Which place is cheaper, Agadir or Merzouga?
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 Merzouga or Agadir?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Merzouga or Agadir, 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: Merzouga or Agadir?
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.
Agadir
Agadir is a city with a long and tragic past. In 1960 the city suffered from an earthquake, destroying the city including the ancient Kasbah. Approximately 15,000 people were killed, 12,000 were injured and around 35,000 people were left homeless. They began rebuilding the city center on a grid system, making it easy for today's visitors to navigate and get around this city. The new city is full of boulevards with cafes and a mix of 1960s and classic Moroccan architecture. Today, the city is still growing and welcomes European vacationers to its resort destinations. Visitors appreciate the clean beaches, outstanding golf courses and luxurious health and beauty spas.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Morocco, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Marrakesh.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMerzouga $24Agadir $76
The average daily cost (per person) in Merzouga is $24, while the average daily cost in Agadir is $76. 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 Merzouga and Agadir in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMerzouga $11Agadir $45
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMerzouga $22Agadir $90
Compare Hotels in Merzouga and Agadir
Looking for a hotel in Merzouga or Agadir? 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 and Agadir Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Merzouga -Agadir $4.65
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Agadir
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Agadir:
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CTM bus from Eassaouira to Agadir$14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Agadir
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Agadir:
- Exclusive Airport Transfer with Pickup & Drop-off - Agadir: $5.00
- Visit to Croco Park with Transfer & Admission Tickets - Agadir: $5.00
- Moroccan Hammam With Argan Massage Experience & Transfer - Agadir: $5.00
- Skip the Line Ticket to Crocoparc with Optional Transfert: $13
- Airport Transfer from Agadir Airport to Agadir or Taghazout: $14
- Private Transfer to Airport up to 4 Pax Pickup & Drop Off -Agadir: $15
- Private Airport Transfer Agadir or Taghazout : $17
- Agadir Airport Transfers to and from Agadir Hotels: $18
- Airport Transfer to/from Agadir city: $18
- Paradise Valley & Atlas Mountains Tour with Transfer – Agadir: $18
- Private Transfer from Agadir Airport (AGA) to Agadir Port: $19
- Private Transfer from Agadir Cruise Port to Agadir City Hotels: $19
Is it cheaper to fly into Merzouga or Agadir?
Prices for flights to both Agadir and Merzouga 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 dayMerzouga $11Agadir $25
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Merzouga
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Merzouga.
- Berber Pizza Cooking Class: $36
- Exclusive Merzouga Desert Safari: Camel Ride, Sandsurf & Dinner: $46
- Desert excursion with camel trek into the camp Dinner breakfast : $50
- From 1 Night in the luxury camp. Camel ride and dinner: $60
- Merzouga Luxury AC Camp: Camel Ride, Dinner & breakfast: $65
- Sunset With Dinner And Berber Music in Merzouga Desert With 4WD : $65
- 5 Hour Sunset Tour with Camel Ride and Dinner In Desert: $77
- Private Trip By Jeep In Merzouga Desert, Lunch with Berber Pizza: $90
- Magical Dinner and Camel Trek with 1 Night In Merzouga Luxury Desert Camp: $105
- Merzouga Desert Sunset Dinner and Stargazing Tour: $143
- 2 Nights Private Camp in Merzouga with Dinner and Camel Ride: $200
Typical Food Prices in Agadir
Some typical examples of dining costs in Agadir are as follows:
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Dinner$25
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Dinner$8.30
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Agadir
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Agadir.
- Fantazia Show & Dinner, A Night of Moroccan Elegance - Agadir: $5.00
- Agadir 4x4 Safari camels at sunset and dinner: $25
- Sunset Horse or Camel Ride with Dinner in Habitant House: $30
- Enjoy a Sunset Camel Ride with a Barbeque Dinner – Agadir: $30
- Agadir Camel Riding +Sunset and Dinner( barbecue): $36
- Agadir Quad Bike with Dinner and Gnaoua Live Music: $36
- Daily walks at sunset with "barbecue - couscous" dinner: $38
- Camel Ride in Agadir with Dinner BBQ: $44
- Cooking the Moroccan Way, Tamraght : $52
- Moroccan Cooking Class with Transfers Included – Agadir: $53
- Cooking lessons Agadir: $54
- Moroccan Cooking Class with Berber Chef, Agadir: $54
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Merzouga -Agadir $3.56
Tours and Activities in Merzouga
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Merzouga are as follows:
- Camel Ride Experience: $30
- Merzouga 4x4 tour offroad Adventure in Erg Chebbi dunes: $34
- ATV Quad bikes experience & sandboarding : $41
- Merzouga Quad and Buggy Desert Tour: $42
- Sahara Desert Fossil Hunting Experience : $45
- Merzouga Desert tours -by 4x4 with Nomads Visit : $45
- Merzouga 4x4 Desert Excursion - Sahara 4WD Adventure: $45
- 4WD Desert tour Adventure Experience: $45
- Merzouga 4x4 Tour Excursion Around Erg Chebbi Dunes: $46
- Merzouga ATV Quad Desert Tours: $47
- Jeep tour around merzouga : $48
- Merzouga Desert Excursion - Sahara 4x4 Adventure: $48
Typical Entertainment Prices in Agadir
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Agadir are as follows:
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Show Tickets$2.49
Tours and Activities in Agadir
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Agadir are as follows:
- Guided tour of Argan Oil production factory for organic cosmetics: $4.78
- Essaouira Delights Day Adventure & Historical Wonders - Agadir: $5.00
- Essaouira Day Tour & Exploration of Historical Wonders – Agadir: $5.00
- Sandboarding Experience Caves view & Moroccan Breakfast - Agadir: $5.00
- City Tour Explore the Best of the City - Agadir: $5.00
- Botanica Cooperative Guided Tour Organic Argan Secrets: $5.39
- Sandboarding Adventure in Timlalin Dunes: $8.00
- City Tour: $8.38
- Agadir Traditional Souk El Had and Argan Cooperative Experience: $9.00
- Agadir City Tour - Half Day : $9.58
- Guided city tour with Kasbah and Souk El Had: $9.88
- 3-hour guided tour in Agadir : $12
Alcohol
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When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Merzouga and Agadir, we can see that Agadir 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 Agadir would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Agadir 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 Merzouga Expensive? and Is Agadir 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.