Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Marrakech?
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 Marrakech or Olympos?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Marrakech or Olympos? 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: Marrakech or Olympos?
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.
Olympos
Olympos was an ancient city in Lycia, situated in a river valley near the coast. Its ruins are located south of the modern town Cirali in the Kumluca district of Antalya Province, Turkey. An important Lycian city in the 2nd century BC, Olympos is more famous these days for being the beach resort of choice for backpackers. Staying in an Olympos 'tree house' at one of the dozen-or-so camps that line the path to the ruins and beach has long been the stuff of travel legend. The former hippy-trail hot-spot has been considerably renovated in past years and during summer can be pretty overcrowded. Olympos offers good value and an up-for-it party atmosphere in a lovely setting.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Morocco, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Turkey, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Turkey.
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Marrakech Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMarrakech $100Olympos $80
The average daily cost (per person) in Marrakech is $100, while the average daily cost in Olympos is $80. 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 Marrakech and Olympos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMarrakech $57Olympos $29
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMarrakech $114Olympos $58
Compare Hotels in Marrakech and Olympos
Looking for a hotel in Marrakech or Olympos? 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: Marrakech Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Marrakech $13Olympos $21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Marrakech
Also for Marrakech, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Marrakech Transfer to Merzouga On Time, Every Time: $292
- Private Transfer From Marrakech To Tangier: $281
- Private Transfer Essaouira - Lmlil: $280
- Transfer Marrakech to Fes: $274
- Essaouira Day Trip From Marrakech With Private Transfers: $268
- From Marrakech : Private Transfer to Fes: $258
- Marrakech to Casablanca Airport or City Hotels Private Transfer: $257
- Agafay Desert Tour with Private Breakfast and Transfer Included: $257
- Agadir private transfer from Marrakech to Agadir airport (AGA): $251
- Private Transfer from Marrakech To Casablanca Airport: $250
- Private Transfer from Marrakech Menara (RAK) Airport to Casablanca: $243
- Marrakech To Fez Private Transfer: $242
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Olympos
Also for Olympos, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Suluada Island Boat Trip incl. Lunch and Transfer f/Kemer: $52
- Suluada Boat Tour with Lunch & Roundtrip Transfer from Kemer: $23
- Suluada Boat Tour From Antalya (Maldives of Turkey) with Lunch & Hotel Transfer: $15
- Side / Manavgat : Suluada Boat Trip With Lunch and Transfer: $12
- Private Transfers Between Antalya Airport - Çıralı & Olympos & Adrasan Resorts: $299
- Kemer: River Rafting Tour in Koprulu Canyon with Lunch & transfer: $33
- Kemer Suluada Boat Tour (Maldives of Turkey) With Hotel Transfer: $15
- Kemer Scuba Diving Tour Incl. Lunch with Opt. Hotel Transfer: $41
- Kemer Scuba Diving Experience with Lunch and Transfer: $59
- Kemer Scenic Forest Horse Riding Experience with Hotel Transfer: $47
- Kemer Pirate Boat Trip with transfer from Belek: $17
- Kemer Mega Star Boat Trip with Lunch Round Transfer: $17
Is it cheaper to fly into Marrakech or Olympos?
Prices for flights to both Olympos and Marrakech 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 dayMarrakech $28Olympos $35
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$1.28
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Dates$0.64
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Olives$0.96
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Sandwich$1.38
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Souvenir Spices$6.63
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Marrakech
For Marrakech, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Marrakech Cooking Class in Ourika Valley: Garden Lunch & Pool: $12
- Morocco's Top Cooking Classes For Authentic berber Cuisine in the Atlas Mountain: $13
- Desert Agafay Marrakech Sunset Camel Ride, Dinner Sw Hotel Pickup: $14
- Agafay Desert, Camel Ride, Dinner & Fire Show: $14
- Agafay Desert Quad Bike Camel Ride and Dinner Show: $14
- Agafay desert quad &camel ride with dinner show: $14
- Agafay Sunset Camel Ride & Dinner Under the Stars from Marrakech: $14
- Marrakech : Desert Agafay Sunset, Camel Ride, Dinner Show: $15
- Agafay Desert Quad Biking & Camel Ride & Dinner & Show: $15
- Agafay Desert Sunset Camel Ride with Dinner Show: $15
- Agafay Desert Quad and Camel Ride, Dinner & Show: $15
- Agafay desert dinner show camel ride with sunset: $15
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Olympos
For Olympos, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Fire of Anatolia Dance Show Dinner and Transfer from Kemer: $99
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Marrakech $11Olympos $20
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$2.14
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Golf at Atlas Golf$60
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-Hour Horse Carriage Drawn Marrakech City Tour: $57
- 1000 & 1 Night at the Agafay Desert - White Camel Camp Experience: $275
- 1000 Years of History: A Self-Guided Marrakech Tour: $15
- 2 - Day Marrakech to Zagora Desert Tour Camel Trek & Overnight Camp: $128
- 2 Day Desert Tour From Marrakech To Zagora Marrakech Desert Tours: $148
- 2 Day Tour from Marrakech to Essaouira and Taghazout Agadir Coast: $297
- 2 Day Zagora Adventure from Marrakech Quad Biking and Camel Ride: $278
- 2 Day in Atlas Mountains Tour from Marrakech: $150
- 2 Days 1 Night Hike Mount Toubkal Tour, Summer Option: $175
- 2 Days 1 night group desert tour from Marrakech to Zagora: $68
- 2 Days Desert Tour From Marrakech To Zagora And Camel Trek: $95
Tours and Activities in Olympos
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Olympos.
- 2 Hour Olympos Cable Car Tour to Tahtali Mountains from Kemer: $80
- 2-Day Guided Cappadocia Tour with Cave Hotel Option From Kemer: $60
- 9 Hours Rafting, Buggy Safari and Zipline Adventure from Kemer: $38
- Antalya Full-Day Old City Tour From Kemer With Boat Trip: $45
- Canyoning and Rafting Adventure: $52
- Day Tour to Suluada by Boat: $18
- Dolusu Park Ticket: $55
- Full Day Demre Myra Kekova Culture Tour from Kemer with Lunch: $91
- Full Day Phaselis and Tahtali Mountain Tour from Kemer: $121
- Full Day Rafting Experience From Kemer: $20
- Full-day Boat Tour from Kemer with Lunch and Foam Party: $52
- Green Canyon Boat and Green Lake Tour with Lunch and Soft Drinks: $56
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMarrakech $10Olympos $12
Sample the Local Flavors in Marrakech
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Marrakech:
- Nightlife Pub Crawl with Hotel Pickup: $35
- Private Vineyard Day from Marrakech Wine Tasting and City Tour: $128
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Marrakech and Olympos, we can see that Marrakech is more expensive. And not only is Olympos much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Marrakech is in Africa and Olympos is in Europe, 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 Olympos would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Olympos 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 Olympos.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Marrakech Expensive? and Is Olympos Expensive?.
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