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 Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Morocco.


Which place is cheaper, Marrakech or Amman?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $110, while the average daily cost in Marrakech is $68. 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 $46
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Amman $98
    Marrakech $92
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 $6.29
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Amman

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


  • Bus Ride (for Two)
    $0.71
  • RIde to Airport
    $28

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amman

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

  • transfers Queen Alia Airport or Amman from/to Petra: $242
  • Wadi Rum transfer from - to Amman: $323
  • Transfer from Amman or Airport to Petra with Optional Tour: $99
  • Transfer Amman To/From Petra: $200
  • Shuttle Transfer from Amman to Jerusalem: $79
  • Queen Alia International Airport Transfers To Amman, Petra.: $257
  • Queen Alia Airport Transfers: $43
  • Private Transfer: From Amman City to Airport: $36
  • Private Transfer: Amman Airport to Aqaba Airport: $153
  • Private Transfer to Aqaba from Amman or Queen Alia Airport: $359
  • Private Transfer to Aqaba from Amman or Queen Alia Airport: $293
  • Private Transfer from/ to Amman Airport and Petra City: $95

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Marrakech

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

  • transfer from Marrakech to Fez Airport or city: $232
  • private transfer from Marrakech city to Menara Airport: $11
  • airport transfers: $22
  • Try find your better than us!Airport transfer service in Marrakesh HTL-APT (RAK): $11
  • Try find your better than us!Airport transfer service in Marrakesh APT-HTL (RAK): $11
  • Transfert Departure Marrakech City to Casablanca Airport: $265
  • Transfert Airport Marrakesh: $33
  • Transfers Marrakech to Essaouira or Essaouira to Marrakech: $67
  • Transfers Marrakech Airport : $127
  • Transfer from Marrakech to Imlil: Airport Transfer to Imlil - Taxi to Imlil: $66
  • Transfer from Marrakech to Casablanca airport: $28
  • Transfer from Marrakech to Agadir or from agadir to marrakech: $165

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 $34
    Marrakech $13
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:

  • Amman:Home resturant lunch and dinner: $37
  • Private Day or Night Amman Sightseeing - Optional Cooking or Wine Tasting Tour : $51
  • 3 course dinner with a sommelier: $56
  • Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner Experience : $109
  • Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Wine Experience : $173

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
    $0.60
  • Olives
    $0.90
  • Sandwich
    $1.29
  • Souvenir Spices
    $6.17

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Marrakech

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

  • Dinner In Agafay Desert & Camel Ride with lovely Sunset : $12
  • Agafay Desert Sunset, Camel Ride and Dinner from Marrakech: $15
  • Cooking Lesson at the Ouirgane Ecolodge with Lunch: $19
  • Typical Moroccan Dinner at the inhabitant in Marrakech: $22
  • Marrakesh: Agafay desert Sunset tour with dinner show : $22
  • Magical Dinner in Marrakech Desert with Camel ride at the sunset : $22
  • Sunset in Agafay: Dinner, Camel, Quad-Book Adventure with Viator: $22
  • Magical dinner and camel ride on sunset in Desert Marrakech : $23
  • Magical Dinner In Agafay Desert and Sunset Experience: $24
  • Marical dinner and camel ride at sunset in Desert of Marrakech: $24
  • Marrakech Desert Tour with Camel Ride and Dinner Show : $26
  • Berber Dinner In Marrakech Agafay Desert Sunset Camel Ride : $27

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Amman $32
    Marrakech $6.99

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
  • 01 Day Tour to Dead Sea From Amman: $220
  • 1 Day Tour: Amman and Jerash: $176
  • 1-Day Tour: Amman and Dead Sea: $161
  • 2 Day Group Tour from Amman to Petra Wadi Rum Aqaba Dead Sea: $300
  • 2 Day Tour Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea from Amman: $300
  • 2 Days Petra & Wadi Rum Tour from and to Amman: $232
  • 2 Days Private Tour in Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum Camping & More from Amman: $220
  • 2 Days Tour of Petra, Wadi Rum, and Dead Sea from Amman: $245
  • 2 Days Tour to Petra, Wadi Rum and Dead Sea from Amman: $631
  • 2 Days Trip Amman City Tour With Baptism Site And Nebo Mountain : $130
  • 2 days Tour for gold triangle Amman-dead sea-petra-wadi rum: $342

Typical Entertainment Prices in Marrakech

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


  • Palace Tickets
    $1.99
  • 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 Private Desert Tour From Marrakech To Merzouga Dunes With Camel Trek: $275
  • 3 Days Tour - Marrakech To Fez via Sahara Desert Erg chebbi: $208
  • 4 Days Small Group Tour from Marrakech To Merzouga: $187
  • Agafay Desert: Three Valley Guided Tour From Marrakech : $21
  • Atlas Mountains &Berber family & berber village experience : $94
  • Atlas Mountains Horseback Ride Day Tour From Marrakech : $50
  • Atlas Mountains and Berber villages & Waterfalls Day Tour from Marrakech : $25
  • Best Marrakech Private walking tour: $30
  • Desert Agafay & Berber Villages Day Tour From Marrakech including Camel Ride: $50
  • Desert tour small group : $176
  • Experience Spa Hammam Massage and Camel tour: $84
  • Full Day Guided Tour in Ouzoud Waterfalls : $30

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Amman $14
    Marrakech $15


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.