Which place is cheaper, Marrakech or Antsiranana?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
Jump to 
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.
-
Antsiranana Prices
Madagascar PricesMarrakech Prices
Morocco Prices -
Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAntsiranana $116Marrakech $94
The average daily cost (per person) in Antsiranana is $116, while the average daily cost in Marrakech is $94. 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
-
Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAntsiranana $43Marrakech $54
-
Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAntsiranana $86Marrakech $108
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.
Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world. Compare prices for multiple destinations when planning your next trip.
Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Antsiranana Hotel Prices and Marrakech Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
-
Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Antsiranana $14Marrakech $13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Marrakech
Also for Marrakech, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- transfer: $92
- private taxi transfer on arrival from Marrakech airport to medina: $7.00
- airport transfers: $23
- VIP Transfer Luxury Mercedes limo from Marrakech Airport Hotels: $56
- VIP Luxury Private Car Marrakech Airport ,City Transfer: $23
- Try find your better than us!Airport transfer service in Marrakesh HTL-APT (RAK): $19
- Try find your better than us!Airport transfer service in Marrakesh APT-HTL (RAK): $19
- Transfert de Marrakech vers Aeroport Mohamed 5 Casablanca: $126
- Transfers from or to Marrakech Airport and Marrakech: $9.16
- Transfer to or from Marrakech Menara Airport: $9.16
- Transfer from tour accommodation to the airport in Marrakech: $8.02
- Transfer from Marrakech to Imlil: Airport Transfer to Imlil - Taxi to Imlil: $69
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
-
Food Meals for one dayAntsiranana $61Marrakech $27
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$1.21
-
Dates$0.61
-
Olives$0.91
-
Sandwich$1.31
-
Souvenir Spices$6.25
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Marrakech
For Marrakech, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Shared 3 Days Trips From Marrakech To Merzouga+2dinner+2breakfast: $3.44
- Marrakech special food tour: $5.73
- Agafay desert Adventure: Camel Ride, Dinner and Show: $9.16
- Marrakech to Agafay: Sunset, Quad. Camel & Dinner. Fire Show: $10
- Agafay Desert Sunset, Camel Ride, and Dinner Show: $10
- Excursion from Marrakech to Agafay desert Quad Camel dinner show: $11
- Agafya Desert Quad bike Camel Ride and dinner show: $11
- Camel Ride and Sunset & Dinner Show in Agafay Desert: $11
- Agafay Desert Quad Bike Camel Ride and Dinner Show: $14
- Agafay desert quad &camel ride with dinner show: $14
- Marrakech : Agafay desert ; Quad Biking, Camel Ride and Dinner: $14
- Agafay Desert Quad Biking & Camel Ride & Dinner & Show: $14
Entertainment
-
Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Antsiranana $19Marrakech $9.93
Tours and Activities in Antsiranana
For Antsiranana, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Amber Mountain and Red Tsingy Full-Day Tour: $232
- Baobab and Trois Baies Tour for Cruise Passengers: $141
- Day tour in Amber Mountain: $287
- Emerald Sea Tour for swim & lunch (Guided Tour): $104
- Lemurs, Rainforest, and Nosy Be Tour: $1,800
- Tuk-Tuk Tour with Ramena Beach and Lunch: $87
- City Tour in TukTuk in shopping excursion and visit to the baobabs: $67
- MADAGASCAR DIEGO SUAREZ: CITY TOUR: $65
- MADAGASCAR STOP CRUISE: DIEGO SUAREZ CITY TOUR & RELAXATION AT THE BEACH: $127
- Madagascar: 17-Day North & Northeast Guided Tour: $1,736
- Red Tsingy Tour: Cruise Ship Experience on Diego Suarez: $150
- Red Tsingy and Lemurs: Day Trips for Cruise Ship Passengers in Antsiranana: $118
Typical Entertainment Prices in Marrakech
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Marrakech's activities, tours, and tickets:
-
Palace Tickets$2.02
-
Golf at Atlas Golf$57
Tours and Activities in Marrakech
For Marrakech, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- "Shop in Style: Guided Tour of Marrakesh's Markets": $46
- 1 Day Terres d’Amanar Adventure: $74
- 1 Hour Camel Ride Tour In Marrakech Palm Grove: $25
- 1-day private tour from Marrakech to Kasbah Ait Benhaddou & Telouet: $137
- 1-night Atlas Mountain Experience from Marrakech with Hike and Camel Ride: $130
- 10 Hours tour from marrakech to ouarzazate: $46
- 2 - Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Ouarzazate & Ait Ben Haddou: $69
- 2 - Day Marrakech to Zagora Desert Tour – Shared & Private Options: $110
- 2 Day Check-out Tour from Marrakech to Zagora: $79
- 2 Day Desert Tour From Marrakech To Zagora Marrakech Desert Tours: $138
- 2 Day Marrakech to Zagora Desert Tour via Ait Ben Haddou: $154
- 2 Day Private Tour to Ouarzazate: $183
Alcohol
-
Alcohol Drinks for one dayAntsiranana $10Marrakech $9.56
Sample the Local Flavors in Marrakech
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Marrakech:
- Marrakech Nightlife Pub Crawl with Hotel Pickup: $23
- Private Vineyard Day from Marrakech Wine Tasting and City Tour: $126
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.