Which place is cheaper, Marrakech or Srinagar?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Srinagar or Marrakech?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Srinagar 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: Srinagar or Marrakech?
Srinagar
Lying on the banks of the Jhelum River, Srinagar is the largest city and the summer capital of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. It is best known for its gardens, waterfronts, and houseboats as well as local traditional Kashmiri handicrafts and dried fruits.
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 Luxury Tours to India, The Best Budget Tours to 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 daySrinagar $26Marrakech $68
The average daily cost (per person) in Srinagar is $26, while the average daily cost in Marrakech is $68. 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 Srinagar and Marrakech in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSrinagar $15Marrakech $46
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSrinagar $30Marrakech $92
Compare Hotels in Srinagar and Marrakech
Looking for a hotel in Srinagar 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: Srinagar Hotel Prices and Marrakech Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Srinagar $2.57Marrakech $6.28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Srinagar
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Srinagar:
- Srinagar To Leh, Ladakh Taxi (One way Transfer): $246
- Srinagar Airport Transfers Taxi Service: $16
- Srinagar Airport Transfer: $28
- Private Transfer from Srinagar to Sheikh ul-Alam (SXR) Airport: $69
- Private Transfer from Sheikh ul-Alam (SXR) Airport to Srinagar: $69
- Kashmir: 5-Day Tour with Houseboat Stay and Transfers: $240
- Kashmir Transport Services for Transfers & Sightseeing Tours: $58
- A Private Airport Transfer in Srinagar: $27
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Marrakech
Also for Marrakech, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Hammam and Massage Experience with Transfers: $77
- Private Transfer From or To Marrakesh Menara Airport RAK: $9.85
- Transfer Marrakech to Agadir & Marrakech to Agadir One way: $115
- transfer from Marrakech city to Agadir city (AGA) one-way: $82
- "Marrakech to Chefchaouen: Your Exclusive Private Transfer": $250
- "Marrakech to El Jadida: Private Transfer for Your Comfort": $109
- "Marrakech to Fes: Your Private Transfer for a Smooth Journey": $225
- 2h Buggy Adventure in the Marrakech Desert with Transfer and Tea Break: $49
- Agadir or Taghazout: Marrakech Day Trip with Hotel Transfers: $34
- Agadir private transfer from Marrakech to Agadir airport (AGA): $164
- Agadir private transfer from Ouirgane to Agadir airport (AGA): $290
- Agafay Desert Pool Day with Shuttle Transfer: $82
Is it cheaper to fly into Srinagar or Marrakech?
Prices for flights to both Marrakech and Srinagar 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 daySrinagar $5.19Marrakech $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$0.30
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Breakfast$1.19
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Dates$0.60
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Olives$0.89
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Sandwich$1.29
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Souvenir Spices$6.16
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
- Cooking Lesson at the Ouirgane Ecolodge with Lunch: $19
- Dinner in Agafay desert from Marrakech & camel riding: $19
- Restaurant Dinner Experience with Hotel Pickup: $21
- Dinner and show in Desert Agafay with Quad bike & Camel ride: $22
- Sunset in Agafay: Dinner, Camel, Quad-Book Adventure with Viator: $22
- Agafay desert Sunset Camel ride with Dinner Show: $23
- Magical Dinner & Agafay Desert ,Under The Stars: $24
- Marrakech Amazing Dinner Show in Agafay Desert, Sunset Camel Ride: $24
- Dinner Experience in a Moroccan Restaurant with transfer: $24
- Moroccan Cooking Class with a Local Chef: $24
- From Agafay Desert Sunset Dinner with Live Show: $25
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Srinagar $10Marrakech $6.99
Tours and Activities in Srinagar
Here are a few actual costs in Srinagar for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 4 Days and 3 Nights Private Tour of Kashmir: $290
- 5 Days and 4 Nights Private Tour of Kashmir: $285
- 6 Days Kashmir Tour with Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonamarg: $300
- Enchanting Kashmir: A 6-Day Srinagar Adventure: $420
- From 5-Day Kashmir Tour with Gulmarg and Pahalgam: $1,799
- Full day tour of Srinagar with Entrance Fee & Guide: $154
- Full day tour of Srinagar with Entrance Fee, Guide, Shikara ride & Lunch: $222
- Gulmarg Adventure: A Thrilling Day Trip from Srinagar: $71
- Kashmir Houseboat Tour Package - 2 Nights / 3 Days: $209
- Magical Kashmir Tour: $715
- Private Custom Excursion Tour to Pahalgam from Srinagar with Guide: $74
- Private Custom Tour: Pahalgam sightseeing with guide: $74
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$1.99
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Golf at Atlas Golf$56
Tours and Activities in Marrakech
For Marrakech, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Marrakech Medina Walking Tour With Local Guide: $5.00
- Marrakesh: Cactus Thiemann Entry Ticket: $8.28
- Ourika Valley, Atlas Mountain and Waterfalls Tour from Marrakech: $10
- Palmerai adventure on quad atv: $10
- 1/2 day Guided Medina Walking Tour & Souks : $13
- Marrakech:Quad Tour in Palmeraie: $14
- Historical Marrakech Walking Tour: $15
- Marrakech activities: Camel ride tour Marrakech: $15
- From Ourika Valley and Atlas Mountains Day Tour: $16
- quad Adventure at the Dunes of the palmery desert: $16
- Essaouira 1 Day Tour From Marrakech: $16
- From Marrakesh: Ourika Valley & Atlas Mountains Day Tour: $16
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySrinagar $2.57Marrakech $15
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Srinagar and Marrakech, we can see that Marrakech is more expensive. And not only is Srinagar much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Srinagar 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 Srinagar would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Srinagar 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 Srinagar.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Srinagar Expensive? and Is Marrakech Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Srinagar or Marrakech?
Srinagar has a larger population, and is about 16% larger than the population of Marrakech. When comparing the sizes of Srinagar 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.