A Travel Price Comparison for Morocco Merzouga vs. Marrakech for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Merzouga or Marrakech?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Merzouga or Marrakech, 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 Marrakech?

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.

Marrakech

Marrakech is on of the most popular travel destinations in Morocco. It is the third largest city in Morocco after Casablanca and Rabat and is located near the foothills of the Atlas Mountains only a few hours from the Sahara Desert. It's a beautiful city that is often referred to as the "Pink City" because of the pale pink color of many of the city's buildings. These striking colors make the city particularly beautiful during the evening hours when the low sun creates a very dramatic lighting.

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.


Which place is cheaper, Marrakech or Merzouga?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Merzouga is $17, while the average daily cost in Marrakech is $68. 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 Marrakech in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Merzouga $10
    Marrakech $46
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Merzouga $20
    Marrakech $92
Compare Hotels in Merzouga and Marrakech

Looking for a hotel in Merzouga or Marrakech? 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.

Hotels in Merzouga


Hotels in Marrakech


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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 Marrakech Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Merzouga -
    Marrakech $6.29

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Merzouga

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Merzouga:

  • From Fes: Transfert one way To Merzouga desert: $52

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Marrakech

Also for Marrakech, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Marrakech Airport Round trip Transfers: $5.51
  • Marrakech Airport Transfer: $5.51
  • Transfer from Al Madina Airport: $5.88
  • Marrakech Airport Transfer ( ONE WAY pick-up OR/OU ONE WAY drop-off): $6.61
  • Marrakech Airport Transfer (ONE WAY pick-up OR/OU ONE WAY drop-off): $6.61
  • Marrakech airport transfer to Hotel: $6.61
  • Marrakech Airport transfer ( ONE WAY pick-up OR/OU ONE WAY drop-off): $6.61
  • Private transfer from airport Menara Marrakech To Riad/Hotel or Opposite way: $7.71
  • Private Transfer: from Marrakech Airport to your hotel: $8.23
  • Transfer from Marrakech Airport to Marrakech City Centre: $8.81
  • Private One-way Airport Transfer to/from Hotel in Marrakech: $8.81
  • Marrakech Airport Transfer : $9.36

Is it cheaper to fly into Merzouga or Marrakech?

Prices for flights to both Marrakech 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Merzouga $5.91
    Marrakech $13

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: $66
  • 5 Hour Sunset Tour with Camel Ride and Dinner In Desert: $79
  • Camel trek with 1 Night in Luxury camp with Dinner+ Sundbording: $88
  • 2 Nights Private Camp in Merzouga with Dinner and Camel Ride: $200

Typical Food Prices in Marrakech

For Marrakech, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Orange Juice on the Square
    $0.30
  • Breakfast
    $1.19
  • Dates
    $0.60
  • Olives
    $0.90
  • Sandwich
    $1.29
  • Souvenir Spices
    $6.17

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Marrakech

For Marrakech, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Dinner In Agafay Desert & Camel Ride with lovely Sunset : $12
  • Agafay Desert Sunset, Camel Ride and Dinner from Marrakech: $15
  • Cooking Lesson at the Ouirgane Ecolodge with Lunch: $19
  • Typical Moroccan Dinner at the inhabitant in Marrakech: $22
  • Marrakesh: Agafay desert Sunset tour with dinner show : $22
  • Magical Dinner in Marrakech Desert with Camel ride at the sunset : $22
  • Sunset in Agafay: Dinner, Camel, Quad-Book Adventure with Viator: $22
  • Magical dinner and camel ride on sunset in Desert Marrakech : $23
  • Magical Dinner In Agafay Desert and Sunset Experience: $24
  • Marical dinner and camel ride at sunset in Desert of Marrakech: $24
  • Marrakech Desert Tour with Camel Ride and Dinner Show : $26
  • Berber Dinner In Marrakech Agafay Desert Sunset Camel Ride : $27

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Merzouga -
    Marrakech $6.99

Tours and Activities in Merzouga

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Merzouga are as follows:

  • Berber Experience Private Sahara Desert Day Trip: $82
  • Private Adventure to Merzouga Risani from Erfoud : $143
  • Private Desert Tour and Visit to Nomadic Families: $99
  • 1 Hour Merzouga Desert Buggy Experience: $141
  • 1 Night Camel Trekking Tour in Merzouga Desert Camp : $61
  • 2 hours Merzouga ATV Rental - Desert Quad Biking Tour: $127
  • 2-Day Desert Tour with Return to Marrakech: $185
  • 3 Days Tour From Marrakech To Sahara Desert Of Merzouga: $109
  • 3 Days Tour from Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga with Luxury Camp: $237
  • 3-Day Best Desert Tour from Fez to Marrakech via Merzouga: $276
  • Desert Safari with Quad Bike Tour in Merzouga Desert: $65
  • Fez to fez : the luxury 2 days 1 night desert tour: $391

Typical Entertainment Prices in Marrakech

Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Marrakech's activities, tours, and tickets:


  • Palace Tickets
    $1.99
  • Golf at Atlas Golf
    $56

Tours and Activities in Marrakech

For Marrakech, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Marrakech Medina Walking Tour With Local Guide: $5.00
  • 3-Hour Colorful Souks Tour: $5.00
  • 3-Hour Colorful Souks Tour: $5.00
  • Skip the Line: Woven History Museum Ticket - musée Histoire Tissée: $6.79
  • Full Day Tour to Atlas Mountains in Imlil Valley: $15
  • Full Day Hiking Tour to Atlas Mountains from Marrakech: $15
  • From full-day tour to Essaouira (private): $16
  • Marrakech highlight tours: $17
  • Private Full Day Tour to Essaouira Mogador from Marrakech: $17
  • Marrakesh Tour Guide: living the vibe as a Local.: $17
  • Atlas Mountains Three Valley and Berber Villages & Watterffalls Day Tour: $17
  • Full Day Tour in Atlas Mountains From Marrakech : $17

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Merzouga -
    Marrakech $15


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Merzouga and Marrakech, we can see that Marrakech 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 Marrakech would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Marrakech 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 Marrakech Expensive?.