Which place is cheaper, Chefchaouen 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 Chefchaouen?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Merzouga or Chefchaouen, 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 Chefchaouen?
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.
Chefchaouen
To feel like you've really stepped back in time to the glory days of Morocco, you're going to want to spend time in Chefchaouen. This town's beautiful medina is filled with white washed buildings with blue highlights. The wandering alleyways provide a fairy tale setting where you can relax for a few days. This mountainous region is a humble example of the classic picture of this area. Set against the backdrop of the Rif Mountains, the white and powder blue accented buildings and call to calls to prayer throughout the day let every visitor know they've arrived in a relaxing spot of peace and serenity.
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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Merzouga Prices
Morocco PricesChefchaouen Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMerzouga $23Chefchaouen $76
The average daily cost (per person) in Merzouga is $23, while the average daily cost in Chefchaouen 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 Chefchaouen in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMerzouga $11Chefchaouen $26
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMerzouga $22Chefchaouen $52
Compare Hotels in Merzouga and Chefchaouen
Looking for a hotel in Merzouga or Chefchaouen? 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 Chefchaouen Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Merzouga -Chefchaouen $17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Merzouga
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Merzouga:
- 1 way Errachidia airport transfer: $90
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Chefchaouen
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Chefchaouen:
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Taxi Ride$1.07
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Chefchaouen
Also for Chefchaouen, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- One-Way Transfer from Chefchaouen to Fes : $25
- One-way transfer from Chefchaouen to Fes: $28
- Fes: One-Way Transfer to Chefchaouen "The Blue City": $28
- One Way Shared Transfer from Chefchaouen to Fes : $29
- One-Way Transfer from Chefchaouen to Fes: $34
- Transfer from Fez to Chefchaouen with small group (one way): $36
- From Fes:2-Day Transfers to Chefchaouen & back to Fez/Tanger: $68
- Chefchaouen to Tangier private transfer: $68
- Transfer Private From Chefchaouen To Tetouan: $77
- Transfer Private From Chefchaouen To Tangier: $78
- One Way Transfer from Fes To Chefchaouen Via Volubilis: $90
- Private Transfer from Chefchaouen to Fez (Door To Door): $92
Is it cheaper to fly into Merzouga or Chefchaouen?
Prices for flights to both Chefchaouen 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 $11Chefchaouen $33
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Merzouga
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Merzouga.
- Merzouga Luxury AC Camp: Camel Ride, Dinner & breakfast: $35
- Exclusive Merzouga Desert Safari: Camel Ride, Sandsurf & Dinner: $42
- 1-Night in Desert Camp With Dinner & camel ride: $56
- From 1 Night in the luxury camp. Camel ride and dinner: $58
- Overnight Stay in Luxury Desert Tent with Dinner: $67
- Moroccan Berber Pizza Cooking Class in Khamelia: $72
- Day Trip By Camels In Erg Chebbi Dunes, Lunch With Berber Pizza: $81
- Overnight in Desert Camp Camel Ride, Dinner & Show: $83
- 1-Night in the luxury camp. camel ride & Dinner: $86
- Overnight in Luxury camp with camels dinner: $91
- Magical Dinner and Camel Trek with 1 Night In Merzouga Luxury Desert Camp: $105
- Merzouga Desert Tour, Quad Sandboarding Camel Ride & Dinner: $141
Typical Food Prices in Chefchaouen
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Chefchaouen:
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Lunch for Two$9.67
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Dinner for Two$11
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Cupcake$0.32
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Nutella and Yogurt$2.15
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Chefchaouen
For Chefchaouen, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Moroccan Cooking Class with a Local Family & Market Visit: $49
- 3-Hour Cooking Class overlooking the Blue City: $55
- Cooking with a Local Family in Chefchaouen with Mountain View: $59
- Chefchaouen Food Tour: $69
- Guided Food Tour with over 6 Tasting Stops: $75
- Chefchaouen Private Cooking Class with Mountain View: $81
- 4 Hours Gourmet Cooking Class in Chefchaouen: $92
- Private Tagine Cooking Class in Chefchaouen with Lunch: $100
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Merzouga -Chefchaouen $18
Tours and Activities in Merzouga
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Merzouga are as follows:
- Overnight Sahara Tours luxury camp : $69
- Private Desert Tour and Visit to Nomadic Families: $103
- 1 Hour Merzouga Desert Buggy Experience: $146
- 1 Hour Merzouga Desert Quad Biking Tour & Sandboarding: $70
- 1 Night Camel Trekking Tour in Merzouga Desert Camp : $64
- 2 Hours Merzouga Desert Quad Bike Adventure: $143
- 2 Hours Sahara Quad Biking Tour Around Merzouga Desert: $64
- 2 days tour in Merzouga Erg Chabbi with 4WD Jeep and Camel Treck : $171
- 2 hours Merzouga Dunes ATV Rental - Desert Quad Biking Tour: $114
- 2-Day Desert Tour with Return to Marrakech: $192
- 2-Days Merzouga tour from Errachidia: $200
- 3 Days Tour From Marrakech To Sahara Desert Of Merzouga: $114
Tours and Activities in Chefchaouen
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Chefchaouen.
- Marrakech: Bahia Palace Guided Walking Tour: $17
- Tour of Discover the Blue Pearl of Morocco: $17
- 3-Hour Private Legacy Tour in Chefchaouen: $22
- Day Tour to Chefchaouen from Fes with Local Expert: $22
- Chefchaouen with Local Eyes Guided Walking Tour: $24
- Chefchaouen Secrets: 3 hours walking tour with a local: $25
- Hidden Gems Guided Tour with Mint Tea: $26
- Chefchaouen tour guide: $28
- From Fez: Day Tour to the Blue Town of Chefchaouen: $28
- Private walking tour of Chefchaouen (The blue city): $30
- 3-Hour Blue City Tour Souks, Shopping and Rooftop Chill: $30
- Half-Day Chefchaouen Tour with Tea Making and Language Tips: $32
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMerzouga -Chefchaouen $15
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Merzouga and Chefchaouen, we can see that Chefchaouen 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 Chefchaouen would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Chefchaouen 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 Chefchaouen 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.