Which place is cheaper, Marseille or Tangier?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Tangier or Marseille?
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 Marseille 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 Marseille?
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.
Marseille
Marseille is the second largest city in France and is the largest Mediterranean port in the region. For visitors, Marseille offers an authentic glimpse at France. It has many colorful markets, natural beauty such as the Calanques with its large, beautiful cliffs, and the old harbor area, which offers a glimpse at the areas working class history.
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 Contiki Tours to France, and The Best G Adventures Tours to France.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTangier $61Marseille $158
The average daily cost (per person) in Tangier is $61, while the average daily cost in Marseille is $158. 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 Marseille in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTangier $23Marseille $76
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTangier $46Marseille $152
Compare Hotels in Tangier and Marseille
Looking for a hotel in Tangier or Marseille? 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 Marseille Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tangier $23Marseille $30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tangier
Also for Tangier, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- transfers from Tangier Airport, port or city to Fez (Door to Door): $146
- 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: $198
- VIP Private Transfer from Tanger Airport / Port to Hotel Vice Versa: $38
- Transfers from Tangier to chefchaouen "blue city": $71
- Transfers from - to Tangier airport: $27
- Transfers From Tangier to Casablanca: $140
- Transfers From Tangier To Marrakech: $245
- Transfers From Tangier To Chefchaouen-Asilah-Fes-Casablanca .: $131
- Transfers From Tangier Airport to Asilah: $51
- Transfer to Tangier from fes via Chefchaeun: $160
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Marseille
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Marseille:
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Metro Pass$3.21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Marseille
Also for Marseille, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer Between Marseille Airport and Nice Airport: $1,176
- Private Transfer from Nice to Marseille: $738
- Cannes Private Transfer to Marseille Airport: $642
- Marseille or Aix ⟷Transfer to Nice 7 pax: $534
- Marseille Airport private Transfer to Cannes: $448
- Marseille Airport Transfer From/to Avignon: $356
- Private transfer from Marseille Airport to Cavaillon: $279
- Private Transfer from Marseille Airport to Avignon: $273
- Marseille Provence Airport transfer ↔ Avignon: $267
- Marseille Airport: VIP transfer to Baumaniere: $251
- Marseille Provence One Way Airport transfer to Gordes: $251
- Private Transfer Marseille to Saint Tropez With 2h Stop in Toulon: $241
Is it cheaper to fly into Tangier or Marseille?
Prices for flights to both Marseille 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 $20Marseille $45
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:
- 3 Hour Private Moroccan Food Tour in Tanger : $49
- Tanger Local Street food tours: $60
- Tangier Private Cooking Class With a Local Family: $66
- Tangier Food Tour with a certified local guide!: $67
- Tangier food tour with Rababe: $71
- Tangier food tour : $71
- Tangier Food Tour with a certified guide!: $71
- Morocco Food Cooking Class and Tangier City Tour: $71
- Moroccan 3-in-1 Cooking Experience: $75
- Moroccan 3 in 1 Cooking Experience: $76
- The Food tour of Tangier: $76
- Inclusive Beach Camel Ride, Cap Spartel, Hercules & Full Dinner: $80
Typical Food Prices in Marseille
For Marseille, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Orangina$2.68
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Marseille
For Marseille, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Web-cooking workshop / French cuisine or French pastry: $35
- No Diet Club - Unique food tour in Marseille! (Cours Julien): $63
- Sunset Cruise with Dinner: $74
- Sunset Sailing Cruise with Dinner and Drinks: $86
- Sunset Boat Cruise with Dinner and Drinks: $86
- Bakeries, Chocolate & Patisseries Food Tour: $93
- Sunset Apéro Food tour: $95
- Walking Food Tour with Tastings: $97
- Marseille Sunset Apéro Food tour: $97
- Evening Food Tour with Tastings: $102
- Sunset Sailing Dinner in the Frioul Archipelago: $102
- Marseille Miam Miam Food tour: $104
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tangier $20Marseille $41
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: $87
- Highlights of Tangier Half Day Tour: $87
- Luxury Tangier private Day Tour from Tarifa Spain All inclusive : $251
- 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 : $102
- Tangier walking tour with lunch Moroccan food : $60
- The Best of Tangier Walking Tour : $208
- 2 Days Chefchaouen and Tangier Tour from Casablanca: $541
- 2 Days Chefchaouen and Tangier Tour from Casablanca: $512
- 2 Days Luxury Tour to Merzouga Desert from Fez with Small Group: $251
Tours and Activities in Marseille
For Marseille, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- "Old Marseille" district tour and treasure hunt: $29
- 2H: City-Tour Marseille: $274
- 3h Kayak Tour at Calanques National Park: $67
- A Day in Provence Small Group Tour from Marseille: $180
- Aix-en-Provence: Half-Day Shore Excursion Tour: $642
- All Inclusive Food & History Tour of Marseille with Local Guide: $144
- Beer tasting experience in Marseille: $43
- Bookbinding experience in the Vieux Port: $93
- Calanques National Park Guided Hiking Tour: $50
- Calanques National Park Kayak Day Tour: $112
- Calanques Trilogy Electric Bike Tour from Marseille: $65
- Canyoning Half Day Tour from La Ciotat : $67
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTangier $11Marseille $29
Sample the Local Flavors in Marseille
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Marseille:
- Marseille Bar Crawl Party with Free Shots and VIP Entry: $21
- Marseille Riviera Bar Crawl Party with Free Shots and VIP Entry: $22
- Marseille Pub Crawl : Meet, Drink & Party: $43
- New Year's Eve Bar Crawl Marseille France: $96
- Delicious Food and Wine Tour: $117
- Bandol and Cassis: Full Day Wine Tour from Marseille: $143
- Luberon: Full-Day Wine Tour from Marseille: $143
- Full-day Wine Tour around Bandol & Cassis from Marseille: $146
- Full-Day Wine Tour around Luberon from Marseille: $146
- Côtes du Rhône Wine tour: Avignon, Palace of the Popes: $164
- Small Group Marseille Shore Excursion : Avignon & Chateauneuf du Pape Wine Tour: $164
- Marseille Shore Excursion - Full Day Wine Tour in Provence: $164
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tangier and Marseille, we can see that Marseille is more expensive. And not only is Tangier much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tangier is in Africa and Marseille is in Europe, 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 Tangier would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Tangier 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 Marseille would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Marseille than you might in Tangier.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Tangier Expensive? and Is Marseille Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Tangier or Marseille?
Marseille has a larger population, and is about 15% larger than the population of Tangier. When comparing the sizes of Tangier and Marseille, 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.
When is the best time to visit Tangier or Marseille?
Marseille has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Tangier experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Tangier or Marseille in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Tangier and Marseille. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Tangier year-round. Furthermore, the summer months attract visitors to Marseille because of the beaches and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Tangier is generally around the same temperature as Marseille. Daily temperatures in Tangier average around 24°C (74°F), and Marseille fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Marseille this time of the year. In Tangier, it's very sunny this time of the year. Tangier usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Marseille during summer. Tangier gets 346 hours of sunny skies, while Marseille receives 366 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Tangier usually receives less rain than Marseille. Tangier gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Marseille receives 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyTangier 24°C (74°F)Marseille 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Tangier or Marseille in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Tangier as well as Marseille. Tangier attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Marseille this time of year.
Tangier is a little warmer than Marseille in the autumn. The daily temperature in Tangier averages around 20°C (68°F) in October, and Marseille fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Marseille. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Tangier this time of the year. In the autumn, Tangier often gets more sunshine than Marseille. Tangier gets 235 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Marseille receives 205 hours of full sun.
Tangier usually gets less rain in October than Marseille. Tangier gets 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Marseille receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberTangier 20°C (68°F)Marseille 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Tangier or Marseille in the Winter?
Both Marseille and Tangier are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Tangier throughout the year. Also, many travelers come to Marseille for the shopping scene and the cuisine.
In the winter, Tangier is much warmer than Marseille. Typically, the winter temperatures in Tangier in January average around 13°C (55°F), and Marseille averages at about 7°C (44°F).
Tangier usually receives more sunshine than Marseille during winter. Tangier gets 169 hours of sunny skies, while Marseille receives 150 hours of full sun in the winter.
It's quite rainy in Tangier. In January, Tangier usually receives more rain than Marseille. Tangier gets 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain, while Marseille receives 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryTangier 13°C (55°F)Marseille 7°C (44°F)
Should I visit Tangier or Marseille in the Spring?
Both Marseille and Tangier during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Tangier because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, many visitors come to Marseille in the spring for the beaches and the natural beauty.
In April, Tangier is generally a little warmer than Marseille. Daily temperatures in Tangier average around 15°C (60°F), and Marseille fluctuates around 13°C (56°F).
In Marseille, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Tangier. In the spring, Tangier often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Marseille. Tangier gets 251 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Marseille receives 245 hours of full sun.
Tangier usually gets more rain in April than Marseille. Tangier gets 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Marseille receives 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilTangier 15°C (60°F)Marseille 13°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Marseille and Tangier
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (56°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (57°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (74°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (61°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Dec | 13°C (56°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
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