A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Cappadocia vs. Marrakech for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Cappadocia or Marrakech?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Should I visit Cappadocia or Marrakech? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.

Where Should I go: Cappadocia or Marrakech?

Cappadocia

Cappadocia is in Central Anatolia, between the mountains Erciyes, Melendiz and Hasan. It is famous for its underground cities, fairy chimneys, and caves. The landscape of the area is some of the most unique you'll ever see. The fairy chimneys are bizarrely shaped rock outcroppings that have evolved from the unique geography in the area. There are hiking trails through the series of valleys that make up the area. It's a great place to explore for outdoor enthusiasts and adventure seekers.

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 from Istanbul, The Best 2-Week Tours from Istanbul, The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Morocco.


Which place is cheaper, Marrakech or Cappadocia?

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 Cappadocia is $170, while the average daily cost in Marrakech is $82. 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 Cappadocia and Marrakech in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Cappadocia $48
    Marrakech $42
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Cappadocia $96
    Marrakech $84
Compare Hotels in Cappadocia and Marrakech

Looking for a hotel in Cappadocia 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.

Hotels in Cappadocia


Hotels in Marrakech


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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: Cappadocia Hotel Prices and Marrakech Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Cappadocia $46
    Marrakech $12

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cappadocia

Also for Cappadocia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Whirling Dervishes Show in Cappadocia with Transfer Service: $30
  • Whirling Dervishes Show in Cappadocia w/ Free Hotel Transfer: $20
  • Transfer from Cappadocia Hotels to Nevşehir or Kayseri Airport (private): $143
  • Transfer between Nevşehir/Kayseri Airport and Cappadocia hotels: $16
  • Shuttle Transfer from Cappadocia Hotels to "Kayseri Erkilet Airport": $21
  • Shared Shuttle Airport or Hotel Transfer in Cappadocia: $16
  • Shared Airport Transfer From Nevsehir/Kayseri Airports to Hotels: $16
  • Quad Safari Tour in Cappadocia / 2 Hour ( Include Transfer ): $13
  • Private transfer from Nevşehir airport (NAV) to any hotel in Cappadocia: $89
  • Private Turkish Bath and Hammam in Cappadocia with Transfer: $84
  • Private Transfers Nevşehir Airport to/from Cappadocia Region: $131
  • Private Transfers Kayseri Erkılet Airport to/from Cappadocia Region: $131

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Marrakech

Also for Marrakech, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • One way transfer from Fes to Marrakech: $312
  • Private Transfer between Marrakech and Casablanca: $298
  • Transfer Marrakech to Tetouan: $296
  • Transfer from Marrakech to Essaouira: $294
  • Agadir and Marrakech airport transfer : $278
  • Luxury Private Transfer from Marrakech to Meknes: $267
  • Private Marrakech Transfer to Merzouga On Time, Every Time: $263
  • Agadir private transfer from Imlil to Agadir airport (AGA): $261
  • "Marrakech to Fes: Your Private Transfer for a Smooth Journey": $260
  • Private Transfer one way from/to Taghazout - Marrakesh: $250
  • Private Transfer from Marrakech Menara (RAK) Airport to Taroudant: $245
  • Private Transfer from Safi to Casablanca (CMN) Airport: $245

Is it cheaper to fly into Cappadocia or Marrakech?

Prices for flights to both Marrakech and Cappadocia 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 day
    Cappadocia $78
    Marrakech $26
Typical Food Prices in Cappadocia

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Cappadocia:


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    $0.03

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cappadocia

For Cappadocia, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Cappadocia Turkish Night With Unlimited Drinks And Dinner: $30
  • Cappadocia traditional cooking with Chef: $35
  • Cappadocia Turkish Night wTransfer,Dinner &Unlimited Drinks: $46
  • Cappadocia Cave Restaurant for Dinner and Turkish Entertainments: $47
  • Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner: $53
  • Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with dinner, unlimited alcohol: $57
  • Romantic Cappadocia Private Sunset Dinner With Wild Food : $61
  • Turkish Night Unlimited Drinks & Dinner in Cappadocia: $61
  • Turkish Night Show With Dinner in a Cave Restaurant: $64
  • Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner and Entertainments: $69
  • Turkish Night Cappadocia with Dinner and Show: $72
  • Cappadocia Traditional Turkish Night with Dinner (in Authentic Cave Restaurant): $84

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
    $1.19
  • Dates
    $0.60
  • Olives
    $0.90
  • Sandwich
    $1.29
  • Souvenir Spices
    $6.17

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Marrakech

For Marrakech, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Agafay Desert Camel Ride with Dinner & Show: $13
  • ''Marrakech'' Agafay Desert Sunset - Camel Ride - And Dinner Show: $15
  • Agafay Desert Camel Ride, Dinner, and Fire Show: $15
  • Agafay Desert Sunset Camel Ride with Dinner Show: $15
  • Full Day: Agafay Desert Camel & Quad with dinner and show: $15
  • Agafay desert Quad Biking with Dinner show: $15
  • Camel & Quad Bike Tour with Sunset, Dinner & Show: $15
  • Sunset Dinner in the Agafay Desert: $15
  • Quad & Camel Ride with Sunset, Dinner & Show: $15
  • Marrakech, agafay desert, sunset, camel ride,dinner and show: $16
  • Agafay Desert Sunset Camel Ride with Dinner in Camp: $16
  • From Sunset Dinner in the Agafay Desert: $16

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Cappadocia $86
    Marrakech $9.80
Typical Entertainment Prices in Cappadocia

For Cappadocia, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Underground City Entrance for Two
    $0.84
  • Hot Air Balloon Ride for Two
    $16
  • Horseback Riding for Two
    $3.22
  • Cappadocia Driving Tour
    $3.43
  • Goreme Museum Entrance Fee
    $0.42
  • Whirling Dervishes Show
    $2.80
  • Turkish Bath
    $1.96
  • Hot air ballooning
    $11
  • Goreme open air museum
    $0.56
  • Bellydancing Show
    $3.64

Tours and Activities in Cappadocia

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Cappadocia.

  • 2 Days Cappadocia Red & Erciyes Ski Tour: $220
  • 2 days Cappadocia Full Turkish night Show, Atv & Red Tour: $175
  • 2 days Cappadocia Tour (Car+ Guide): $210
  • Cappadocia ATV Tour: $35
  • Cappadocia Sunset Horseback Riding Tour 2 Hours: $68
  • Private Cappadocia Tour (Guide & Driver): $5.00
  • Ski Tour in Cappadocia with full stuff: $152
  • "Cinema Night in Outdoor or Cave Experience": $67
  • 1 Day Package Tour with Hot Air Balloon Flight: $220
  • 1 Hour Cappadocia ATV Tour: $32
  • 1 OF 2 VALLEYS HOT AIR BALLOON TOUR: $98
  • 1, 2 or 3 Days Private Cappadocia Tour Best Seller: $250

Typical Entertainment Prices in Marrakech

Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Marrakech's activities, tours, and tickets:


  • Palace Tickets
    $1.99
  • Golf at Atlas Golf
    $56

Tours and Activities in Marrakech

For Marrakech, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • 3-Day Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Experience and Camel Trekking: $116
  • 3-Day Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert : $110
  • Agafay Desert: Three Valley Guided Tour From Marrakech : $20
  • Atlas Mountains Horseback Ride Day Tour From Marrakech : $48
  • Berber Experience Atlas and Sahara: $188
  • Desert Agafay and Atlas Mountains Day Tour & Camel ride From Marrakech: $17
  • Desert Thrills: Quad Biking Adventures in Palmeraie Marrakech: $42
  • Experience Spa Hammam Massage and Camel tour: $100
  • Full Day Desert Agafay & Atlas Mountains Tour With Camel Ride : $46
  • Full day tour Ourika Valley And Atlas Mountains : $58
  • Full-Day Tour in Atlas Mountain from Marrakech with Lunch: $20
  • Majorelle Garden, St Laurent and Berber Museum Round Trip Ticket: $58

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Cappadocia $17
    Marrakech $9.43

Sample the Local Flavors in Cappadocia

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cappadocia:

  • Guided Bar Crawl with Hotel Pickup and Snack: $31
  • Wine tasting in Cappadocia: $62
  • Cappadocia Private Wine Tasting Tour : $105
  • Wine Tasting and Sunset in Cappadocia: $189
  • Private Tour: Best of Cappadocia with Wine Tasting: $273
  • Ancient Cappadocia's Wine Tasting - Private Tour: $275

Sample the Local Flavors in Marrakech

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Marrakech:

  • Privat day trip from Marrakesh with Wine tasting: $125


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cappadocia and Marrakech, we can see that Cappadocia is more expensive. And not only is Marrakech much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Cappadocia is in Europe 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 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 Cappadocia would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Cappadocia 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 Cappadocia Expensive? and Is Marrakech Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Cappadocia or Marrakech?

Marrakech has a larger population, and is about 130 times larger than the population of Cappadocia. When comparing the sizes of Cappadocia 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.