Which place is cheaper, Marrakech or Accra?
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 Accra or Marrakech?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Accra or Marrakech, 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: Accra or Marrakech?
Accra
Accra is the capital city of Ghana, located on the Atlantic coast of West Africa. Popular attractions include the National Museum of Ghana, local beaches, markets, and cultural landmarks like those dedicated to Civil Rights activist W.E.B. DuBois.
Marrakech
Marrakech is on of the most popular travel destinations in Morocco. It is the third largest city in Morocco after Casablanca and Rabat and is located near the foothills of the Atlas Mountains only a few hours from the Sahara Desert. It's a beautiful city that is often referred to as the "Pink City" because of the pale pink color of many of the city's buildings. These striking colors make the city particularly beautiful during the evening hours when the low sun creates a very dramatic lighting.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Ghana, The Best Safaris in Ghana, The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAccra $52Marrakech $100
The average daily cost (per person) in Accra is $52, while the average daily cost in Marrakech is $100. 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 Accra and Marrakech in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAccra $22Marrakech $57
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAccra $44Marrakech $114
Compare Hotels in Accra and Marrakech
Looking for a hotel in Accra or Marrakech? 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: Accra Hotel Prices and Marrakech Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Accra $19Marrakech $13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Accra
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Accra:
- Private Transfer from Kotoka Airport to Accra: $80
- Private Transfer from Kotoka Airport Accra Ghana (ACC) to Accra city: $76
- Kotoka Airport Exclusive Wheelchair Accessible Transfers!: $130
- From Private Airport Transfer, Pickup & Drop-off Services: $35
- Arrival & Departure Airport Hotel Transfers: $70
- Aburi Gardens Transfers: $187
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Marrakech
Also for Marrakech, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Marrakech Airport Transfer: $5.01
- Transfer privé depuis ou vers l'aéroport marrakech: $6.00
- Private One way Menara Airport Transfer to Marrakech Hotel: $6.00
- Marrakech Private Transfer to or from RAK Airport (One way): $7.04
- Private Transfer - Marrakech Menara airport (RAK): $7.64
- Private Transfer - Marrakech Menara airport (RAK): $8.23
- Private Transfer from Marrakech to Menara Airport: $8.23
- Marrakech Airport Transfer Private Car to and From Menara Airport: $8.23
- Private Welcome with Marrakech Airport Transfer: $8.24
- Marrakech Menara Airport Private Transfer | Meet & Greet 24/7: $9.41
- Marrakech Airport Transfer: $9.99
- Private Airport Transfer – Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK): $11
Is it cheaper to fly into Accra or Marrakech?
Prices for flights to both Marrakech and Accra 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 dayAccra $19Marrakech $28
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Accra
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Accra.
- Local Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra to help support wellness community center: $45
- Accra Osu Night Market Food Tour with Akosua Serwaa: $80
- Ghana Jollof Cooking Class with Bottomless Wine: $80
- Private Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra with Local Drinks: $80
- Accra Makola Market Food Tour With Full Lunch: $82
- Home Cooking Class by Auntie K: $89
- Private Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra: $90
- Private 1 to 2 Hours Street Food Tour in Ghana: $100
- Accra, Ghana: Private Home-Style Ghanaian Cooking Class: $130
- Private Ghanaian Cooking Class at Accra's Premier Food Hub: $200
- Food Tour in Accra: $294
Typical Food Prices in Marrakech
For Marrakech, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Orange Juice on the Square$0.32
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Breakfast$1.29
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Dates$0.64
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Olives$0.97
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Sandwich$1.39
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Souvenir Spices$6.66
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Marrakech
For Marrakech, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Camel Ride and Sunset & Dinner Show in Agafay Desert: $12
- Agafay Desert Dinner & Live Show: $12
- Ourika Valley Cooking Class, Garden Lunch & Pool from Marrakech: $12
- Morocco's Top Cooking Classes For Authentic berber Cuisine in the Atlas Mountain: $13
- Agafay Desert Quad Bike Camel Ride and Dinner Show: $14
- Agafay Desert Quad and Camel Ride, Dinner & Show: $15
- Agafay Desert Quad Biking & Camel Ride & Dinner & Show: $15
- Agafay desert dinner show camel ride with sunset: $15
- Cooking Class in the hearth of the Atlas Mountain from Marrakech With locals: $15
- Agafay Desert Sunset and Camel Ride with Dinner from Marrakech: $15
- Agafay Desert Camel Ride with Dinner and Fire Show from Marrakech: $18
- Agafay Desert: Dinner + Show with Quad Bike & Sunset Camel Ride: $18
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Accra $3.90Marrakech $11
Tours and Activities in Accra
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Accra are as follows:
- 1 Day Accra City Tour: $81
- 2-Day Accra & Cape Coast Tour: $200
- A Day Tour of Cape Coast Castle, Elmina Castle & Kakum Park: $280
- A Day tour to the Cape Coast Castle and Kakum National Pack: $180
- A Tour of Shai Hills Reserve, Volta River & a Bead Factory.: $100
- Aburi ATV - Quad Biking and Waterfall Private Tour: $270
- Aburi Botanic Gardens, Boti Falls,Umbrella Rock & Cocoa Farm Tour: $150
- Aburi Botanical Gardens and Asenema Waterfalls Day Tour: $165
- Aburi Botanical Gardens and Cocoa farm - Private Tour: $168
- Aburi Gardens,First Ever Cocoa Farm & Waterfalls Day Adventure: $75
- Accra City Day Tour-History,Culture,Markets&Independence Square: $38
- Accra City Experience in 4 Hours: $135
Typical Entertainment Prices in Marrakech
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Marrakech's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Palace Tickets$2.15
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Golf at Atlas Golf$61
Tours and Activities in Marrakech
For Marrakech, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Agadir: Souk El Had Market & Tree-Climbing Goats Morning Tour: $4.80
- 3 Days Merzouga Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes: $5.00
- Berber Culture Experience & Atlas Mountains Tour: $5.88
- Guided Medina Walking Tour Monuments and Souks: $10
- Small group to Atlas Mountains 4valleys;Waterfulls and camel Ride experience: $11
- Ourika Valley Waterfalls Hike & Berber Villages Tour + Lunch: $11
- TOP Marrakech : Private guided tour with your mobile: $12
- Shared Sightseeing Tour Visit to Marrakech with Licensed Guide: $12
- Discover Marrakech's Souks Handicrafts Markets Cultural Tour: $12
- Atlas Mountains and Berber Villages & Waterfalls Tour: $12
- Agafay Desert & Atlas Mountains Tour With Camel Ride: $12
- Berber Life Experience in the Atlas Mountains from Marrakech: $13
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAccra $5.59Marrakech $10
Sample the Local Flavors in Marrakech
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Marrakech:
- Private Vineyard Day from Marrakech Wine Tasting and City Tour: $129
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Accra and Marrakech, we can see that Marrakech is more expensive. And not only is Accra much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Accra would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Accra 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 Marrakech would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Marrakech than you might in Accra.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Accra Expensive? and Is Marrakech Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Accra or Marrakech?
Accra has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Marrakech. When comparing the sizes of Accra and Marrakech, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
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.