A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Luxor vs. Merzouga for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Luxor or Merzouga?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Should I visit Luxor or Merzouga? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.

Where Should I go: Luxor or Merzouga?

Luxor

Egypt is surely on the top of every history lover's bucket list. Nowhere is the history more engrossing than in Luxor. From amazing monuments dating back to ancient Thebes to rows of temples up the Nile, this remarkable city is full the stories of past greatness.

The East Bank – or the central part of Luxor Township – is the hotbed for tourism. This is where most of the hotels and resorts are, while the West Bank is home to the ancient ruins and archaeological wonders you'll want to explore.

Before traveling to Egypt, be sure to check on the current affairs and political climate. It could have a major effect on the amount of tourists visiting, and, if conditions are too dangerous, you may want to reschedule. Also note, ladies, to avoid any issues, dress modestly. This is a very conservative region of the world. The less skin showing, the better.

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 Egypt, The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, and The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco.


Which place is cheaper, Merzouga or Luxor?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Luxor is $21, 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 Luxor and Merzouga in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Luxor $7.33
    Merzouga $10
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Luxor $15
    Merzouga $20
Compare Hotels in Luxor and Merzouga

Looking for a hotel in Luxor 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.

Hotels in Luxor


Hotels in Merzouga


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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: Luxor Hotel Prices and Merzouga Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Luxor $3.76
    Merzouga -
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Luxor

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Luxor:


  • Taxi Ride
    $0.41

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Luxor

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Luxor:

  • Cheap trip : Private transfer from luxor railway station to your hotel: $5.13
  • "Pet-Friendly Private Transfer: Luxor Station to Hotel": $6.00
  • Private Transfer from & to Luxor Airport from Any Hotel in Luxor: $6.00
  • cairo Airport Private Transfer: $6.00
  • Luxor Airport Private Departure Transfer: $6.00
  • Private Departure Transfer from Luxor Hotels to Luxor Airport: $7.00
  • Luxor - Private Arrival and departure Transfer (east bank): $7.00
  • Private Transfer Luxor Airport to Hotel: $7.00
  • Transfer from Luxor airport to East Bank Hotels : $7.00
  • Private transfer from/to Luxor train station: $7.00
  • Private Transfer From A Hotel in Luxor To Luxor Airport: $7.62
  • Luxor Private Transfer From East&west Banks hotels to the Airport: $7.80

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Merzouga

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Merzouga:

  • 1 way Errachidia airport transfer: $63

Is it cheaper to fly into Luxor or Merzouga?

Prices for flights to both Merzouga and Luxor 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
    Luxor $9.71
    Merzouga $10

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Luxor

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Luxor.

  • Dinner on the River Nile with Belly Dancing: $31
  • Dinner on the River Nile with Belly Dancing: $35
  • Sunset Dinner at a Traditional Egyptian House of Luxor: $45
  • Felucca and Luxor Nile Cruise Dinner: $45
  • 4 Hours Culinary Journey with Local Family Food Tour in Luxor: $50
  • Felucca Ride at Sunset and Dinner at an Egyptian House in Luxor: $55
  • Karnak Sound And Light Show With Dinner, Felucca  : $64
  • Luxor & Mummification Museums & City Tour by H. Carriage & Dinner: $70
  • Private Romantic Dinner on the Nile Luxor: $70
  • Full Day Private Tour in Luxor w/Authentic Egyptian Cooking Class: $80
  • private day in west bank & dendera with dinner on boat: $86
  • Luxor Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show with Dinner and Transfers: $95

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Merzouga

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Merzouga.

  • Merzouga Orange Dunes ATV Sandsurf Camels with 5 Stars Dinner: $44
  • One Night in Private Camp in the Sahara Desert in Merzouga with Dinner: $55
  • Sunset With Dinner And Berber Music in Merzouga Desert With 4WD : $60
  • Overnight in Luxury Camp With camel Trek & Dinner: $73
  • 5 Hour Sunset Tour with Camel Ride and Dinner In Desert: $73
  • Day Trip By Camels In Erg Chebbi Dunes, Lunch With Berber Pizza: $76
  • 1-Night in the luxury camp. camel ride & Dinner: $77
  • 1-Night In Royal Camp With Air Condition & Dinner: $80
  • Magical Dinner and Camel Trek with 1 Night In Merzouga Luxury Desert Camp: $84
  • From Fes: 2-Day Merzouga Desert Trip(Luxury Tent & Dinner): $126
  • Merzouga Desert Tour, Quad Sandboarding Camel Ride & Dinner: $147
  • Quad Biking, Sandboarding, Camel & Sunset Dinner: $147

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Luxor $6.48
    Merzouga -
Typical Entertainment Prices in Luxor

Here are a few typical costs in Luxor for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • Boat Ride (for 2)
    $0.55
  • Temple Karnak for Two
    $2.64
  • Camel Ride for Two
    $1.22

Tours and Activities in Luxor

Here are a few actual costs in Luxor for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Valley Of The Queens Entry Ticket: $4.60
  • Karnak Temple Private Guided Tour: $5.00
  • Mummification Museum Entry Ticket: $5.10
  • Private Tour Shopping in Luxor: $7.00
  • Skip-the-Line Valley Of The Queens Entry Ticket: $7.14
  • Luxor Day Tour: Valley of Kings & Hatshepsut Temples: $7.80
  • Tour To Discover Fully West Bank In Luxor: $8.00
  • Half Day East Bank Tour to Luxor and Karnak Temples: $8.00
  • Historical Day Tour To Luxor And Mummification Museums: $8.00
  • Guided Day Tour Visit Habu Temple Valley Of Workers and Queens: $8.00
  • Day Tour to East and West Banks From Luxor: $8.00
  • Luxor Day Tour visit East and West Nile Banks: $8.00

Tours and Activities in Merzouga

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

  • Merzouga 4x4 Desert Tours & Excursions: $1.26
  • Merzouga 4x4 tour - Excursion around dunes: $22
  • Camel Ride Experience: $27
  • Merzouga : Adventure Quad Bike Safari, & Sandboarding: $32
  • Merzouga : Adventure Quad Bike Safari, & Sandboarding: $32
  • Merzouga Excursions 4×4 desert tour : $33
  • Merzouga ATV hours tours: $40
  • Merzouga ATV Quad Desert Tours: $43
  • Merzouga Desert Quad bike Adventure with Sand boarding: $44
  • Merzouga 4x4 Desert Excursion - Sahara 4WD Adventure: $44
  • Private Quad Bike Adventure at Merzouga with Guide: $44
  • Extreme Adventure with Harness Zorbing in Merzouga dunes: $49

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Luxor $2.18
    Merzouga -


When comparing the travel costs between Luxor and Merzouga, we can see that Merzouga is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Africa, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Luxor Expensive? and Is Merzouga Expensive?.