Which place is cheaper, Merzouga or Mysore?
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 Mysore or Merzouga?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Mysore and Merzouga. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Mysore or Merzouga?
Mysore
Also known as Mysuru, Mysore is the state of Karnataka's second biggest city behind Bangalore (also called Bengaluru) in southern India. Its landmark attraction is the Mysore Palace, though it also features memorable temples, markets, and a renowned annual festival in September-October.
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 Hiking & Trekking Tours in India, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in India, The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, and The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco.
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Mysore Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMysore $37Merzouga $22
The average daily cost (per person) in Mysore is $37, while the average daily cost in Merzouga is $22. 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 Mysore and Merzouga in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMysore $13Merzouga $10
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMysore $26Merzouga $20
Compare Hotels in Mysore and Merzouga
Looking for a hotel in Mysore 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: Mysore Hotel Prices and Merzouga Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Mysore $7.03Merzouga -
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mysore
Also for Mysore, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Mysore to Bangalore Airport: $34
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Merzouga
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Merzouga:
- Merzouga Luxury Camp & With Transfer included: $74
Is it cheaper to fly into Mysore or Merzouga?
Prices for flights to both Merzouga and Mysore 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 dayMysore $18Merzouga $10
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Mysore
For Mysore, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Walking Tour and Food Tour of Mysore: $32
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Merzouga
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Merzouga.
- Visit The Nomads, Gnawa Music, Rally In Dunes, Berber Pizza: $3.41
- Authentic Merzouga Desert Camp with Camel Ride, 4x4 & Dinner: $45
- Exclusive Merzouga Desert Safari: Camel Ride, Sandsurf & Dinner: $50
- Desert excursion with camel trek into the camp Dinner breakfast: $50
- Private trip 4x4 in Merzouga Lunch with Berber Pizza: $57
- Cooking class in Merzouga Make Berber Madfouna in Sand: $57
- Merzouga Luxury AC/ Heating Camp: Camel Ride, Dinner & breakfast: $62
- Overnight At Luxury Desert Camp with Camel Ride and Dinner: $68
- Magical Dinner and Camel Trek with 1 Night In Merzouga Luxury Desert Camp: $105
- Erfoud Desert Tour, Sunset, Dinner, Camel Ride, Visit the Nomads: $148
- From 2-Nights In Luxury Camp with Camel Trek & Dinner.: $170
- 2 Nights Private Camp in Merzouga with Dinner and Camel Ride: $200
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Mysore $8.19Merzouga -
Tours and Activities in Mysore
For Mysore, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Mysuru Palace Private Guided Tour with Entry Ticket: $12
- Explore Mysore in Nightlights: Guided Tour by Foot: $21
- Mysuru Dasara Walking Tour: $23
- Mysore City Bike Tour Morning 3.5 Hours: Mysore By Cycle: $26
- Mysore Walking Tour - Stories, Culture and Food galore!: $30
- Taste of Guided 7+ Street Food Tasting Tour: $32
- Explore Old Mysore City: Guided Walking Tour by Foot: $32
- Mysore Private Evening Tour with Sunset View: $33
- Private Full-Day Sightseeing Tour of the City: $40
- Mysore Tuk-Tuk Tours: $45
- Mysore By Cycle Cultural and Heritage Bike Tour: $45
- All-Inclusive Mysore Full & Half-Day Tour with Hotel Pickup: $48
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: $114
- 1 Night Camel Trekking Tour in Merzouga Desert Camp: $3.41
- 1 hour Quad in the Sahara: Merzouga Off Roading Experience: Nature & Wildlife: $78
- 2 Hour Merzouga Buggy Adventure in the Sahara Dunes: $199
- 2 Hour Quad Desert Experience with Sandboarding: $37
- 2-Days Merzouga tour from Errachidia: $200
- 2-Hour Quad Desert Tour, Dunes Oasis, Nomads Family & Sandboard: $43
- 3 Days Marrakech to Sahara Adventure Merzouga Dunes & Camel Trek: $112
- 3 Days Merzouga Tours From Marrakech & back Group & Private: $159
- 3-Day Best Desert Tour from Fez to Marrakech via Merzouga: $284
- 4×4 Jeep Tour in Merzouga: $34
- 4x4 tours in Merzouga: $45
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMysore $8.39Merzouga -
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Mysore and Merzouga, we can see that Mysore is more expensive. And not only is Merzouga much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Mysore 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 Mysore would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Mysore 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 Mysore 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.