Which place is cheaper, Marrakech or Antsiranana?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Antsiranana or Marrakech?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Antsiranana or Marrakech, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Antsiranana or Marrakech?
Antsiranana
Antsiranana is the capital of Madagascar's northernmost province, Diana, and until 1975 it was known as Diego Suarez. The city has a port that has become a site for naval repairs and is the largest in the entire Indian Ocean. The port is mainly used for tinned fish and bottled drinks (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic). The city has a population of a little over 100,000. The French used the city as a military base after independence from 1960 until 1973, after the socialist revolution.
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 Adventure Tours to Madagascar, The Best Wildlife Tours to Madagascar, The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAntsiranana $88Marrakech $71
The average daily cost (per person) in Antsiranana is $88, while the average daily cost in Marrakech is $71. 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 Antsiranana and Marrakech in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAntsiranana $42Marrakech $48
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAntsiranana $84Marrakech $96
Compare Hotels in Antsiranana and Marrakech
Looking for a hotel in Antsiranana 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.
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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: Marrakech Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Antsiranana $14Marrakech $6.52
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Marrakech
Also for Marrakech, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Wellness Treatments with Pick-Up Transfer: $67
- Try find your better than us!Airport transfer service in Marrakesh HTL-APT (RAK): $13
- Try find your better than us!Airport transfer service in Marrakesh APT-HTL (RAK): $13
- Transfers from Marrakech airport to the city and the medina: $17
- Transfers Marrakech to Essaouira or Essaouira to Marrakech: $67
- Transfers Marrakech Airport : $19
- Transfer from el Jadida to Marrakech riad or hotel or Airport : $189
- Transfer from and to Marrakech Menara airoport: $20
- Transfer from Marrakech to Imlil: Airport Transfer to Imlil - Taxi to Imlil: $67
- Transfer from Marrakech city or Marrakech airport to Casablanca city: $166
- Transfer from Marrakech city or Marrakech Airport to Essaouira: $95
- Transfer from Marrakech airport to city: $14
Is it cheaper to fly into Antsiranana or Marrakech?
Prices for flights to both Marrakech and Antsiranana 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
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Food Meals for one dayAntsiranana $34Marrakech $13
Typical Food Prices in Marrakech
For Marrakech, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Orange Juice on the Square$0.31
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Breakfast$1.24
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Dates$0.62
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Olives$0.93
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Sandwich$1.34
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Souvenir Spices$6.40
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Marrakech
For Marrakech, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Agafay Quad Bike, camel ride, sunset, dinner & show: $3.34
- Sunset Dinner in the Agafay Desert: $15
- Agafay Desert Sunset, Camel Ride and Dinner from Marrakech: $15
- From Dinner in Agafay Desert with Sunset: $19
- Cooking Lesson at the Ouirgane Ecolodge with Lunch: $19
- Dinner Show in Agafay Desert with Camel in Sunset: $19
- Dinner in Agafay desert from Marrakech & camel riding: $19
- Agafay Desert Dinner Show , Sunset And Camel Ride: $19
- From Agafay Desert Sunset at Dinner And Fireshow: $21
- From Marrakech Agafay Desert Camel Tour Sunset With Dinner Show : $21
- Agafay Camel Ride Sunset and Dinner with Show: $21
- Marrakech : Moroccan Cooking Class with our Executive Chef: $21
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Antsiranana $18Marrakech $7.25
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$2.06
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Golf at Atlas Golf$58
Tours and Activities in Marrakech
For Marrakech, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 3 Days Tour - Marrakech To Fez via Sahara Desert Erg chebbi: $211
- Agafay Desert: Three Valley Guided Tour From Marrakech : $21
- Atlas Mountains Horseback Ride Day Tour From Marrakech : $51
- Atlas Mountains Tour & three valleys with camel ride : $17
- Atlas Mountains and Berber villages & Waterfalls Day Tour from Marrakech : $27
- Berber Experience Atlas and Sahara: $200
- Best Private Shopping Tour In the Souks of Marrakech: $45
- City Tour Marrakech with guide 1/2 day: $39
- Desert Agafay and Atlas Mountains Day Tour & Camel ride From Marrakech: $18
- Desert Thrills: Quad Biking Adventures in Palmeraie Marrakech: $45
- From Ouzoud Waterfalls Guided Tour & Boat Ride: $29
- Full Day Guided Tour in Ouzoud Waterfalls : $30
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAntsiranana $9.79Marrakech $15
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Antsiranana and Marrakech, we can see that Antsiranana is more expensive. And not only is Marrakech much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Antsiranana would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Antsiranana 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 Antsiranana Expensive? and Is Marrakech Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Antsiranana or Marrakech?
Marrakech has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Antsiranana. When comparing the sizes of Antsiranana 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.