A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Himachal Pradesh vs. Zagora for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Himachal Pradesh or Zagora?

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 Zagora. 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 Zagora?

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.

Zagora

A small town in southern Morocco, Zagora is a popular base camp for excursions on foot, by camel, or four wheel drive vehicles into the surrounding desert. One of the most famous and historic treks is the ancient caravan route to Timbuktu, marked by a famous sign at the end of town - indicating a journey of "52 days" by camel.

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 Adventure Tours to Morocco, and The Best Cultural Tours in Morocco.


Which place is cheaper, Zagora or Himachal Pradesh?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Himachal Pradesh is $0.00, while the average daily cost in Zagora is $50. 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 Zagora in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Himachal Pradesh -
    Zagora $36
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Himachal Pradesh $0.00
    Zagora $72
Compare Hotels in Himachal Pradesh and Zagora

Looking for a hotel in Himachal Pradesh or Zagora? 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 Himachal Pradesh


Hotels in Zagora


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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: Zagora Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Himachal Pradesh -
    Zagora $1.42

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
  • Affordable Dehradun airport transfer to Rishikesh: $20
  • Affordable transfer from Rishikesh to Dehradun Airport: $20
  • Chandigarh Airport (IXC) to Manali Resorts - Arrival Transfer: $27
  • Private Transfer from Dehradun Airport to Rishikesh: $35
  • Private Transfer from Chandigarh City to Chandigarh (IXC) Airport: $37
  • Affordable transfer from Dehradun to Delhi: $39
  • Affordable transfer from Rishikesh to Delhi: $39
  • Private Transfer from Chandigarh to Delhi: $39
  • Private Transfer from Rishikesh to Delhi: $47
  • Private Transfer from Mussoorie to Delhi: $53
  • Chandigarh Airport IXC to Manali Resorts - Round-Trip Transfer: $55

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Zagora

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Zagora:

  • Airport Private Transfer: $36

Is it cheaper to fly into Himachal Pradesh or Zagora?

Prices for flights to both Zagora 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Himachal Pradesh -
    Zagora $13

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:

  • Sattvic Traditional Cooking Classes, Rishikesh India: $35
  • Rishikesh Half Day Street Food Tour: $45

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Himachal Pradesh -
    Zagora $2.84

Tours and Activities in Himachal Pradesh

For Himachal Pradesh, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Tea Top Adventure Activities: $6.14
  • Shimla Private Guided Walk Tour exploring the colonial trails: $12
  • Discover Colonial Trails of Shimla 2 Hours Guided Walking Tour: $12
  • hilloferry - a guided cycling tour: $12
  • The Spiritual Trails of Dharamshala(2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $13
  • Heritage & Cultural 2 Hour Shimla Walking Tour : $13
  • Guided Haunted & Mysterious Walking Tour of Mussoorie: $13
  • Heritage & Cultural Walking Tour Nainital (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $13
  • Nainital Walking Tour: $13
  • Nature Walk of Chandigarh( 2 Hours Walking Tour): $13
  • Guided Night Walking Tour in Rishikesh - Explore the best nightlife with a local: $13
  • Experience Spiritual Culture in Rishikesh with a local - A Unique Walking Tour: $14

Tours and Activities in Zagora

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

  • 2 days tour from Zagora to Erg Chegaga: $137
  • From Agadir 4 Days 3 night Désert Tours to Marrakech: $1,335
  • From Agadir or Taghazout: 2-Day Sahara Desert Tour to Zagora: $355
  • From Agadir or Taghazout: 2-Day Sahara Desert Tour to Zagora: $357
  • From Agadir or Taghazout: 2-Day Sahara Desert Tour to Zagora: $377
  • From 2-Day Desert Tour to Erg Chegaga: $290
  • Marrakech: 2-Day Sahara Desert Tour Zagora & BenHaddou: $112
  • Private Day Camel Trekking Tour in Draa Valley from Zagora: $215
  • Zagora to Erg chigaga desert tour & 4x4 (All-inclusive) 2-Days: $164
  • Zagora to Erg chigaga desert tour & 4x4 (All-inclusive) 2-Days: $164

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Himachal Pradesh -
    Zagora -


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Himachal Pradesh and Zagora, we can see that Zagora is more expensive. And not only is Himachal Pradesh much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Himachal Pradesh is in Asia and Zagora 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 Himachal Pradesh would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Himachal Pradesh 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 Zagora would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Zagora than you might in Himachal Pradesh.

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 Zagora Expensive?.


Which has a larger population, Himachal Pradesh or Zagora?

Himachal Pradesh has a larger population, and is about 180 times larger than the population of Zagora. When comparing the sizes of Himachal Pradesh and Zagora, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.