Which place is cheaper, Marrakech or Jinja?
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 Jinja or Marrakech?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Jinja 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: Jinja or Marrakech?
Jinja
Jinja is a city located at the source of the Nile in Uganda, Africa. Many backpackers travel to Jinja, as it is known for its white water rafting. This city is the third largest economy in all of the East African Community. It has a population of about 72,000 people.
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 Wildlife Tours to Uganda, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Uganda, 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 dayJinja $116Marrakech $89
The average daily cost (per person) in Jinja is $116, while the average daily cost in Marrakech is $89. 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 Jinja and Marrakech in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personJinja $45Marrakech $46
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomJinja $90Marrakech $92
Compare Hotels in Jinja and Marrakech
Looking for a hotel in Jinja 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: Jinja Hotel Prices and Marrakech Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Jinja $22Marrakech $13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jinja
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Jinja:
- 1-Day Source of River Nile Tour with Transfers: $280
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Marrakech
Also for Marrakech, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Marrakech Transfer one way: $23
- ESSAOUIRA Day Trip from Marrakech with Transfers: $31
- Hammam and Massage Experience with Transfers: $80
- private transfer : Marrakech from or to Oualidia Beach & hôtels: $80
- private transfer to or from Marrakech and Taroudant one trip: $103
- transfer Marrakech from/to Essaouira one way trip .: $172
- "Marrakech to Essaouira: Private Transfer for Your Comfort": $92
- 2 Hour Horse Ride Through Palmeraie Grove with Transfer-Marrakech: $5.00
- 2 Hours Horseback Riding at Palmeraie with Transfers - Marrakech: $5.00
- 2h Buggy Adventure in the Marrakech Desert with Transfer and Tea Break: $126
- Aéroport transfer : $30
- ATV Quad Adventure in Agafay Desert with Transfer – Marrakech: $5.00
Is it cheaper to fly into Jinja or Marrakech?
Prices for flights to both Marrakech and Jinja 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 dayJinja $51Marrakech $29
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$6.70
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Marrakech
For Marrakech, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- ATV Quad in Agafay desert, Dinner, Show & Camel Ride - Marrakesh: $5.00
- Moroccan Journey, Cooking Class learn & lunch - Marrakesh: $5.00
- Essaouira City Tour with Cooking Class and Lunch - Marrakesh: $5.00
- Agafay Camel Ride & Romantic Dinner with Transfer - Marrakesh: $5.00
- Chez Ali Fantasia folklore Show & Oriental Dinner - Marrakesh: $5.00
- Romantic Dinner in Agafay & Camel Ride with transfer - Marrakesh: $5.00
- Day Trip to Essaouira City with Cooking Class & Lunch - Marrakesh: $5.00
- Cooking Class learn Full Day Adventure with Lunch - Marrakesh: $5.00
- Agafay Desert Sunset & Romantic Dinner with Transfer – Marrakesh: $5.00
- Delight Moroccan Cooking Class in Essaouira with Lunch- Marrakesh: $5.00
- Enjoy ATV Quad in Agafay Desert, Sunset Camel & Dinner-Marrakesh: $5.00
- Chez Ali Fantasia Folklore Show With Oriental Dinner – Marrakesh: $5.00
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Jinja $30Marrakech $11
Tours and Activities in Jinja
Here are a few actual costs in Jinja for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 1 Day Jinja And Source Of The Nile River Tour(female Guided): $295
- 1-DAY BEST JINJA & SOURCE OF RIVER NILE TOUR: $220
- 2 days Jinja adventure with white water rafting and tubing: $200
- David's Shared Walking Tour in Jinja with a Local Cultural Meal: $40
- EPIC UGANDA SAFARI ADVENTURE | (2 Adults-1 Child Tier) 5-Day: $3,850
- From Kampala: Full-Day Jinja Sightseeing Adventure: $161
- From Kampala: Jinja and Sipi Falls 2-Day Tour: $418
- HIGH-OCTANE ADVENTURES—QUADBIKE, ZIPLINE, RIVER-RAFT & MORE: $2,750
- Half-Day Jinja Walking Tour: Source of Nile & Boat Ride Options: $31
- Jinja Village Bike Tour : $32
- 2 Day Tour with Source of the Nile and Boat Cruise: $492
- Guided Walking Tour with Optional Source of the Nile: $31
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:
- ATV Quad Adventure and Camel Ride at Palmeraie Desert - Marrakesh: $5.00
- Hot Air Balloon Adventure With Berber Breakfast - Marrakesh: $5.00
- Agafay Desert ATV Adventure, Show & Sunset Camel Ride – Marrakesh: $5.00
- Majorelle Garden & Koutoubia Tour by Horse Carriage - Marrakech: $5.00
- Atlas Mountains Adventure Visit Local Berber Villages - Marrakesh: $5.00
- Explore Atlas Mountains River Trip & Hiking Adventure - Marrakesh: $5.00
- Bahia Palace Ben Youssef & Medina Private Guided Tour - Marrakesh: $5.00
- City Tour Marguel Garden& Koutoubia by Horse Carriage- Marrakesh : $5.00
- Paragliding Fly Experience in Atlas Mountains & Lake - Marrakech: $5.00
- Private Tour to Bahia Palace, Ben Youssef & Medina - Marrakech: $5.00
- 3 Days Merzouga Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes: $5.00
- Explore Atlas Mountain River With Hiking Adventure - Marrakesh: $5.00
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayJinja $14Marrakech $10
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Jinja and Marrakech, we can see that Jinja 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 Jinja would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Jinja 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 Jinja Expensive? and Is Marrakech Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Jinja or Marrakech?
Marrakech has a larger population, and is about 9 times larger than the population of Jinja. When comparing the sizes of Jinja 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.