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 $456Marrakech $86
The average daily cost (per person) in Dar es Salaam is $456, while the average daily cost in Marrakech is $86. 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 $418Marrakech $44
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDar es Salaam $836Marrakech $88
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:
- Transfer/Airport pick up and drop off: $192
- Transfer from dar es salaam to morogoro: $203
- Private Transfer from Dar El Salaam to Julius Nyerere Airport (DAR): $103
- Luxury Coach - Dar Es Salaam Airport Transfer to the City Centre/Out ( 22 max): $113
- Ferry Tickets to Zanzibar with Transfers.: $120
- Dar es salaam-Morogoro-Dar es salaam transfer by luxury car.: $200
- 1 Day Mikumi Safari (SGR VIP Train Transfer): $380
- Dar es Salaam Airport Transfer: $75
- Dar Es Salaam Transfer from Airport Hotel Ferry or Train : $60
- Dar Es Salaam City Tour. All Must See Things (private Guide And Transfer) 9 Hrs : $190
- Classic Day trip: Train Transfer To Mikumi National Park: $323
- 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:
- Marrakech:One way transfer from Marrakech to Fes: $505
- Luxury Private Transfer from Marrakech to Meknes: $294
- Private Marrakech Transfer to Merzouga On Time, Every Time: $290
- Private Transfer Essaouira - Lmlil: $278
- Private Taxi Transfer from Marrakech to Fes: $271
- Private Transfer from Safi to Casablanca (CMN) Airport: $270
- Essaouira Day Trip From Marrakech With Private Transfers: $267
- "Marrakech to Fes: Your Private Transfer for a Smooth Journey": $260
- From Marrakech : Private Transfer to Fes : $256
- Private Transfer from Marrakech to Casablanca (CMN) Airport: $251
- Fes to Marrakesh Transfer (Private): $250
- Marrakech To Fez Private Transfer : $240
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 $28
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:
- Taste of Tanzania Cooking Class and Food Tour: $20
- Tanzania: traditional Swahili cooking class: $45
- Tuk-Tuk Food Tour: $110
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$1.26
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Dates$0.63
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Olives$0.95
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Sandwich$1.36
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Souvenir Spices$6.52
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Marrakech
For Marrakech, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Chez Ali Fantasia Folklore Show With Oriental Dinner – Marrakesh: $5.00
- Amazing Sunset in Agafay Desert with Camels & Dinner - Marrakesh: $5.00
- Agafay Desert Sunset & Romantic Dinner with Transfers - Marrakesh: $5.00
- Agafay Desert Sunset & Romantic Dinner with Transfer – Marrakech: $5.00
- Agafay Camel Ride & Romantic Dinner with Transfer - Marrakesh: $5.00
- Agafay Desert Sunset & Romantic Dinner with Transfer – Marrakesh: $5.00
- Chez Ali Fantasia folklore Show & Oriental Dinner - Marrakesh: $5.00
- Moroccan Journey, Cooking Class learn & lunch - Marrakesh: $5.00
- Full-Day Essaouira City Tour, Cooking Class & Lunch - Marrakesh: $5.00
- Chez Ali & Fantasia Folklore Show with Moroccan Dinner -Marrakesh: $5.00
- Delight Moroccan Cooking Class in Essaouira with Lunch- Marrakesh: $5.00
- Quad bike in Agafay desert with Camel, Dinner & Show - Marrakesh: $5.79
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Dar es Salaam -Marrakech $10
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): $155
- 1 Night Mikumi Adventure safari From Dar es Salaam: $390
- 1-Day experience safari to Mikumi from Dar-es-Salaam by car: $320
- 2 Days 1 Night Bagamoyo Historical Tour : $300
- 2-Days safari adventure to Mikumi N. Park from Dar-es-Salaam: $380
- 2-day adventures to Mikumi by luxury train from Dar-es-Salam: $380
- 3 Days Camping Experience Safari: mikumi national Park: $449
- 3-Day Mikumi Adventure Safari: $650
- 3-Days safari adventure to Mikumi N. Park from Dar-es-Salaam: $320
- 3-days adventure from Dar-es-Salaam to Mikumi National Park: $400
- Bagamoyo Historical Tour - Everyday: $199
- Bagamoyo Historical Tour - Everyday: $187
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$2.10
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Golf at Atlas Golf$59
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: $46
- 2 nights desert tour marrakech: $300
- Agafay Desert: Three Valley Guided Tour From Marrakech : $22
- Atlas Mountains Horseback Ride Day Tour From Marrakech : $53
- Desert Thrills: Quad Biking Adventures in Palmeraie Marrakech: $46
- Experience Moroccan Hammam and Massage: $116
- Experience Spa Hammam Massage and Camel tour: $110
- Experience the desert nomads in Marrakech!: $29
- Full-Day Atlas Mountains & Imlil Valley Adventure from Marrakech: $16
- Half-Day Quad Bike Experience in Marrakech: $45
- Historical and Cultural Marrakech Tours.: $29
- Hot Air Balloon Adventure over Marrakesh and Atlas Mountains: $209
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDar es Salaam $7.38Marrakech $9.96
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.