Which place is cheaper, Marrakech or Masai Mara?
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 Masai Mara or Marrakech?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Masai Mara and Marrakech. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Masai Mara or Marrakech?
Masai Mara
Masai Mara National Reserve is a beautiful, scenic, nature reserve in southwest Kenya, just west of the capital city, Nairobi. The reserve belongs to the Masai people and was created in order to protect the land and the people and animals living on it. Masai Mara is considered to be one of the best reserves in all of Africa, offering the quintessential African safari experience.
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 Budget Safaris in Kenya, The Best Luxury Tours to Kenya, The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Morocco.
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Masai Mara Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMasai Mara $133Marrakech $100
The average daily cost (per person) in Masai Mara is $133, 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 Masai Mara and Marrakech in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMasai Mara $37Marrakech $57
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMasai Mara $74Marrakech $114
Compare Hotels in Masai Mara and Marrakech
Looking for a hotel in Masai Mara 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: Marrakech Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Masai Mara $47Marrakech $13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Masai Mara
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Masai Mara:
- Nairobi National Park Game Drive Tour With Transfer: $95
- Nairobi Airport (NBO) Private Transfer to Nairobi City/Hotels: $17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Marrakech
Also for Marrakech, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Marrakech Airport Transfer: $5.01
- Private One way Menara Airport Transfer to Marrakech Hotel: $6.00
- Transfer privé depuis ou vers l'aéroport marrakech: $6.00
- Marrakech Private Transfer to or from RAK Airport (One way): $7.04
- Private Transfer - Marrakech Menara airport (RAK): $7.64
- Private Transfer from Marrakech to Menara Airport: $8.23
- Marrakech Airport Transfer Private Car to and From Menara Airport: $8.23
- Private Transfer - Marrakech Menara airport (RAK): $8.23
- Private Welcome with Marrakech Airport Transfer: $8.24
- Marrakech Menara Airport Private Transfer | Meet & Greet 24/7: $9.41
- Marrakech Airport Transfer: $9.99
- Private Airport Transfer – Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK): $11
Is it cheaper to fly into Masai Mara or Marrakech?
Prices for flights to both Marrakech and Masai Mara 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 dayMasai Mara $57Marrakech $28
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
- Cooking Class in the hearth of the Atlas Mountain from Marrakech With locals: $15
- Agafay desert dinner show camel ride with sunset: $15
- Agafay Desert Sunset and Camel Ride with Dinner from Marrakech: $15
- Agafay Desert: Dinner + Show with Quad Bike & Sunset Camel Ride: $18
- Agafay Desert Sunset, Camel Ride, and Dinner Show: $18
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Masai Mara $60Marrakech $11
Tours and Activities in Masai Mara
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Masai Mara are as follows:
- Amboseli N Park Day tour with optional Maasai village visit: $200
- Amboseli national park full day tour: $160
- Bomas of Kenya cultural Dance and Acrobatic Show Tour: $64
- Cultural Day Tour to Bomas of Kenya Nairobi: $51
- David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage Half-Day Tour in Nairobi: $75
- Day Tour to Maasai Mara Reserve From Nairobi: $225
- Day tour to Giraffe Center and Karen Blixen Museum: $95
- Day tour to Giraffe center and Karen Blixen Nairobi: $95
- Full-Day Kiambethu Tea Farm Tour From Nairobi with Lunch: $90
- Giraffe Center and David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage Tour: $95
- Guided "Matatu" Experience Half Day Tour Within Nairobi.: $60
- Half Day Giraffe Center,Baby Elephant&Karen Blixxen Guided Tour: $38
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 dayMasai Mara $26Marrakech $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 Masai Mara and Marrakech, we can see that Masai Mara 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 Masai Mara would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Masai Mara 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 Masai Mara 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.