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

Should you visit Ankara 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 Ankara 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: Ankara or Marrakech?

Ankara

Located at the heart of Turkey near Central Anatolia, Ankara is the capital city and second largest city in the country after Istanbul. Formerly known for its long-haired goats and textiles, the city has since developed into a metropolitan mix of modern cultures with historic landmarks.

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 Budget Tours to Turkey, The Best Tours for Seniors to Turkey, The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Morocco.


Which place is cheaper, Marrakech or Ankara?

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 Ankara is $127, while the average daily cost in Marrakech is $82. 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 Ankara and Marrakech in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Ankara $52
    Marrakech $42
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Ankara $104
    Marrakech $84
Compare Hotels in Ankara and Marrakech

Looking for a hotel in Ankara 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 Ankara


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: Ankara Hotel Prices and Marrakech Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Ankara $34
    Marrakech $12
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Ankara

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Ankara:


  • Metro Ride
    $0.04
  • Short Taxi Ride
    $0.14

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ankara

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ankara:

  • Private Transfers Between Ankara Esenboga Airport - Ankara City Centre: $75
  • Private Transfers Ankara City or Esenboga Airport to/from Kizilcahamam Town: $185
  • Private Transfers Ankara City or Esenboga Airport to/from Gordion Ancient City: $185
  • Private Transfers Ankara City or Esenboga Airport to/from Beypazari Town: $185
  • Private Transfer from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Central Ankara: $48
  • Private Transfer Ankara Esenboga Airport ESB to Keçiören Ankara: $40
  • Private Airport Transfer From/To Ankara Airport to Cankaya Hotels: $48
  • Ankara Private Transfer from central Ankara hotels to Ankara Airport (ESB): $48
  • Ankara Private Departure Transfer from City hotels to Airport: $75
  • Ankara Esenboğa Airport From/To City Center Private Transfer: $57
  • Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers to Ankara City Center (Cankaya,Kizilay) Hotels: $102
  • Ankara Esenboga Airport to City Hotels Transfer: $46

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Marrakech

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

  • ESSAOUIRA Day Trip from Marrakech with Transfers: $29
  • Luxury Transfers from & to Marrakesh Airport : $5.35
  • Private Transfer From Marrakech To Fez: $203
  • Private Transfer From or To Marrakesh Menara Airport RAK: $11
  • Transfer Marrakech airport pick-up & drop-off: $6.88
  • Transfer Marrakech to Agadir & Marrakech to Agadir One way: $160
  • private transfer : Marrakech from or to Oualidia Beach & hôtels: $75
  • private transfer to or from Marrakech and Taroudant one trip: $96
  • transfer Marrakech from/to Essaouira one way trip .: $160
  • "Marrakech to Fes: Your Private Transfer for a Smooth Journey": $260
  • "Marrakech to Rabat: Enjoy a Private Transfer with Ease": $130
  • Aéroport transfer : $28

Is it cheaper to fly into Ankara or Marrakech?

Prices for flights to both Marrakech and Ankara 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
    Ankara $51
    Marrakech $26
Typical Food Prices in Ankara

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Ankara:


  • A Quick Lunch
    $0.32

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:

  • Sunset Dinner in the Agafay Desert: $10
  • Camels on Sunset and Pool & Magical Dinner Show: $13
  • Agafay Desert Sunset Dinner Show starts from Marrakech: $13
  • Agafay Desert Dinner, Camel Ride & Quad Biking.: $13
  • Agafay Desert Camel Ride with Dinner & Show: $13
  • Desert Agafay Sunset, Camel Ride & Dinner from Marrakech: $15
  • Agafay Desert Sunset Camel Ride with Dinner Show: $15
  • Marrakesh: Agafay Desert Sunset, Camel Ride, and Dinner: $15
  • Dinner Show and Camel Ride Experience in Agafay Desert: $15
  • Agafay Desert Trip with Activities and Dinner: $16
  • Agafay Desert Quad Biking with Dinner Show: $16
  • Agafay Desert Sunset Camel Ride with Dinner in Camp: $16

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Ankara $31
    Marrakech $9.80
Typical Entertainment Prices in Ankara

Here are a few typical costs in Ankara for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • Underground City
    $0.22

Tours and Activities in Ankara

Here are a few actual costs in Ankara for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Ankara : Private Walking Tour With A Guide ( Private Tour ) : $32
  • Ankara Highlights Walking Tour With A Guide: $30
  • Ankara Private Walking Tour with a Professional Guide: $214
  • Private Tour with a Local: $37
  • Private Walking tour With A Guide (Private Tour): $31
  • Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $31
  • Half Day Private Tour in Ankara: $215
  • Istanbul: Golden Horn & Bosphorus Day Cruise: $165
  • Istanbul: Half-Day Tour with Topkapi Palace: $145
  • Private Ankara City Tours by an Archaeologist Tour Guide : $280
  • Private Tour: Ankara Sightseeing: $235
  • İstanbul: Full-Day Tour with Grand Bazaar: $180

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:

  • Marrakech Medina Self-Guided Walking Tour Experience: $3.20
  • Argan Oil and Spices Experience, Explore Hidden Gems of Marrakech: $10
  • From Agadir: Marrakech Guided Trip with Licensed Tour Guide: $10
  • High Atlas Adventure: Discover Ourika Valley and Berber Culture: $11
  • From Day Tour to Ouzoud Waterfalls: $11
  • Atlas Mountain, Berber Villages, & Valleys Tour: $12
  • From Ouzoud Waterfalls Full-Day Guided Tour: $12
  • quad Adventure at the Dunes of the palmery desert: $13
  • Marrakesh: Cactus Thiemann Entry Ticket: $13
  • Marrakech city tour souks and Medina with guide 1/2 day: $13
  • Eu départ de Marrakech :Ourika Valley Village & culture tour: $13
  • From Guided Ouzoud Falls Tour with Boat Ride: $13

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Ankara $14
    Marrakech $9.43

Sample the Local Flavors in Marrakech

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Marrakech:

  • Privat day trip from Marrakesh with Wine tasting: $125


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


Which is Bigger, Ankara or Marrakech?

Ankara has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Marrakech. When comparing the sizes of Ankara 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.