Which place is cheaper, Marrakech or Doha?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Doha or Marrakech?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Doha and Marrakech can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Doha or Marrakech?
Doha
Doha is the capital city of Qatar, modern and rapidly developing with much construction underway. It is home to Doha International Airport, the main point of entry for Qatar, as well as many of the country's best museums and examples of cultural heritage.
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 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 dayDoha $200Marrakech $70
The average daily cost (per person) in Doha is $200, 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 Doha and Marrakech in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDoha $119Marrakech $47
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDoha $238Marrakech $94
Compare Hotels in Doha and Marrakech
Looking for a hotel in Doha 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: Doha Hotel Prices and Marrakech Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Doha $23Marrakech $6.42
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Doha
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Doha:
- Sharing Arrival Transfer - West Bay: $20
- Sharing Arrival Transfer - Pearl Qatar: $27
- Shared Departure Transfer in West Bay : $20
- Shared Arrival Transfer - Doha City: $14
- Qatar Doha Hamad Airport (DOH) to Doha - Arrival Private Transfer: $67
- Private transfer: Doha to Doha Airport (DOH): $70
- Private transfer: Doha Airport (DOH) to Doha: $70
- Private Transfer: Hamad Airport DOH to Doha by Business Car: $80
- Private Transfer from Hamad Airport to Doha City : $70
- Private Transfer from Doha Port to Doha Hamad Airport (DOH): $74
- Private Transfer from Doha Cruise Port to Doha Hamad Airport(DOH): $82
- Private Transfer from Doha Cruise Port to Doha City Hotels : $74
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 Doha or Marrakech?
Prices for flights to both Marrakech and Doha 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 dayDoha $61Marrakech $13
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Doha
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Doha.
- Private Dinner on Safliya Island: $65
- Private Souk Waqif with Lunch or Dinner Tour: $96
- Food Tour in The Pearl Qatar Island: $139
- Half Day Doha City Tour with Lunch or Dinner: $143
- Full Day Desert Safari with Camp Access, Buffet Dinner,Camel Ride: $195
- Private Desert Safari with BBQ Lunch/Dinner at Souk Al Wakra Tour: $202
- Full Day Desert Private Safari with Lunch or Dinner: $214
- Private Overnight Desert Safari, Dune bashing, dinner & Breakfast: $220
- Doha : Full Day Desert Safari | BBQ Dinner | Inland sea: $237
- Full Day Desert Safari with Lunch/Dinner in Desert Camp: $280
- Overnight Private Desert Safari with Buffet Dinner and Camel Ride: $299
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.Doha $18Marrakech $7.14
Tours and Activities in Doha
Here are a few actual costs in Doha for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Doha-Private Combo Full Day Tour Doha City/Desert Safari 8hours: $150
- Private North of Qatar Tour: $84
- Transit/Layover Tours from Doha Airport – Explore Doha City : $105
- (Private Combo Tour) Sheikh Faisal Museum And Camel Race Track : $124
- (Private) Quickie to the Desert Safari Experience - Inland Sea Visit: $100
- 1 Hour Camel Ride Experience in Sealine Beach: $172
- 10 Hour Desert Safari Tour at Qatar with BBQ: $150
- 4 Hours Purple Island Mangroves Kayaking Adventure in Qatar: $130
- 4 Hours-Doha City Private Tour: $69
- 4-Hour Private Tour to Msheireb Museums and city tour: $75
- 6 Hrs Doha City Tour: $140
- 6 Hrs desert desert safari & Relax at inland sea desert (No Rush Tour): $129
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 dayDoha $15Marrakech $15
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Doha and Marrakech, we can see that Doha is more expensive. And not only is Marrakech much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Doha is in Middle East 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 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 Doha would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Doha 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 Doha Expensive? and Is Marrakech Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Doha or Marrakech?
Marrakech has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Doha. When comparing the sizes of Doha 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.