Should you visit Almeria or Marrakech?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the prices of travel for Almeria and Marrakech. We’ll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget. So, let's dig into it.
Almeria
Almeria is a city (and province) in the Andalusia region of Spain. It is located in the southeast area of Spain on the Mediterranean Sea. Almeria is a charming area rich in history. Though it is not as well known as some more popular cities in the area, such as Granada, Seville, or Malaga, its popularity has increased significantly over the years with the growth of its holiday areas. Almeria has over 62 miles of untamed coastline, something that is hard to find on the Mediterranean, and has outstandingly beautiful landscapes, which stands out even in an area of natural beauty. The spectacular beaches with warm waters of the Mediterranean, abundant historic and cultural sites, and large tourist centers makes Almeria a great travel destination.
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.
Which city is cheaper, Marrakech or Almeria?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Almeria is €79, while the average daily cost in Marrakech is €52. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Almeria and Marrakech in more detail.
Accommodation
Accommodation prices vary by location and style, but travelers pay on average about €70 for a double occupancy room in Almeria.
An average hotel room with basic furnishings costs about €70 in Marrakech For the most convenient locations and nicer amenities you can expect to pay a bit more.
Food
Almeria food costs typically run travelers around €32 per day. Eating every meal in a nicer restaurant will drive the cost up, and grabbing fast food or casual meals will help you save money.
In Marrakech travelers spend around €9.57 a day on food. You can save money by choosing casual restaurants or food stalls, or you can spend plenty more by dining in nicer restaurants at every meal.
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Food
Meals for one day
Almeria €32
Marrakech €9.57
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Almeria
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Almeria.
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Spanish Paella Private Online Cooking Class:
$27
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Private Authentic Spanish Cooking Class with Juan in Almeria:
$62
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Private Market Tour and Paella Cooking Lesson in Almeria with Juan:
$74
Typical Food prices in Marrakech
For Marrakech, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Marrakech
For Marrakech, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Virtual Cooking Class with Moroccan Family:
$16
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Moroccan Cooking experience In Atlas Mountains Cook with a Berber family:
$29
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Cooking Class In Atlas Mountains From Marrakech Cook With A Berber Family:
$30
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Berber Life Cooking and Culture Experience:
$32
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Marrakech Food Tasting Experience Including Dinner:
$34
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Berber Life Cooking Class and Culture Experience:
$35
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Moroccan Cooking Workshops:
$35
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Cooking class with Berber family in Atlas Mountains Day trip from Marrakech:
$36
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From High Atlas Berber Cooking Class:
$36
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Cooking Class with A Berber Family From Marrakech:
$37
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Day Trip Atlas Morocco Berber Experience & Cooking Class From Marrakech:
$37
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Moroccan Cooking Class With Chef Najlae !:
$40
Local Transportation
While taxis and private drivers typically cost much more than public transportation, people usually spend around €16 per day to get around in Almeria.
Marrakech's transportation costs can vary by the type of transport chosen by visitors. Naturally, taxis and private drivers cost much more than public transportation options. On average, visitors spend €4.81 per person, per day on transportation in Marrakech.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Almeria
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Almeria:
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Transfers desde Aeropuerto de Almería (LEI) a Vera Playa - 4 pasajeros:
$124
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Private Transfer: Almería to Almeria Airport (LEI):
$622
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Private Transfer: Almería Airport (LEI) to Almeria:
$622
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Private Transfer from Almería to Malaga (AGP) Airport:
$421
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Almería Private Transfer from the city centre or Cabo de Gata to Almería Airport:
$75
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Almería Private Transfer from Almería Airport to City centre or Cabo de Gata:
$75
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Almeria Airport Transfer to Mojacar:
$159
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Marrakech
Also for Marrakech, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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1- Way Private Transfer From Marrakech to Essaouira:
$299
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1- Way Private Transfer from Marrakesh to Essaouira:
$62
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2 Hours Marrakech Relaxing Massage and Hamamm with Transfer:
$119
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3 Day Sahara Tour from Marrakech to Desert and Chefchaouen (Private transfers):
$883
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4-Days Holiday package Marrakech and Zagora desert including airport transfers:
$322
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A private transfer from Marrakech to Agadir or vice versa:
$168
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A private transfer from Marrakech to Casablanca airport or vice versa:
$143
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A private transfer from Marrakech to Casablanca city center or vice versa:
$168
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A private transfer from Marrakech to Essaouira airport or vice versa:
$118
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A private transfer from Marrakech to Essaouira city or vice versa:
$118
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A private transfer from Marrakech to Fez or vice versa:
$409
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Adventure Toubkal Trek for 3 days (with Marrakech hotel transfers):
$292
Is it cheaper to fly into Almeria or Marrakech?
Prices for flights to both Marrakech and Almeria 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.
Entertainment
Activities, things to do, and other forms of entertainment usually cost around €13 per person, per day in Almeria. This cost includes the price of admission tickets to attractions and museums as well as daily tours.
Sightseeing, admission tickets, things to do, and other entertainment expenses in Marrakech can vary widely by price. On average, visitors spend around €5.34 per person, per day on entertainment and sightseeing here.
Tours and Activities in Almeria
Here are a few actual costs in Almeria for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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8 Days Almería Adventure Self Drive Tour:
$1,107
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Alhambra Private Tour from with transport and skip-the-line-tickets:
$386
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Almeria Desert Tour:
$915
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Almeria like a Local: Customized Private Tour:
$43
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Full-Day Private Sightseeing Tour of Nerja from Almeria:
$430
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Private 8-Day Almeria Tour with Lanjaron and Baeza:
$919
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Private Tour in Granada with Alhambra Palace Entry Ticket:
$600
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
€1.90
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Golf at Atlas Golf
€54
Tours and Activities in Marrakech
For Marrakech, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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Skip the Line: Museum Mohammed VI for the Water Civilization Admission Ticket:
$4.98
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Marrakech City Tour and Majorelle Garden by car - Half Day - shared (8 pers):
$12
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Marrakech Hidden Sights And Souks - Half Day Tour:
$13
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Anima Garden Skip-the-Line Admission Ticket:
$15
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Marrakech Shopping Tour - Private Tours (Half day):
$15
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Group shared day tour to Ourika valley & Atlas Mountains:
$15
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Marrakech Delicious Food Tasting Experience:
$16
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Historical Guided Tour:
$18
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Private Half-Day Walking Tour:
$18
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Walking tour of the old city:
$19
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Full-Day Guided Tour to Ouzoud Waterfalls with Boat Ride:
$19
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Marrakech city tour With official Local Guide:
$19
Alcohol
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Almeria may vary from person to person, on average a person spends €3.43 per day on alcoholic beverages.
Typically, people visiting Marrakech spend on average €11 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
Sample the Local Flavors in Marrakech
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Marrakech:
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Full-Day trip to Essaouira - Includes Food&Wine tasting:
$150
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Almeria and Marrakech, we can see that Almeria is more expensive. And not only is Marrakech much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Almeria is in Europe 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 Marrakech would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Marrakech 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 Almeria would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Almeria than you might in Marrakech.
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