Which place is cheaper, Marrakech 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 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.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMerzouga $23Marrakech $100
The average daily cost (per person) in Merzouga is $23, while the average daily cost in Marrakech is $100. 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
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMerzouga $11Marrakech $57
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMerzouga $22Marrakech $114
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.
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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
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Merzouga -Marrakech $13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Marrakech
Also for Marrakech, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer privé depuis ou vers l'aéroport marrakech: $5.00
- Marrakech TAXI Airport privâtes Transfer: $5.00
- Marrakech Airport Transfer: $5.01
- Private Transfer to Marrakech Menara Airport: $6.08
- Transfer from Al Madina Airport: $6.19
- Marrakech airport transfer to Hotel: $6.96
- Private Transfer in Marrakech Airport and City: $6.96
- Private transfer to or from Marrakech airport: $7.00
- Private Transfer To/From Marrakech Airport: $7.21
- Private Airport Transfer to or from Marrakech Menara Airport RAK: $7.42
- Private Marrakech Airport Transfer – Fast & Reliable Pickup 24/7: $8.00
- Transfers between Menara Airport and Marrakesh: $8.12
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
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Food Meals for one dayMerzouga $11Marrakech $28
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Merzouga
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Merzouga.
- Desert excursion with camel trek into the camp Dinner breakfast: $50
- Exclusive Merzouga Desert Safari: Camel Ride, Sandsurf & Dinner: $51
- Cooking class in Merzouga Make Berber Madfouna in Sand: $58
- Merzouga Luxury AC/ Heating Camp: Camel Ride, Dinner & breakfast: $64
- Overnight At Luxury Desert Camp with Camel Ride and Dinner: $104
- Magical Dinner and Camel Trek with 1 Night In Merzouga Luxury Desert Camp: $105
- 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:
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Orange Juice on the Square$0.32
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Breakfast$1.28
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Dates$0.64
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Olives$0.96
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Sandwich$1.38
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Souvenir Spices$6.63
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Marrakech
For Marrakech, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Magical Dinner in Agafay Desert with a Sunset Camel Ride: $6.96
- Agafay Sunset Camel Ride & Dinner Under the Stars from Marrakech: $8.29
- Excursion from Marrakech to Agafay desert Quad Camel dinner show: $12
- Camel Ride and Sunset & Dinner Show in Agafay Desert: $12
- Morocco's Top Cooking Classes For Authentic berber Cuisine in the Atlas Mountain: $13
- Desert Agafay Marrakech Sunset Camel Ride, Dinner Sw Hotel Pickup: $14
- Agafay Desert Quad Bike Camel Ride and Dinner Show: $14
- Agafay Desert Camel Ride with Moroccan Dinner and Fire Show: $14
- Agafay Desert Quad Biking & Camel Ride & Dinner & Show: $15
- Marrakech : Desert Agafay Sunset, Camel Ride, Dinner Show: $15
- MARRAKECH QUAD BIKE : Sunset & Dinner Show & Camel Desert: $15
- Agafay Desert, Camel Ride, Dinner & Fire Show: $15
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Merzouga -Marrakech $11
Tours and Activities in Merzouga
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Merzouga are as follows:
- 1 Night Camel Trekking Tour in Merzouga Desert Camp: $64
- 2 Hour Merzouga Buggy Adventure in the Sahara Dunes: $162
- 2 days tour in Merzouga Erg Chabbi with 4WD Jeep and Camel Treck: $290
- 2 hours Merzouga Dunes ATV Rental - Desert Quad Biking Tour: $112
- 2-Days Merzouga tour from Errachidia: $200
- 2-Hour Quad Desert Tour, Dunes Oasis, Nomads Family & Sandboard: $44
- 3 Days Marrakech to Sahara Adventure Merzouga Dunes & Camel Trek: $115
- 3 hour Jeep Tour in Merzouga Desert: $64
- 3-Day Best Desert Tour from Fez to Marrakech via Merzouga: $290
- 4×4 Jeep Tour in Merzouga: $2.78
- 4-Hour Merzouga Quad Biking Tour Off Road with Pick Up: $203
- ATV Desert Adventure – 1-Hour Quad or Buggy Ride in Merzouga: $75
Typical Entertainment Prices in Marrakech
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Marrakech's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Palace Tickets$2.14
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Golf at Atlas Golf$60
Tours and Activities in Marrakech
For Marrakech, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 3 Days Desert Tour From Marrakech & Back, Share & private: $3.48
- 3 Days Merzouga Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes: $5.00
- Marrakech Audioguided walking tour 2h45 and 21 reviews: $6.84
- Atlas Mountains Ourika Valley Guided Tour From Marrakech: $6.96
- Tea and Moroccan Stories cultural experience Marrakech: $6.96
- Skip the Line: Woven History Museum Ticket - musée Histoire Tissée: $7.14
- Marrakech Airport to Hotel – Your Premium Arrival Experience: $8.35
- Navigate Marrakech Effortlessly, Your Digital Tour Guide Anytime: $10
- Small group to Atlas Mountains 4valleys;Waterfulls and camel Ride experience: $10
- Ourika Valley Waterfalls Hike & Berber Villages Tour + Lunch: $11
- Atlas Mountains Day Trip from Small-Group Tour: $11
- Tuk Tuk Marrakech Private Tour with Pickup & Audio Guide Ride: $12
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMerzouga -Marrakech $10
Sample the Local Flavors in Marrakech
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Marrakech:
- Marrakech Nightlife Adventure: The Ultimate Pub Crawl: $25
- Private Vineyard Day from Marrakech Wine Tasting and City Tour: $128
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?.
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.