Which place is cheaper, Merzouga or Paphos?
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 Paphos or Merzouga?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Paphos 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: Paphos or Merzouga?
Paphos
Located on the southwestern tip of Cyprus, Paphos has many different archaeological sights and it is renowned as the birthplace of the Greek goddess Aphrodite. The town is situated between the coast and the Troodos Mountains and it has grown in recent years as a tourist destination. As such, the local government has made efforts to improve the quality of the tourism infrastructure including investing in hotels, restaurants and transportation. There is also a commercial center to the city as well as a newly built "promenade" that travels from the marina along a long coastal path. This route offers excellent views, especially during the morning or evening hours when the sun is low.
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 Romantic Tours for Couples in Cyprus, The Best Tours for Seniors to Cyprus, The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, and The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco.
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Paphos Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPaphos €125Merzouga €20
The average daily cost (per person) in Paphos is €125, while the average daily cost in Merzouga is €20. 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 Paphos and Merzouga in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPaphos €48Merzouga €9.48
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPaphos €96Merzouga €19
Compare Hotels in Paphos and Merzouga
Looking for a hotel in Paphos 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: Paphos Hotel Prices and Merzouga Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Paphos €12Merzouga -
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Paphos
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Paphos:
- Blue Lagoon Boat Adventure with Bus Transfer: $34
- Blue Lagoon cruise: giant slide & Paphos hotel transfers: $34
- Blue Lagoon Boat Adventure with Bus Transfer from Paphos: $37
- Famous Blue Lagoon Sunset Cruise with transfer: $40
- Paphos Blue Lagoon Cruise: Water Slide & Hotel Transfer: $40
- Blue Lagoon Pafos to Latchi, bus transfer+ Boat trip H/D: $41
- Private Transfer from Paphos Airport (PFO) to Limassol Port: $58
- Private Transfer from Paphos city hotels to Limassol Cruise Port: $58
- Paphos Airport (PFO) to Paphos city - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $85
- Ocean Vision: Show & Dance Night with buffet, open bar & transfer: $94
- CO2-Offset Transfer from Paphos Airport to Limassol City by Van: $134
- Private Paphos Airport Transfer via Vintage Mercedes: $178
Is it cheaper to fly into Paphos or Merzouga?
Prices for flights to both Merzouga and Paphos 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 dayPaphos €65Merzouga €9.50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Paphos
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Paphos.
- From Sunset Drink at Aphrodite's Rock & Folk Dinner: $67
- Wave Dancer Fireworks, Buffet Dinner & Show Cruise: $78
- Cyprus Food Tour: Old Town of Paphos, Cypriot Dishes and Drinks: $80
- Moussaka Cooking Class at a Wine Village Villa in Paphos: $224
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Merzouga
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Merzouga.
- Merzouga Cooking Class Familye: $45
- Exclusive Merzouga Desert Safari: Camel Ride, Sandsurf & Dinner: $52
- Private trip 4x4 in Merzouga Lunch with Berber Pizza: $59
- Cooking class in Merzouga Make Berber Madfouna in Sand: $59
- Merzouga Luxury AC/ Heating Camp: Camel Ride, Dinner & breakfast: $65
- Visit The Nomads, Gnawa Music, Rally In Dunes, Berber Pizza: $89
- Magical Dinner and Camel Trek with 1 Night In Merzouga Luxury Desert Camp: $105
- Merzouga 1 Night in the Luxury Camp with Camel Ride and Dinner: $106
- Merzouga Desert Sunset Dinner and Stargazing Tour: $142
- From 2-Nights In Luxury Camp with Camel Trek & Dinner.: $177
- 2 Nights Private Camp in Merzouga with Dinner and Camel Ride: $200
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Paphos €12Merzouga -
Tours and Activities in Paphos
Here are a few actual costs in Paphos for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Glass-Bottom Boat Cruise with fun slide: $21
- Pafos Zoo Ticket: $22
- The Yellow Glass-Bottom Boat Cruise Swim & Snorkel: $23
- FROM 1.5 HRS Glass Bottom Boat Cruise with swimming: $23
- Nafsika II Half Day Cruise Swimming to blue lagoon water slide: $30
- Blue Lagoon Cruise with Sightseeing from Latchi Harbour: $30
- From Limassol Experience: $32
- Swim Cruise with Turtle Watching, Drinks & Aperol Spritz: $37
- Yellow Submarine Swim Cruise with Unlimited Drinks: $40
- Swim Cruise with Turtle Watching, Drinks & Aperol: $40
- Paphos Yellow Submarine Cruise with Swimming and Drinks: $41
- Blue Lagoon (Akamas) Bus & Boat Tour with Water Slide From Paphos: $41
Tours and Activities in Merzouga
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Merzouga are as follows:
- Merzouga 1 hour Quad bikes experience: $2.83
- 4×4 Jeep Tour in Merzouga: $2.83
- Buggy Adventure in Merzouga Erg Chebbi: $2.83
- Merzouga Sunset Adventure: Camel, Quad, Buggy or 4WD: $23
- From Erg Chebbi "Buggy & Quad bike Tour ": $24
- Camel Ride Experience: $30
- Merzouga dunes quad biking & Sandboarding Experience: $33
- ATV Quad bikes in sahara dunes experience & sandboarding: $34
- Adventure in Merzouga with Quads, Jeep Tours, Camel Ride camping: $36
- Desert 4×4 Tour Around Merzouga: $36
- 4x4 Adventure To Visit Nomads & Khamlia Experience.: $36
- Merzouga : Quad Bike Adventure in the Sahara Desert: $37
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPaphos €9.98Merzouga -
Sample the Local Flavors in Paphos
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Paphos:
- From Troodos Mountains & Villages Free Wine Tasting: $62
- Paphos - Troodos Mountains 4x4 Tour with Free Wine Tasting: $69
- Troodos Mountains Jeep Tour with Wine Tasting: $74
- Wine tasting on-board the Demetris Chara BBQboat BlueLagoon tours: $89
- Taste of Paphos Hills: Boutique Wine Tour & Scenic Escape: $111
- Paphos Hills: Boutique Wine Tour & Scenic Escape - 4+ Guests: $132
- Paphos Half Day-Free Wine Tasting- Max 7p Group -Full A/C: $572
- Troodos Mountains -Free Wine Tasting- Max 7p Group -Full A/C: $572
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Paphos and Merzouga, we can see that Paphos is more expensive. And not only is Merzouga much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Paphos is in Europe 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 Paphos would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Paphos 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 Paphos 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.