Which place is cheaper, Zagora or Moshi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Moshi or Zagora?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Moshi or Zagora, 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 Zagora?
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.
Zagora
A small town in southern Morocco, Zagora is a popular base camp for excursions on foot, by camel, or four wheel drive vehicles into the surrounding desert. One of the most famous and historic treks is the ancient caravan route to Timbuktu, marked by a famous sign at the end of town - indicating a journey of "52 days" by camel.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Wildlife Tours to Tanzania, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Tanzania, The Best Adventure Tours to Morocco, and The Best Cultural Tours in Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMoshi $67Zagora $52
The average daily cost (per person) in Moshi is $67, while the average daily cost in Zagora is $52. 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 Zagora in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMoshi $35Zagora $37
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMoshi $70Zagora $74
Compare Hotels in Moshi and Zagora
Looking for a hotel in Moshi or Zagora? 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 Zagora Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Moshi $16Zagora $1.47
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: $30
- 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 Private Transfer: $50
- Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) Transfer/Taxi Services: $53
- Private Kilimanjaro Airport Transfer to or from Tanzania: $55
- Kilimanjaro Airport Transfer: $60
- Transfer Services: Kilimanjaro Airport (jro) Moshi, & Arusha: $60
- Airport Transfer to/from Kilimanjaro Airport JRO/Arusha ARK: $60
- Kilimanjaro Airport Transfer to Moshi/Arusha: $107
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Zagora
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Zagora:
- Airport Private Transfer: $36
Is it cheaper to fly into Moshi or Zagora?
Prices for flights to both Zagora 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 $19Zagora $13
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Moshi
For Moshi, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Kili View Tanzanian Cooking Class: $26
- Private Traditional Cooking Class. : $70
- Traditional Tanzanian Cooking Class in Moshi with a Local Family: $78
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Moshi $18Zagora $2.95
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
- Moshi Town: Walking Tour: Theme Urban lifestyle: $20
- Best Mteruni waterfall and chemka hotspring day Tour Experience: $20
- Moshi City Tour: Explore the Foothill of Kilimanjaro on Foot: $20
- Town tour and Local Markets tour: $20
- Moshi town 1 day tour: $20
- Private guided tour to the night lifestyle of Moshi town: $30
- Materuni: Coffee Plantation Tour: $40
- Day Tour Around Moshi Tanzania: $50
- 1-Day Moshi Villages bike tour: $50
- Bodaboda Experience to Materuni Waterfall and Coffee Tour : $52
- Materuni Waterfall and Coffee Plantation Half Day Tour: $55
Tours and Activities in Zagora
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Zagora are as follows:
- 2 Days Tour to Zagora Desert with sunset from Marrakech: $85
- 2 days tour from Zagora to Erg Chegaga: $140
- 2-Day Sahara Adventure to Zagora and Ait Ben Haddou: $105
- From Agadir 4 Days 3 nights Sahara Tour to Marrakeche: $1,010
- From Agadir or Taghazout: 2-Day Sahara Desert Tour to Zagora: $362
- From Agadir or Taghazout: 2-Day Sahara Desert Tour to Zagora: $374
- From Agadir or Taghazout: 2-Day Sahara Desert Tour to Zagora: $388
- From 2-Day Desert Tour to Erg Chegaga: $295
- Private Day Camel Trekking Tour in Draa Valley from Zagora: $221
- Zagora to Erg chigaga desert tour & 4x4 (All-inclusive) 2-Days: $169
- Zagora to Erg chigaga desert tour & 4x4 and camel ride : $110
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMoshi $3.24Zagora -
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Moshi and Zagora, we can see that Moshi is more expensive. And not only is Zagora much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Zagora would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Zagora 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 Zagora.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Moshi Expensive? and Is Zagora Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Moshi or Zagora?
Moshi has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Zagora. When comparing the sizes of Moshi and Zagora, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
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.