Which place is cheaper, Marrakech or Kruger National Park?
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 Kruger National Park or Marrakech?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Kruger National Park and Marrakech can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Kruger National Park or Marrakech?
Kruger National Park
Kruger National Park, in northeast South Africa hugs the border of Mozambique in the east, Zimbabwe in the north, and the Crocodile River to the south. Covering nearly 20,000 square kilometers, it hosts a variety of habitats with a thriving population of wildlife and indigenous plant species, making it a safari destination like no other.
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 Hiking & Trekking Tours in South Africa, The Best 10-Day Tours in South Africa, 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 dayKruger National Park $104Marrakech $94
The average daily cost (per person) in Kruger National Park is $104, while the average daily cost in Marrakech is $94. 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 Kruger National Park and Marrakech in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKruger National Park $54Marrakech $54
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKruger National Park $108Marrakech $108
Compare Hotels in Kruger National Park and Marrakech
Looking for a hotel in Kruger National Park 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: Kruger National Park Hotel Prices and Marrakech Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kruger National Park $28Marrakech $13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Marrakech
Also for Marrakech, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- transfer: $92
- private taxi transfer on arrival from Marrakech airport to medina: $7.00
- VIP Transfer Luxury Mercedes limo from Marrakech Airport Hotels: $56
- VIP Luxury Private Car Marrakech Airport ,City Transfer: $23
- Try find your better than us!Airport transfer service in Marrakesh HTL-APT (RAK): $19
- Try find your better than us!Airport transfer service in Marrakesh APT-HTL (RAK): $19
- Transfert de l'aéroport de Marrakech à la ville: $23
- Transfers from or to Marrakech Airport and Marrakech: $9.15
- Transfer to or from Marrakech Menara Airport: $9.15
- Transfer marrakech to agadir or agadir to marrakech: $194
- Transfer from tour accommodation to the airport in Marrakech: $8.01
- Transfer from Marrakech to Imlil: Airport Transfer to Imlil - Taxi to Imlil: $69
Is it cheaper to fly into Kruger National Park or Marrakech?
Prices for flights to both Marrakech and Kruger National Park 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 dayKruger National Park $30Marrakech $27
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kruger National Park
For Kruger National Park, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Safari Game Drive and Dinner in the Bush near Hoedspruit: $158
- No1 Rated Sunset Game Drive and Bush Dinner: $171
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$1.21
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Dates$0.61
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Olives$0.91
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Sandwich$1.31
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Souvenir Spices$6.25
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Marrakech
For Marrakech, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Marrakech Agafay Desert Quad Bike Camel Ride Dinner and Fire Show: $5.00
- Agafay Desert Magic: Sunset Camel Ride, Quad Bike & Dinner: $8.70
- Agafay Desert Camel Ride and Quad Bike with Dinner Show: $9.15
- Agafay desert Adventure: Camel Ride, Dinner and Show: $9.15
- Marrakech to Agafay: Sunset, Quad. Camel & Dinner. Fire Show: $10
- Agafay Desert Quad & Camel Rides with Dinner Show: $11
- Magical Dinner in Agafay Desert with a Sunset Camel Ride: $11
- Camel Ride and Sunset & Dinner Show in Agafay Desert: $11
- Excursion from Marrakech to Agafay desert Quad Camel dinner show: $11
- Marrakech desert tour dinner show & camel ride with sunset views: $12
- From Agafay Desert Sunset Quad Bike Camel Ride Dinner: $14
- Agafay Desert Quad Bike Camel Ride and Dinner Show: $14
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Kruger National Park $24Marrakech $9.93
Tours and Activities in Kruger National Park
For Kruger National Park, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 1 Hour Quad Bike Safari Adventure and Zipline: $68
- 90-minute Elephant Watching Experience in Hoedspruit: $93
- Full Day Panorama Tour in Mpumalanga Province: $188
- Half Day Sunset Tshukudu Safari Tour: $96
- Hoedspruit Kruger National Park Full Day Safari Tour: $158
- Johannesburg Highlights & Scenic City Tour: $123
- Kruger National Park Full Day Safari Tour: $248
- Kruger National Park Guided Day Tour including Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off: $149
- Private 4x4 Safari Tour in Kruger National Park: $124
- Private Full Day Kruger National Park Safari Tour from Hoedspruit: $202
- Private Guided Panorama Full Day Tour: $271
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$2.02
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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:
- "Mogador Camel Expedition Ecotour | Private & Luxury: $189
- "Shop in Style: Guided Tour of Marrakesh's Markets": $46
- 1 Day Terres d’Amanar Adventure: $74
- 1-day private tour from Marrakech to Kasbah Ait Benhaddou & Telouet: $137
- 1-night Atlas Mountain Experience from Marrakech with Hike and Camel Ride: $130
- 10 Hours tour from marrakech to ouarzazate: $46
- 2 - Day Marrakech to Zagora Desert Tour – Shared & Private Options: $110
- 2 Day Desert Tour From Marrakech To Zagora Marrakech Desert Tours: $138
- 2 Day Private Tour to Ouarzazate: $183
- 2 Days 1 Night Hike Mount Toubkal Tour, Atlas Mountains: $240
- 2 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Zagora: $223
- 2 Days Guided Tour to Zagora from Marrakech: $137
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKruger National Park $4.63Marrakech $9.56
Sample the Local Flavors in Marrakech
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Marrakech:
- Private Vineyard Day from Marrakech Wine Tasting and City Tour: $126
When comparing the travel costs between Kruger National Park and Marrakech, we can see that Kruger National Park is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Africa, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Kruger National Park 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.