Which place is cheaper, Korcula or Merzouga?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Merzouga or Korcula?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Merzouga or Korcula, 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 Korcula?
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.
Korcula
Korcula is a Croatian island in the Adriatic Sea. It lies just off the Dalmatian coast. This island is known for its dense forest and the ancient Greeks called the island Black Korcula for this reason. Korcula is one of Croatia's most treasured islands. Rich in vineyards, olive groves, and small villages, and harboring a glorious old town, the island of Korcula is the sixth-largest Adriatic island. Quiet coves and small sandy beaches dot the steep southern coast while the northern shore is flatter and with more pebbles. Tradition is alive and kicking on Korcula, with age-old religious ceremonies, folk music, and dances still being performed to the delight of an ever-growing influx of tourists.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco, The Best 2-Week Tours from Dubrovnik, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Split.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMerzouga $17Korcula $96
The average daily cost (per person) in Merzouga is $17, while the average daily cost in Korcula is $96. 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 Korcula in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMerzouga $10Korcula $62
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMerzouga $20Korcula $124
Compare Hotels in Merzouga and Korcula
Looking for a hotel in Merzouga or Korcula? 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 Korcula Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Merzouga -Korcula $1.50
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Merzouga
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Merzouga:
- 1 way transfer: $62
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Korcula
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Korcula:
- Island Stupe / Moro Beach Transfer: $26
- Private One Way Transfer from Orebić to Dubrovnik: $205
Is it cheaper to fly into Merzouga or Korcula?
Prices for flights to both Korcula 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 $5.92Korcula $30
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Merzouga
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Merzouga.
- One Night in Private Camp in the Sahara Desert in Merzouga with Dinner: $65
- Sunset With Dinner And Berber Music in Merzouga Desert With 4WD : $65
- Merzouga Orange Dunes ATV Sandsurf Camels with 5 Stars Dinner: $85
- Camel trek with 1 Night in Luxury camp with Dinner+ Sundbording: $87
- Visit The Nomads, Gnawa Music, Rally In Dunes, Berber Pizza : $98
- Magical Dinner and Camel Trek with 1 Night In Merzouga Luxury Desert Camp: $105
- Overnight in Luxury Camp With camel Trek & Dinner: $107
- From Fes: 2-Day Merzouga Desert Trip(Luxury Tent & Dinner): $124
- From Fes: 2-Day Merzouga Desert Trip w/Luxury Tent & Dinner: $127
- 2 Nights Private Camp in Merzouga with Dinner and Camel Ride: $200
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Korcula
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Korcula.
- Private Half-Day Cooking Workshop Gastronomy in Korcula: $87
- Korcula walking tour and dinner for Food Lovers: $228
- Korčula: Island Yacht Cruise with Wine Tasting and Dinner: $321
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Merzouga -Korcula $12
Tours and Activities in Merzouga
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Merzouga are as follows:
- Camel Ride Experience: $27
- Merzouga Desert Quad bike Adventure with Sand boarding: $38
- Merzouga 4x4 Desert Excursion - Sahara 4WD Adventure: $43
- Merzouga ATV Quad Desert Tours: $43
- Merzouga 4x4 Desert Tours & Excursions: $46
- Extreme Adventure with Harness Zorbing in Merzouga dunes: $48
- Merzouga one hour Adventure Tour: $55
- Merzouga 4x4 tour - Excursion around dunes: $55
- Merzouga Experience -1.5h Quad buggy : $55
- Merzouga 4X4 Half-Day Tour with Lunch: $55
- 1 Night Camel Trekking Tour in Merzouga Desert Camp : $60
- From Quad bike tour to the peak of Erg Chebbi dune: $62
Tours and Activities in Korcula
Here are a few actual costs in Korcula for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Semi-Submarine Tour: $21
- Private Korcula Eco Tour with Guide: $27
- Korčula: 3 Island Hop-on Hop-off Tour Daily Ticket: $32
- 3 Islands Tour - HopOnHopOff - Daily Ticket : $33
- Half day Lago di Korcula Half-Day Sea Kayak Tour: $64
- Bits of History - Half day kayak Tour: $66
- Small-Group Lumbarda Sunset and Evening Kayaking Experience: $66
- Lumbarda: Half-Day Kayaking and History Tour: $66
- Lumbarda: Sunset Kayak Tour: $66
- Korčula for Early Risers and Coffee Lovers Private Walking Tour: $70
- 1 Hour Private Walking Tour in Korcula : $75
- Korčula & Pelješac: Wine & Culture Experience from Dubrovnik: $80
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMerzouga -Korcula $10
Sample the Local Flavors in Korcula
Also in Korcula, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine Tasting at Black Island Winery: $31
- Slurp of Grk Wine Tour: $92
- Day Tour from Dubrovnik - Korčula and Pelješac Wine Tasting: $92
- Wine Tour Korcula: $98
- Half-Day Bike Tour in Lumbarda with Wine Tasting: $105
- Korcula Buggy Safari With Wine Tasting: $107
- Korcula Bike & Wine Tour: $111
- Private Korcula wine tour and tasting : $131
- Wine tour Korčula - private tour: $146
- Enchanted Forest Hike and Wine Tasting Private Tour: $158
- Korcula Island Sightseeing Tour Including Wine Tasting: $229
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Merzouga and Korcula, we can see that Korcula is more expensive. And not only is Merzouga much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Merzouga is in Africa and Korcula is in Europe, 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 Korcula would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Korcula 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 Korcula 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.