Which place is cheaper, Marrakech or Haridwar?
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 Haridwar or Marrakech?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Haridwar and Marrakech. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Haridwar or Marrakech?
Haridwar
A spiritual journey is not complete without a trip to Haridwar as it is the lands of legends and tales cleansed by the Holy Ganga and regarded as the Holiest places for washing of sins. Haridwar is located on the foothills of the Himalayas making the place a truly memorable experience. After making a Haridwar Darshan, you will find most of your answers regarding the unknown and uncertainties. Rishikesh is very close to Haridwar, for waking the adrenaline rush in you. One can plan out so many activities to do in Haridwar for a fun filling vacation.
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 Photography Tours in India, The Best Religious Tours in 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 dayHaridwar $34Marrakech $95
The average daily cost (per person) in Haridwar is $34, while the average daily cost in Marrakech is $95. 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 Haridwar and Marrakech in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHaridwar $14Marrakech $54
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHaridwar $28Marrakech $108
Compare Hotels in Haridwar and Marrakech
Looking for a hotel in Haridwar 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: Haridwar Hotel Prices and Marrakech Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Haridwar $4.67Marrakech $13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Haridwar
Also for Haridwar, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Rishikesh: Mini Gartang Gali Guided Half-Day Trek with Transfers: $112
- Private Transfer from Rishikesh to Delhi: $42
- Private Transfer from Haridwar to Delhi: $39
- Private Transfer from Dehradun Airport to Rishikesh: $35
- Dehradun Airport (DED): Private Transfer to Rishikesh: $17
- Affordable transfer from Rishikesh to Delhi: $39
- Affordable transfer from Rishikesh to Dehradun Airport: $20
- Affordable transfer from Haridwar to Delhi: $39
- Affordable Dehradun airport transfer to Rishikesh: $20
- Affordable Dehradun Airport Transfer.: $15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Marrakech
Also for Marrakech, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Luxury Private Transfer from Marrakech to Meknes: $290
- Private Marrakech Transfer to Merzouga On Time, Every Time: $285
- Marrakech to Chefchaouen: Your Exclusive Private Transfer: $285
- Agadir private transfer from Imlil to Agadir airport (AGA): $283
- Private Transfer From Marrakech To Tangier: $275
- Private Transfer Essaouira - Lmlil: $274
- Private Transfer from Marrakech Menara (RAK) Airport to Taroudant: $266
- Essaouira Day Trip From Marrakech With Private Transfers: $262
- From Marrakech : Private Transfer to Fes: $252
- One Way transfer from Marrakech to Rabat: $250
- Day Trip to Essaouira with private transfers and guide: $250
- Private Transfer from Marrakech to Casablanca (CMN) Airport: $248
Is it cheaper to fly into Haridwar or Marrakech?
Prices for flights to both Marrakech and Haridwar 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 dayHaridwar $15Marrakech $27
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Haridwar
For Haridwar, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Rishikesh: Sattvic Ayurvedic Cooking Class – Cook & Dine: $38
- Flavors of Haridwar A Sacred 7 Street Guided Food Tour: $40
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$0.31
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Breakfast$1.22
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Dates$0.61
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Olives$0.92
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Sandwich$1.32
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Souvenir Spices$6.32
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Marrakech
For Marrakech, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Agafay Desert Adventure from Sunset Camel Ride Dinner: $9.00
- Agafay Sunset, Moroccan Dinner & Live Entertainment: $11
- Magical Dinner in Agafay Desert with a Sunset Camel Ride: $11
- Agafay Desert sunset: Camel and quad bike+Dinner with fire show: $11
- Camel Ride and Sunset & Dinner Show in Agafay Desert: $11
- Marrakech Berber dinner in Agafay, camel ride and fire show: $11
- Enjoy The Agafay Desert Quad, Camel Ride & Dinner with Fire Show: $11
- Marrakech Agafay Desert Dinner Under the Stars with Live Music: $13
- High Atlas Sunset and Authentic Berber Dinner from Marrakech: $14
- Agafay Desert Sunset Dinner Show with Camel Ride from Marrakech: $14
- Agafay Desert Quad Bike Camel Ride and Dinner Show: $14
- Marrakech Agafay Desert Sunset with Camel Ride and Dinner Show: $14
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Haridwar $8.07Marrakech $10
Tours and Activities in Haridwar
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Haridwar.
- 02 Days Rajasthan, Jodhpur with Bishnoi Village Guided Tour: $274
- 2-Days Haridwar and Rishikesh Tour By Car: $98
- 6D Char Dham Yatra Immersive VR Experience at Haridwar: $3.81
- Ashram Tour By Walk in Rishikesh (Private Tour): $12
- Blue City of Rajasthan, Jodhpur Guided Tour - 02 Days: $97
- Cultural Walking Tour with Local Snacks in Rishikesh: $15
- Day tour Haridwar Rishikesh with evening Ganga Aarti: $53
- Dehradun Day Tour: Robber’s Cave, Buddha Temple & Local Market: $60
- Discover Rishikesh: Day Tour Guided With Ganga Aarti Ceremony: $30
- Discovering Dehradun: A Full Day Guided Tour: $63
- From Kochi: 03-Day Periyar Wildlife & Mararikulam Beach Tour: $172
- From Rishikesh: 3-Day Mahavatar Babaji Cave & Dunagiri Tour: $270
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$2.04
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Golf at Atlas Golf$58
Tours and Activities in Marrakech
For Marrakech, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- "Mogador Camel Expedition Ecotour | Private & Luxury: $188
- "Shop in Style: Guided Tour of Marrakesh's Markets": $46
- 1 Day Terres d’Amanar Adventure: $74
- 1 Hour Camel Ride Tour In Marrakech Palm Grove: $25
- 1-night Atlas Mountain Experience from Marrakech with Hike and Camel Ride: $130
- 10 Hours tour from marrakech to ouarzazate: $46
- 2 Day Desert Tour From Marrakech To Zagora Marrakech Desert Tours: $138
- 2 Day Desert Tour From Marrakech through the Atlas Mountains & Camel ride: $80
- 2 Day Mt Toubkal Small Group tours from Marrakech: $217
- 2 Day Mt. Toubkal Trekking Tour from Marrakech: $216
- 2 Day Zagora Desert Tour via Ait Benhaddou: $181
- 2 Day Zagora Tour from Marrakech Including the Atlas Mountains, Camel Trek and Desert Camp: $262
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHaridwar $6.00Marrakech $9.66
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Haridwar and Marrakech, we can see that Marrakech is more expensive. And not only is Haridwar much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Haridwar 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 Haridwar would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Haridwar 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 Haridwar.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Haridwar Expensive? and Is Marrakech Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Haridwar or Marrakech?
Marrakech has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Haridwar. When comparing the sizes of Haridwar 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.