Which place is cheaper, Marrakech or Pretoria?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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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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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPretoria $54Marrakech $71
The average daily cost (per person) in Pretoria is $54, 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 Pretoria and Marrakech in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPretoria $27Marrakech $48
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPretoria $54Marrakech $96
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 $6.52
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pretoria
Also for Pretoria, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Oneway Transfer from Johannesburg to Johannesburg Airport: $34
- Pretoria to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) - Departure Private Transfer: $58
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Marrakech
Also for Marrakech, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- airport transfers: $23
- airport transfer from Casablanca to Marrakech : $159
- Wellness Treatments with Pick-Up Transfer: $68
- Try find your better than us!Airport transfer service in Marrakesh HTL-APT (RAK): $13
- Try find your better than us!Airport transfer service in Marrakesh APT-HTL (RAK): $13
- Transfert privé vers ou depuis RAK aéroport: $6.22
- Transfert Privée Aéroport Marrakech vers Essaouira : $102
- Transfers Marrakech to Essaouira or Essaouira to Marrakech: $69
- Transfer from and to Marrakech Menara airoport: $20
- Transfer from Marrakech to Imlil: Airport Transfer to Imlil - Taxi to Imlil: $68
- Transfer from Marrakech to Casablanca airport: $28
- Transfer from Marrakech to Casa-Airport or Casa-Airport to Marrakech: $158
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 $16Marrakech $13
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pretoria
For Pretoria, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Lesedi Cultural Experience + Lunch or Dinner: $114
- Pan African Cooking Class & Organic food experience: $216
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 Desert Sunset, Camel Ride and Dinner from Marrakech: $15
- From Dinner in Agafay Desert with Sunset: $19
- Dinner in Agafay desert from Marrakech & camel riding: $19
- Cooking Lesson at the Ouirgane Ecolodge with Lunch: $19
- Sunset Dinner in the Agafay Desert: $20
- Agafay Desert Camel Ride and Dinner Show: $20
- From Sunset Dinner in the Agafay Desert: $20
- From Agafay Desert Sunset at Dinner And Fireshow: $21
- Agafay Desert Sunset, Camel Ride and Dinner Show: $21
- Agafay Camel ride with Dinner from Marrakesh : $21
- Marrakech : Moroccan Cooking Class with our Executive Chef: $21
- Agafay Camel Ride Sunset and Dinner with Show: $21
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Pretoria $16Marrakech $7.25
Tours and Activities in Pretoria
For Pretoria, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Cullinan diamond Mine Day Tour (surface tour): $93
- Horse Riding and Quad Biking Experience: $139
- Pretoria City Tour and Cullinan Mine Tour from Johannesburg : $204
- Pretoria Tour - Voortrekker Monument, Union Buildings, Pretoria : $78
- 2 Days Historical Cultural and Sightseeing Tour in Johannesburg : $263
- 2 days Lesedi Cultural & Soweto & apartheid & Johannesburg tour: $240
- 5 Hour Lesedi Cultural Village Tour: $101
- Aerial Cableway Private Tour from Johannesburg : $89
- Apartheid History of South Africa (Full day Experience with lunch: $111
- Apartheid Museum Guided Tour : $54
- Apartheid Museum Tour in Johannesburg from Pretoria, every FRIDAY afternoon: $55
- Apartheid Museum Tour in Johannesburg, every FRIDAY afternoon: $56
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:
- 3-Day Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Experience and Camel Trekking: $136
- Agafay Desert Sunset Tour: $80
- Atlas Mountains and Berber villages & Waterfalls Day Tour from Marrakech : $20
- Best Private Shopping Tour In the Souks of Marrakech: $45
- Desert Thrills: Quad Biking Adventures in Palmeraie Marrakech: $45
- Experience Spa Hammam Massage and Camel tour: $108
- From Ouzoud Waterfalls Guided Tour & Boat Ride: $30
- Hot Air Balloon Adventure over Marrakesh and Atlas Mountains: $205
- Majorelle Garden, St Laurent and Berber Museum Round Trip Ticket: $63
- Marrakech By Bike 2 Hour Cycling Tour: $68
- Marrakech Medina Walking Tour With official Local Guide: $28
- Marrakech Old Medina Markets with a Local Guide-private tour: $23
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPretoria $34Marrakech $15
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.