi Guided Tours from Chandigarh to Punjab with Transfers: $54
- Private Transfer from Nainital to Delhi: $55
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 Himachal Pradesh or Merzouga?
Prices for flights to both Merzouga and Himachal Pradesh 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 dayHimachal Pradesh $10Merzouga $10
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Himachal Pradesh
For Himachal Pradesh, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Rishikesh: Sattvic Ayurvedic Cooking Class – Cook & Dine: $38
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.Himachal Pradesh $3.92Merzouga -
Tours and Activities in Himachal Pradesh
For Himachal Pradesh, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Self-Guided Podcast Walking Tour Shimla: The Shadows of the Raj: $6.80
- Tea Top Adventure Activities: $8.71
- Discover Colonial Trails of Shimla 2 Hours Guided Walking Tour: $11
- Heritage & Cultural 2 Hour Shimla Walking Tour: $12
- Nature Walk of Mussoorie (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $12
- Nainital Walking Tour: $12
- Nature Walk of Chandigarh( 2 Hours Walking Tour): $12
- Heritage & Cultural Walking Tour Nainital (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $12
- Guided Night Walking Tour in Rishikesh - Explore the best nightlife with a local: $12
- Chandigarh Walking Tour: $12
- Ashram Tour By Walk in Rishikesh (Private Tour): $12
- hilloferry - a guided cycling tour: $13
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 dayHimachal Pradesh $3.88Merzouga -
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Himachal Pradesh and Merzouga, we can see that Himachal Pradesh is more expensive. And not only is Merzouga much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Himachal Pradesh 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 Himachal Pradesh would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Himachal Pradesh 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 Himachal Pradesh 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.