Which place is cheaper, Marrakech or Luxor?
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 Luxor or Marrakech?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Luxor 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: Luxor or Marrakech?
Luxor
Egypt is surely on the top of every history lover's bucket list. Nowhere is the history more engrossing than in Luxor. From amazing monuments dating back to ancient Thebes to rows of temples up the Nile, this remarkable city is full the stories of past greatness.
The East Bank – or the central part of Luxor Township – is the hotbed for tourism. This is where most of the hotels and resorts are, while the West Bank is home to the ancient ruins and archaeological wonders you'll want to explore.
Before traveling to Egypt, be sure to check on the current affairs and political climate. It could have a major effect on the amount of tourists visiting, and, if conditions are too dangerous, you may want to reschedule. Also note, ladies, to avoid any issues, dress modestly. This is a very conservative region of the world. The less skin showing, the better.
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 Sightseeing Tours in Egypt, The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Morocco.
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Luxor Prices
Egypt PricesMarrakech Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLuxor $31Marrakech $100
The average daily cost (per person) in Luxor is $31, 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 Luxor and Marrakech in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLuxor $10Marrakech $57
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLuxor $20Marrakech $114
Compare Hotels in Luxor and Marrakech
Looking for a hotel in Luxor 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: Luxor Hotel Prices and Marrakech Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Luxor $5.25Marrakech $13
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Luxor
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Luxor:
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Taxi Ride$0.39
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Luxor
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Luxor:
- private transfer one way from Luxor to Hurghada: $75
- private transfer from Luxor to Aswan by private Vehicle or Retuen: $85
- private Transfer from Luxor airport to any hotel: $35
- luxor to Marsa Alam-or vice ( Private Transfer ): $105
- VIP Luxor Airport Transfer: $29
- Travel in Comfort with a Private Transfer from Luxor to Aswan: $88
- Transfers from Luxor Airport to Hotels or Nile Cruise: $40
- Transfers From Luxor To Hurghada: $140
- Transfer from luxor to marsa alam: $150
- Transfer from Luxor to Hurghada with stop at Dandera temple: $99
- Transfer from Luxor to Hurghada: $187
- Transfer from Luxor to Hurghada: $67
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Marrakech
Also for Marrakech, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- "Marrakech to Fes: Your Private Transfer for a Smooth Journey": $270
- "Marrakech to Rabat: Enjoy a Private Transfer with Ease": $146
- Agafay Camel Ride, Pool & Lunch with Hotel Transfers: $24
- Agafay Desert Pool Day Pass with Lunch & Transfers from Marrakech: $123
- Agafay Desert Pool Day with Camel Ride, Lunch & Hotel Transfer: $33
- Agafay Desert, 2H of Quad Biking, tea & transfer from Marrakech: $34
- Airport Transfer Ride: $21
- Airport Transfers: $24
- Airport Transfert: $14
- Arrival Private Transfer: Marrakech Menara Airport RAK to Marrakech in Van: $52
- Day Trip to Essaouira with private transfers and guide: $257
- ESSAOUIRA Day Trip from Marrakech with Transfers: $32
Is it cheaper to fly into Luxor or Marrakech?
Prices for flights to both Marrakech and Luxor 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 dayLuxor $15Marrakech $28
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Luxor
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Luxor.
- Luxury Nile Sunset Felucca Sail | Private Dinner - Hotel Transfer: $13
- Luxor West Bank By Night and Alabaster Museum Tour with Dinner: $30
- Luxor West Bank Tour: School, Church & Cooking Class: $35
- Eat Like a Local:Traditional Egyptian Food / Dinner at Local Family Home - Luxor: $36
- Riding a felucca at Sunset and Dinner an Egyptian House in Luxor: $40
- 3 Hours Culinary Journey with Family Food Tour in Luxor: $40
- Nile River Lunch or Dinner Cruise in Luxor (private Tour): $44
- Experience Egyptian cooking at Luxor Farm: $45
- Luxor City Private Walking and Food Tour: $50
- Felucca at Sunset and Dinner at an Egyptian House in Luxor: $60
- Day Tour to Farm Luxor with Bread Making & Cooking Class: $62
- Luxor Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show with Dinner and Transfers: $95
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.Luxor $9.66Marrakech $11
Typical Entertainment Prices in Luxor
Here are a few typical costs in Luxor for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Boat Ride (for 2)$0.53
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Temple Karnak for Two$2.54
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Camel Ride for Two$1.17
Tours and Activities in Luxor
Here are a few actual costs in Luxor for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- (2 nights / 3 days )Nile cruise from Luxor to aswan: $300
- (Private) Half Day Tour Luxor Temple and Karnak Temples: $13
- 1 Day tour from luxor to safaga Snorkling boat trip: $50
- 1-Day Day Tour from Temples of Luxor to Aswan: $179
- 2 Day Luxor Private Tour East and West Banks: $39
- 2 Day Luxor Tour East and West Bank Highlights: $19
- 2 Day Private Luxor Tour includes Balloon Ride Esna temple&other: $290
- 2 Day Tour to Egypt's Famous Royal Tombs and Temples: $175
- 2 Days Luxor Tour Discover Egyptian Civilization of the West Bank: $176
- 2 Days Private Luxor Tour: $190
- 2 Days Sightseeing Tour of Luxor Highlights: $140
- 2 Days Tour from Luxor to Abu Simbel include admission& Lunch: $299
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:
- Agadir: Souk El Had Market & Tree-Climbing Goats Morning Tour: $4.80
- 3 Days Merzouga Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes: $5.00
- Berber Culture Experience & Atlas Mountains Tour: $5.88
- Guided Medina Walking Tour Monuments and Souks: $10
- Small group to Atlas Mountains 4valleys;Waterfulls and camel Ride experience: $11
- Ourika Valley Waterfalls Hike & Berber Villages Tour + Lunch: $11
- TOP Marrakech : Private guided tour with your mobile: $12
- Shared Sightseeing Tour Visit to Marrakech with Licensed Guide: $12
- Discover Marrakech's Souks Handicrafts Markets Cultural Tour: $12
- Atlas Mountains and Berber Villages & Waterfalls Tour: $12
- Agafay Desert & Atlas Mountains Tour With Camel Ride: $12
- Berber Life Experience in the Atlas Mountains from Marrakech: $13
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLuxor $2.89Marrakech $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 we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Luxor and Marrakech, we can see that Marrakech is more expensive. And not only is Luxor much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Luxor would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Luxor 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 Luxor.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Luxor Expensive? and Is Marrakech Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Luxor or Marrakech?
Marrakech has a larger population, and is about 99% larger than the population of Luxor. When comparing the sizes of Luxor 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.