Which place is cheaper, Casablanca or Merzouga?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Merzouga or Casablanca?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Merzouga or Casablanca, 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 Casablanca?
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.
Casablanca
Casablanca is so much more than a classic Bogart movie with killer one-liners. It is also the largest, most cosmopolitan city in the country of Morocco. Sitting at the economic and industrial heart of this region, Casablanca has a population of approximately four million. Brush up on your high school French before visiting this lively city as it's the main language spoken by the locals. While this is the most liberal and progressive city in Morocco, remember to be cautious in this region of the world with your western views.
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 $18Casablanca $74
The average daily cost (per person) in Merzouga is $18, while the average daily cost in Casablanca is $74. 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 Casablanca in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMerzouga $11Casablanca $44
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMerzouga $22Casablanca $88
Compare Hotels in Merzouga and Casablanca
Looking for a hotel in Merzouga or Casablanca? 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 Casablanca Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Merzouga -Casablanca $11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Merzouga
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Merzouga:
- From Fez: Merzouga Transfer with Scenic Stops: $45
- 1 way Errachidia airport transfer: $64
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Casablanca
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Casablanca:
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Train from Airport (for 2)$7.22
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Taxi Ride$8.25
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Casablanca
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Casablanca:
- Private Airport Transfer from or to Marrakech Menara Airport.: $6.81
- Private Transfer: Marrakech to Casablanca: $7.51
- Transfers from Marrakech airport: $9.71
- Best Private Transfer From Casablanca Airport To All Morocco: $17
- Transfer from Mohammed V Airport to your hotel Casablanca: $18
- Mohammed V Airport to City Private Transfer: $20
- Private Transfer to Mohammed V Airport: $20
- Casablanca Mohamed V Airport to Hotels Private Arrival transfer : $20
- Transfer from your hotel Casablanca to Mohammed V Airport: $20
- Private transfer from Casablanca Airport to hotels and cities: $20
- Private airport transfer to Casablanca and cities: $21
- Your Private Casablanca Transfer: $21
Is it cheaper to fly into Merzouga or Casablanca?
Prices for flights to both Casablanca 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 $6.13Casablanca $20
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: $28
- Camel trek with 1 Night in Luxury camp with Dinner+ Sundbording: $45
- Berber Cooking Class in the Desert: $49
- One Night in Private Camp in the Sahara Desert in Merzouga with Dinner: $57
- Sunset With Dinner And Berber Music in Merzouga Desert With 4WD : $62
- 1-Night in the luxury camp. camel ride & Dinner: $70
- Overnight in Luxury Camp With camel Trek & Dinner: $95
- Magical Dinner and Camel Trek with 1 Night In Merzouga Luxury Desert Camp: $105
- 1-Night In Royal Camp With Air Condition & Dinner: $113
- From Fes: 2-Day Merzouga Desert Trip(Luxury Tent & Dinner): $129
- Merzouga Desert Tour, Quad Sandboarding Camel Ride & Dinner: $150
- 2 Nights Private Camp in Merzouga with Dinner and Camel Ride: $200
Typical Food Prices in Casablanca
Some typical examples of dining costs in Casablanca are as follows:
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Breakfast$3.09
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Lunch$9.28
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Dinner at Rick's Cafe (for Two)$33
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Casablanca
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Casablanca.
- Casablanca Night Sightseeing Tour with Andalusian Dinner Show: $59
- Casablanca City Night Tour and Traditional Moroccan Dinner: $67
- Experience Casablanca Night Tour & Authentic Moroccan Dinner: $76
- Casablanca City Night Tour and Traditional Moroccan Dinner: $77
- Street Private Guided Food Tour with Tastings at Casablanca: $93
- Food Tour with Tastings in Quartier Habous: $103
- Casablanca Food Tour - Moroccan Street Food Tour: $105
- Central Market Food Tour with Tastings and Lunch: $115
- Casablanca Private Night Tour with Traditional Dinner: $136
- Private Moroccan Cooking Class in Casablanca with a Local Expert: $145
- Casablanca Food Tour: $150
- Casablanca Shore Excursion - Cooking Class with Port Transfers: $156
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Merzouga -Casablanca $9.21
Tours and Activities in Merzouga
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Merzouga are as follows:
- Camel Ride Experience: $28
- Merzouga Excursions 4×4 desert tour : $30
- Merzouga 4x4 Desert Excursion - Sahara 4WD Adventure: $40
- Merzouga ATV Hours Tours : $41
- Private Quad Bike Adventure at Merzouga with Guide: $45
- Merzouga Desert Quad bike Adventure with Sand boarding: $45
- Erg Chebbi Dunes Quad Biking Tour: $48
- Extreme Adventure with Harness Zorbing in Merzouga dunes: $50
- Sanding Ball in Experience the sand dunes on a zorbing activity: $51
- Merzouga : Adventure Quad Bike Safari, & Sandboarding: $52
- Merzouga : Adventure Quad Bike Safari, & Sandboarding: $52
- Merzouga 4X4 Half-Day Tour with Lunch: $55
Tours and Activities in Casablanca
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Casablanca are as follows:
- Hassan II Mosque Skip-the-Line Guided Tour: $19
- Hassan II Mosque Premium Tour with Entry Ticket: $19
- Skip the line Hassan 2 mosque Premium Tour entry ticket included: $19
- City Highlights Tour: $21
- Private Guided Tour: $21
- The Medina and Beyond Cultural Walking Tour: $28
- Casablanca Hassan II Mosque Guided Sightseeing Tour: $32
- Hassan II Mosque Guided Tour with Entry Ticket: $32
- Private Guided Tour of Casablanca Including Mosque Entrance: $35
- Casablanca Like a Local: Customized Guided Tour: $35
- Night Tour of Casablanca with Street Food Tasting: $36
- Enjoy the local Moroccan Hammam experience : $36
Alcohol
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When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Merzouga and Casablanca, we can see that Casablanca 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 Casablanca would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Casablanca 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 Casablanca 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.