Which place is cheaper, Marrakech or Alexandria?
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 Alexandria or Marrakech?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Alexandria and Marrakech can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Alexandria or Marrakech?
Alexandria
There are few cities in the world with a history as rich, deep, tragic and fascinating than Alexandria, Egypt. Founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC, Egypt's second largest city has seen the most extreme ups and extreme downs. The city watched the beautiful and iconic Alexandria Lighthouse crumble to the ground after several natural disasters. The Alexandria Library housed their most sacred and historical documents only to be burned to the ground. These structures may be physically gone, but the history remains. Alexandria is a city with an ancient allure that draws in visitors from all over the world. Alexandria is a survivor city ready for a comeback.
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 Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best Budget Tours to Egypt, The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Morocco.
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Alexandria Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAlexandria $28Marrakech $100
The average daily cost (per person) in Alexandria is $28, 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 Alexandria and Marrakech in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAlexandria $10Marrakech $57
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAlexandria $20Marrakech $114
Compare Hotels in Alexandria and Marrakech
Looking for a hotel in Alexandria 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: Alexandria Hotel Prices and Marrakech Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Alexandria $3.76Marrakech $13
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Alexandria
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Alexandria:
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Taxi to Train Station$0.08
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Alexandria
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Alexandria:
- Private Transfer from or to Borg Al Arab Airport: $14
- Private Transfer from Borg El Arab Airport to Marsa Matrouh: $69
- Private Transfer from Borg El Arab Airport to El Alamein Marassi: $47
- Private Transfer from Alexandria to El Cairo: $132
- Private Transfer from Alexandria to Cairo or vice versa: $134
- Private Transfer from Alexandria to Cairo in Egypt or vice versa: $121
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Port to Cairo or Giza Hotels: $65
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Port to Cairo Int Airport (CAI): $224
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Port to Alexandria Airport (HBE): $42
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Hotels to Cairo Airport: $49
- Private Transfer from Alexandria City hotels to Alexandria Port: $42
- Private Transfer from 6 of October City to El Cairo (CAI) Airport: $56
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Marrakech
Also for Marrakech, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- ATV-Quad Adventure in Agafay Desert with Transfer – Marrakesh: $44
- Agafay Camel Ride, Pool & Lunch with Hotel Transfers: $23
- Agafay Desert Pool Day, Moroccan Lunch & Transfers from Marrakech: $29
- Agafay Desert Tour with Private Breakfast and Transfer Included: $256
- Airport Taxi Transfers Marrakech: $16
- Airport Transfers: $23
- Airport transfer Transfer to your hotel in Marrakech: $29
- Ait Benhaddou & Ouarzazate Private Tour with Transfer – Marrakech: $240
- Anima Garden Experience: Tickets And Hassle-Free Transfers: $73
- Arrival Private Transfer: Marrakech Menara Airport RAK to Marrakech in Van: $51
- Balloon Escape – Transfer, Breakfast & Calligraphy Certificate: $152
- Book your transfer Anytime Anywher: $26
Is it cheaper to fly into Alexandria or Marrakech?
Prices for flights to both Marrakech and Alexandria 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 dayAlexandria $14Marrakech $28
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Alexandria
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Alexandria.
- Half-Day Food Tour in Alexandria, Egypt: $20
- Alexandria Food Tour Top Rated: $40
- Food Tour in Alexandria for Lunch or Dinner in The Best Restaurants: $45
- From Giza: Sound&light show, Giza pyramids and Dinner on the Nile: $94
- GEM and Pyramids Tour with Cruise Dinner From Alexandria Port: $120
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$1.28
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Dates$0.64
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Olives$0.96
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Sandwich$1.38
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Souvenir Spices$6.63
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 Marrakech Quad dinner and show DE feu: $10
- Marrakech Cooking Class in Ourika Valley: Garden Lunch & Pool: $12
- Morocco's Top Cooking Classes For Authentic berber Cuisine in the Atlas Mountain: $13
- Desert Agafay Marrakech Sunset Camel Ride, Dinner Sw Hotel Pickup: $14
- Agafay Desert, Camel Ride, Dinner & Fire Show: $14
- Agafay Desert Quad Bike Camel Ride and Dinner Show: $14
- Agafay desert quad &camel ride with dinner show: $14
- Agafay Desert Sunset Camel Ride with Dinner Show: $15
- Marrakech : Desert Agafay Sunset, Camel Ride, Dinner Show: $15
- MARRAKECH QUAD BIKE : Sunset & Dinner Show & Camel Desert: $15
- Agafay Desert Quad and Camel Ride, Dinner & Show: $15
- Agafay desert dinner show camel ride with sunset: $15
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Alexandria $5.24Marrakech $11
Tours and Activities in Alexandria
Here are a few actual costs in Alexandria for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2 Day Tour Visit the Top Attractions of Alexandria City: $196
- 6-Hour Private Day Tour to Rashid from Alexandria: $100
- 8Days Egypt Tour package UltraLuxury Cairo,Alexandria&cruise: $4,190
- Alamein full day tour from Alexandria: $95
- Alexandria : Rosetta Day Tour from Alexandria: $130
- Alexandria : Tour to WadiElNatroun Monastery from Alexandria: $150
- Alexandria By Night Private Free Walking Tours & Horse Carriage Ride: $68
- Alexandria City Tour from Cairo Full Day: $121
- Alexandria Day Tour: $110
- Alexandria Day Tour – Explore the City's Top Attractions!: $82
- Alexandria Day Tour Visit the Tob attractions of Alexandria City: $40
- Alexandria Day Tour from Alexandria Port or Hotels: $101
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$2.14
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Golf at Atlas Golf$60
Tours and Activities in Marrakech
For Marrakech, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 3 Days Merzouga Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes: $5.00
- Berber Culture Experience & Atlas Mountains Tour: $5.83
- Marrakech Audioguided walking tour 2h45 and 21 reviews: $6.88
- Atlas Mountains Ourika Valley Guided Tour From Marrakech: $6.99
- Skip the Line: Woven History Museum Ticket - musée Histoire Tissée: $7.18
- Marrakech Airport to Hotel – Your Premium Arrival Experience: $8.39
- Tuk Tuk Marrakech tour private : Audio guide , Gift & Pastries: $11
- Essaouira Full-Day Tour from Marrakech: $11
- Atlas Mountains Day Trip from Small-Group Tour: $11
- Tuk Tuk Marrakech Private Tour with Pickup & Audio Guide Ride: $12
- Atlas Mountains Experience: berber ,Imlil, Aroumd & the 3 Valleys: $12
- Discover Marrakech's Souks Handicrafts Markets Cultural Tour: $12
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAlexandria $1.42Marrakech $10
Sample the Local Flavors in Marrakech
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Marrakech:
- Marrakech Nightlife Adventure: The Ultimate Pub Crawl: $25
- Private Vineyard Day from Marrakech Wine Tasting and City Tour: $128
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Alexandria and Marrakech, we can see that Marrakech is more expensive. And not only is Alexandria much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Alexandria would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Alexandria 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 Alexandria.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Alexandria Expensive? and Is Marrakech Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Alexandria or Marrakech?
Alexandria has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Marrakech. When comparing the sizes of Alexandria 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.
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