Which place is cheaper, Saint-Tropez 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 Saint-Tropez?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Merzouga or Saint-Tropez, 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 Saint-Tropez?
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.
Saint-Tropez
Saint-Tropez is a town in southern France west of Nice, in the Var department of the Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur region. Saint-Tropez is located on the French Riviera. It was a military stronghold and a fishing village until the beginning of the 20th century. It was the first town on this coast to be liberated during World War II (as part of Operation Dragoon). After the war, it became an internationally known seaside resort, renowned principally because of the influx of artists of the French New Wave in cinema and the Ye-ye movement in music. It later became a resort for the European and American holiday and a goal for tourists in search of a little Provencal authenticity and an occasional celebrity sighting.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in France, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in France.
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Merzouga Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMerzouga $24Saint-Tropez $206
The average daily cost (per person) in Merzouga is $24, while the average daily cost in Saint-Tropez is $206. 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 Saint-Tropez in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMerzouga $11Saint-Tropez $101
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMerzouga $22Saint-Tropez $202
Compare Hotels in Merzouga and Saint-Tropez
Looking for a hotel in Merzouga or Saint-Tropez? 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 Saint-Tropez Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Merzouga -Saint-Tropez $40
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Saint-Tropez
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Saint-Tropez:
- Private Direct Transfer From Saint Tropez to Monaco: $281
Is it cheaper to fly into Merzouga or Saint-Tropez?
Prices for flights to both Saint-Tropez 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 $11Saint-Tropez $77
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 Saint-Tropez
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Saint-Tropez.
- The Evening Dinner in Catamaran at Sunset Saint Raphael: $118
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Merzouga -Saint-Tropez $31
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 Saint-Tropez
Here are a few actual costs in Saint-Tropez for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Saint-Tropez Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $12
- Guided Walking Tour: $28
- Guided walking tour of Saint Tropez: $29
- Kayak Experience in Ramatuelle Reserve: $70
- Boat tour from Fréjus - Calanques Estérel - 2h30: $72
- Ramatuelle: Tracks & Tasting Winery Tour by Mountain E-Bike: $106
- From Cogolin/Cavalaire: Cap Taillat Catamaran Day Tour: $117
- St Tropez and Port Grimaud Full Day Sightseeing Tour: $143
- Private tour in Saint-Tropez: $175
- Saint Tropez : tour and sweet tasting: $176
- Saint Tropez Guided Tour and Tarte Tropezienne Tasting: $179
- Aperitif and Sunset Unforgettable Cruise Over the Water: $190
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMerzouga -Saint-Tropez $23
Sample the Local Flavors in Saint-Tropez
Also in Saint-Tropez, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Private wine tasting at home, Gulf of Saint-Tropez: $106
- 1/2 day, private wine tour, van from Saint Tropez: $154
- Provence Day, Saint Tropez Grimaud village Wine tasting: $188
- Vintage Car Wine Tour: $347
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Merzouga and Saint-Tropez, we can see that Saint-Tropez 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 Saint-Tropez 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 Saint-Tropez would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Saint-Tropez 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 Saint-Tropez 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.