Which place is cheaper, Merzouga or Maharashtra?
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 Maharashtra or Merzouga?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Maharashtra and Merzouga can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Maharashtra or Merzouga?
Maharashtra
As the third largest state in India geographically, Maharashtra has its fair share of temples, ruins, landmarks , historic sites, natural scenery, and lookout points, amongst much more - all rich with the culture and heritage of India.
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 2-Week Tours from New Delhi, The Best 2-Week Tours from Mumbai, The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, and The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco.
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Maharashtra Prices
India PricesMerzouga Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMaharashtra $50Merzouga $23
The average daily cost (per person) in Maharashtra is $50, 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 Maharashtra and Merzouga in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMaharashtra $19Merzouga $11
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMaharashtra $38Merzouga $22
Compare Hotels in Maharashtra and Merzouga
Looking for a hotel in Maharashtra 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.Maharashtra $7.16Merzouga -
Is it cheaper to fly into Maharashtra or Merzouga?
Prices for flights to both Merzouga and Maharashtra 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 dayMaharashtra $22Merzouga $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: $51
- Private trip 4x4 in Merzouga Lunch with Berber Pizza: $58
- Merzouga Luxury AC/ Heating Camp: Camel Ride, Dinner & breakfast: $64
- Overnight At Luxury Desert Camp with Camel Ride and Dinner: $105
- Magical Dinner and Camel Trek with 1 Night In Merzouga Luxury Desert Camp: $105
- 2 Nights Private Camp in Merzouga with Dinner and Camel Ride: $200
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Maharashtra $8.69Merzouga -
Tours and Activities in Maharashtra
Here are a few actual costs in Maharashtra for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- From Agra : Skip-The-Line Private Taj Mahal & Agra Fort Tour: $5.64
Tours and Activities in Merzouga
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Merzouga are as follows:
- 4×4 Jeep Tour in Merzouga: $2.80
- Quad Biking Desert Tour in Erg Chebbi Dunes: $3.50
- Merzouga 1 hour Quad bikes experience: $3.50
- Merzouga Sunset Adventure: Camel, Quad, Buggy or 4WD: $23
- From Erg Chebbi "Buggy & Quad bike Tour ": $23
- Camel Ride Experience: $29
- Merzouga dunes quad biking & Sandboarding Experience: $33
- ATV Quad bikes in sahara dunes experience & sandboarding: $34
- Desert 4×4 Tour Around Merzouga: $38
- 2 Hour Quad Desert Experience with Sandboarding: $38
- Merzouga 4x4 Tour Excursion Around Erg Chebbi Dunes: $40
- Overnight desert camp experience : camel ride & Sandboarding: $41
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMaharashtra $8.03Merzouga -
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Maharashtra and Merzouga, we can see that Maharashtra is more expensive. And not only is Merzouga much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Maharashtra 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 Maharashtra would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Maharashtra 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 Maharashtra 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.