Which place is cheaper, Merzouga or Rabat?
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 Rabat 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 Rabat 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: Rabat or Merzouga?
Rabat
While not high on the tourist destination list, Rabat is a quiet gem of a city with stunning colonial architecture and palm-lined streets. This political capital is a laid-back, pleasant alternative to the more cosmopolitan Casablanca.
Located on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean at the mouth of the river Bou Regreg, Rabat plus the city of Temera are home to a combined metropolitan population of 2.6 million.
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 Morocco, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Morocco, The Best Adventure Tours to Morocco, and The Best Cultural Tours in Morocco.
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Rabat Prices
Morocco PricesMerzouga Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayRabat $57Merzouga $24
The average daily cost (per person) in Rabat is $57, 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 Rabat and Merzouga in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personRabat $29Merzouga $11
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomRabat $58Merzouga $22
Compare Hotels in Rabat and Merzouga
Looking for a hotel in Rabat 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: Rabat Hotel Prices and Merzouga Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Rabat $2.30Merzouga -
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Rabat
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Rabat:
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Taxi to Sale$3.81
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rabat
Also for Rabat, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer to or from rabat city service Vip airport: $15
- Private Transfer to or from Rabat-Salé Airport: $17
- Private Transfer from Rabat Airport to Rabat City: $18
- Private Transfer from Rabat Airport to Rabat City: $18
- Private Airport Transfer from Rabat to Salé Airport: $20
- Private Transfer from Rabat to Rabat Salé Airport: $24
- Private Airport Transfer – Rabat–Salé Airport to Rabat City: $24
- Luxury airport transfer to downtown Rabat: $24
- One Way Private Transfer from Rabat Sale Airport to Rabat Medina: $25
- Private Airport Transfer Rabat Airport to Rabat city: $25
- Transfer Rabat to Rabat Airport: $27
- Transfer Rabat to Salé: $27
Is it cheaper to fly into Rabat or Merzouga?
Prices for flights to both Merzouga and Rabat 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 dayRabat $23Merzouga $11
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rabat
For Rabat, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Taste the Medina Like a Local Rabat Food Tour: $35
- Express Moroccan Cooking Workshop in Rabat: $40
- Join Best Moroccan Cooking Class with Chef Khadija ( Over 35 years Experience ): $53
- Rabat Eats Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $59
- Rabat Nights Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $59
- Moroccan Cooking Class with Local Amazigh Family in Medina Rabat: $64
- Rabat Authentic Moroccan Cooking Class with Expert Chefs: $65
- Rabat Restaurant Cooking Class: $70
- cooking classe near the medina of rabat with local chefs: $71
- Rabat Food Tour: $79
- Rabat Night Tour with balade Sunset views & Moroccan Dinner: $105
- Traditional Moroccan Cooking Class in Rabat with a Local Family: $110
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: $35
- Exclusive Merzouga Desert Safari: Camel Ride, Sandsurf & Dinner: $52
- Cooking class in Merzouga Make Berber Madfouna in Sand: $59
- Merzouga Luxury AC/ Heating Camp: Camel Ride, Dinner & breakfast: $65
- 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.Rabat $3.10Merzouga -
Tours and Activities in Rabat
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Rabat.
- Rabat Surf Experience Best Waves and Lessons in Morocco: $28
- Explore Rabat Highlights by Premium Car – Private City Tour: $29
- Rabat Walking Tour, City of lights by night: $32
- Rabat Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems: $32
- Rabat City Tour by Tuk Tuk – Private Experience: $32
- Rabat tuktuk tour: $32
- Private TukTuk Tour of Medina, Chellah, Hassan Tower,Udaya: $33
- Savory Home-Cooked Meal and Experience Moroccan Hospitality: $33
- Explore Rabat by Electric Tuk Tuk – Private City Highlights Tour: $34
- Experience Todra Gorge Hiking Adventure: $35
- Private Half-Day Exploration Tour of Rabat in a Green Taxi: $38
- Private 4 Hour Rabat Tuk Tuk Tour Kasbah Medina Chellah and More: $41
Tours and Activities in Merzouga
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Merzouga are as follows:
- 1 Hour Buggy Can-am Merzouga Desert Experience: $123
- 1 Night Camel Trekking Tour in Merzouga Desert Camp: $65
- 1 Night Experience Camel Trekking Merzouga: $71
- 1 hour Quad in the Sahara: Merzouga Off Roading Experience: Nature & Wildlife: $81
- 1 hour tour Quad biking experience: $100
- 2 Hour Merzouga Buggy Adventure in the Sahara Dunes: $206
- 2 Hour Quad Desert Experience with Sandboarding: $39
- 2 days tour in Merzouga Erg Chabbi with 4WD Jeep and Camel Treck: $295
- 2 hours Merzouga Dunes ATV Rental - Desert Quad Biking Tour: $114
- 2-Hour Quad Desert Tour, Dunes Oasis, Nomads Family & Sandboard: $45
- 3 Days Marrakech to Sahara Adventure Merzouga Dunes & Camel Trek: $117
- 3 hour Jeep Tour in Merzouga Desert: $65
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayRabat -Merzouga -
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Rabat and Merzouga, we can see that Rabat 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 Rabat would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Rabat 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 Rabat 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.