Which place is cheaper, Merzouga or Piazza Armerina?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Piazza Armerina 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 Piazza Armerina 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: Piazza Armerina or Merzouga?
Piazza Armerina
Located in central Sicily in the province of Enna, Piazza Armerina is famous for its Roman Mosaics of the Villa Romana di Casale. The city, originally called Piazza, grew up during the Norman domination of Sicily in the 11th century, although the area has been settled since prehistoric times. The city was at its peak during the Roman times, which is notable by the impressive mosaics.
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 Bicycle Tours in Italy, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Italy, The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, and The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPiazza Armerina €93Merzouga €16
The average daily cost (per person) in Piazza Armerina is €93, while the average daily cost in Merzouga is €16. 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 Piazza Armerina and Merzouga in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPiazza Armerina €56Merzouga €9.57
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPiazza Armerina €112Merzouga €19
Compare Hotels in Piazza Armerina and Merzouga
Looking for a hotel in Piazza Armerina 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: Piazza Armerina Hotel Prices and Merzouga Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Piazza Armerina €4.29Merzouga -
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Piazza Armerina
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Piazza Armerina:
- From Catania: Return Transfer to Piazza Armerina & Agrigento: $106
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Merzouga
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Merzouga:
- 1 way transfer: $62
Is it cheaper to fly into Piazza Armerina or Merzouga?
Prices for flights to both Merzouga and Piazza Armerina 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 dayPiazza Armerina €33Merzouga €5.55
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Merzouga
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Merzouga.
- One Night in Private Camp in the Sahara Desert in Merzouga with Dinner: $65
- Sunset With Dinner And Berber Music in Merzouga Desert With 4WD : $65
- Merzouga Orange Dunes ATV Sandsurf Camels with 5 Stars Dinner: $85
- Camel trek with 1 Night in Luxury camp with Dinner+ Sundbording: $87
- Visit The Nomads, Gnawa Music, Rally In Dunes, Berber Pizza : $98
- Magical Dinner and Camel Trek with 1 Night In Merzouga Luxury Desert Camp: $105
- Overnight in Luxury Camp With camel Trek & Dinner: $107
- From Fes: 2-Day Merzouga Desert Trip(Luxury Tent & Dinner): $124
- From Fes: 2-Day Merzouga Desert Trip w/Luxury Tent & Dinner: $127
- 2 Nights Private Camp in Merzouga with Dinner and Camel Ride: $200
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Piazza Armerina €4.29Merzouga -
Tours and Activities in Piazza Armerina
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Piazza Armerina are as follows:
- Villa Romana del Casale Guided Tour: $42
- From Catania: Agrigento-Piazza Armerina Audio-guided Tour: $128
- Private Tour of Villa Romana del Casale & Valley of Temples: $225
- Roman Villa del Casale Mosaics Tour: $241
Tours and Activities in Merzouga
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Merzouga are as follows:
- Camel Ride Experience: $27
- Merzouga Desert Quad bike Adventure with Sand boarding: $38
- Merzouga 4x4 Desert Excursion - Sahara 4WD Adventure: $43
- Merzouga ATV Quad Desert Tours: $43
- Merzouga 4x4 Desert Tours & Excursions: $46
- Extreme Adventure with Harness Zorbing in Merzouga dunes: $48
- Merzouga one hour Adventure Tour: $55
- Merzouga 4x4 tour - Excursion around dunes: $55
- Merzouga Experience -1.5h Quad buggy : $55
- Merzouga 4X4 Half-Day Tour with Lunch: $55
- 1 Night Camel Trekking Tour in Merzouga Desert Camp : $60
- From Quad bike tour to the peak of Erg Chebbi dune: $62
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPiazza Armerina €13Merzouga -
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Piazza Armerina and Merzouga, we can see that Piazza Armerina is more expensive. And not only is Merzouga much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Piazza Armerina 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 Piazza Armerina would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Piazza Armerina 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 Piazza Armerina 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.