Should you visit Tangier or Merzouga?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel cost comparison between Tangier and Merzouga can help. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
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.
Which city is cheaper, Merzouga or Tangier?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Tangier is $53, while the average daily cost in Merzouga is $15. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Tangier and Merzouga in more detail.
Accommodation
Travelers usually pay around $38 for a double occupancy room in Tangier If you want to be in a premiere location or have high end amenities, you can expect to pay a bit more.
A hotel room in Merzouga is about $18 This assumes double occupancy and modest accommodations.
Food
Tangier food costs typically run travelers around $18 per day. Eating every meal in a nicer restaurant will drive the cost up, and grabbing fast food or casual meals will help you save money.
In Merzouga travelers spend around $5.20 a day on food. You can save money by choosing casual restaurants or food stalls, or you can spend plenty more by dining in nicer restaurants at every meal.
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Food
Meals for one day
Tangier $18
Merzouga $5.20
Typical Food prices in Tangier
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Tangier:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tangier
For Tangier, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Moroccan Cooking Class in Marrakech:
$78
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Tangier Food Tour | Tangier Food Cultural Tour:
$101
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Tangier Cooking Lesson:
$121
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Merzouga
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Merzouga.
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Walk in Merzouga desert with guide,and lunch with berber pizza 5 hours total:
$44
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3 Hours Trip By 4x4 in Merzouga Desert,Nomads,Gnawa Music,Berber Pizza,:
$47
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Overnight Camp,Camel Ride ,Dinner,Breakfast,All included,:
$56
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Day Trip By Camels In Erg Chebbi Dunes,Lunch With Berber Pizza,All included:
$56
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Moroccan Cooking Class in Marrakech:
$78
Local Transportation
To get around in Tangier, the average visitor spends $21 per day, per person. This includes the costs of taxi rides and private drivers as well as public transportation, which tends to be much more affordable.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tangier
Also for Tangier, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Private Departure Transfer from Tangier City to TNG Tangier Airport:
$17
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Tangier Airport Transfer:
$18
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Transfers from - to Tangier airport:
$20
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One way Tangier Airport Transfers:
$22
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Tangier Private Transfers:
$27
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Private Transfer : Tangier Airport (TNG) ⇆ Tangier City:
$29
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Private Round-Trip Transfer between TNG Tangier Airport and Tangier City:
$35
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Tangier Airport to Tangier City Center Transfer (A GIFT) SIM CARD & 2G INTERNET:
$42
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Private Transfer from Tanger City to Tanger-Ibn Batouta (TNG) Airport:
$52
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Transfers From Tangier To Tetouan:
$53
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Private Transfer : Tangier ⇆ Asilah:
$56
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One way Transfer from Tangier to Tamuda Bay:
$60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Merzouga
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Merzouga:
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Private Transfer from Merzouga to Fes (FES) Airport:
$705
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Transfer from Merzouga to Fes:
$250
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.
Entertainment
In Tangier, the costs for things to do, activities, admission tickets, and other sightseeing expenses are on average $17 per person, per day.
Tours and Activities in Tangier
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tangier.
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Virtual Cultural Tour of Tangier’s Kasbah and Medina:
$12
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Panoramic tour of Tangier:
$22
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Walking Tour Of Tangier:
$29
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Tangier Old Town Walking Tour (Minimum 4 people):
$29
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4-Hour Guided Sightseeing Tour in Tangier:
$30
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Walking Tour in Tangier Medina:
$31
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Tangier Old Town Walking Tour:
$32
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Tangier Medina & Kasbah Guided Walking Tour (4 Hours) | Tangier Walking Tour:
$33
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3 Hours driving Tour Cap Spartel and Hercules Caves:
$37
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Walking Tour of Tangier Medina:
$38
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Tangier Old Town Private Walking Tour:
$40
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Tangier City Private Walking Tour:
$41
Tours and Activities in Merzouga
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Merzouga are as follows:
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1 Night Camel Trekking Tour in Merzouga Desert Camp:
$68
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1 night Berber camp in Merzouga Sahara Desert & Erg Chebbi Tour with Camel Ride:
$67
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3 Days 2 nighs tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert:
$127
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3 Days Marrakech Merzouga Desert Tour:
$249
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3 Days Moroccan Desert Tour:
$597
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3 days Desert Small group tour from Marrakech:
$146
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3 days Private Merzouga Trip Tours From Marrakech:
$564
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3-Days Desert Tour From Marrakech To Desert Merzouga:
$373
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3-Days KTM-Desert Adventure in Explore the famous Road of Dakar-Ralley:
$1,524
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4 Days 3 Nights tour from Marrakech end up in Marrakech via Merzouga Desert:
$584
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Agadir Desert Tour:
$635
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Camel Trekking Tour:
$128
Alcohol
Alcoholic beverages can often be a significant portion of a traveler's budget, and the costs can vary greatly from person to person. In Tangier, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is $9.26.
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.
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