Which place is cheaper, Rabat 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 Rabat?
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 Rabat. 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 Rabat?
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.
Rabat
While not high on the tourist destination list, Rabat is a quiet gem of a city with stunning colonial architecture and palm-lined streets. This political capital is a laid-back, pleasant alternative to the more cosmopolitan Casablanca.
Located on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean at the mouth of the river Bou Regreg, Rabat plus the city of Temera are home to a combined metropolitan population of 2.6 million.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Safaris in Kenya, The Best Luxury Tours to Kenya, The Best 2-Week Tours in Morocco, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Morocco.
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Masai Mara Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMasai Mara $133Rabat $57
The average daily cost (per person) in Masai Mara is $133, while the average daily cost in Rabat is $57. 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 Rabat in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMasai Mara $37Rabat $29
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMasai Mara $74Rabat $58
Compare Hotels in Masai Mara and Rabat
Looking for a hotel in Masai Mara or Rabat? 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: Rabat Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Masai Mara $47Rabat $2.28
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
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Rabat
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Rabat:
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Taxi to Sale$3.79
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rabat
Also for Rabat, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Rabat Sale Airport to Rabat: $15
- Transfer to or from rabat city service Vip airport: $15
- Private Transfer to or from Rabat-Salé Airport: $17
- Private Transfer from Rabat Airport to Rabat City: $17
- Private Transfer from Rabat Airport to Rabat City: $18
- Private Airport Transfer from Rabat to Salé Airport: $20
- Taxi Rabat Airport & Transfer: $24
- Private Transfer from Rabat to Rabat Salé Airport: $24
- Transfer Rabat to Rabat Airport: $24
- Luxury airport transfer to downtown Rabat: $24
- Private Airport Transfer Rabat Airport to Rabat city: $25
- Transfer Rabat to Salé: $27
Is it cheaper to fly into Masai Mara or Rabat?
Prices for flights to both Rabat 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 $57Rabat $23
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Masai Mara
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Masai Mara.
- Nairobi Private Carnivore Dinner Experience: $125
- Nairobi City Walking Tour with Lunch/Dinner Carnivore Restaurant: $165
- Nairobi National Museum and Carnivore Restaurant Food Tour: $275
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rabat
For Rabat, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Private Food Tour of Rabat’s Old Medina by Green Taxi: $34
- Taste the Medina Like a Local Rabat Food Tour: $35
- Express Moroccan Cooking Workshop in Rabat: $40
- Rabat Eats Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $59
- Rabat Nights Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $59
- Rabat Authentic Moroccan Cooking Class with Expert Chefs: $70
- Rabat Food Tour: $79
- Traditional Moroccan Cooking Class in Rabat with a Local Family: $110
- Sunset in Cruise, Oudayas & Dinner in the Medina: $256
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Masai Mara $60Rabat $3.08
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
- Carnivore Restaurant Nairobi Eating Experience with Transport: $145
- Crescent Island Walking Safari and Boat Riding Tour: $295
- Cultural Day Tour to Bomas of Kenya Nairobi: $51
- David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage Half-Day Tour in Nairobi: $75
- Day Tour to Amboseli National Park: $300
- 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
Tours and Activities in Rabat
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Rabat.
- 4 Days from marrakech to Merzouga Group tour: $3.54
- Explore Rabat Highlights by Premium Car – Private City Tour: $30
- Rabat Small Group Walking Tour with Licensed Tour Guide: $30
- Rabat Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems: $30
- Rabat Walking Tour, City of lights by night: $32
- Rabat tuktuk tour: $32
- Private TukTuk Tour of Medina, Chellah, Hassan Tower,Udaya: $33
- Explore Rabat by Electric Tuk Tuk – Private City Highlights Tour: $34
- Private Half-Day Exploration Tour of Rabat in a Green Taxi: $35
- Private Premium Rabat City Tour expérience: $35
- Experience Todra Gorge Hiking Adventure: $35
- Car tour in Rabat: $44
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMasai Mara $26Rabat -
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Masai Mara and Rabat, we can see that Masai Mara is more expensive. And not only is Rabat much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Rabat would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Rabat 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 Rabat.
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 Rabat 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.