Which place is cheaper, Merzouga or Moshi?
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 Moshi or Merzouga?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Moshi or Merzouga, 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: Moshi or Merzouga?
Moshi
Moshi is a town in northern Tanzania, near the Kenyan border. It’s known as a gateway to Kilimanjaro National Park, home to Africa’s highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro. Trails run up the mountain's cloud-ringed, snow-capped dome, through alpine forests and meadows home to elephants and leopards. The noticeably clean capital of the densely populated Kilimanjaro region sits at the foot of Mt Kilimanjaro and makes a good introduction to the splendors of the north. It's a low-key place with an appealing blend of African and Asian influences and a self-sufficient, prosperous feel, due in large part to its being the center of one of Tanzania's major coffee-growing regions. Virtually all visitors are here to climb Mt Kilimanjaro or to recover after having done so. Yet there’s much more to do, including cultural tours and hikes on the mountain’s lower slopes.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Wildlife Tours to Tanzania, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Tanzania, The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, and The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco.
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Moshi Prices
Tanzania PricesMerzouga Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMoshi $82Merzouga $23
The average daily cost (per person) in Moshi is $82, while the average daily cost in Merzouga is $23. 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 Moshi and Merzouga in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMoshi $36Merzouga $11
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMoshi $72Merzouga $22
Compare Hotels in Moshi and Merzouga
Looking for a hotel in Moshi or Merzouga? 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: Moshi Hotel Prices and Merzouga Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Moshi $17Merzouga -
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Moshi
Also for Moshi, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Sunset Chill with Drinks and Roundtrip Transfer: $15
- Nairobi: Bus Transfer from/to Moshi: $36
- Airport Transfer From Kilimanjaro International Airport 7 Seater: $42
- Private Transfer from Kilimanjaro Airport to Moshi: $47
- Kilimanjaro Airport Private Transfer from/to Moshi : $49
- Kilimanjaro Airport Transfer: $60
- Kilimanjaro Airport Private Transfer : $60
- Transfer Services: Kilimanjaro Airport (jro) Moshi, & Arusha: $60
- Airport Transfer to/from Kilimanjaro Airport JRO/Arusha ARK: $60
- Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) Private Transfer to Mount Kilimanjaro: $78
- Kilimanjaro Airport Transfer to Moshi/Arusha: $107
- KILI TRANSFERS AND ADVENTURES: $140
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Merzouga
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Merzouga:
- 1 way Errachidia airport transfer: $90
Is it cheaper to fly into Moshi or Merzouga?
Prices for flights to both Merzouga and Moshi 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 dayMoshi $33Merzouga $11
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Moshi
For Moshi, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Dee's Private Cooking Class in Tanzania: $50
- Moshi, Tanzania: Traditional Cooking Class with Local Family: $65
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Merzouga
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Merzouga.
- Exclusive Merzouga Desert Safari: Camel Ride, Sandsurf & Dinner: $43
- Desert excursion with camel trek into the camp Dinner breakfast : $50
- 1-Night in Desert Camp With Dinner & camel ride: $56
- Overnight Stay in Luxury Desert Tent with Dinner: $61
- Sunset With Dinner And Berber Music in Merzouga Desert With 4WD : $64
- Berber Cooking Class in Merzouga Desert: $70
- Moroccan Berber Pizza Cooking Class in Khamelia: $73
- 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
- Merzouga Desert Tour, Quad Sandboarding Camel Ride & Dinner: $141
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Moshi $18Merzouga -
Tours and Activities in Moshi
For Moshi, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Culture tour: $16
- Guided City tour of Moshi: $20
- Moshi Town: Walking Tour: Theme Urban lifestyle: $20
- Moshi town 1 day tour: $20
- City tour and local food : $20
- Town tour and Local Markets tour: $25
- Materuni Waterfalls & Moshi Tour – Hike, Coffee & Shopping!: $29
- Materuni Waterfall and Coffee Plantation Half Day Tour: $37
- Arusha: Materuni Coffee Tour with Hot Springs and Lunch: $38
- Day Tour Around Moshi Tanzania: $50
- Experience Nightlife in Moshi Kilimanjaro Tanzania: $50
- 1-Day Moshi Villages bike tour: $50
Tours and Activities in Merzouga
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Merzouga are as follows:
- Private Desert Tour and Visit to Nomadic Families: $104
- 1 Hour Merzouga Desert Buggy Experience: $149
- 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: $142
- 2 days tour in Merzouga Erg Chabbi with 4WD Jeep and Camel Treck : $174
- 2 hours Merzouga Dunes ATV Rental - Desert Quad Biking Tour: $119
- 2-Day Desert Tour with Return to Marrakech: $193
- 2-Days Merzouga tour from Errachidia: $200
- 3 Days Private Desert Tour in Merzouga with ATV and Sandboarding : $278
- 3 Days Tour From Marrakech To Sahara Desert Of Merzouga: $115
- 3-Day Best Desert Tour from Fez to Marrakech via Merzouga: $290
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMoshi $3.32Merzouga -
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Moshi and Merzouga, we can see that Moshi 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 Moshi would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Moshi 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 Moshi Expensive? and Is Merzouga 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.