Which place is cheaper, Marrakech or Drakensberg?
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 Drakensberg or Marrakech?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Drakensberg or Marrakech? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Drakensberg or Marrakech?
Drakensberg
Drakensberg, whose name derives from the Dutch and means "mountains of the dragons," is a mountainous region which encompasses a vast amount of South Africa's interior, extending into neighboring countries as well. It hugs the eastern border of Lesotho, attracting visitors for hiking, backpacking, and admiring the natural wonders of the landscape.
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 One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Cape Town, The Best 2-Week Tours from Cape Town, The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Morocco.
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Drakensberg Prices
South Africa PricesMarrakech Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDrakensberg $106Marrakech $88
The average daily cost (per person) in Drakensberg is $106, while the average daily cost in Marrakech is $88. 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 Drakensberg and Marrakech in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDrakensberg $39Marrakech $45
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDrakensberg $78Marrakech $90
Compare Hotels in Drakensberg and Marrakech
Looking for a hotel in Drakensberg 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: Marrakech Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Drakensberg $71Marrakech $13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Marrakech
Also for Marrakech, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- private taxi transfer on arrival from Marrakech airport to medina: $6.50
- Try find your better than us!Airport transfer service in Marrakesh HTL-APT (RAK): $13
- Try find your better than us!Airport transfer service in Marrakesh APT-HTL (RAK): $13
- Transfert de l'aéroport de Marrakech à la ville: $23
- Transfert de Marrakech vers Aeroport Mohamed 5 Casablanca: $125
- Transfert Privée Aéroport Marrakech vers Essaouira : $103
- Transfers from Marrakech airport to the city and the medina: $17
- Transfers Marrakech to Essaouira or Essaouira to Marrakech: $69
- Transfer from el Jadida to Marrakech riad or hotel or Airport : $194
- Transfer from Marrakech to Casablanca,Agadir,Essouira and Fez: $228
- Transfer from Marrakech to Casa-Airport or Casa-Airport to Marrakech: $158
- Transfer from Marrakech city or Marrakech airport to Casablanca city: $170
Is it cheaper to fly into Drakensberg or Marrakech?
Prices for flights to both Marrakech and Drakensberg 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 dayDrakensberg $29Marrakech $28
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$1.29
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Dates$0.64
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Olives$0.97
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Sandwich$1.39
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Souvenir Spices$6.66
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Marrakech
For Marrakech, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Essaouira City Tour with Cooking Class and Lunch - Marrakesh: $5.00
- Romantic Sunset in Agafay Desert with Dinner : $5.00
- Agafay Desert Sunset & Romantic Dinner with Transfers - Marrakesh: $5.00
- Cooking Class learn Full Day Adventure with Lunch - Marrakesh: $5.00
- Day Trip to Essaouira City with Cooking Class & Lunch - Marrakesh: $5.00
- Moroccan Journey, Cooking Class learn & lunch - Marrakesh: $5.00
- Traditional Moroccan Cooking Class, Lunch & Transfer - Marrakesh: $5.00
- Chez Ali Fantasia Folklore Show & Oriental Dinner – Marrakesh: $5.70
- Quad bike in Agafay desert with Camel, Dinner & Show - Marrakesh: $5.70
- Marrakech Agafay Desert Quad Bike Camel Dinner Fire Show: $10
- Agafay Desert Dinner, Camel Ride & Quad Biking.: $10
- Camel Ride at Marrakech Desert Agafy with Dinner: $11
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Drakensberg $8.95Marrakech $11
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$2.15
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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:
- 2 days Toubkal adventure Trek : $90
- 2 nights desert tour marrakech: $300
- Agafay Desert: Three Valley Guided Tour From Marrakech : $22
- Desert Agafay and Atlas Mountains Day Tour & Camel ride From Marrakech: $17
- Experience Moroccan Hammam and Massage: $114
- Experience Spa Hammam Massage and Camel tour: $108
- Experience the desert nomads in Marrakech!: $28
- From Ouzoud Waterfalls Guided Tour & Boat Ride: $24
- Full Day Guided Tour in Ouzoud Waterfalls : $31
- Half-Day Quad Bike Experience in Marrakech: $45
- Majorelle Garden, St Laurent and Berber Museum Round Trip Ticket: $63
- Marrakech By Bike 2 Hour Cycling Tour: $68
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDrakensberg $3.88Marrakech $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 Adventure: The Ultimate Pub Crawl: $24
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Drakensberg and Marrakech, we can see that Drakensberg 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 Drakensberg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Drakensberg 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 Drakensberg Expensive? and Is Marrakech Expensive?.
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.