Which place is cheaper, Marrakech or Agra?
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 Agra or Marrakech?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Agra 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: Agra or Marrakech?
Agra
In the north of India, in the state of Uttar Pradesh is the city of Agra. This land is home to great tales of emperors and majestic temples. It is the home to a magnificent past and the greatest symbol of love known to man, the Taj Mahal.
While this incredible structure is the main draw to this area, there is much more to see. Once the capital of the Mughal Empire, Agra can claim three different UNESCO World Heritage sites - the Taj Mahal, the Agra Fort and the abandoned city of Fatehpur Sikiri.
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 2-Week Tours from Mumbai, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to India, 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 dayAgra $49Marrakech $95
The average daily cost (per person) in Agra is $49, while the average daily cost in Marrakech is $95. 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 Agra and Marrakech in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAgra $14Marrakech $54
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAgra $28Marrakech $108
Compare Hotels in Agra and Marrakech
Looking for a hotel in Agra 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: Agra Hotel Prices and Marrakech Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Agra $9.09Marrakech $13
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Agra
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Agra:
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Tuk Tuk Ride$0.53
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Agra
Also for Agra, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Wildlife SOS Visit with One Way Transfer from Agra to Delhi: $49
- Transfer from Agra to Jaipur by Private Car: $91
- Transfer from Agra to Jaipur: $90
- Transfer from Agra to Delhi Airport: $70
- Transfer from Agra or Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri & Stepwell: $140
- Transfer Agra to Jaipur Via Fatehpur Sikri & Stepwell: $60
- Transfer Agra to Delhi by Private AC Car: $75
- Transfer Agra To Jaipur By Ac Car With Fatehpur sikari.: $85
- Sunrise Taj Mahal Guided Tour with Skip the Line & Transfers: $31
- Sunrise Taj Mahal & Fatehpur Sikri Tour With Transfer To Jaipur: $106
- Smooth Departure Transfer by Car from Agra to Lucknow: $100
- Private transfer from Agra to Varanasi by Car: $161
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Marrakech
Also for Marrakech, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Luxury Private Transfer from Marrakech to Meknes: $290
- Private Marrakech Transfer to Merzouga On Time, Every Time: $285
- Marrakech to Chefchaouen: Your Exclusive Private Transfer: $285
- Agadir private transfer from Imlil to Agadir airport (AGA): $283
- Private Transfer From Marrakech To Tangier: $275
- Private Transfer Essaouira - Lmlil: $274
- Private Transfer from Marrakech Menara (RAK) Airport to Taroudant: $266
- Essaouira Day Trip From Marrakech With Private Transfers: $262
- From Marrakech : Private Transfer to Fes: $252
- One Way transfer from Marrakech to Rabat: $250
- Day Trip to Essaouira with private transfers and guide: $250
- Private Transfer from Marrakech to Casablanca (CMN) Airport: $248
Is it cheaper to fly into Agra or Marrakech?
Prices for flights to both Marrakech and Agra 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 dayAgra $24Marrakech $27
Typical Food Prices in Agra
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Agra:
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Breakfast for Two$1.90
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Agra
For Agra, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Agra's Tea demonstration & Food Tour: $15
- Agra Cooking Classes (Pick up and Drop available): $18
- Dine In Indian, home cooked food Agra Food tour My Magic Kitchen: $20
- Agra Heritage Walk with Food Tour: $20
- Agra Street Food Tour and Sadar Bazar Walking Tour: $30
- Private Indian Cooking Demonstration and In-Home Meal Minutes from the Taj Mahal: $33
- Indian Home Visit Cooking Demo: $38
- Cooking Demonstration + Meals and interaction Workshop: $38
- Seth Gali Bazaar Walk with Lavish on table barbecue dinner: $38
- Story of Spices- A Food Tour of Agra: $40
- Indian Cooking Class and Dine with a Local Family in Agra: $41
- Agra Food Tour - A walking buffet: $43
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$0.31
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Breakfast$1.22
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Dates$0.61
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Olives$0.92
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Sandwich$1.32
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Souvenir Spices$6.32
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Marrakech
For Marrakech, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Agafay Desert Adventure from Sunset Camel Ride Dinner: $9.00
- Agafay Sunset, Moroccan Dinner & Live Entertainment: $11
- Magical Dinner in Agafay Desert with a Sunset Camel Ride: $11
- Agafay Desert sunset: Camel and quad bike+Dinner with fire show: $11
- Camel Ride and Sunset & Dinner Show in Agafay Desert: $11
- Marrakech Berber dinner in Agafay, camel ride and fire show: $11
- Enjoy The Agafay Desert Quad, Camel Ride & Dinner with Fire Show: $11
- Marrakech Agafay Desert Dinner Under the Stars with Live Music: $13
- High Atlas Sunset and Authentic Berber Dinner from Marrakech: $14
- Agafay Desert Sunset Dinner Show with Camel Ride from Marrakech: $14
- Agafay Desert Quad Bike Camel Ride and Dinner Show: $14
- Marrakech Agafay Desert Sunset with Camel Ride and Dinner Show: $14
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Agra $17Marrakech $10
Typical Entertainment Prices in Agra
For Agra, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Entry to the Red Fort for Two$6.32
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Taj Mahal for Two$16
Tours and Activities in Agra
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Agra.
- "Taj Mahal Ticket & Guide: $14
- 1 Day Agra and 1 Day Jaipur Private Tour from Agra: $202
- 1 Day Private Tour of Agra - Taj Mahal & More: $35
- 1 Day Taj Mahal Sunrise Tour from Agra with Fatehpur Sikri: $90
- 11-Hour Agra Day Tour : Sunrise and Sunset of Taj Mahal: $55
- 2 Day Golden Triangle Private Tour From Agra: $207
- 2 Day Vrindavan Temples and Myths Tour with a Local Guide: $43
- 2 Day: Jaipur Tour from Agra with 5 Star Hotel & Drop at Delhi: $216
- 2 Days Jaipur City Tour from Agra: $85
- 2 Days Private Taj Mahal Sunrise and Agra Overnight Tour: $120
- 2 Days Taj Mahal Agra Tour with Fatehpur Sikri From Delhi: $153
- 2 Days Taj Mahal Private Tour and Hidden Gems: $49
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$2.04
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Golf at Atlas Golf$58
Tours and Activities in Marrakech
For Marrakech, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- "Mogador Camel Expedition Ecotour | Private & Luxury: $188
- "Shop in Style: Guided Tour of Marrakesh's Markets": $46
- 1 Day Terres d’Amanar Adventure: $74
- 1 Hour Camel Ride Tour In Marrakech Palm Grove: $25
- 1-night Atlas Mountain Experience from Marrakech with Hike and Camel Ride: $130
- 10 Hours tour from marrakech to ouarzazate: $46
- 2 Day Desert Tour From Marrakech To Zagora Marrakech Desert Tours: $138
- 2 Day Desert Tour From Marrakech through the Atlas Mountains & Camel ride: $80
- 2 Day Mt Toubkal Small Group tours from Marrakech: $217
- 2 Day Mt. Toubkal Trekking Tour from Marrakech: $216
- 2 Day Zagora Desert Tour via Ait Benhaddou: $181
- 2 Day Zagora Tour from Marrakech Including the Atlas Mountains, Camel Trek and Desert Camp: $262
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAgra $8.48Marrakech $9.66
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Agra and Marrakech, we can see that Marrakech is more expensive. And not only is Agra much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Agra is in Asia and Marrakech is in Africa, 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 Agra would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Agra 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 Agra.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Agra Expensive? and Is Marrakech Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Agra or Marrakech?
Agra has a larger population, and is about 70% larger than the population of Marrakech. When comparing the sizes of Agra 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.