Which place is cheaper, Merzouga or Munnar?
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 Munnar or Merzouga?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Munnar and Merzouga can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Munnar or Merzouga?
Munnar
The name Munnar brings the picture of vast tea estates in front of our eyes. The hilly region is full of tea plantations which spread across acres and acres. The misty valleys in between add beauty to the greenery along with clouds. With the soul-stirring surrounding and panoramic charm of nature, Munnar is enriched with an opulent floral beauty. The green tea meadows make it even more vibrant. If you want to sleep in the lap of nature for some time amid the utmost serenity, no other place in Kerala can be better than Munnar. So, unleash yourself here and get the most of it.
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 2-Week Tours in India, The Best 4-Week (1-Month) Tours in India, The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, and The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco.
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Munnar Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMunnar $32Merzouga $23
The average daily cost (per person) in Munnar is $32, 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 Munnar and Merzouga in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMunnar $11Merzouga $11
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMunnar $22Merzouga $22
Compare Hotels in Munnar and Merzouga
Looking for a hotel in Munnar 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: Munnar Hotel Prices and Merzouga Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Munnar $4.46Merzouga -
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Munnar
Also for Munnar, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Airport Transfer to/from CochinAirport(COK): $48
- Kochi to Munnar Transfer: $95
Is it cheaper to fly into Munnar or Merzouga?
Prices for flights to both Merzouga and Munnar 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 dayMunnar $15Merzouga $11
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Munnar
For Munnar, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Kerala Traditional Village Cooking Class in Munnar: $19
- Kerala Traditional village cooking class (Munnar): $20
- Kerala: Cooking Class in Munnar: $22
- WE COOKS- Home Cooking Class in Munnar: $23
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: $51
- Private trip 4x4 in Merzouga Lunch with Berber Pizza: $58
- Merzouga Luxury AC/ Heating Camp: Camel Ride, Dinner & breakfast: $64
- Overnight At Luxury Desert Camp with Camel Ride and Dinner: $105
- 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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Munnar $11Merzouga -
Tours and Activities in Munnar
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Munnar.
- Medium Hard Trekking (munnar valley Trekking & Tours ): $9.57
- Half day trekking (munnar valley Trekking & Tours ): $11
- Half Day Hiking in Munnar Trekking Tour: $13
- Munnar Tea Trail Tour with Factory Experience ( By Munnar Info): $14
- Tea trail, Tea Factory, and Tea Tasting Tour: $14
- Sunrise Trekking Adventure with Breakfast: $17
- Top station tour (munnar valley Trekking & Tours): $19
- Munnar Tea-trail Tour: $19
- Munnar Tea Trail Tour , Tea factory visit & Tea Tasting: $19
- Fullday Trekking in munnar (munnar valley Trekking & Tours): $21
- Sandal Wood & Sight Seeing Tour (Munnar Valley Trekking & Tours): $27
- From Agra: Fatehpur Sikri & Agra Local Market Half-Day Tour: $28
Tours and Activities in Merzouga
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Merzouga are as follows:
- 1 Hour Merzouga Buggy Desert Tour: $70
- 1 Night Camel Trekking Tour in Merzouga Desert Camp: $64
- 1 hour tour Quad biking experience: $100
- 2 Hour Merzouga Buggy Adventure in the Sahara Dunes: $163
- 2 Hour Quad Desert Experience with Sandboarding: $38
- 2 days tour in Merzouga Erg Chabbi with 4WD Jeep and Camel Treck: $292
- 2 hours Merzouga Dunes ATV Rental - Desert Quad Biking Tour: $113
- 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: $292
- 4×4 Jeep Tour in Merzouga: $2.80
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMunnar $5.35Merzouga -
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Munnar and Merzouga, we can see that Munnar is more expensive. And not only is Merzouga much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Munnar is in Asia and Merzouga is in Africa, 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 Munnar would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Munnar 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 Munnar 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.