Which place is cheaper, Marrakech or Bodh Gaya?
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 Bodh Gaya or Marrakech?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Bodh Gaya 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: Bodh Gaya or Marrakech?
Bodh Gaya
Located in the state of Bihar in the northeast of India, Bodh Gaya is the most respected place and pilgrimage destination for Buddhists. Bodh Gaya is believed to be the site where Buddha Shakyamuni achieved enlightenment while meditating under the famous Bodhi tree.
Prince Gautama Siddartha was born in the sixth century, B.C. in what is modern-day Nepal. Siddartha lived a comfortable life of extravagance as he was born the son of King Suddhodana of the Sakya clan, but after witnessing human suffering, Siddartha decided to give up all of his possessions and embarked upon a quest to seek knowledge and the solution to such suffering. It is underneath a Pipal tree near the city of Gaya, that it is believed he began to meditate until he became enlightened. Today, a descendent of the original Bodhi Tree is located in the Mahabodhi Temple Complex in the city of Bodh Gaya.
Weather in Bodhgaya is generally warm throughout the year, with daytime highs in the 90s during summer and nighttime lows in the high 40s during winter. Because Bodhgaya is centered around religious sites, pack light layers and plan to dress modestly. Remember that you'll be expected to take shoes off at all temples, so sandals may be easier to wear and a good time-saver.
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 Cultural Tours in India, The Best Food and Culinary Tours 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 dayBodh Gaya $56Marrakech $101
The average daily cost (per person) in Bodh Gaya is $56, 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 Bodh Gaya and Marrakech in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBodh Gaya $20Marrakech $58
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBodh Gaya $40Marrakech $116
Compare Hotels in Bodh Gaya and Marrakech
Looking for a hotel in Bodh Gaya 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: Bodh Gaya Hotel Prices and Marrakech Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bodh Gaya $20Marrakech $13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bodh Gaya
Also for Bodh Gaya, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Bodhgaya Hotel to Gaya Airport: $13
- Private Transfer from Bodhgaya Airport: $13
- Private Airport Transfer Gaya to or from Bodhgaya Hotel: $25
- Gaya Airport (GAY) Private Transfer to Gaya City/Hotels: $25
- Affordable Bodh Gaya Airport Transfer: $15
- 3 Day Private Bodhgaya Sightseeing Tour with Transfer: $120
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 Bodh Gaya or Marrakech?
Prices for flights to both Marrakech and Bodh Gaya 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 dayBodh Gaya $24Marrakech $29
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.Bodh Gaya $8.71Marrakech $11
Tours and Activities in Bodh Gaya
For Bodh Gaya, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Bodhgaya Day Tour (Hotel Pickup): $30
- Bodhgaya Full Day Tour: $63
- Bodhgaya and Gaya Pilgrimage Tour: $52
- Exclusive Guided Tour of Bodh Gaya: $227
- Full Day Tour in Bodhgaya Hotel pick up: $31
- Full-Day Private Guided Bodhgaya Tour with Pick Up: $49
- Guided Tour of Bodhgaya Temples and Buddha Sites: $130
- Guided Virtual Tour of Bodhgaya: $27
- Half Day Private Guided Tour in Bodh Gaya & Dungeshwari Caves: $88
- Private Bodhgaya Spiritual Tour with Expert Guide: $55
- Private Day Tour to Rajgir and Nalanda from Bodhgaya: $105
- Private Tour of Bodhgaya and Gaya Including Vishnupad Temple: $50
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 dayBodh Gaya $5.00Marrakech $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 Bodh Gaya and Marrakech, we can see that Marrakech is more expensive. And not only is Bodh Gaya much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Bodh Gaya 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 Bodh Gaya would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bodh Gaya 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 Bodh Gaya.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bodh Gaya Expensive? and Is Marrakech Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bodh Gaya or Marrakech?
Marrakech has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Bodh Gaya. When comparing the sizes of Bodh Gaya 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.