Should you visit Sydney or Marrakech?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Sydney 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.
Sydney
Sydney, known as the harbour city, is the most famous and frequently visited city in Australia. It is at the economical and cultural heart of the country, and is one of the most beautiful and livable cities in the world. It's situated on the water with stunning views of the famous harbour throughout the city. It's most famous landmarks include the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. It is also very close wonderful beaches, parks, and nature.
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.
Which city is cheaper, Marrakech or Sydney?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Sydney is $142, while the average daily cost in Marrakech is $55. 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 city. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Sydney and Marrakech in more detail.
Local Transportation
Typical Local Transportation prices in Sydney
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Sydney:
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Taxi Ride
$14
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Taxi to Airport
$18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sydney
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Sydney:
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Transfer in private vehicle from Sydney Downtown City to Airport:
$55
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Transfer in private vehicle from Sydney Airport to Sydney Downtown:
$55
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Transfer in private minivan from Sydney Airport to Sydney Downtown:
$75
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Transfer in private Minivan from Sydney City Downtown to Airport:
$75
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Transfer from Sydney Airport to Sydney Central Business District - ROUND TRIP:
$176
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Private Transfer to or from Sydney Airport:
$61
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Premium Airport Transfer with Meet and Greet:
$56
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Airport to/from City Private Transfer:
$74
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Airport Shuttle Transfer to and from CBD Hotels:
$18
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Sydney's Best Chauffeured Airport Transfers:
$50
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Sydney to Sydney Airport (SYD) - Departure Private Transfer:
$42
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Sydney Transfer (Airport to Hotel in Sydney Central Business) ROUND-TRIP:
$149
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Marrakech
Also for Marrakech, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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1- Way Private Transfer From Marrakech to Essaouira:
$299
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1- Way Private Transfer from Marrakesh to Essaouira:
$62
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2 Hours Marrakech Relaxing Massage and Hamamm with Transfer:
$119
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3 Day Sahara Tour from Marrakech to Desert and Chefchaouen (Private transfers):
$883
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4-Days Holiday package Marrakech and Zagora desert including airport transfers:
$322
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A private transfer from Marrakech to Agadir or vice versa:
$168
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A private transfer from Marrakech to Casablanca airport or vice versa:
$143
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A private transfer from Marrakech to Casablanca city center or vice versa:
$168
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A private transfer from Marrakech to Essaouira airport or vice versa:
$118
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A private transfer from Marrakech to Essaouira city or vice versa:
$118
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A private transfer from Marrakech to Fez or vice versa:
$409
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Adventure Toubkal Trek for 3 days (with Marrakech hotel transfers):
$292
Is it cheaper to fly into Sydney or Marrakech?
Prices for flights to both Marrakech and Sydney 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 day
Sydney $34
Marrakech $10
Typical Food prices in Sydney
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Sydney:
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Tea
$2.82
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Lunch Special
$11
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Food/Drink Coogie Beach
$11
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Meat Pies
$3.53
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sydney
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Sydney.
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Retro Dinner Cruise on Sydney Harbour:
$59
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Dinner Christmas Party! Nov&Dec:
$62
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Vivid Dinner Cruise Sydney Harbour:
$63
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Latino Dinner Cruise on Sydney Harbour:
$67
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Harbour Dinner Cruise with 3 or 6-Course Menu:
$71
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Valentine's Day Dinner Cruise with live Brazilian show on Sydney Harbour:
$78
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Sydney Harbour Sunset Dinner Cruise:
$78
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Tall Ship Harbour Twilight Dinner Cruise:
$79
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Australia Day Dinner and Fireworks Cruise on Sydney Harbour:
$103
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Harbor Cruise with 3-Course Premium Dinner:
$123
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Sydney Harbour Dinner Cruise:
$126
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Sydney Harbour Gold Penfolds Dinner Cruise:
$197
Typical Food prices in Marrakech
For Marrakech, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Marrakech
For Marrakech, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Virtual Cooking Class with Moroccan Family:
$16
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Moroccan Cooking experience In Atlas Mountains Cook with a Berber family:
$29
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Cooking Class In Atlas Mountains From Marrakech Cook With A Berber Family:
$30
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Berber Life Cooking and Culture Experience:
$32
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Marrakech Food Tasting Experience Including Dinner:
$34
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Berber Life Cooking Class and Culture Experience:
$35
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Moroccan Cooking Workshops:
$35
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Cooking class with Berber family in Atlas Mountains Day trip from Marrakech:
$36
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From High Atlas Berber Cooking Class:
$36
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Day Trip Atlas Morocco Berber Experience & Cooking Class From Marrakech:
$37
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Cooking Class with A Berber Family From Marrakech:
$37
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Moroccan Cooking Class With Chef Najlae !:
$40
Entertainment
Typical Entertainment prices in Sydney
Here are a few typical costs in Sydney for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
Tours and Activities in Sydney
Here are a few actual costs in Sydney for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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1 Hour Northern Beaches Trike Tour:
$127
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10-Day Surf Adventure from Sydney to Brisbane Including Coffs Harbour, Byron Bay and Gold Coast:
$2,371
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2 Hours Running Tour in Sydney:
$170
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2-Day Hunter Valley Small-Group Tasting Tour:
$420
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2hr Explorer Cruise - Sydney's best value whale watching cruise:
$47
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3 Hour Discovery Cruise Ultimate Whale Watching Experience:
$69
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3-Day Blue Mountains and Hunter Valley Small-Group Eco-Tour:
$908
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3-Day Tour from Sydney to the Gold Coast Including Port Stephens and Byron Bay:
$832
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3.5 Hours Explore Bondi Beach and Sydney Sightseeing Tour:
$168
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4 Day Blue Mountains & the Southern Highlands Adventure:
$1,367
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4-Hour Private Sydney Sightseeing Tour with Pickup:
$427
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6 Hour South Coast Tour:
$340
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
$2.00
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Golf at Atlas Golf
$57
Tours and Activities in Marrakech
For Marrakech, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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Skip the Line: Museum Mohammed VI for the Water Civilization Admission Ticket:
$4.98
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Marrakech City Tour and Majorelle Garden by car - Half Day - shared (8 pers):
$12
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Marrakech Hidden Sights And Souks - Half Day Tour:
$13
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Anima Garden Skip-the-Line Admission Ticket:
$15
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Marrakech Shopping Tour - Private Tours (Half day):
$15
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Group shared day tour to Ourika valley & Atlas Mountains:
$15
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Marrakech Delicious Food Tasting Experience:
$16
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Historical Guided Tour:
$18
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Walking tour of the old city:
$19
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Full-Day Guided Tour to Ouzoud Waterfalls with Boat Ride:
$19
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Marrakech city tour With official Local Guide:
$19
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Camel ride tour in Marrakech:
$19
Alcohol
Typical Alcohol prices in Sydney
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Sydney:
Sample the Local Flavors in Sydney
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Sydney:
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Urban Winery Wine Tasting Tour with Cheese Platter:
$61
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Brewery, Winery, and Distillery Tasting Tour:
$112
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Northern Beaches Brewery Tour and Tasting:
$123
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Small-Group Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney:
$130
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Hunter Valley Wine Tour from Sydney with Lunch and 3 Cellar Door Tastings:
$138
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Hunter Valley Small Group Luxury Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney:
$138
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Sip n Savour: Southern Highlands Premium Wine Tour from Sydney:
$154
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Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney:
$157
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Wine Tours Sydney - Southern Highlands Day Escape, Full Day Wine Tasting Tour:
$217
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Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Small Group: Cheese, Choc, Lunch, from Sydney+Hunter:
$217
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Hunter Valley Wine Tour from Sydney | Private Sydney Wine Tour:
$356
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Hunter Valley Highlights Private Wine Tour from Sydney:
$387
Sample the Local Flavors in Marrakech
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Marrakech:
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Full-Day trip to Essaouira - Includes Food&Wine tasting:
$150
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Sydney and Marrakech, we can see that Sydney is more expensive. And not only is Marrakech much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Sydney is in Pacific 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 Sydney would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Sydney than you might in Marrakech.
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