Which place is cheaper, Lucca or Merzouga?
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 Merzouga or Lucca?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Merzouga or Lucca, 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 Lucca?
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.
Lucca
Lucca is of interest to travelers for its impressive architecture, interesting history and unique defensive walls that were designed by Leonardo Da Vinci. Impressively, these walls were never breached. Today there is a ring park on top of the walls that is an enjoyable place to walk. The city dates back to the Etruscan and Ancient Roman times and much of the architecture remains today. The city was an independent city state until the 18th century and was the birth place of Giacomo Puccini, a world famous Italian opera composer.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Italy, and The Best Historical Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMerzouga $24Lucca $160
The average daily cost (per person) in Merzouga is $24, while the average daily cost in Lucca is $160. 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 Lucca in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMerzouga $11Lucca $71
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMerzouga $22Lucca $142
Compare Hotels in Merzouga and Lucca
Looking for a hotel in Merzouga or Lucca? 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: Merzouga Hotel Prices and Lucca Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Merzouga -Lucca $5.03
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lucca
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lucca:
- Tasting in a Tuscan Vineyard with transfer from Lucca: $106
- Private Transfer from Lido di Camaiore to Pisa (PSA) Airport: $257
- Private Transfer from Lucca to Pisa (PSA) Airport: $263
Is it cheaper to fly into Merzouga or Lucca?
Prices for flights to both Lucca 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
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Food Meals for one dayMerzouga $11Lucca $84
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lucca
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Lucca.
- Morning Food Tour with Snacks and Coffee: $82
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in San Miniato with Show Cooking: $101
- Lucca’s Ultimate Food Tour: Full Tuscan Meal by Do Eat Better: $108
- 2Italia Lucca Food Tour: $113
- Lucca Walking Tour & Traditional Cooking Class with Wine: $115
- Lucca Walking Tour & Traditional Cooking Class with Wine: $118
- Typical Dining & Cooking Demo at Local's Home in Lucca: $131
- Cooking Class Lucca: $152
- Traditional-Traditional Cooking Class cuisine course: $152
- Private Home-made Pasta Cooking Class: $152
- Every Day Cooking Class in Lucca Italy: $155
- Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class in Pistoia: $161
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Merzouga -Lucca $6.66
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 Lucca
Here are a few actual costs in Lucca for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- join a 'must see' walking tour! (English): $18
- 2-Hour City Center Walking Tour: $18
- Renaissance City Walls Walking Tour: $18
- Guided City by Night Walking Tour: $18
- Guided Walking Tour: $18
- Your Lucca Walking Tour English OR Italian: $18
- Discover Lucca’s Secrets on a Guided Walking Tour: $18
- Self-Guided Tour by Bike: $21
- Self-Guided Tour by Bike with MAP: $21
- Walking Tour: Mysterious Lucca through Stories and Legends: $23
- Lucca Red Light Tour: Discovering the City's Naughty History: $23
- From Lucca to Pisa: Self-Guided Bike Tour: $34
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMerzouga -Lucca $15
Sample the Local Flavors in Lucca
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Lucca:
- Wine Tasting Experience - Tenuta Adamo Winery: $24
- Guided Winery Tour with Wine Tasting: $29
- Wine tasting in Lucca: $48
- Honest Wines- Wine tasting at Cantina Biagiotti: $60
- Tuscany Wine Tours in a family winery Podere Pellicciano: $83
- Wine tasting in Versilia with sommelier - 5 wines and local products: $89
- Chianti Half-Day Wine Tour in the Tuscan Hills Small Group from Lucca: $94
- RomanticOpera concert in the artist's house on the hills and wine tasting: $104
- Guided E-Bike and Wine Tour: $127
- Guided E-Bike Tour with Wine Tasting from Lucca: $130
- Bike Ride & WIne Tasting: $143
- Tuscan Wine Tour by van from Lucca: $174
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Merzouga and Lucca, we can see that Lucca 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 Lucca 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 Lucca would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lucca 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 Lucca 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.