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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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayOdisha (Orissa) $970Marrakech $100
The average daily cost (per person) in Odisha (Orissa) is $970, 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 Odisha (Orissa) and Marrakech in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personOdisha (Orissa) $437Marrakech $57
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomOdisha (Orissa) $874Marrakech $114
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: $40
- Private Transfer from Bhubaneswar to Biju Patnaik (BBI) Airport: $40
- 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:
- private taxi transfer on arrival from Marrakech airport to medina: $5.00
- Transfert Aéroport (RAK) vers Centre ville Free Waiting Time: $8.68
- Transfers from or to Marrakech Airport and Marrakech: $9.33
- Transfers between Menara Airport and Marrakesh: $8.16
- Transfers Marrakech to Essaouira or Essaouira to Marrakech: $70
- Transfer to or from Marrakech Menara Airport: $9.33
- Transfer from Marrakech to Imlil: Airport Transfer to Imlil - Taxi to Imlil: $70
- Transfer from Marrakech airport to city: $15
- Transfer Marrakesh - Casablanca: $187
- Transfer Marrakech to Rabat: $178
- Transfer Marrakech to Fes: $274
- Transfer Marrakech to Casablanca airport: $175
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) $358Marrakech $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$1.28
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Dates$0.64
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Olives$0.96
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Sandwich$1.38
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Souvenir Spices$6.63
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 Marrakech Quad dinner and show DE feu: $10
- Marrakech Cooking Class in Ourika Valley: Garden Lunch & Pool: $12
- Morocco's Top Cooking Classes For Authentic berber Cuisine in the Atlas Mountain: $13
- Desert Agafay Marrakech Sunset Camel Ride, Dinner Sw Hotel Pickup: $14
- Agafay Desert, Camel Ride, Dinner & Fire Show: $14
- Agafay Desert Quad Bike Camel Ride and Dinner Show: $14
- Agafay desert quad &camel ride with dinner show: $14
- Agafay Desert Sunset Camel Ride with Dinner Show: $15
- Marrakech : Desert Agafay Sunset, Camel Ride, Dinner Show: $15
- MARRAKECH QUAD BIKE : Sunset & Dinner Show & Camel Desert: $15
- Agafay Desert Quad and Camel Ride, Dinner & Show: $15
- Agafay desert dinner show camel ride with sunset: $15
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Odisha (Orissa) $432Marrakech $11
Tours and Activities in Odisha (Orissa)
For Odisha (Orissa), here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 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
- Best of Bhubaneswar (Guided Halfday Sightseeing Tour by Car): $71
- 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): $132
- Discover Dhauli Shanti Stupa Bhubaneswar(Guided Halfday Sightseeing Tour by Car): $71
- Full Day Tour of Konark Temple and Puri: $140
- Half Day -Private Tour: Konark Temple , Dhauli Stupa & Beach: $27
- Half Day Tour of Konark Temple from Bhubaneswar including hotel pick & drop-off: $117
- Heritage & Cultural Walk of Bhubaneswar (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $11
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$2.14
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Golf at Atlas Golf$60
Tours and Activities in Marrakech
For Marrakech, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- "Majorelle Garden & Palmeraie Quad Biking: Marrakech Adventure": $101
- 1-Hour Horse Carriage Drawn Marrakech City Tour: $57
- 10 Hours tour from marrakech to ouarzazate: $47
- 1000 & 1 Night at the Agafay Desert - White Camel Camp Experience: $275
- 1000 Years of History: A Self-Guided Marrakech Tour: $15
- 2 Day Desert Tour From Marrakech To Zagora Marrakech Desert Tours: $148
- 2 Day Desert Tour From Marrakech through the Atlas Mountains & Camel ride: $82
- 2 Day Mt. Toubkal Trekking Tour from Marrakech: $220
- 2 Day Private Tour to Ouarzazate: $187
- 2 Day Zagora Adventure from Marrakech Quad Biking and Camel Ride: $277
- 2 Day Zagora Desert Tour via Ait Benhaddou: $185
- 2 Days / 1 Night Zagora Desert Tour , Group & private: $113
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayOdisha (Orissa) $74Marrakech $10
Sample the Local Flavors in Odisha (Orissa)
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Odisha (Orissa):
- Pub Crawl Bhubaneswar: $34
Sample the Local Flavors in Marrakech
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Marrakech:
- Marrakech Nightlife Adventure: The Ultimate Pub Crawl: $25
- Private Vineyard Day from Marrakech Wine Tasting and City Tour: $128
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.