Which place is cheaper, Merzouga or Jinja?
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 Jinja or Merzouga?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Jinja or Merzouga, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Jinja or Merzouga?
Jinja
Jinja is a city located at the source of the Nile in Uganda, Africa. Many backpackers travel to Jinja, as it is known for its white water rafting. This city is the third largest economy in all of the East African Community. It has a population of about 72,000 people.
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 Wildlife Tours to Uganda, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Uganda, The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, and The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco.
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Jinja Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayJinja $118Merzouga $24
The average daily cost (per person) in Jinja is $118, while the average daily cost in Merzouga is $24. 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 Jinja and Merzouga in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personJinja $46Merzouga $11
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomJinja $92Merzouga $22
Compare Hotels in Jinja and Merzouga
Looking for a hotel in Jinja 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: Jinja Hotel Prices and Merzouga Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Jinja $23Merzouga -
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jinja
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Jinja:
- 1-Day Source of River Nile Tour with Transfers: $280
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Merzouga
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Merzouga:
- 1 way Errachidia airport transfer: $91
Is it cheaper to fly into Jinja or Merzouga?
Prices for flights to both Merzouga and Jinja 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 dayJinja $51Merzouga $11
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Merzouga
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Merzouga.
- Exclusive Merzouga Desert Safari: Camel Ride, Sandsurf & Dinner: $44
- From 1 Night in the luxury camp. Camel ride and dinner: $59
- Overnight Stay in Luxury Desert Tent with Dinner: $68
- Moroccan Berber Pizza Cooking Class in Khamelia: $74
- Overnight in Luxury camp with camels dinner: $79
- Desert Day Trip with 4x4 Ride and Berber Pizza: $80
- Merzouga Luxury AC Camp: Camel Ride, Dinner & breakfast: $82
- Overnight in Desert Camp Camel Ride, Dinner & Show: $84
- Magical Dinner and Camel Trek with 1 Night In Merzouga Luxury Desert Camp: $105
- 1-Night in Desert Camp With Dinner & camel ride: $114
- Merzouga Desert Tour, Quad Sandboarding Camel Ride & Dinner: $128
- Quad Biking, Sandboarding, Camel & Sunset Dinner: $160
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Jinja $30Merzouga -
Tours and Activities in Jinja
Here are a few actual costs in Jinja for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Half-Day Jinja Walking Tour: Source of Nile & Boat Ride Options: $31
- Guided Walking Tour with Optional Source of the Nile: $31
- David's Shared Walking Tour in Jinja with a Local Cultural Meal: $40
- Jinja Village Bike Tour : $40
- From Kampala: Full-Day Jinja Sightseeing Adventure: $167
- Uganda: Jinja Day Tour with Source of the Nile Boat Cruise: $175
- 2 days Jinja adventure with white water rafting and tubing: $200
- 1-DAY BEST JINJA & SOURCE OF RIVER NILE TOUR: $220
- 1 Day Jinja And Source Of The Nile River Tour(female Guided): $295
- Uganda: 2 Day Tour to Jinja, Source of the Nile, Sipi Falls: $418
- Uganda: 2 Day Jinja Tour with River Nile Boat Cruise: $492
- Uganda : 3-Day Jinja Adventure Holiday: $1,100
Tours and Activities in Merzouga
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Merzouga are as follows:
- Merzouga Sightseeing Tour by Jeep: $31
- Merzouga 4x4 tour offroad Adventure in Erg Chebbi dunes: $35
- ATV Quad bikes experience & sandboarding : $38
- Merzouga 4x4 Tour Excursion Around Erg Chebbi Dunes: $41
- Merzouga 4×4 Experience: $41
- Merzouga ATV Quad Desert Tours: $46
- Jeep tour around merzouga : $47
- Merzouga 4x4 Desert Excursion - Sahara 4WD Adventure: $47
- Merzouga Desert Quad bike Adventure with Sand boarding: $47
- Merzouga Quad and Buggy Desert Tour: $53
- Merzouga 4*4 Tours Private : $53
- Sanding Ball in Experience the sand dunes on a zorbing activity: $53
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayJinja $14Merzouga -
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Jinja and Merzouga, we can see that Jinja is more expensive. And not only is Merzouga much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Jinja would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Jinja 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 Jinja 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.