Which place is cheaper, Marrakech or Port Elizabeth?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Port Elizabeth or Marrakech?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Port Elizabeth and Marrakech can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Port Elizabeth or Marrakech?
Port Elizabeth
Located on the Indian Ocean coastline of South Africa, Port Elizabeth is a major sea port and tourist destination featuring a pleasant climate, opportunities for water sports, historical landmarks, wildlife areas, and clean beaches.
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 2-Week Tours in South Africa, The Best Bicycle Tours in South Africa, 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 dayPort Elizabeth $49Marrakech $71
The average daily cost (per person) in Port Elizabeth is $49, while the average daily cost in Marrakech is $71. 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 Port Elizabeth and Marrakech in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPort Elizabeth $26Marrakech $48
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPort Elizabeth $52Marrakech $96
Compare Hotels in Port Elizabeth and Marrakech
Looking for a hotel in Port Elizabeth 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: Port Elizabeth Hotel Prices and Marrakech Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Port Elizabeth $11Marrakech $6.52
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Marrakech
Also for Marrakech, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Marrakech Airport Transfer: $5.01
- Transfer from Al Madina Airport: $5.95
- Marrakech Airport Transfer (ONE WAY pick-up OR/OU ONE WAY drop-off): $6.69
- Private Transfer from or to Marrakech Airport: $6.69
- Private Transfer to or from RAK Airport: $7.63
- Marrakesh: One-Way Private Transfer to Menara Airport: $7.66
- Private transfer from airport Menara Marrakech To Riad/Hotel or Opposite way: $7.80
- Private Transfer from Marrakech to Menara Airport: $7.80
- Private Transfer From or To Marrakesh Menara Airport RAK: $7.80
- Marrakech City Center Private Airport Transfer: $8.00
- Transfer to/from the Airport in Luxury: $8.06
- Marrakech : Private Transfer To/From Rak Airport: $8.18
Is it cheaper to fly into Port Elizabeth or Marrakech?
Prices for flights to both Marrakech and Port Elizabeth 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 dayPort Elizabeth $15Marrakech $13
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$1.24
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Dates$0.62
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Olives$0.93
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Sandwich$1.34
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Souvenir Spices$6.40
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Marrakech
For Marrakech, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Agafay Quad Bike, camel ride, sunset, dinner & show: $3.34
- Sunset Dinner in the Agafay Desert: $15
- Agafay Desert Sunset, Camel Ride and Dinner from Marrakech: $15
- From Dinner in Agafay Desert with Sunset: $19
- Cooking Lesson at the Ouirgane Ecolodge with Lunch: $19
- Dinner Show in Agafay Desert with Camel in Sunset: $19
- Dinner in Agafay desert from Marrakech & camel riding: $19
- Agafay Desert Dinner Show , Sunset And Camel Ride: $19
- From Agafay Desert Sunset at Dinner And Fireshow: $21
- From Marrakech Agafay Desert Camel Tour Sunset With Dinner Show : $21
- Agafay Camel Ride Sunset and Dinner with Show: $21
- Marrakech : Moroccan Cooking Class with our Executive Chef: $21
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Port Elizabeth $10Marrakech $7.25
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$2.06
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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:
- Sky High in Ageurgour: Paragliding Experiences in Marrakech: $4.04
- Skip the Line: Woven History Museum Ticket - musée Histoire Tissée: $6.87
- Marrakesh: Cactus Thiemann Entry Ticket: $8.49
- Ourika Valley: Highlights Tour to Berber Village, Culture.: $9.55
- High Atlas Adventure: Discover Ourika Valley and Berber Culture: $11
- From Atlas Mountains and Ourika Valley Tour: $12
- From Day Tour to Ouzoud Waterfalls: $13
- From Marrakech to Essaouira coast day tour: $13
- Hidden Souks Shopping Tour with Private Guide: $13
- Desert Agafay & Atlas Mountains, Valleys & Waterfalls Tour from Marrakech: $13
- Ourika Valley and Berber Village Tour: $13
- quad Adventure at the Dunes of the palmery desert: $14
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPort Elizabeth $2.84Marrakech $15
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Port Elizabeth and Marrakech, we can see that Marrakech is more expensive. And not only is Port Elizabeth much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Port Elizabeth would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Port Elizabeth 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 Marrakech would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Marrakech than you might in Port Elizabeth.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Port Elizabeth Expensive? and Is Marrakech Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Port Elizabeth or Marrakech?
Port Elizabeth has a larger population, and is about 15% larger than the population of Marrakech. When comparing the sizes of Port Elizabeth and Marrakech, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
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.