Which place is cheaper, Marrakech or Odisha (Orissa)?
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 Odisha (Orissa) or Marrakech?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Odisha (Orissa) or Marrakech, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Odisha (Orissa) or Marrakech?
Odisha (Orissa)
Formerly known as Orissa, Odisha is a state in eastern India located on the Bay of Bengal. It is best known for its many ancient Hindu temples and tribal cultures, as well as being a destination for beaches and eco-tourism due to its abundant greenery and wildlife.
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 Cultural Tours in India, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in India, The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Morocco.
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Odisha (Orissa) Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayOdisha (Orissa) $974Marrakech $95
The average daily cost (per person) in Odisha (Orissa) is $974, while the average daily cost in Marrakech is $95. 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 Odisha (Orissa) and Marrakech in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personOdisha (Orissa) $438Marrakech $54
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomOdisha (Orissa) $876Marrakech $108
Compare Hotels in Odisha (Orissa) and Marrakech
Looking for a hotel in Odisha (Orissa) 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.Odisha (Orissa) $77Marrakech $13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Odisha (Orissa)
Also for Odisha (Orissa), here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Biju Patnaik (BBI) Airport to Bhubaneswar: $39
- Private Transfer from Bhubaneswar to Biju Patnaik (BBI) Airport: $39
- Private Departure Transfer from Hotel to Bhubaneswar Airport: $22
- Bhubaneshwar Temple Tour with Private Transfer: $182
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Marrakech
Also for Marrakech, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- transfer: $91
- private taxi transfer on arrival from Marrakech airport to medina: $7.00
- VIP Transfer Luxury Mercedes limo from Marrakech Airport Hotels: $56
- VIP Luxury Private Car Marrakech Airport ,City Transfer: $23
- Try find your better than us!Airport transfer service in Marrakesh HTL-APT (RAK): $19
- Try find your better than us!Airport transfer service in Marrakesh APT-HTL (RAK): $19
- Transfert de Marrakech vers Aeroport Mohamed 5 Casablanca: $126
- Transfers from or to Marrakech Airport and Marrakech: $9.13
- Transfer privé depuis ou vers l'aéroport marrakech: $5.00
- Transfer from tour accommodation to the airport in Marrakech: $11
- Transfer from Marrakech airport to city: $15
- Transfer from Essaouira to Marrakech: $74
Is it cheaper to fly into Odisha (Orissa) or Marrakech?
Prices for flights to both Marrakech and Odisha (Orissa) 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 dayOdisha (Orissa) $360Marrakech $27
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$0.31
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Breakfast$1.22
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Dates$0.61
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Olives$0.92
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Sandwich$1.32
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Souvenir Spices$6.32
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Marrakech
For Marrakech, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Agafay Desert Adventure from Sunset Camel Ride Dinner: $9.00
- Agafay Sunset, Moroccan Dinner & Live Entertainment: $11
- Magical Dinner in Agafay Desert with a Sunset Camel Ride: $11
- Agafay Desert sunset: Camel and quad bike+Dinner with fire show: $11
- Camel Ride and Sunset & Dinner Show in Agafay Desert: $11
- Marrakech Berber dinner in Agafay, camel ride and fire show: $11
- Enjoy The Agafay Desert Quad, Camel Ride & Dinner with Fire Show: $11
- Marrakech Agafay Desert Dinner Under the Stars with Live Music: $13
- High Atlas Sunset and Authentic Berber Dinner from Marrakech: $14
- Agafay Desert Sunset Dinner Show with Camel Ride from Marrakech: $14
- Agafay Desert Quad Bike Camel Ride and Dinner Show: $14
- Marrakech Agafay Desert Sunset with Camel Ride and Dinner Show: $14
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Odisha (Orissa) $433Marrakech $10
Tours and Activities in Odisha (Orissa)
For Odisha (Orissa), here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 4 Days Private Tour in Bhubaneswar and Puri Konark: $229
- 6-hour Temples tour of Bhubaneswar including hotel pick-up & drop-off: $63
- 8-hours Full Day Tour of Bhubaneswar including Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off: $78
- All Inclusive Saranda Forest 4 Days Tour From Bhubaneswar: $250
- Best of Bhubaneswar (Guided Halfday Sightseeing Tour by Car): $73
- Bhubaneshwar city tour in a private car with professional guide: $112
- Bhubaneswar city tour & Konark Sun Temple in private car with guide: $150
- Bhubaneswar: 3-hour Day Tour to Udayagiri-Khandagiri and Dhaula Hills: $66
- Day Trip to Puri (Guided Private Sightseeing Experience from Bhubaneswar): $135
- Discover Dhauli Shanti Stupa Bhubaneswar(Guided Halfday Sightseeing Tour by Car): $73
- Experience Beach Camping: $40
- Full Day Tour of Konark Temple and Puri: $140
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$2.04
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Golf at Atlas Golf$58
Tours and Activities in Marrakech
For Marrakech, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- "Mogador Camel Expedition Ecotour | Private & Luxury: $188
- "Shop in Style: Guided Tour of Marrakesh's Markets": $46
- 1 Day Terres d’Amanar Adventure: $74
- 1 Hour Camel Ride Tour In Marrakech Palm Grove: $25
- 1-night Atlas Mountain Experience from Marrakech with Hike and Camel Ride: $130
- 10 Hours tour from marrakech to ouarzazate: $46
- 2 Day Desert Tour From Marrakech To Zagora Marrakech Desert Tours: $138
- 2 Day Desert Tour From Marrakech through the Atlas Mountains & Camel ride: $80
- 2 Day Mt Toubkal Small Group tours from Marrakech: $217
- 2 Day Mt. Toubkal Trekking Tour from Marrakech: $216
- 2 Day Zagora Desert Tour via Ait Benhaddou: $181
- 2 Day Zagora Tour from Marrakech Including the Atlas Mountains, Camel Trek and Desert Camp: $262
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayOdisha (Orissa) $74Marrakech $9.66
Sample the Local Flavors in Odisha (Orissa)
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Odisha (Orissa):
- Pub Crawl Bhubaneswar: $35
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Odisha (Orissa) and Marrakech, we can see that Odisha (Orissa) is more expensive. And not only is Marrakech much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Odisha (Orissa) is in Asia and Marrakech is in Africa, 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 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 Odisha (Orissa) would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Odisha (Orissa) 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 Odisha (Orissa) 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.