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 $100
The average daily cost (per person) in Kruger National Park is $104, while the average daily cost in Marrakech is $100. 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 $57
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKruger National Park $108Marrakech $114
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: $94
- airport transfers: $24
- VIP Transfer Luxury Mercedes limo from Marrakech Airport Hotels: $58
- VIP Luxury Private Car Marrakech Airport ,City Transfer: $24
- Transfert de l'aéroport de Marrakech à la ville: $24
- Transfers Marrakech to Essaouira or Essaouira to Marrakech: $71
- Transfer privé depuis ou vers l'aéroport marrakech: $6.00
- Transfer marrakech to agadir or agadir to marrakech: $200
- Transfer from Marrakech city or Marrakech airport to Casablanca city: $175
- Transfer from Marrakech airport to city: $15
- Transfer Marrakesh - Casablanca: $176
- Transfer Marrakech to Mohammedia: $156
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 $31Marrakech $28
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: $162
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:
- Camel Ride and Sunset & Dinner Show in Agafay Desert: $12
- Agafay Desert Dinner & Live Show: $12
- Ourika Valley Cooking Class, Garden Lunch & Pool from Marrakech: $12
- Morocco's Top Cooking Classes For Authentic berber Cuisine in the Atlas Mountain: $13
- Agafay Desert Quad Bike Camel Ride and Dinner Show: $14
- Agafay Desert Quad and Camel Ride, Dinner & Show: $15
- Agafay Desert Quad Biking & Camel Ride & Dinner & Show: $15
- Agafay desert dinner show camel ride with sunset: $15
- Cooking Class in the hearth of the Atlas Mountain from Marrakech With locals: $15
- Agafay Desert Sunset and Camel Ride with Dinner from Marrakech: $15
- Agafay Desert Camel Ride with Dinner and Fire Show from Marrakech: $18
- Agafay Desert: Dinner + Show with Quad Bike & Sunset Camel Ride: $18
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Kruger National Park $24Marrakech $11
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: $70
- Full-Day Guided Tour in the Kruger National Park: $95
- Half Day Sunset Tshukudu Safari Tour: $98
- Johannesburg Highlights & Scenic City Tour: $126
- Kruger National Park Guided Day Tour including Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off: $152
- Kruger National Park Half Day Tour from Hoedspruit: $103
- 3-Day Safari Tour and Treehouse Stay: $781
- Panorama Tour of South Africa Blyde River Canyon and More: $143
- Private Full Day Kruger National Park Safari Tour from Hoedspruit: $206
- Private Guided Panorama Full Day Tour: $277
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:
- "Majorelle Garden & Palmeraie Quad Biking: Marrakech Adventure": $102
- 1 Day Terres d’Amanar Adventure: $76
- 1-night Atlas Mountain Experience from Marrakech with Hike and Camel Ride: $130
- 1000 & 1 Night at the Agafay Desert - White Camel Camp Experience: $275
- 2 - Day Marrakech to Zagora Desert Tour – Shared & Private Options: $111
- 2 - Day Zagora Desert Tour from Marrakech & Camel Ride: $27
- 2 Day Desert Tour From Marrakech To Zagora Marrakech Desert Tours: $149
- 2 Day Desert Tour From Marrakech through the Atlas Mountains & Camel ride: $82
- 2 Day Mt Toubkal Small Group tours from Marrakech: $223
- 2 Day Private Tour to Ouarzazate: $188
- 2 Day Toubkal Ascent adventure on North Africas Highest Peak: $212
- 2 Day Zagora Adventure from Marrakech Quad Biking and Camel Ride: $280
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKruger National Park $4.66Marrakech $10
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: $129
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.