Which place is cheaper, Marrakech or Pretoria?
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 Pretoria or Marrakech?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Pretoria or Marrakech? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Pretoria or Marrakech?
Pretoria
Located in Gauteng Province, Pretoria is the administrative capital city of South Africa, making it home to many government buildings and three universities. It is actually one of three capital cities, being home to the executive branch, with Cape Town as the legislative capital and Bloemfontein as the judicial capital. Within South Africa, Pretoria is also known as the "Jacaranda City" due to the thousands of jacaranda trees lining its streets, parks, and gardens.
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 Eco Tours in South Africa, The Best Sightseeing 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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Pretoria Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPretoria $69Marrakech $100
The average daily cost (per person) in Pretoria is $69, 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 Pretoria and Marrakech in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPretoria $28Marrakech $57
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPretoria $56Marrakech $114
Compare Hotels in Pretoria and Marrakech
Looking for a hotel in Pretoria 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.Pretoria $13Marrakech $13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pretoria
Also for Pretoria, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Sun City Private Transfer: $246
- Private Transfer from JHB Airport to Hotels and Around Sandton: $40
- Private Airport Transfers to Sandton & Joburg CBD: $24
- Airport transfers,door to door shuttle: $53
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Marrakech
Also for Marrakech, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- transfer: $93
- airport transfers: $23
- VIP Moroccan Hammam & Relaxing Massage with Transfer - Marrakech: $116
- Transfert de l'aéroport de Marrakech à la ville: $23
- Transfert Aéroport (RAK) vers Centre ville Free Waiting Time: $8.64
- Transfers from or to Marrakech Airport and Marrakech: $9.28
- Transfers between Menara Airport and Marrakesh: $8.12
- Transfers Marrakech to Essaouira or Essaouira to Marrakech: $70
- Transfer to or from Marrakech Menara Airport: $9.28
- Transfer privé depuis ou vers l'aéroport marrakech: $5.00
- Transfer from Marrakech to Imlil: Airport Transfer to Imlil - Taxi to Imlil: $70
- Transfer from Marrakech city or Marrakech airport to Casablanca city: $173
Is it cheaper to fly into Pretoria or Marrakech?
Prices for flights to both Marrakech and Pretoria 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 dayPretoria $29Marrakech $28
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pretoria
For Pretoria, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Feisty Food Tour: $82
- Lesedi Cultural Experience + Lunch or Dinner: $113
- Lesedi Cultural Experience + Lunch or Dinner: $131
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:
- Magical Dinner in Agafay Desert with a Sunset Camel Ride: $6.96
- Agafay Sunset Camel Ride & Dinner Under the Stars from Marrakech: $8.29
- Excursion from Marrakech to Agafay desert Quad Camel dinner show: $12
- Camel Ride and Sunset & Dinner Show in Agafay Desert: $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 Quad Bike Camel Ride and Dinner Show: $14
- Agafay Desert Camel Ride with Moroccan Dinner and Fire Show: $14
- Agafay Desert Quad Biking & Camel Ride & Dinner & Show: $15
- Marrakech : Desert Agafay Sunset, Camel Ride, Dinner Show: $15
- MARRAKECH QUAD BIKE : Sunset & Dinner Show & Camel Desert: $15
- Agafay Desert, Camel Ride, Dinner & Fire Show: $15
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Pretoria $16Marrakech $11
Tours and Activities in Pretoria
For Pretoria, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2-Day Johannesburg, Soweto and Pretoria Guided Tour: $192
- 3 tours/ cradle human kind caves and Lesedi Cultural village: $158
- 3-Day Private Tour Johannesburg - See everything: $238
- Aerial Cableway Private Tour from Johannesburg: $137
- Aha Lesedi Cultural Village tour: $174
- Ann Van Dyk Cheetah Centre Half-Day Tour from Johannesburg: $221
- Apartheid History of South Africa (Full day Experience with lunch: $113
- Apartheid Museum Tour in Johannesburg, every FRIDAY afternoon: $70
- Apartheid Museum and Soweto Tour in Johannesburg: $97
- Apartheid museum,Johannesburg & Soweto guided tour: $113
- Bicycle or Tuk Tuk Soweto Guided Experience: $102
- City Tour of Pretoria: $152
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:
- "Mogador Camel Expedition Ecotour | Private & Luxury: $191
- 10 Hours tour from marrakech to ouarzazate: $46
- 1000 Years of History: A Self-Guided Marrakech Tour: $15
- 2 Day Desert Tour From Marrakech To Zagora Marrakech Desert Tours: $147
- 2 Day Desert Tour From Marrakech through the Atlas Mountains & Camel ride: $81
- 2 Day Zagora Adventure from Marrakech Quad Biking and Camel Ride: $276
- 2 Day in Atlas Mountains Tour from Marrakech: $150
- 2 Days / 1 Night Zagora Desert Tour , Group & private: $112
- 2 Days 1 Night Amazing Zagora Desert Tour From Marrakech: $81
- 2 Days 1 Night Hike Mount Toubkal Tour, Summer Option: $174
- 2 Days 1 Night Trek In High Atlas Adventure Mt Toubkal: $187
- 2 Days 1 night group desert tour from Marrakech to Zagora: $67
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPretoria $35Marrakech $10
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 Pretoria and Marrakech, we can see that Marrakech is more expensive. And not only is Pretoria much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Pretoria would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Pretoria 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 Pretoria.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Pretoria Expensive? and Is Marrakech Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Pretoria or Marrakech?
Pretoria has a larger population, and is about 93% larger than the population of Marrakech. When comparing the sizes of Pretoria 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.