A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Amman vs. Marrakech for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Amman or Marrakech?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Amman 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, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.

Where Should I go: Amman or Marrakech?

Amman

Amman is the largest city in of the Hashemite Kingdom of the country of Jordan. It is also the capital city of Jordan and has a population of over four million people. Many people use Amman as a base for venturing out into the rest of Jordan and other surrounding countries. There are many things to see and do in Amman.

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 Historical Tours in Jordan, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Jordan, The Best Adventure Tours to Morocco, and The Best Cultural Tours in Morocco.


Which place is cheaper, Marrakech or Amman?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Marrakech is $81. 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 Amman and Marrakech in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Amman $49
    Marrakech $42
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Amman $98
    Marrakech $84
Compare Hotels in Amman and Marrakech

Looking for a hotel in Amman 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.

Hotels in Amman


Hotels in Marrakech


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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: Amman Hotel Prices and Marrakech Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Amman $24
    Marrakech $12
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Amman

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Amman:


  • Bus Ride (for Two)
    $0.70
  • RIde to Airport
    $28

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amman

Also for Amman, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Wadi Rum Private Transfer to or from Amman or Airport: $150
  • Transfer Amman To/From Petra: $200
  • Queen Alia International Airport Transfers: Amman: $40
  • Queen Alia International Airport Transfers To Amman, Petra.: $223
  • Queen Alia Airport Transfers: $43
  • Private departure transfer from Amman to airport: $30
  • Private Transfers Amman to Dead Sea, Petra, Aqaba, Wadi Rum & vice versa: $73
  • Private Transfer: From Amman City to Dead Sea : $60
  • Private Transfer: From Amman City to Airport: $41
  • Private Transfer: Amman Airport to Wadi Rum: $133
  • Private Transfer from Queen Alia Airport, Amman to The Dead Sea: $155
  • Private Transfer from Madaba Hotel to Amman Airport: $47

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Marrakech

Also for Marrakech, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • airport transfer from Casablanca to Marrakech : $147
  • Wellness Treatments with Pick-Up Transfer: $61
  • VIP Luxury Moroccan Hammam & Massage with Transfer - Marrakesh: $112
  • Try find your better than us!Airport transfer service in Marrakesh APT-HTL (RAK): $13
  • Transfert aéroport to madena City and All direction : $8.37
  • Transfert Privée Aéroport Marrakech vers Essaouira : $94
  • Transfers Marrakech to Essaouira or Essaouira to Marrakech: $63
  • Transfer from Marrakech to Casablanca airport: $26
  • Transfer from Marrakech to Casa-Airport or Casa-Airport to Marrakech: $145
  • Transfer from Marrakech To Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport: $68
  • Transfer from Al Madina Airport: $5.59
  • Transfer from / to the airport: $11

Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Marrakech?

Prices for flights to both Marrakech and Amman 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Amman $58
    Marrakech $26
Typical Food Prices in Amman

For Amman, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Pastries
    $4.23
  • Tea
    $5.64

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amman

For Amman, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Private 2 Hour Cooking Class with the Locals in Amman: $70
  • Private Madaba Haret Jdoudna Restaurant Lunch or Dinner from Amman: $100
  • Private Half Day Jerash Visit & Optional Cooking Class from Amman: $107
  • Half Day Cooking Class Experience with Amman Panoramic Tour: $127
  • Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Arak Experience: $140
  • Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Wine Experience : $147

Typical Food Prices in Marrakech

For Marrakech, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Orange Juice on the Square
    $0.30
  • Breakfast
    $1.19
  • Dates
    $0.59
  • Olives
    $0.89
  • Sandwich
    $1.28
  • Souvenir Spices
    $6.14

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 Sunset Tour with Camel Ride and Dinner: $11
  • Agafay Desert Dinner with Camel Ride: $13
  • Desert Tour with Quads, Camels, Dinner & Fireshow: $14
  • Agafay Dinner with Pool, Quad & Sunset Camel Ride: $14
  • Desert Agafay Camel Ride with Dinner and Sunset: $15
  • Dinner Show and Camel Ride Experience in Agafay Desert: $15
  • Online Moroccan Cooking Class: $16
  • Dinner in Agafay desert from Marrakech & camel riding: $19
  • Marrakech, agafay desert, sunset, camel ride,dinner and show: $19
  • Agafay Desert Camel Ride, Dinner, and Fire Show: $20
  • Agafay Desert Adventure Camel Ride and Dinner Show with Spectacle: $20
  • Magical Dinner In Agafay Desert Under the Stars & Camel rid: $20

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Amman $32
    Marrakech $9.76

Tours and Activities in Amman

For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • From Amman :Private day tour to Jerash and Ajloun: $81
  • Tour to the hidden Kingdom of the north: $300
  • 1-Night Private Overnight Dead Sea Independent Tour from Amman : $145
  • 1-Night Private Overnight Madaba Independent Tour from Amman: $170
  • 1-Night Private Overnight Wadi Mujib Independent Tour from Amman: $271
  • 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Private Tour: $175
  • 2 Day Tour Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea from Amman: $300
  • 2 Days Group Tour From Petra Wadi Rum Aqaba Dead sea: $440
  • 2 Days Ma'in Hot Springs Private Tour: $95
  • 2 Days Petra Private Guided Tour: $240
  • 2 Days Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $240
  • 2 Days Petra and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $240

Typical Entertainment Prices in Marrakech

Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Marrakech's activities, tours, and tickets:


  • Palace Tickets
    $1.98
  • Golf at Atlas Golf
    $56

Tours and Activities in Marrakech

For Marrakech, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • 3-Day Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Experience and Camel Trekking: $115
  • Agafay Desert Sunset Tour: $147
  • Agafay Desert: Three Valley Guided Tour From Marrakech : $16
  • Berber Experience Atlas and Sahara: $187
  • Best Private Shopping Tour In the Souks of Marrakech: $37
  • Desert Agafay & Berber Villages Day Tour From Marrakech including Camel Ride: $47
  • Desert Agafay and Atlas Mountains Day Tour & Camel ride From Marrakech: $17
  • Desert Thrills: Quad Biking Adventures in Palmeraie Marrakech: $42
  • From 3-Day Merzouga and Sahara Desert Tour: $114
  • From Ouzoud Waterfalls Guided Tour & Boat Ride: $39
  • Full Day Desert Agafay & Atlas Mountains Tour With Camel Ride : $46
  • Majorelle Garden, St Laurent and Berber Museum Round Trip Ticket: $58

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Amman $14
    Marrakech $9.39

Sample the Local Flavors in Amman

Also in Amman, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Private Wine Tasting Tour in Amman: $87

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: $115


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Marrakech, we can see that Amman is more expensive. And not only is Marrakech much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Amman is in Middle East 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 Amman would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Amman than you might in Marrakech.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Amman Expensive? and Is Marrakech Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Amman or Marrakech?

Amman has a larger population, and is about 52% larger than the population of Marrakech. When comparing the sizes of Amman 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.