Which place is cheaper, Merzouga or Nairobi?
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 Nairobi or Merzouga?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Nairobi and Merzouga can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Nairobi or Merzouga?
Nairobi
Nairobi is Kenya's capital as well as the country's largest city. With a population of about 3 million, it is also one of the largest cities in Africa. It is a prominent city both politically and financially within the region. There are many international companies that are located in Nairobi and the Nairobi Securities and Exchange is one of the largest in Africa.
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 Safaris in Kenya, The Best Budget Safaris in Kenya, The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, and The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNairobi $67Merzouga $24
The average daily cost (per person) in Nairobi is $67, while the average daily cost in Merzouga is $24. 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 Nairobi and Merzouga in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNairobi $12Merzouga $11
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNairobi $24Merzouga $22
Compare Hotels in Nairobi and Merzouga
Looking for a hotel in Nairobi 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: Nairobi Hotel Prices and Merzouga Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Nairobi $11Merzouga -
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Nairobi
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Nairobi:
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Taxi from Airport$9.26
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nairobi
Also for Nairobi, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- NBO Airport to City Centre|Hotels Private Transfer: $7.00
- Nairobi airport and hotel transfers: $20
- Nairobi Airport Arrival Pickup or Drop off Transfer One Way.: $20
- Safe and Private Airport transfer in Nairobi : $20
- Airport Transfers In Nairobi: $20
- Nairobi Airport Transfer, Hotel Pick up and Drop Off: $20
- Private Airport Transfer and Service in Nairobi: $20
- Private Transfer from Airport to Accommodation: $23
- Nairobi Airport Transfers to City Hotels or Wilson Airport: $24
- Nairobi NBO Airport One-Way Transfers: $25
- Airport transfer; NBO to nairobi hotels: $27
- Mwashi Airport Transfer & Taxi: $27
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Merzouga
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Merzouga:
- From Merzouga desert: Shared Transfer to Marrakech via Dades: $63
- 1 way Errachidia airport transfer: $91
Is it cheaper to fly into Nairobi or Merzouga?
Prices for flights to both Merzouga and Nairobi 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 dayNairobi $13Merzouga $11
Typical Food Prices in Nairobi
For Nairobi, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Dinner for Two$5.02
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nairobi
For Nairobi, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Carnivore Restaurant: Lunch or Dinner Experience in Nairobi: $21
- Carnivore Restaurant Lunch or Dinner Experience: $35
- 1 Hour Gastronomic and Street Food tour of Nairobi: $41
- Carnivore Restaurant: Lunch or Dinner Experience in Nairobi.: $49
- Market Tour and Traditional Kenyan Cooking Class in Nairobi: $50
- Traditional Cuisines Cooking Experience And Class.: $52
- Kibera Slum Bomas of Kenya and Dinner at Carnivore Nairobi: $55
- Traditional Kenyan Cooking Class & Local Market Tour : $55
- Nairobi Traditional Cooking Classes and Local Market Visit: $60
- Nairobi Cooking and Food Tasting Activity: $60
- Matatu Ride and Street Food Tour: $60
- Market Visit and Traditional Cooking Class: $60
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Merzouga
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Merzouga.
- Berber Pizza Cooking Class: $36
- Overnight in Desert Camp Camel Ride, Dinner & Show: $48
- Sunset With Dinner And Berber Music in Merzouga Desert With 4WD : $65
- Overnight Stay in Luxury Desert Tent with Dinner: $68
- Exclusive Merzouga Desert Safari: Camel Ride, Sandsurf & Dinner: $72
- Moroccan Berber Pizza Cooking Class in Khamelia: $74
- Overnight in Luxury camp with camels dinner: $79
- Desert Day Trip with 4x4 Ride and Berber Pizza: $80
- 1-Night in Desert Camp With Dinner & camel ride: $114
- Merzouga Desert Tour, Quad Sandboarding Camel Ride & Dinner: $128
- Quad Biking, Sandboarding, Camel & Sunset Dinner: $159
- 1-Night in the luxury camp. camel ride & Dinner: $171
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Nairobi $46Merzouga -
Typical Entertainment Prices in Nairobi
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Nairobi's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Village Visit$15
Tours and Activities in Nairobi
For Nairobi, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Ebike adventure Hire Nairobi (Electric mountain bike hire): $15
- Nairobi City Walking Tour: $15
- Chocolate City Kibera Slum Walking Tour: $15
- Authentic Nairobi Walking Tour with Local Guide: $15
- City Highlights,history Walking Tour: $19
- Kibera Slum (The Chocolate city)Guided Walking Tour: $20
- vibrant kibera slum tour: $20
- Kibera Slum Tour with a Local : $20
- Cultural and Historical Walking Tour: $21
- Kibera Chocolate City Tour: $22
- Downtown Walking Tour with Local Guide: $22
- Kibera Slum storytelling tour with a Local: $23
Tours and Activities in Merzouga
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Merzouga are as follows:
- Overnight Sahara Tours luxury camp : $71
- Private Desert Tour and Visit to Nomadic Families: $107
- 1 Hour Merzouga Buggy Desert Tour: $160
- 1 Hour Merzouga Desert Buggy Experience: $153
- 1 Hour Merzouga Desert Quad Biking Tour & Sandboarding: $71
- 1 Night Camel Trekking Tour in Merzouga Desert Camp : $65
- 2 Hours Merzouga Desert Quad Bike Adventure: $145
- 2 days tour in Merzouga Erg Chabbi with 4WD Jeep and Camel Treck : $179
- 2 hours Merzouga Dunes ATV Rental - Desert Quad Biking Tour: $115
- 2-Day Desert Tour with Return to Marrakech: $196
- 3 Days Private Desert Tour in Merzouga with ATV and Sandboarding : $284
- 3 Days Tour From Marrakech To Sahara Desert Of Merzouga: $117
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNairobi $16Merzouga -
Sample the Local Flavors in Nairobi
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Nairobi:
- Nairobi bar crawl:Drink and Mingle: $23
- Nairobi Ultimate Bar Crawl: $60
- Food and Wine Tasting Experience at Five Senses Restaurant: $155
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Nairobi and Merzouga, we can see that Nairobi 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 Nairobi would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nairobi 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 Nairobi 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.