Should you visit Antalya or Marrakech?
Should I visit Antalya or Marrakech? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Antalya
Antalya is the largest city along Turkey's Mediterranean coast and the eighth largest city in the country with over one million people in the metropolitan area. The city dates back to about 200 BC when it was settled by the Attalid Dynasty of Pergamon and soon conquered by the Romans. The city was ruled by several different groups and most recently was transferred to Italian suzerainty following World War I. It became part of Turkey following the War of Independence. The city has seen an influx of development in recent years and it has grown into a tourism mecca with more than 12 million visitors in 2014.
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 Antalya?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Antalya is $55, while the average daily cost in Marrakech is $62. 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 Antalya and Marrakech in more detail.
Accommodation
An average hotel room with basic furnishings costs about $52 in Antalya For the most convenient locations and nicer amenities you can expect to pay a bit more.
An average hotel room with basic furnishings costs about $84 in Marrakech For the most convenient locations and nicer amenities you can expect to pay a bit more.
Food
On average, meal and food prices in Antalya cost around $18 per person, per day. While this price can vary widely by location, the type of restaurant, and the amount of food ordered, a typical meal often costs around $7.20.
In Marrakech travelers spend around $11 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
Antalya $18
Marrakech $11
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antalya
For Antalya, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Giza Pyramids Sound and Light Show with Dinner:
$83
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
Antalya'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 $8.74 per person, per day on transportation in Antalya.
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 $5.68 per person, per day on transportation in Marrakech.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antalya
Also for Antalya, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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olympos cable car with transfer from antalya:
$76
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fire of anatolia show ticket and transfer:
$75
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Vip Transfer (private Car ):
$53
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Transfers:
$5.00
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Skip the Line:Antalya Aquarium &Wildpark Reptile House Ticket w/Transfer Upgrade:
$52
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Skip the Line: Antalya Aquarium and XD Cinema Combo Ticket with Transfer Upgrade:
$53
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Skip the Line: Antalya Aquarium Ticket with Optional Transfer:
$39
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Skip the Line: Antalya Aquarium Full-Access Ticket with Transfer Upgrade:
$73
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Private transfer: Antalya to Antalya Airport (AYT):
$33
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Private Transfers Between Antalya Airport - Antalya City Centre:
$150
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Private Transfer from Antalya to Cappadocia:
$213
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Private Transfer from Antalya City, Lara-Kundu Areas to Antalya Airport:
$42
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Marrakech
Also for Marrakech, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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transfers from and to airport at best rates:
$37
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private transfer from Marrakech city to Menara Airport:
$11
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private transfer from Marrakech To Chefchaouen (Blue City):
$243
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private transfer : Marrakech airport ⇆ Marrakech City:
$18
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private airport transfer from RAK to Marrakech city:
$7.30
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Vtcgo Marrakech - Essaouira Private Transfer:
$92
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VIP Private Transfer Marrakesh Menara Airport:
$25
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Transfert privé à l'arrivée de l'aéroport de Marrakech:
$19
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Transfert de l'aéroport de Marrakech à la ville:
$13
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Transfert Departure Marrakech airport from city center:
$6.64
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Transfert Arrivel Aireport:
$11
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Transfers from Marrakech airport to the city and the medina:
$19
Is it cheaper to fly into Antalya or Marrakech?
Prices for flights to both Marrakech and Antalya 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
Sightseeing, admission tickets, things to do, and other entertainment expenses in Antalya can vary widely by price. On average, visitors spend around $14 per person, per day on entertainment and sightseeing here.
Sightseeing, admission tickets, things to do, and other entertainment expenses in Marrakech can vary widely by price. On average, visitors spend around $6.32 per person, per day on entertainment and sightseeing here.
Tours and Activities in Antalya
For Antalya, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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3-Day Cappadocia Tour:
$151
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A Day at Kas Beach Tour:
$671
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Admission Ticket to Sandland Antalya:
$7.46
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Alanya: Horse Riding Adventure:
$59
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Alanya: Tandem Paragliding Experience:
$103
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Antalya 4x4 and White Water Rafting Adventure with Lunch:
$61
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Antalya Aquarium Tour from Kemer, Beldibi, Kiris, Camyuva, Goynuk, Tekirova:
$65
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Antalya City Tour:
$81
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Antalya City Tour - ANT2:
$122
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Antalya City Tour - Small group Tour:
$80
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Antalya City Tour Private Tour 1 to 6 peoples:
$300
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Antalya City Tour and Duden Waterfalls Visit with Boat Trip:
$67
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
$2.25
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Golf at Atlas Golf
$64
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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"Chefchaouen & Talassemtane Natural Park Eco Tour | Private & Luxury:
$773
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"Mogador Camel Expedition Ecotour | Private & Luxury:
$205
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04 D / 03 night desert tour from Marrakech to Fes:
$995
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04 days Private Desert tour from Marrakech.:
$807
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1 day City tour of Marrakech:
$73
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1 day City tour of Marrakech in private:
$68
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1 week around Morocco : New Year tour from Casablanca:
$2,030
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1-Day Trip shared-Tour to imlil valley from Marrakech:
$33
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10 days Desert and nord tour:
$16,174
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10-Day Private Cultural Tour of the Imperial Cities of Morocco:
$2,022
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10-Days Guided Quad Tour - Sahara Dunes Chigaga, Mountains & Kasbah:
$2,787
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10D 9N Morocco Tour From Marrakech By Imperial Cities And Merzouga Desert:
$1,866
Alcohol
Typically, people visiting Antalya spend on average $8.13 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
Typically, people visiting Marrakech spend on average $13 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 comparing the travel costs between Antalya and Marrakech, we can see that Marrakech is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Even though Antalya is in Europe and Marrakech is in Africa, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.
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