A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Merzouga vs. Dijon for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Merzouga or Dijon?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Merzouga or Dijon, 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: Merzouga or Dijon?

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.

Dijon

Dijon is a city in eastern France, capital of the Cote-d'Or department and of the Bourgogne-Franche-Comte region. Archaeological finds in this area date back to the Neolithic period, but Dijon later became a Roman settlement before later becoming home to the Dukes of Burgundy between the 11th and 15th centuries. Dijon was a place of tremendous wealth and power, one of the great European centers of art, learning and science. The city has retained varied architectural styles from many of the main periods of the past millennium, including Capetian, Gothic, and Renaissance. Many still-inhabited town houses in the city's central district date from the 18th century and earlier. Dijon is famous for Dijon mustard which originated in 1856, when Jean Naigeon of Dijon substituted verjuice, the acidic green juice of not-quite-ripe grapes, for vinegar in the traditional mustard recipe. Dijon is one of France's most appealing cities. Filled with elegant medieval and Renaissance buildings, the lively center is wonderful for strolling, especially if you like to mix your cultural enrichment with excellent food, fine wine and shopping.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to France, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in France.


Which place is cheaper, Dijon or Merzouga?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Merzouga is $24, while the average daily cost in Dijon is $221. 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 Merzouga and Dijon in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Merzouga $11
    Dijon $94
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Merzouga $22
    Dijon $188
Compare Hotels in Merzouga and Dijon

Looking for a hotel in Merzouga or Dijon? 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.

Hotels in Merzouga


Hotels in Dijon


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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: Merzouga Hotel Prices and Dijon Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Merzouga -
    Dijon $42

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dijon

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Dijon:

  • Private driver in Mercedes to visit the highlights and transfer to Dijon: $540

Is it cheaper to fly into Merzouga or Dijon?

Prices for flights to both Dijon and Merzouga 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Merzouga $11
    Dijon $98

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: $47
  • From 1 Night in the luxury camp. Camel ride and dinner: $60
  • Cooking class in Merzouga Make Berber Madfouna in Sand: $60
  • Merzouga Luxury AC Camp: Camel Ride, Dinner & breakfast: $66
  • Sunset With Dinner And Berber Music in Merzouga Desert With 4WD : $66
  • Private Trip By Jeep In Merzouga Desert, Lunch with Berber Pizza: $90
  • 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
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Merzouga -
    Dijon $29

Tours and Activities in Merzouga

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Merzouga are as follows:

  • Merzouga Quad and Buggy Desert Tour: $40
  • ATV Quad bikes experience & sandboarding : $41
  • Merzouga Jeep Tour with or without local lunch: $42
  • Merzouga 4x4 Desert Excursion - Sahara 4WD Adventure: $45
  • 4WD Desert tour Adventure Experience: $45
  • Merzouga 4x4 Tour Excursion Around Erg Chebbi Dunes: $47
  • Ultimate Desert Adventure – Quads, Buggies, Motorcycles & Camels!: $47
  • Merzouga Explorer Tour: Desert Life, Nomads and Gnawa Music: $48
  • Merzouga Desert Excursion - Sahara 4x4 Adventure: $48
  • Merzouga Desert Quad bike Adventure with Sand boarding: $48
  • Sahara Desert Quad & Buggy Adventure in Merzouga: $48
  • Sanding Ball in Experience the sand dunes on a zorbing activity: $54

Tours and Activities in Dijon

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Dijon are as follows:

  • Dijon City Self Guided Walking Tour through Smartphone App: $8.66
  • Dijon Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $9.55
  • More than just Mustard: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Dijon: $9.99
  • Enjoy a photo tour with a professional photographer: $56
  • Wine, cheese and Burgundy treasures tasting experience: $58
  • Dijon City Tour by Bike: $66
  • Dijon City Tour : Highlights Tour with Gourmet Break: $66
  • Tour Dijon with a Professional Photographer: $72
  • Half-Day Guided Gourmet Bike Tour: $85
  • Bike tour and Tastings in the Vineyards of Burgundy: $89
  • 2-hour Best Intro Walking Tour with a Local: $121
  • Small-Group Full-Day Tour of Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune Vineyards and Beaune Historical District: $159

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Merzouga -
    Dijon $34

Sample the Local Flavors in Dijon

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Dijon:

  • ✨ Masterclass Chardonnay - Wine tasting in Dijon : $41
  • Pinot Noir Masterclass - Wine tasting in Dijon: $42
  • Chardonnay Masterclass - Wine tasting in Dijon: $42
  • Cheese and Burgundy Wine Tasting Workshop: $58
  • La Cave du Palais Burgundy Wine Tasting Experience: $65
  • Small group Burgundy tour of Beaune with Wine Tasting from Dijon: $104
  • Côte de Beaune Half-Day Wine Tour from Dijon: $129
  • Côte de Nuits Half Day Wine Tour from Dijon: $132
  • Côte de Beaune Half-Day Wine Tour from Dijon: $132
  • From Burgundy Villages and Wine Tasting Tour: $188
  • Dijon Wine Tour Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune Vineyards : $191
  • Burgundy Villages and Wine Tour from Dijon: $191


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Merzouga and Dijon, we can see that Dijon is more expensive. And not only is Merzouga much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Merzouga is in Africa and Dijon is in Europe, 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 Dijon would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Dijon 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 Merzouga Expensive? and Is Dijon Expensive?.


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