Which place is cheaper, Marrakech or Dar es Salaam?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Dar es Salaam or Marrakech?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Dar es Salaam and Marrakech can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Dar es Salaam or Marrakech?
Dar es Salaam
Having grown from a fishing village, Dar es Salaam is now a major city and commercial port on Tanzania's Indian Ocean coast. While it is mainly used as a stopping point on the way to Zanzibar, it has a few unique treasures of its own such as the Kariakoo Market, National Museum, and the open-air Village Museum.
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 Safaris in Tanzania, The Best Safaris in Tanzania, 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 dayDar es Salaam $447Marrakech $70
The average daily cost (per person) in Dar es Salaam is $447, 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 Dar es Salaam and Marrakech in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDar es Salaam $422Marrakech $47
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDar es Salaam $844Marrakech $94
Compare Hotels in Dar es Salaam and Marrakech
Looking for a hotel in Dar es Salaam 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: Dar es Salaam Hotel Prices and Marrakech Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Dar es Salaam $13Marrakech $6.42
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dar es Salaam
Also for Dar es Salaam, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer/Airport pick up and drop off: $192
- Transfer from dar es salaam to morogoro: $203
- Private Transfer from Julius Nyerere Airport (DAR) to Dar El Salaam: $74
- Private Transfer from Dar es Salaam Airport DAR to Dar es Salaam by Luxury Car: $167
- Private Transfer from Dar El Salaam to Julius Nyerere Airport (DAR): $74
- Ferry Tickets to Zanzibar with Transfers.: $120
- Airport Transfers To/from Dar Es Salaam City Center Or To/from Your Hotel: $85
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Marrakech
Also for Marrakech, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer From Marrakech To Fez: $455
- One way transfer from Fes to Marrakech: $370
- Private Transfer between Marrakech and Casablanca: $315
- City to City Transfer - Marrakesh > Merzouga: $300
- Agadir and Marrakech airport transfer : $294
- Agadir private transfer from Ouirgane to Agadir airport (AGA): $294
- Transfer Marrakech to Tangier: $290
- Private Premium Transfert From / To Marrakech To / From Tangier: $288
- Private Transfer From Casablanca to Marrakesh: $285
- Private Premium Transfert From / To Marrakech To / From Meknes: $282
- Agadir private transfer from Imlil to Agadir airport (AGA): $275
- Transfer Marrakech to Fes: $260
Is it cheaper to fly into Dar es Salaam or Marrakech?
Prices for flights to both Marrakech and Dar es Salaam 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 dayDar es Salaam $18Marrakech $13
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.Dar es Salaam -Marrakech $7.14
Tours and Activities in Dar es Salaam
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Dar es Salaam.
- Dar Es Salaam City Tour (Full Day With Private Guide And Car): $150
- Bagamoyo Heritage Adventure: Private Full-Day Cultural Tour: $248
- Bagamoyo Historical Tour - Everyday: $199
- Bird Watching Tour to Tegetero Forest 2days 1 night: $205
- Dar Es Salaam City Tour. All Must See Things (Private Guide and car) Full day: $220
- Dar es Salaam City Tour - Everyday: $97
- Dar es Salaam City Tour - Visit all attractive places: $117
- Dar es Salaam History and Architectural Tours: $150
- Dar es salaam City Tour : $38
- Dar es salaam Reality Tour: $51
- Dar es salaam city sightseeing private tour: $199
- Day Trip to Dar Es Salaam Zoo & Horse Riding Tour: $280
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 dayDar es Salaam $7.44Marrakech $15
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dar es Salaam and Marrakech, we can see that Dar es Salaam is more expensive. And not only is Marrakech much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Dar es Salaam would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Dar es Salaam 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 Dar es Salaam Expensive? and Is Marrakech Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Dar es Salaam or Marrakech?
Dar es Salaam has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Marrakech. When comparing the sizes of Dar es Salaam 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.