Which place is cheaper, Merzouga or Tangier?
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 Tangier 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 Tangier 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: Tangier or Merzouga?
Tangier
Welcome to the gateway to Africa. Sitting on the coast of the Strait of Gibraltar, Tangier, Morocco has historically served as the meeting point of the Mediterranean and Africa.
After World War II, this city became a destination for eccentric foreigners, artists, spies and hippies. After that, the city was neglected and gained a horrible reputation for the hustlers cheating visitors left and right.
In 1999 Morocco saw the beginning of a new monarch who was more progressive with his vision for tourism. This message lit a fire under Tangier, helping the people see the amazing potential in their great city. They built a new port, a new business district and revamped the airport. The beaches and streets have been cleaned up of trash and hustlers and there's a sudden surge in cultural activities.
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 10-Day Tours in Morocco, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Morocco, The Best 2-Week Tours in Morocco, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Morocco.
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Tangier Prices
Morocco PricesMerzouga Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTangier $80Merzouga $23
The average daily cost (per person) in Tangier is $80, while the average daily cost in Merzouga is $23. 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 Tangier and Merzouga in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTangier $24Merzouga $11
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTangier $48Merzouga $22
Compare Hotels in Tangier and Merzouga
Looking for a hotel in Tangier 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: Tangier Hotel Prices and Merzouga Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tangier $25Merzouga -
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tangier
Also for Tangier, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfers; Tanger Port - Tanger: $10
- Private Transfer From Ferry Port to Tangier or Vice Versa: $20
- One-Way Airport Transfer Tangier Ibn Battuta to City Center: $22
- Tangier Airport Transfers: $24
- Tangier Private Transfers: $25
- Private Airport Transfers: $27
- Tangier Private Transfer from Airport , Port and Train Station: $28
- Transfers from - to Tangier airport: $29
- Private Transfer: Tangier Airport (TNG): $29
- Airport Transfer to Tanger City : $29
- Private Airport Transfer from Tangier to City Center: $30
- Private Transfer from Tangier Cruise Port to Tangier City Hotels: $30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Merzouga
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Merzouga:
- 1 way Errachidia airport transfer: $90
Is it cheaper to fly into Tangier or Merzouga?
Prices for flights to both Merzouga and Tangier 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 dayTangier $37Merzouga $11
Typical Food Prices in Tangier
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Tangier:
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Fruit & Yogurt$1.79
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tangier
For Tangier, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Full Thousand and One Nights Experience Tour with dinner: $5.69
- Caves, sunset, camel ride on the beach and barbecue dinner: $61
- Tangier Food Tour : A Delicious Walking Adventure: $70
- Tasting Tangier Food Tour: $75
- Tangier food tour : $76
- Tangier Private Food Tour with Local Guide: $77
- Inclusive Beach Camel Ride, Cap Spartel, Hercules & Full Dinner: $77
- Moroccan 3 in 1 Cooking Experience: $81
- Dinner with a Berber family in tangier: $85
- Tangier food tour with Rababe: $87
- Tangier street food tour: $89
- Sunset Camel Ride on Achakkar Beach including Traditional Dinner: $93
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Merzouga
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Merzouga.
- Exclusive Merzouga Desert Safari: Camel Ride, Sandsurf & Dinner: $43
- Desert excursion with camel trek into the camp Dinner breakfast : $50
- 1-Night in Desert Camp With Dinner & camel ride: $56
- Overnight Stay in Luxury Desert Tent with Dinner: $61
- Sunset With Dinner And Berber Music in Merzouga Desert With 4WD : $64
- Berber Cooking Class in Merzouga Desert: $70
- Moroccan Berber Pizza Cooking Class in Khamelia: $73
- Day Trip By Camels In Erg Chebbi Dunes, Lunch With Berber Pizza: $81
- Overnight in Desert Camp Camel Ride, Dinner & Show: $83
- 1-Night in the luxury camp. camel ride & Dinner: $86
- Overnight in Luxury camp with camels dinner: $91
- Merzouga Desert Tour, Quad Sandboarding Camel Ride & Dinner: $141
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tangier $21Merzouga -
Tours and Activities in Tangier
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tangier.
- Alchemist Quest Experience in Tarifa: $9.26
- Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus: $15
- Medina to Modern: Tangier Shopping Tour (Walking tour): $26
- guided tour of the medina souks: $28
- Market to experience making Berber rugs: $28
- Tangier on Foot: A Guided Walking Tour: $32
- Tangier Highlights Tour: Exploring the Cultural Gems: $33
- Tangier with local eyes walking tour: $34
- 3 Hours Private Tour Of Tangier's Old Medina.: $34
- Explore Cap Spartel, Cave, & Camel Ride Adventure: $39
- Tangier Private Half-Day Tour + Camel Ride + Add-on: Lunch: $40
- Cap Spartel, Hercules Caves & Camel Ride Experience: $40
Tours and Activities in Merzouga
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Merzouga are as follows:
- Private Desert Tour and Visit to Nomadic Families: $104
- 1 Hour Merzouga Desert Buggy Experience: $149
- 1 Hour Merzouga Desert Quad Biking Tour & Sandboarding: $70
- 1 Night Camel Trekking Tour in Merzouga Desert Camp : $64
- 2 Hours Merzouga Desert Quad Bike Adventure: $142
- 2 days tour in Merzouga Erg Chabbi with 4WD Jeep and Camel Treck : $174
- 2 hours Merzouga Dunes ATV Rental - Desert Quad Biking Tour: $119
- 2-Day Desert Tour with Return to Marrakech: $193
- 2-Days Merzouga tour from Errachidia: $200
- 3 Days Private Desert Tour in Merzouga with ATV and Sandboarding : $278
- 3 Days Tour From Marrakech To Sahara Desert Of Merzouga: $115
- 3-Day Best Desert Tour from Fez to Marrakech via Merzouga: $290
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTangier $11Merzouga -
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tangier and Merzouga, we can see that Tangier 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 Tangier would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tangier 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 Tangier 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.