Which place is cheaper, Meknes or Masai Mara?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Masai Mara or Meknes?
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 Meknes. 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 Meknes?
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.
Meknes
So you love a bustling nightlife with fine restaurants and meaningful historical buildings, but you hate all the tourists. Well, it maybe time to visit Meknes, Morocco. Since most travelers head straight to Fez, that leaves Meknes relatively untouched and remains free of the usual hassles that plague other major destinations.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Safaris in Kenya, The Best Luxury Tours to Kenya, The Best Adventure Tours to Morocco, and The Best Cultural Tours in Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMasai Mara $109Meknes $48
The average daily cost (per person) in Masai Mara is $109, while the average daily cost in Meknes is $48. 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 Meknes in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMasai Mara $37Meknes $27
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMasai Mara $74Meknes $54
Compare Hotels in Masai Mara and Meknes
Looking for a hotel in Masai Mara or Meknes? 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: Masai Mara Hotel Prices and Meknes Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Masai Mara $48Meknes $1.51
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Masai Mara
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Masai Mara:
- Airport Transfers: $40
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Meknes
Also for Meknes, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer From Meknes to Fez: $98
- Private Transfer From Fez To Meknes: $98
Is it cheaper to fly into Masai Mara or Meknes?
Prices for flights to both Meknes 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 $33Meknes $15
Typical Food Prices in Meknes
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Meknes:
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Popcorn$0.21
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Spices$2.58
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Meknes
For Meknes, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Fes Medina :Grocery shopping & cooking Class with Fatima: $98
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Masai Mara $61Meknes $3.67
Tours and Activities in Masai Mara
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Masai Mara are as follows:
- 1Day Tour Nairobi Park ,Giraffe Center,karen Blixxen Guided tour: $50
- 5 hours Nairobi national park Private tour: $150
- Kibera Slum Guided Tour from Nairobi: $97
- 2-Hour Private Tour in Giraffe Centre in Nairobi: $44
- 3-Days Maasai Mara Camping Safari on 4x4 Land Cruiser Jeep: $285
- 5 Hour Private Tour Nairobi National Park Or Evening Game Drive: $100
- Airport Layover Tour to Nairobi National Park and Giraffe Center: $225
- Amboseli National Park Day Tour from Nairobi: $150
- Day Tour To Hells Gate and optional boat ride at Lake Naivasha: $120
- Day Tour To Mt. Kenya : $285
- Day Tour at Nairobi National Park and Giraffe Centre: $62
- Day Tour to Amboseli National park and Masai Village Tour: $190
Tours and Activities in Meknes
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Meknes.
- Fes to Volubilis via Meknes and Moulay Idriss Day Tour: $17
- From Fez: Volubilis, Moulay Idriss and Meknes Full Day Tour: $18
- From Rabat: Volubilis and Meknes Full-day Tour: $266
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMasai Mara $26Meknes $2.71
Typical Alcohol Prices in Meknes
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Meknes:
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Bottle of Wine$4.74
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Masai Mara and Meknes, we can see that Masai Mara is more expensive. And not only is Meknes much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Meknes would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Meknes 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 Meknes.
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 Meknes 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.