Which place is cheaper, Marrakech or Delhi?
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 Delhi or Marrakech?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Delhi 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: Delhi or Marrakech?
Delhi
Delhi is the largest city in northern India and is officially the country's capital. The city has a population of 11 million with the metropolitan population reaching over 16 million. The city is similar in landscape to the rest of its surrounding area. It is very flat with the river Yamuna flowing on the eastern side of the city. The Aravalii Hills are in the western portion of the city. The city's history dates back to the 6th century BC and it has served as a capital for various kingdoms and empires.
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 Luxury Tours to India, The Best Budget Tours to India, 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 dayDelhi $48Marrakech $101
The average daily cost (per person) in Delhi is $48, 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 Delhi and Marrakech in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDelhi $21Marrakech $58
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDelhi $42Marrakech $116
Compare Hotels in Delhi and Marrakech
Looking for a hotel in Delhi 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: Delhi Hotel Prices and Marrakech Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Delhi $4.27Marrakech $13
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Delhi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Delhi:
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Tuk Tuk Ride$0.10
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Taxi to Airport$1.67
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Subway$0.33
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Uber Cab$0.84
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Delhi Metro Smart Card$1.57
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Auto-rickshaw$1.04
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Delhi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Delhi:
- Transfer from Delhi airport to hotel: $50
- Transfer from Delhi Airport to Agra Hotel: $80
- Stroll through Old Delhi's Chandni Chowk with Private Transfer: $104
- Same Day Agra from Delhi with Luxury Transfers : A Taj Trip: $110
- Round trip Airport to Hotel to Airport transfers: $34
- Round Trip Delhi Airport Transfers – Arrival & Departure Both: $43
- Red Fort: Delhi with Tickets Guide and Transfer: $16
- Private transfer: Delhi hotel to Railway station: $27
- Private transfer from Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Airport to Delhi Hotels: $59
- Private Transfers New Delhi To Udaipur Drop: $81
- Private Transfer: Delhi to Corbett National Park with Brunch: $199
- Private Transfer: Delhi to Agra via Vrindavan & Mathura: $145
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Marrakech
Also for Marrakech, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- "Marrakech to El Jadida: Private Transfer for Your Comfort": $118
- 2h Quad Adventure in the Marrakech Palmeraie With Transfer: $30
- Aéroport transfer: $18
- Agafay Camel Ride, Pool & Lunch with Hotel Transfers: $24
- Agafay Desert Luxury Private Lunch with 4x4 Transfer: $178
- Agafay Desert Pool Day with Camel Ride, Lunch & Hotel Transfer: $33
- Agafay Desert Tour with Private Breakfast and Transfer Included: $261
- Airport transfer Transfer to your hotel in Marrakech: $30
- Airport transfer hotel: $62
- Anima Garden Experience: Tickets And Hassle-Free Transfers: $75
- Arrival Private Transfer: Marrakech Menara Airport RAK to Marrakech in Van: $50
- Comfortable Private Transfer from Marrakech to Rabat: $147
Is it cheaper to fly into Delhi or Marrakech?
Prices for flights to both Marrakech and Delhi 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 dayDelhi $18Marrakech $29
Typical Food Prices in Delhi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Delhi:
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McDonalds$3.06
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Delhi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Delhi.
- Old Delhi Food Tour: 8 Tastings & Tuk-Tuk Ride with Local Expert: $14
- Delhi Guided Half Day Food Tour in Famous Markets: $19
- Old Delhi Food Tour with Spice Market, Temples and Rickshaw Ride: $22
- Old Delhi Street Food Tour Rickshaw Ride and Hidden Gems Walk: $22
- Learn Indian Cooking From A Chef - Private Cooking Class: $22
- Old Delhi Food Tour Extravaganza!: $27
- Food Tour in Delhi: $27
- Online: Indian Food Cooking Class: $29
- IWT eating/walking tour&certified cooking workshop: $31
- Old Delhi Food Tour with Pickup and Drop Off: $33
- Old Delhi Food Tour: Street Food, Rickshaw & Spice Market: $35
- Traditional Indian Cooking Class with Family Experience: $36
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.Delhi $17Marrakech $11
Typical Entertainment Prices in Delhi
Here are a few typical costs in Delhi for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Red Fort$9.09
Tours and Activities in Delhi
Here are a few actual costs in Delhi for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- (Time saver) 2-day Golden Triangle Tour all inclusive: $60
- 02 Days Jaipur Tour By Car From Delhi: $140
- 02 Days Overnight Taj Mahal Tour From Delhi: $150
- 02 nights 03 Days Private Jaipur tour from Delhi: $280
- 03 Days Private Ranthambore Wildlife Safari Tour From Delhi: $230
- 04 Days Golden Triangle Tour of India: $199
- 04-Day Private Luxury Golden Triangle Tour to Agra & Jaipur: $261
- 1 Day Delhi City Tour & 1 Day Agra Taj Mahal Private Combo Tour: $140
- 1 Day Delhi Sightseeing Tour by Car Explore Iconic Landmarks: $81
- 1 Day Delhi and 1 Day Agra Tour From Delhi with Taj Mahal - All Inclusive: $210
- 1 Day Delhi and 1 Day Taj Mahal Tour by Car: $119
- 1 Day Taj Mahal Tour With Experienced Guide: $63
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:
- Marrakech Medina Self-Guided Walking Tour Experience: $3.54
- 3 Days Merzouga Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes: $5.00
- Berber Culture Experience & Atlas Mountains Tour: $5.92
- Marrakech Audioguided walking tour 2h45 and 21 reviews: $6.99
- Agadir Goats Climbing Argan Trees Tour with Souk El Had Market: $7.11
- Guided Medina Walking Tour Monuments and Souks: $10
- Marrakech Airport to Hotel – Your Premium Arrival Experience: $11
- Bahia Palace Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry: $12
- Cycling tour in marrakesh desert: $12
- Marrakech Private Walking Tour: $12
- Shared Sightseeing Tour Visit to Marrakech with Licensed Guide: $12
- From Ourika Valley Adventure with Atlas Mountains: $12
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDelhi $7.57Marrakech $10
Sample the Local Flavors in Delhi
Also in Delhi, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl (3 Hours Guided Bar Hopping Tour): $30
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 Delhi and Marrakech, we can see that Marrakech is more expensive. And not only is Delhi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Delhi is in Asia 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 Delhi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Delhi 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 Marrakech would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Marrakech than you might in Delhi.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Delhi Expensive? and Is Marrakech Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Delhi or Marrakech?
Delhi has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Marrakech. When comparing the sizes of Delhi 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.