Should you visit Bangalore or Marrakech?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Bangalore and Marrakech can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Bangalore or Marrakech?
Bangalore
Bangalore is the capital city of the state of Karnataka, in India. It's also India's third largest city with a population of about 8.5 million. It's considered one of the most liveable cities in the country and was historically known for its many gardens and lush green spaces. Today those areas are all but gone, having given way to the growing population and sprawling metropolises. Bangalore is also the information technology hub of the country and is sometimes referred to as India's Silicon Valley.
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 Yoga Tours and Retreats in India, The Best Luxury Tours to India, The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Morocco.
Which place is cheaper, Marrakech or Bangalore?
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 Bangalore is $47, while the average daily cost in Marrakech is $101. 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 Bangalore and Marrakech in more detail.
Accommodation
Looking for a hotel in Bangalore 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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bangalore
Also for Bangalore, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Wild Life Jeep Safari Tour at Bannerghatta with Private Transfer:
$71
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Vineyard Tour to Beautiful Nandi Hills including Wine Tasting & Private Transfer:
$238
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Private Departure Transfer: Bangalore Hotels to Bengaluru International Airport:
$75
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Private Departure Transfer from City Hotel to Bengaluru Airport - 10PM to 6AM:
$52
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Private Arrival Transfer: Bengaluru International Airport to Bangalore Hotels:
$84
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Bengaluru to Bengaluru Airport (BLR) - Departure Private Transfer:
$37
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Bengaluru Kempegowda Airport (BLR) to Bengaluru Arrival Transfer:
$37
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Bengaluru City to Bengaluru Kempegowda Airport (BLR)- Departure Private Transfer:
$41
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Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Bengaluru Round-Trip Transfer:
$75
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Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Bengaluru - Arrival Private Transfer:
$41
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Bangalore Airport (BLR) Private Transfer to Bangalore City/Hotels:
$32
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Bangalore - private arrival transfer from airport to hotel:
$58
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Marrakech
Also for Marrakech, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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transfer:
$94
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VIP Transfer Luxury Mercedes limo from Marrakech Airport Hotels:
$57
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VIP Moroccan Hammam & Relaxing Massage with Transfer - Marrakech:
$116
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Transfert de Marrakech vers Aeroport Mohamed 5 Casablanca:
$128
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Transfert Aéroport (RAK) vers Centre ville Free Waiting Time:
$8.69
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Transfers from or to Marrakech Airport and Marrakech:
$9.33
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Transfer privé depuis ou vers l'aéroport marrakech:
$5.30
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Transfer from Marrakech to Imlil: Airport Transfer to Imlil - Taxi to Imlil:
$70
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Transfer from Marrakech to Casablanca:
$175
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Transfer from Marrakech to Casa-Airport or Casa-Airport to Marrakech:
$162
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Transfer from Marrakech city or Marrakech airport to Casablanca city:
$174
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Transfer from Marrakech city or Marrakech Airport to Essaouira:
$125
Is it cheaper to fly into Bangalore or Marrakech?
Prices for flights to both Marrakech and Bangalore 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 day
Bangalore $19
Marrakech $29
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bangalore
For Bangalore, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Pop-Up Dinner in Bangalore with Focus on Sustainable Food:
$22
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Traditional Cooking Classes & Dinner with Chef Family:
$45
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Traditional Gowda Cooking Class and Meal in a Bangalore Home:
$59
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Discover Bangalore's Cuisine: Private Half-Day Cooking Experience:
$60
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Private In-Home Cooking Demonstration and Meal in Bangalore:
$68
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Private South Indian Cooking Class in Bangalore with a Local:
$78
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Private Bengaluru Food Walking Tour with Dinner:
$99
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Private Cooking and Dining Experience in Bengaluru:
$100
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Cooking experience in Bangalore, a half day tour:
$115
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Authentic Indian Cooking Class:
$149
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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Magical Dinner in Agafay Desert with a Sunset Camel Ride:
$7.00
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Marrakech Cooking Class in Ourika Valley: Garden Lunch & Pool:
$9.60
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Agafay Desert Marrakech Quad dinner and show DE feu:
$10
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Marrakech Agafay Desert Quads&ATVs & Camel ride & Dinner shows:
$12
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Marrakech Home Cooking Class with Traditional Breakfast and Lunch:
$12
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Morocco's Top Cooking Classes For Authentic berber Cuisine in the Atlas Mountain:
$13
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Agafay Desert Camel Ride Sunset Dinner and Live Moroccan Show:
$13
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Agafay Desert Dinner with Camel Ride from Marrakech Sunset Tour:
$13
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Desert Agafay Marrakech Sunset Camel Ride, Dinner Sw Hotel Pickup:
$14
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Marrakech Agafay Desert Camel Ride, Dinner and Fire Show:
$14
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Best Agafay Desert Quad Bike, Camel Ride & Dinner Show:
$14
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Marrakech Agafay Desert Sunset Dinner with Show and Transfer:
$15
Entertainment
Tours and Activities in Bangalore
For Bangalore, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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(Mysuru) Mysore Day Out - A Royal Experience Private Tour from Bangalore:
$125
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2 day Motorcycle tour from Bangalore to Belur, Halebid & Shravanabelagola:
$288
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3 Days Taj Mahal Tour From Bengaluru to Agra:
$64
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8-Hour Custom Private Tour of Bengaluru:
$150
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Art & Craft Tour of Bangalore:
$98
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Authentic Shopping Experience in Bangalore for Souvenirs & Gifts:
$38
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Bangalore Basavanagudi Heritage Self Guided Walking Tour:
$7.99
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Bangalore City Tour (Lunch, Pick up & drop at hotel):
$100
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Bangalore City Tour Full-Day Private:
$204
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Bangalore Discovery: Full-Day Private Guided City Tour:
$80
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Bangalore Explorer: 3-Day Tour of the Garden City:
$259
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Bangalore Full Day Private City Tour:
$58
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
$2.17
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Golf at Atlas Golf
$61
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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1-day private tour from Marrakech to Kasbah Ait Benhaddou & Telouet:
$140
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2 - Day Marrakech to Zagora Desert Tour Camel Trek & Overnight Camp:
$128
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2 Day Check-out Tour from Marrakech to Zagora:
$80
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2 Day Desert Tour From Marrakech To Zagora Marrakech Desert Tours:
$148
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2 Day Private Tour to Ouarzazate:
$187
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2 Day Zagora Adventure from Marrakech Quad Biking and Camel Ride:
$278
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2 Day Zagora Desert Tour via Ait Benhaddou:
$233
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2 Day Zagora Tour from Marrakech Including the Atlas Mountains, Camel Trek and Desert Camp:
$268
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2 Day in Atlas Mountains Tour from Marrakech:
$150
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2 Days 1 Night Desert Tour from Marrakech to the desert of Tinfou Zagora:
$292
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2 Days 1 night group desert tour from Marrakech to Zagora:
$68
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2 Days Guided Tour from Marrakech to Dades Valley:
$290
Alcohol
Sample the Local Flavors in Bangalore
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Bangalore:
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Pub Crawl Bangalore:
$35
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Bengaluru Pub Crawler - Nightlife Walking Tour:
$89
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Brews of Bengaluru- Pub Crawl:
$95
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Bangalore Wine Trails: Grover Zampa Vineyard & Wine Tasting:
$161
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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Marrakech Nightlife Adventure: The Ultimate Pub Crawl:
$25
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bangalore and Marrakech, we can see that Marrakech is more expensive. And not only is Bangalore much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Bangalore is in Asia 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 Bangalore would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bangalore 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 Marrakech would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Marrakech than you might in Bangalore.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bangalore Expensive? and Is Marrakech Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bangalore or Marrakech?
Bangalore has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Marrakech. When comparing the sizes of Bangalore 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.
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