Which place is cheaper, Marrakech or Dar es Salaam?
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 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 $458Marrakech $101
The average daily cost (per person) in Dar es Salaam is $458, 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 Dar es Salaam and Marrakech in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDar es Salaam $420Marrakech $58
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDar es Salaam $840Marrakech $116
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 $13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dar es Salaam
Also for Dar es Salaam, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Zanzibar Airport Shared Taxi Transfer to Any Hotel: $35
- Private VIP Ferry Tickets to Zanzibar with two way transfers: $251
- Private Transfer from Dar El Salaam to Julius Nyerere Airport (DAR): $51
- Private Airport Transfers in Dar: $60
- Ferry Tickets to Zanzibar with Transfers.: $120
- Half-Day City Tour with Transfers: $59
- Dar es Salaam Airport Transfers Comfortable Ride to Your Hotel: $60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Marrakech
Also for Marrakech, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer From Marrakech To Tangier: $285
- Transfer Marrakech to Fes: $278
- Private Transfer from Safi to Casablanca (CMN) Airport: $276
- Private Transfer from Marrakech Menara (RAK) Airport to Taroudant: $276
- Essaouira Day Trip From Marrakech With Private Transfers: $273
- From Marrakech : Private Transfer to Fes: $262
- Marrakech to Casablanca Airport or City Hotels Private Transfer: $261
- Agafay Desert Tour with Private Breakfast and Transfer Included: $261
- Private Transfer from Marrakech to Casablanca (CMN) Airport: $257
- Private Transfer from Marrakech to Essaouira: $250
- Private Transfer from Marrakech Menara (RAK) Airport to Casablanca: $246
- Marrakech To Fez Private Transfer: $246
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 $30Marrakech $29
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dar es Salaam
For Dar es Salaam, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Dar es Salaam Old Town Walking and Food Tour With Transfers: $70
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$0.32
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Breakfast$1.30
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Dates$0.65
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Olives$0.97
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Sandwich$1.40
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Souvenir Spices$6.71
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Marrakech
For Marrakech, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Marrakech to Agafay Sunset Camel and Quad Combo with Dinner: $9.00
- Agafay Desert Camel Ride and Quad Bike with Dinner Show: $9.48
- Camel Ride at Marrakech Desert Agafy with Dinner: $11
- Excursion from Marrakech to Agafay desert Quad Camel dinner show: $12
- Marrakech desert tour dinner show & camel ride with sunset views: $12
- Agafay Desert Camel Ride and Quad bike & Dinner Show: $12
- Morocco's Top Cooking Classes For Authentic berber Cuisine in the Atlas Mountain: $13
- Agafay desert quad &camel ride with dinner show: $14
- Agafay Desert Quad Bike Camel Ride and Dinner Show: $14
- Agafay Desert Sunset Camel Ride with Dinner Show: $15
- Agafay desert dinner show camel ride with sunset: $15
- Agafay Desert Sunset Dinner, Fire Show, Music & Stargazing: $15
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Dar es Salaam -Marrakech $11
Tours and Activities in Dar es Salaam
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Dar es Salaam.
- Ancient Bagamoyo City Day Tour: $249
- Bagamoyo Full-Day Tour: Historic Slave Market & Kaole Ruins: $280
- Bagamoyo Historical Tour - Everyday: $199
- Bagamoyo Historical tour - Full Day. (Ivory and Slaves Trade): $280
- Bagamoyo Tour: $120
- Bongoyo Island Full Day Tour from Dar Es Salaam: $120
- Dar Es Salaam City Tour: $150
- Dar Es Salaam City Tour (Full Day With Private Guide And Car): $250
- Dar Es Salaam City Tour. All Must See Things (Private Guide and car) Full day: $220
- Dar Es Salaam City tour: $163
- Dar Es Salaam Local Markets and Village-National Museum Day tour: $150
- Dar es Salaam Architectural Guided Walking Tour and History: $22
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$2.16
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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 Terres d’Amanar Adventure: $77
- 1-Hour Horse Carriage Drawn Marrakech City Tour: $58
- 1-night Atlas Mountain Experience from Marrakech with Hike and Camel Ride: $130
- 1000 Years of History: A Self-Guided Marrakech Tour: $15
- 2 - Day Marrakech to Zagora Desert Tour – Shared & Private Options: $124
- 2 Day Mt. Toubkal Trekking Tour from Marrakech: $224
- 2 Day Zagora Adventure from Marrakech Quad Biking and Camel Ride: $282
- 2 Day Zagora Desert Tour via Ait Benhaddou: $188
- 2 Day in Atlas Mountains Tour from Marrakech: $150
- 2 Days / 1 Night Zagora Desert Tour , Group & private: $114
- 2 Days 1 Night Amazing Zagora Desert Tour From Marrakech: $83
- 2 Days 1 Night Desert Tour from Marrakech to the desert of Tinfou Zagora: $296
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDar es Salaam $7.42Marrakech $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 Pub Crawl with Hotel Pickup: $36
- Private Vineyard Day from Marrakech Wine Tasting and City Tour: $130
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.