Which place is cheaper, Marrakech or Bikaner?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Bikaner or Marrakech?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Bikaner and Marrakech can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Bikaner or Marrakech?
Bikaner
Bikaner is located in the Rajasthan state in northwest India. This city is where the headquarters of Bikaner District and Division are located. The city was founded in 1486 by Rao Bika, and has a population of about 645,000 people.
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 Bicycle Tours in India, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in India, 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 dayBikaner $53Marrakech $101
The average daily cost (per person) in Bikaner is $53, 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 Bikaner and Marrakech in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBikaner $19Marrakech $58
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBikaner $38Marrakech $116
Compare Hotels in Bikaner and Marrakech
Looking for a hotel in Bikaner 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: Bikaner Hotel Prices and Marrakech Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bikaner $11Marrakech $13
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bikaner
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Bikaner:
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Tuk Tuk Ride$0.21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bikaner
Also for Bikaner, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Self Guided Bikaner City Tour With One Way Transfer To Jaipur: $108
- Private Transfer From Bikaner To Jodhpur: $48
- Private Transfer From Bikaner To Jaisalmer: $60
- One-Way Transfer: Jaipur/Pushker/Jodhpur/Bikaner: $59
- Bikaner Hotels to Bikaner Airport drop: Private Transfers: $5.43
- Bikaner Heritage Walking Tour with Private Transfer: $136
- Bikaner Airport to Bikaner Hotels drop: Private Transfers: $5.43
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Marrakech
Also for Marrakech, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- transfer: $94
- VIP Transfer Luxury Mercedes limo from Marrakech Airport Hotels: $57
- VIP Moroccan Hammam & Relaxing Massage with Transfer - Marrakech: $116
- Transfert de Marrakech vers Aeroport Mohamed 5 Casablanca: $128
- Transfert Aéroport (RAK) vers Centre ville Free Waiting Time: $8.69
- Transfers from or to Marrakech Airport and Marrakech: $9.33
- Transfer privé depuis ou vers l'aéroport marrakech: $5.30
- Transfer from Marrakech to Imlil: Airport Transfer to Imlil - Taxi to Imlil: $70
- Transfer from Marrakech to Casablanca: $175
- Transfer from Marrakech to Casa-Airport or Casa-Airport to Marrakech: $162
- Transfer from Marrakech city or Marrakech airport to Casablanca city: $174
- Transfer from Marrakech city or Marrakech Airport to Essaouira: $125
Is it cheaper to fly into Bikaner or Marrakech?
Prices for flights to both Marrakech and Bikaner 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 dayBikaner $26Marrakech $29
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bikaner
For Bikaner, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Rajasthani Cooking Class in Bikaner: $150
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$0.33
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Breakfast$1.30
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Dates$0.65
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Olives$0.98
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Sandwich$1.40
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Souvenir Spices$6.72
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Marrakech
For Marrakech, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Magical Dinner in Agafay Desert with a Sunset Camel Ride: $7.00
- Marrakech Cooking Class in Ourika Valley: Garden Lunch & Pool: $9.60
- Agafay Desert Marrakech Quad dinner and show DE feu: $10
- Marrakech Agafay Desert Quads&ATVs & Camel ride & Dinner shows: $12
- Marrakech Home Cooking Class with Traditional Breakfast and Lunch: $12
- Morocco's Top Cooking Classes For Authentic berber Cuisine in the Atlas Mountain: $13
- Agafay Desert Camel Ride Sunset Dinner and Live Moroccan Show: $13
- Agafay Desert Dinner with Camel Ride from Marrakech Sunset Tour: $13
- Desert Agafay Marrakech Sunset Camel Ride, Dinner Sw Hotel Pickup: $14
- Marrakech Agafay Desert Camel Ride, Dinner and Fire Show: $14
- Best Agafay Desert Quad Bike, Camel Ride & Dinner Show: $14
- Marrakech Agafay Desert Sunset Dinner with Show and Transfer: $15
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bikaner $13Marrakech $11
Tours and Activities in Bikaner
For Bikaner, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 11-Day Rajasthan Tour: Jaipur, Udaipur & More: $631
- 8 Days Rajasthan Tour - Jaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer & Bikaner: $575
- 8-Day Desert Adventure - Jodhpur, Jaisalmer & Bikaner: $459
- 9 Days Rajasthan Tour: Jaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer & Udaipur: $516
- A Private Guided Tour in Bikaner: $115
- Bikaner 2 Hour Guided Street Food Tasting Tour: $22
- Bikaner Full Day Sightseeing with Bhandeshwari Jain Temple and Lunch: $118
- Bikaner Full Day Sightseeing with Junagarh Fort & Temples and Lunch: $136
- Discover Bikaner in Nightlights (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $12
- Full-Day Private Bikaner Sightseeing with English speaking Guide: $49
- Guided Bikaner City Tour With Drop Off at Jodhpur: $72
- Guided Sightseeing In Bikaner: $130
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:
- 1-day private tour from Marrakech to Kasbah Ait Benhaddou & Telouet: $140
- 2 - Day Marrakech to Zagora Desert Tour Camel Trek & Overnight Camp: $128
- 2 Day Check-out Tour from Marrakech to Zagora: $80
- 2 Day Desert Tour From Marrakech To Zagora Marrakech Desert Tours: $148
- 2 Day Private Tour to Ouarzazate: $187
- 2 Day Zagora Adventure from Marrakech Quad Biking and Camel Ride: $278
- 2 Day Zagora Desert Tour via Ait Benhaddou: $233
- 2 Day Zagora Tour from Marrakech Including the Atlas Mountains, Camel Trek and Desert Camp: $268
- 2 Day in Atlas Mountains Tour from Marrakech: $150
- 2 Days 1 Night Desert Tour from Marrakech to the desert of Tinfou Zagora: $292
- 2 Days 1 night group desert tour from Marrakech to Zagora: $68
- 2 Days Guided Tour from Marrakech to Dades Valley: $290
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBikaner $11Marrakech $10
Sample the Local Flavors in Marrakech
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Marrakech:
- Marrakech Nightlife Adventure: The Ultimate Pub Crawl: $25
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bikaner and Marrakech, we can see that Marrakech is more expensive. And not only is Bikaner much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Bikaner 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 Bikaner would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bikaner 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 Bikaner.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bikaner Expensive? and Is Marrakech Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bikaner or Marrakech?
Marrakech has a larger population, and is about 46% larger than the population of Bikaner. When comparing the sizes of Bikaner 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.