Which place is cheaper, Marrakech or Beirut?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Beirut 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 Beirut 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: Beirut or Marrakech?
Beirut
Some travelers are seeking the hustle, bustle and posh atmosphere that only comes from a big city. Those travelers should have Beirut, Lebanon at the top of their list. The capital city is jam packed with 2.1 million people that are constantly on the go. As the commercial and financial hub of Lebanon, this city is fast-paced, fashion conscious and always ready for a night on the town.
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 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 dayBeirut $2.26Marrakech $70
The average daily cost (per person) in Beirut is $2.26, while the average daily cost in Marrakech is $70. 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 Beirut and Marrakech in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBeirut $1.26Marrakech $47
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBeirut $2.52Marrakech $94
Compare Hotels in Beirut and Marrakech
Looking for a hotel in Beirut 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: Beirut Hotel Prices and Marrakech Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Beirut $0.44Marrakech $6.42
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Beirut
Also for Beirut, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Beirut Hotels to the Beirut Airport: $10
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Beirut International Airport: $18
- Private Departure Transfer: From your hotel in Beirut to Airport: $10
- Private Arrival Transfer: Beirut International Airport to Hotel: $18
- Departure Transfer:From Hotel To Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY): $10
- Beirut Arrival Airport Transfer Pickup: $9.89
- BEY Airport to Hotel, Private Arrival Transfer: $10
- Airport Departure Transfer From Your Beirut Hotel: $10
- Airport Arrival Transfer to Your Beirut Hotel: $10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Marrakech
Also for Marrakech, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- airport transfers: $22
- airport transfer from Casablanca to Marrakech : $133
- Try find your better than us!Airport transfer service in Marrakesh HTL-APT (RAK): $13
- Transfert privé vers ou depuis RAK aéroport: $6.33
- Transfert de l'aéroport de Marrakech à la ville: $22
- Transfert Aeroport Marrakech Votre Porte a marrakech: $6.33
- Transfers Marrakech Airport : $51
- Transfer from el Jadida to Marrakech riad or hotel or Airport : $188
- Transfer from Marrakech to Imlil: Airport Transfer to Imlil - Taxi to Imlil: $67
- Transfer from Marrakech city or Marrakech Airport to Essaouira: $95
- Transfer from Marrakech Airport to Marrakech City Centre: $9.98
- Transfer from Essaouira to Marrakech: $72
Is it cheaper to fly into Beirut or Marrakech?
Prices for flights to both Marrakech and Beirut 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 dayBeirut $0.71Marrakech $13
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Beirut
For Beirut, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Authentic Lebanese Virtual Cooking Class Live from Lebanon: $30
- Traveling Spoon Lebanese Mezze Private Online Cooking Class : $40
- Private, Traditional Lebanese Cooking Class with a Contemporary Twist: $72
- Private Lebanese Home Cooking Class in Byblos with a Local Family: $86
- Authentic Lebanese Cooking Lesson and Meal with Tania's Family in Beirut: $100
- Private Lebanese Cooking Class in Beirut with Amal + Transfers: $142
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$0.30
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Breakfast$1.22
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Dates$0.61
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Olives$0.91
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Sandwich$1.32
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Souvenir Spices$6.30
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Marrakech
For Marrakech, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Evenings Experiencing a Sunset Dinner in the Agafay Desert: $14
- Agafay Desert Sunset, Camel Ride and Dinner from Marrakech: $15
- Agafay Desert Package, Quad Bike, Camel Ride and Dinner Show: $16
- Online Moroccan Cooking Class: $17
- Cooking Lesson at the Ouirgane Ecolodge with Lunch: $19
- Dinner in Agafay desert from Marrakech & camel riding: $19
- Agafay Desert Sunset Dinner & Camel Ride & Show: $21
- From Agafay Desert Sunset Camel Ride and Dinner: $21
- Marrakech desert: Agafay Desert Sunset Dinner Show: $21
- Marrakech Agafay Desert show with Dinner Sunset Camel Ride: $21
- Restaurant Dinner Experience with Hotel Pickup: $21
- Quad bike dinner & magic show agafay desert: $22
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Beirut $0.26Marrakech $7.14
Tours and Activities in Beirut
For Beirut, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 3 days tour package : Jeita grotto-Byblos-Baalbek & Beirut tour: $295
- ATV (2 Seat) Full Day Off-Road Tour & Scenic Adventure: $150
- All in 1 Lebanon Local Multi day Tour, 3 days: $299
- Ancient Wonders: Baalbek, Anjar & Chateau Ksara Tour with Lunch: $55
- Baalbek, Anjar and Ksara Guided Full-Day Tour from Beirut: $90
- Beirut City Tour with Street Food : $90
- Beirut Downtown, Corniche and National Museum Tour: $80
- Beirut Like a Local: Customized Private Tour: $35
- Beirut Walking Tour: $170
- Beirut Walking Tour - Discover Beirut by foot: $25
- Beirut to Baalbek, Anjar and Ksara: Daily Tours with Lunch : $65
- Beirut to Baalbek, Cedars and Kozhaya: Daily Tours with Lunch: $150
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$2.03
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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:
- 10 Hours tour from marrakech to ouarzazate: $44
- 2 days Tour Marrakech-Ouarzazatte: $189
- 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 : $24
- Atlas Mountains and Berber villages & Waterfalls Day Tour from Marrakech : $26
- Best Marrakech Private walking tour: $44
- City Tour Marrakech with guide 1/2 day: $33
- Desert Agafay & Berber Villages Day Tour From Marrakech including Camel Ride: $50
- Desert Thrills: Quad Biking Adventures in Palmeraie Marrakech: $44
- Experience Spa Hammam Massage and Camel tour: $105
- Food Tasting Tour in Marrakech medina : $70
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBeirut $0.23Marrakech $15
Sample the Local Flavors in Beirut
Also in Beirut, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Private Wine Tasting Day Tour from Beirut: $50
- Bekaa Valley Wine Tour: Savour Lebanon's Finest: $50
- Full-Day Private Wine Tasting Tour: $56
- Uncorking Splendor: A Journey Through Private Wine Tasting Tours: $60
- Byblos & Chateau Musar: History and Wine Tour: $65
- Wine Tasting and Culture : $69
- Wine Tasting and Hiking in the Cedars forest : $69
- Private Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch from Beirut: $82
- Fabulous Wine Tour in Central Bekaa Valley: $88
- Lebanon Wine Tasting Tour From Beirut: $91
- Private tour to Jeita Grotto with Wine Tasting in Faqra Ruins: $110
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Beirut and Marrakech, we can see that Marrakech is more expensive. And not only is Beirut much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Beirut is in Middle East 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 Beirut would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Beirut 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 Beirut.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Beirut Expensive? and Is Marrakech Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Beirut or Marrakech?
Beirut has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Marrakech. When comparing the sizes of Beirut 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.