Which place is cheaper, Tangier 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 Tangier?
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 Tangier. 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 Tangier?
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.
Tangier
Welcome to the gateway to Africa. Sitting on the coast of the Strait of Gibraltar, Tangier, Morocco has historically served as the meeting point of the Mediterranean and Africa.
After World War II, this city became a destination for eccentric foreigners, artists, spies and hippies. After that, the city was neglected and gained a horrible reputation for the hustlers cheating visitors left and right.
In 1999 Morocco saw the beginning of a new monarch who was more progressive with his vision for tourism. This message lit a fire under Tangier, helping the people see the amazing potential in their great city. They built a new port, a new business district and revamped the airport. The beaches and streets have been cleaned up of trash and hustlers and there's a sudden surge in cultural activities.
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 $133Tangier $83
The average daily cost (per person) in Masai Mara is $133, while the average daily cost in Tangier is $83. 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 Tangier in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMasai Mara $37Tangier $25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMasai Mara $74Tangier $50
Compare Hotels in Masai Mara and Tangier
Looking for a hotel in Masai Mara or Tangier? 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 Tangier Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Masai Mara $47Tangier $26
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Masai Mara
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Masai Mara:
- Nairobi Airport (NBO) Private Transfer to Nairobi City/Hotels: $17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tangier
Also for Tangier, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Tangier Airport or Port Transfer – Private, Reliable, Fast: $16
- Tangier Airport Transfer to Hotels or Any City Location: $18
- Moha Private Customised Transfer's: $19
- Private Transfer From Ferry Port to Tangier or Vice Versa: $20
- One-Way Airport Transfer Tangier Ibn Battuta to City Center: $22
- Tangier airport transfer with a Ace triluingue speaking driver.: $24
- Tangier Airport TNG Private Transfer Fast and Reliable Transit: $25
- Private Transfer: Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport to Tangier: $28
- Airport Transfer to Tanger City: $29
- Transfers from - to Tangier airport: $29
- Private Transfer from Tangier City Hotels to Tangier Cruise Port: $31
- Tangier Airport Transfers: $31
Is it cheaper to fly into Masai Mara or Tangier?
Prices for flights to both Tangier 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 $57Tangier $38
Typical Food Prices in Tangier
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Tangier:
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Fruit & Yogurt$1.85
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tangier
For Tangier, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Tangier Tastes Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $59
- Souk Secrets Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $59
- Tangier Food Tour: Markets, Street Food & Seafood Lunch: $68
- Tasting Tangier Food Tour: $75
- Cooking and eating with a local family: $77
- Tangier food tour: $77
- Inclusive Beach Camel Ride, Cap Spartel, Hercules & Full Dinner: $78
- Tangier Private Cooking Class With a Local Family: $78
- Moroccan 3 in 1 Cooking Experience: $83
- The Food tour of Tangier: $83
- Tangier Food Tour: $84
- Tangier Food Tour with Souq Visit and Moroccan Cooking Workshop: $92
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Masai Mara $60Tangier $22
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
- Cultural Day Tour to Bomas of Kenya Nairobi: $51
- David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage Half-Day Tour in Nairobi: $55
- Day Tour to Maasai Mara Reserve From Nairobi: $225
- Day tour to Giraffe center and Karen Blixen Nairobi: $95
- Giraffe Center Guided Tour from Nairobi: $65
- Giraffe Center and David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage Tour: $72
- Guided "Matatu" Experience Half Day Tour Within Nairobi.: $60
- Half Day Giraffe Center,Baby Elephant&Karen Blixxen Guided Tour: $70
Tours and Activities in Tangier
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tangier.
- Alchemist Quest Experience in Tarifa: $7.06
- The Tangier International Zone GPS App Walking Tour Mobile Game: $11
- Private Tangier Walking Tour: Medina, Kasbah & Hidden Gems: $18
- Hiking Tour from Asilah to Paradise Beach: $18
- Quad for an Exciting Adventure in Tangier Mountains: $28
- Cape Spartel & Hercules Caves 5-Hour Tour with Camel Ride: $29
- Private Mountain Bike Tours in Tangier: $29
- Touristic guide: $30
- Hercules Caves, Cap Spartel & Camel Ride Experience: $32
- 3 Hours Small Group Guided Tour of Tangier: $34
- Tarifa (Cadiz): Guided tour Roman ruins facing the sea: $34
- Tangier Coastal Hiking Adventure: $35
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMasai Mara $26Tangier $12
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Masai Mara and Tangier, we can see that Masai Mara is more expensive. And not only is Tangier much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Tangier would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Tangier 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 Tangier.
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 Tangier 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.