A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Merzouga vs. Venice for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Merzouga or Venice?

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

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

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.

Venice

The canals of Venice are one of the most popular and emulated destinations in the world. In it's hay day, Venice was at the center of politics, exploration, arts and architecture. Today that history is still very much alive and well. The city is unlike any other in the world. The best way to immerse yourself in Venice is to get yourself lost in the alleyways. It's actually quite easy to do and you'll find yourself stumbling into the most interesting places, hidden away from the crowds of Piazzo San Marco.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Italy, and The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Italy.


Which place is cheaper, Venice 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 Venice is $246. 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 Venice in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Merzouga $10
    Venice $128
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Merzouga $20
    Venice $256
Compare Hotels in Merzouga and Venice

Looking for a hotel in Merzouga or Venice? 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 Venice


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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 Venice Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Merzouga -
    Venice $29

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Merzouga

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Merzouga:

  • 1 way transfer: $62

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Venice

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Venice:


  • Venice 12 Hour Transport Pass
    $17
  • Vaporetto Ride
    $6.96
  • 1 Day Travel Card
    $19
  • 7 Day Transport Card (for Two)
    $108

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Venice

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

  • Private Long Transfer ! From Venice to Rome , Italy (one way): $10
  • Bus Transfer between Marco Polo Airport and City: $11
  • Boat Transfer to/from Marco Polo Airport w/ 3 Routes: $16
  • Ljubljana: Bus transfer from/to Venice Marco Polo Airport: $24
  • Murano Glass Demo and Boat Transfer to Glass Factory: $33
  • Water Taxi Transfer Lido Santa Maria Elisabetta: $34
  • Venice, Cruise Port to Venice Airport (VCE) - Departure Private Transfer: $35
  • Private Transfer from Venice City or Port to Venice Airport (VCE): $35
  • Private Transfer from Venice Airport (VCE) to Venice city or port: $35
  • Shared Water Taxi Transfer to Marco Polo Airport: $37
  • Venice Shared Departure Transfer: Central Venice to Marittima Cruise Port: $38
  • Marco Polo Airport Water Taxi Transfer: $40

Is it cheaper to fly into Merzouga or Venice?

Prices for flights to both Venice 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 $5.92
    Venice $69

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

Typical Food Prices in Venice

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Venice:


  • Panini Sandwich
    $4.29
  • Gelato
    $6.43
  • Artichoke & Mushroom Pizza
    $8.47
  • Expresso
    $2.09
  • Slice of Pizza
    $2.39
  • Three Course Dinner (for Two)
    $85

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Venice

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

  • Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $29
  • Street Food Tour with a Local Guide and Tastings: $47
  • Venice Street Food Tour with a Native & Top Rated Expert: $48
  • Venice Street Food Tour with Local Guide with Local Food Market Visit: $48
  • Street Food Tour of Venice in 2.5 hours: $48
  • Guided City Highlights and Street Food Tour: $51
  • Venetian Dinner: $62
  • Twilight Food Tour with Cicchetti and Spritz Tasting: $63
  • Venetian Dinner: $68
  • 2-Course Dinner in a Typical Venetian Restaurant: $74
  • Guided Small Group Kickstart Food Tour of Venice : $76
  • Tiramisù cooking class and tasting in Treviso: $80

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Merzouga -
    Venice $108

Tours and Activities in Merzouga

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

  • Overnight in Desert Camp Berber Experience in Merzouga Desert & Camel Ride: $82
  • Private Adventure to Merzouga Risani from Erfoud : $142
  • Private Desert Tour and Visit to Nomadic Families: $98
  • 1 Hour Merzouga Desert Buggy Experience: $140
  • 1 Hour Merzouga Desert Quad Biking Tour & Sandboarding: $64
  • 1 Night Camel Trekking Tour in Merzouga Desert Camp : $60
  • 1/2 day 4x4 tour of Erg Chebbi: $82
  • 2 Hours Merzouga Desert Quad Bike Adventure: $113
  • 2 hours Merzouga Dunes ATV Rental - Desert Quad Biking Tour: $112
  • 2-Day Desert Tour with Return to Marrakech: $182
  • 3 Days Tour From Marrakech To Sahara Desert Of Merzouga: $86
  • 3 Days Tour from Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga with Luxury Camp: $218

Typical Entertainment Prices in Venice

For Venice, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Venice Boat Ride
    $16
  • Bell tower of St. Mark Entrance Fee
    $8.57
  • Gondola Ride (for Group)
    $86
  • Secret Itinerary Tour- Doge's Palace
    $17
  • The Jewish Museum Admission
    $3.21
  • The Glass Museum in Murano
    $8.57

Tours and Activities in Venice

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Venice.

  • Venezia: Digital Guide made by a Local for your walking tour: $2.14
  • First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
  • Venice self guided audio tour: $4.27
  • Exclusive Self-Guided Audio Tour in Jewish Ghetto: $4.60
  • Self Guided Audio Tour to The Jewish Ghetto of Venice : $4.69
  • From Italy eSIM Tourist Roaming Data Plan: $4.81
  • Venezia Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local: $5.23
  • From 1-Way Bus Ticket to Florence or Vice Versa: $5.31
  • Digital Audio Guide Tour of The Jewish Ghetto: $5.35
  • independent walking tour with an audio guide: $5.35
  • walking tour with audio guide in French: $5.35
  • Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Venice: $5.44

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Merzouga -
    Venice $26

Typical Alcohol Prices in Venice

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Venice:


  • 1/2 Liter Wine
    $5.57
  • Beer
    $5.25

Sample the Local Flavors in Venice

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Venice:

  • Guided Tour and wine tasting 5 wines to discover the Conegliano Valdobbiadene: $27
  • Guided Visit and Wine Tasting at the Winery in Veneto: $27
  • Wine Tasting in Venice: $37
  • Wine Tasting in Venice: $39
  • private tour in the city and wine tasting: $50
  • Wine tasting Asolo Prosecco at Tenuta Baron: $59
  • Food and Wine Tasting Bar Tour & Evening Guided Tour: $72
  • Venetian Style Carnival Pub Crawl: $79
  • Venetian Style Carnival Pub Crawl: $82
  • Eat, drink and repeat: Wine tasting tour in Venice: $98
  • Authentic Neighborhood Cicchetti Food & Wine Tour: $105
  • A Venetian Evening - Wine Tasting & Tapas tour with a Local guide: $108


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