Which place is cheaper, Marrakech or Tangier?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Tangier 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 Tangier 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: Tangier or Marrakech?
Tangier
Welcome to the gateway to Africa. Sitting on the coast of the Strait of Gibraltar, Tangier, Morocco has historically served as the meeting point of the Mediterranean and Africa.
After World War II, this city became a destination for eccentric foreigners, artists, spies and hippies. After that, the city was neglected and gained a horrible reputation for the hustlers cheating visitors left and right.
In 1999 Morocco saw the beginning of a new monarch who was more progressive with his vision for tourism. This message lit a fire under Tangier, helping the people see the amazing potential in their great city. They built a new port, a new business district and revamped the airport. The beaches and streets have been cleaned up of trash and hustlers and there's a sudden surge in cultural activities.
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 10-Day Tours in Morocco, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Morocco, The Best 2-Week Tours in Morocco, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTangier $61Marrakech $69
The average daily cost (per person) in Tangier is $61, while the average daily cost in Marrakech is $69. 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 Tangier and Marrakech in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTangier $23Marrakech $46
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTangier $46Marrakech $92
Compare Hotels in Tangier and Marrakech
Looking for a hotel in Tangier 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: Tangier Hotel Prices and Marrakech Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tangier $23Marrakech $6.30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tangier
Also for Tangier, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Vip Private Transfer From Airport/Port to Tangier Vice Versa: $36
- Vip Private Transfer From Airport / Port to Tangier or Vice Versa: $34
- VIP transfer from Tangier to Chefchaouen or vice versa: $197
- Transfers from Tangier to chefchaouen "blue city": $70
- Transfers From Tangier To Tetouan: $46
- Transfers From Tangier To Marrakech: $243
- Transfers From Tangier To Chefchaouen-Asilah-Fes-Casablanca .: $130
- Transfers From Tangier Airport to Asilah: $51
- Transfer to Tangier from fes via Chefchaeun: $159
- Transfer to Fes from Tangier via Chefchaeun: $159
- Transfer from Tangier to Tetouan: $82
- Transfer from Tangier to Nador: $615
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Marrakech
Also for Marrakech, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer From Marrakech To Fez: $441
- Private Transfer From Fez To Marrakech: $441
- One way transfer from Fes to Marrakech: $359
- Private Transfer between Marrakech and Casablanca: $308
- City to City Transfer - Marrakesh > Merzouga: $300
- Marrakesh to Casablanca: Private Transfer (English Speaking Driver): $298
- Transfer Marrakech to Tangier: $283
- Private Transfer From Casablanca to Marrakesh: $277
- Private Premium Transfert From / To Marrakech To / From Merzouga: $271
- Transfert Departure Marrakech City to Casablanca Airport: $265
- Private Transfer from Marrakech Menara (RAK) Airport to Taroudant: $253
- Essaouira Day Trip From Marrakech With Private Transfers: $250
Is it cheaper to fly into Tangier or Marrakech?
Prices for flights to both Marrakech and Tangier 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 dayTangier $20Marrakech $13
Typical Food Prices in Tangier
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Tangier:
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Fruit & Yogurt$1.69
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tangier
For Tangier, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Morocco Food Cooking Class and Tangier City Tour: $30
- Tangier Private Food Tour with Local Guide: $30
- Tangier Private Cooking Class With a Local Family: $52
- 3 Hour Private Moroccan Food Tour in Tanger : $65
- Tangier Food Tour with a certified local guide!: $67
- Tangier food tour : $70
- Tangier Food Tour with a certified guide!: $70
- Morocco Food Cooking Class and Tangier City Tour: $70
- Tangier food tour with Rababe: $71
- Moroccan 3-in-1 Cooking Experience: $75
- The Food tour of Tangier: $76
- Inclusive Beach Camel Ride, Cap Spartel, Hercules & Full Dinner: $80
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$1.20
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Dates$0.60
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Olives$0.90
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Sandwich$1.29
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Souvenir Spices$6.18
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Marrakech
For Marrakech, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Online Moroccan Cooking Class: $17
- Cooking Lesson at the Ouirgane Ecolodge with Lunch: $18
- Magical dinner in agafay desert with camel ride: $19
- Marrakech desert: Agafay Desert Sunset Dinner Show: $20
- Restaurant Dinner Experience with Hotel Pickup: $21
- Sunset in Agafay: Dinner, Camel, Quad-Book Adventure with Viator: $22
- Desert Dinner, Camel Ride, Sunset & Show: $23
- Dinner in Desert Marrakech and Camel ride at Sunset: $23
- Moroccan Cooking Class with a Local Chef: $24
- From Agafay Desert Sunset Dinner with Live Show: $25
- Dinner Magic in Agafay desert with transport from Marrakech: $26
- Desert Agafay Dinner at Nomad Camp and Camel Ride: $26
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tangier $20Marrakech $7.01
Tours and Activities in Tangier
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tangier.
- 3-Hour Private Enchanting Tangier Coastal Adventure: $69
- Highlights of Tangier Half Day Tour: $87
- Luxury Tangier private Day Tour from Tarifa Spain All inclusive : $250
- Private Guided Food Experience Tour in Medina of Tangier: $76
- Private LuxuryTour of Tangier for 4hours: $76
- Tangier Private Tour from Tarifa Ferry & Lunch Included : $209
- Tangier private customized tour & camel ride experience : $101
- The Best of Tangier Walking Tour : $208
- 2 Days Chefchaouen and Tangier Tour from Casablanca: $510
- 2 Days Chefchaouen and Tangier Tour from Casablanca: $538
- 2 Days Luxury Tour to Merzouga Desert from Fez with Small Group: $250
- 2 Days Tour of Tangier & Chefchaouen JC Private Tours: $140
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:
- 3 Day Private Desert Tour From Marrakech To Merzouga Dunes With Camel Trek: $271
- 3 Day Sahara Desert Tour From Marrakech ending in Fez city: $249
- Agafay Desert: Three Valley Guided Tour From Marrakech : $21
- Atlas Mountains Horseback Ride Day Tour From Marrakech : $50
- Atlas Mountains, Berber Villages & Waterfall Tour: $25
- Biking Tour in atlas Mountain day trip form Marrakech : $139
- Desert Agafay and Atlas Mountains Day Tour & Camel ride From Marrakech: $17
- Experience Moroccan Hammam and Massage: $70
- Food Tasting Tour in Marrakech medina : $70
- Full-Day Tour in Atlas Mountain from Marrakech with Lunch: $21
- Half-Day Quad Bike Experience in Marrakech: $45
- Historical and Cultural Tour. : $24
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTangier $11Marrakech $15
Sample the Local Flavors in Marrakech
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Marrakech:
- Bar Crawl with Local Guide: $28
- Moroccan wine tasting workshop in Marrakech: $70
When comparing the travel costs between Tangier and Marrakech, we can see that Marrakech is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Africa, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Tangier Expensive? and Is Marrakech Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Tangier or Marrakech?
Marrakech has a larger population, and is about 22% larger than the population of Tangier. When comparing the sizes of Tangier 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.