Which place is cheaper, Marrakech or Dakar?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Dakar or Marrakech?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Dakar 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: Dakar or Marrakech?
Dakar
Located in West Africa, Dakar is the capital city of Senegal and an Atlantic port on the Cap-Vert peninsula. Main attractions include the city's markets, the Dakar Grand Mosque, Goree Island, the IFAN Museum, the African Renaissance Monument, beaches, and the Senegal Zoo.
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 Adventure Tours to Senegal, The Best Luxury Tours to Senegal, 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 dayDakar $62Marrakech $70
The average daily cost (per person) in Dakar is $62, 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 Dakar and Marrakech in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDakar $33Marrakech $47
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDakar $66Marrakech $94
Compare Hotels in Dakar and Marrakech
Looking for a hotel in Dakar 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
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Dakar $5.41Marrakech $6.42
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dakar
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Dakar:
- Transfer - DSS Airport <-> Saint-Louis (One way): $266
- Transfer - DSS Airport <-> Dakar (One way): $67
- Private Transfer from Blaise Diagne Airport (DSS) to Dakar: $208
- Private Transfer DSS AIBD Airport - Dakar (two directions): $83
- DSS transfer - DAKAR (one way) : $50
- DSS Airport Transfer <-> Dakar (Return): $122
- Blaise Diagne Int Airport (DSS): Transfer to Dakar hotels: $213
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Marrakech
Also for Marrakech, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Marrakech Transfer one way: $22
- ESSAOUIRA Day Trip from Marrakech with Transfers: $30
- Hammam and Massage Experience with Transfers: $78
- Private Transfer From Marrakech To Fez: $211
- Transfer Marrakech airport pick-up & drop-off: $7.13
- Transfer Marrakech to Agadir & Marrakech to Agadir One way: $166
- transfer Marrakech from/to Essaouira one way trip .: $50
- "Marrakech to Chefchaouen: Your Exclusive Private Transfer": $250
- "Marrakech to Essaouira: Private Transfer for Your Comfort": $78
- "Marrakech to Fes: Your Private Transfer for a Smooth Journey": $225
- 2h Buggy Adventure in the Marrakech Desert with Transfer and Tea Break: $44
- Agadir : Private Transfer to Marrakech Comfort Convenience: $126
Is it cheaper to fly into Dakar or Marrakech?
Prices for flights to both Marrakech and Dakar 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 dayDakar $20Marrakech $13
Typical Food Prices in Dakar
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Dakar:
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Breakfast$4.14
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dakar
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Dakar.
- Senegalese Street Food Tour in Dakar: $115
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.Dakar $14Marrakech $7.14
Tours and Activities in Dakar
Here are a few actual costs in Dakar for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Mamelles Lighthouse and Ngor Island (Walking Tour): $130
- Dakar City Tour and Goree Island: $162
- City Highlights Guided Tour: $163
- Pink Lake and Turtle Village Half-Day Tour: $200
- Private City Tour: $112
- Private Custom Tour with a Local Guide: $30
- Private custom tour with a local guide: $30
- Day tour in Dakar museum and monument : $144
- Day trip Goree island and Dakar city tour : $161
- From Dakar or Saly: Half-Day Tour to Pink Lake: $142
- From Dakar/Saly: Half-Day Bandia Wildlife Reserve Tour: $254
- Full Day Goree Island And Dakar City Tour(Minimum 2 Participants): $142
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:
- Marrakech Medina Walking Tour With Local Guide: $5.00
- Skip the Line: Woven History Museum Ticket - musée Histoire Tissée: $6.83
- Marrakesh: Cactus Thiemann Entry Ticket: $8.45
- Marrakesh: Laser Games Megazone Ticket: $8.97
- Atlas Mountains Tour with Camel Ride: $9.00
- From Day Tour to Ourika Valley & Atlas Mountains: $10
- High Atlas Adventure: Discover Ourika Valley and Berber Culture: $11
- Marrakesh:Private Quad Bike Tour in palm grove: $13
- Walking city tour of marrakech-medina, souks, sights and stories: $14
- From Marrakesh: Ourika Valley & Atlas Mountains Day Tour: $15
- Atlas Mountains & Ourika Valley Day Tour with Lunch: $15
- Marrakech Pickup: Ourika Valley and Atlas Mountains Day Tour: $15
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDakar $9.06Marrakech $15
When comparing the travel costs between Dakar and Marrakech, we can see that Marrakech is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Africa, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Dakar Expensive? and Is Marrakech Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Dakar or Marrakech?
Dakar has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Marrakech. When comparing the sizes of Dakar 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.