Which place is cheaper, Marrakech or Antananarivo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Antananarivo 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 Antananarivo 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: Antananarivo or Marrakech?
Antananarivo
Antananarivo is the capital of Madagascar; it is also sometimes referred to as Tana. This city is the cultural and political center of Madagascar as a whole. There are multiple universities, museums, and other social venues in the city, as well as a national rugby team. This city has a very apparent French influence.
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 Wildlife Tours to Madagascar, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Madagascar, 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 dayAntananarivo $92Marrakech $103
The average daily cost (per person) in Antananarivo is $92, while the average daily cost in Marrakech is $103. 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 Antananarivo and Marrakech in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAntananarivo $30Marrakech $59
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAntananarivo $60Marrakech $118
Compare Hotels in Antananarivo and Marrakech
Looking for a hotel in Antananarivo 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: Antananarivo Hotel Prices and Marrakech Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Antananarivo $14Marrakech $14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antananarivo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Antananarivo:
- Private Airport Transfert Ivato Antananarivo: $40
- Cheap Transfer Airport Hotel & Car rental in Antananarivo: $18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Marrakech
Also for Marrakech, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Horse Riding in Palmeraie Grove 2 hour ride & transfer- Marrakech: $5.00
- Private Transfer Marrakech Menara Airport RAK to City Hotels: $5.00
- Marrakech Airport Transfer: $5.01
- Marrakech Airport Transfer (ONE WAY pick-up OR/OU ONE WAY drop-off): $7.14
- Marrakech Airport Transfer (ONE WAY pick-up OR/OU ONE WAY drop-off): $7.14
- Marrakech Airport Transfer ( ONE WAY pick-up OR/OU ONE WAY drop-off): $7.14
- Marrakech Airport Transfer : $8.93
- Private Transfer To/From Marrakech Airport: $9.52
- Marrakech Airport Transfer: $9.52
- Marrakech Menara Airport to City Transfer: $9.52
- Private transfer from airport Menara Marrakech To Riad/Hotel or Opposite way: $9.52
- Marrakech Airport Transfer : $10
Is it cheaper to fly into Antananarivo or Marrakech?
Prices for flights to both Marrakech and Antananarivo 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 dayAntananarivo $50Marrakech $29
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antananarivo
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Antananarivo.
- Cooking And Cuisine Tasting From Tana-Malagasy Fine Foodie Madagascar Tour: $245
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$0.33
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Breakfast$1.33
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Dates$0.66
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Olives$1.00
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Sandwich$1.43
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Souvenir Spices$6.86
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Marrakech
For Marrakech, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Marrakesh: Agafay Desert Sunset, Camel Ride, Dinner and Show: $9.00
- Sunset Dinner in the Agafay Desert: $10
- Agafay Desert Dinner, Camel Ride & Quad Biking.: $12
- Agafay Desert Sunset Dinner Show – From Marra: $12
- Agafay Desert Quad & Camel Rides with Dinner Show: $12
- Marrakech Agafay Camel ride,Dinner , Fire Show: $12
- Camel Ride in the Agafay Desert, Dinner and Fire Show: $12
- Agafay Desert: Camel ride, dinner and fire show: $12
- Agafay Desert Sunset Camel Ride with Dinner in Camp: $13
- Morocco's Top Cooking Classes For Authentic berber Cuisine in the Atlas Mountain: $13
- Agafay Desert Sunset Camel Ride and Dinner Experience: $13
- Camel Ride at Marrakech Desert Agafy with Dinner: $13
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Antananarivo $24Marrakech $11
Tours and Activities in Antananarivo
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Antananarivo are as follows:
- 4 Days Adventure to wild Andasibe Mantasoa from Antananarivo: $997
- 4-Hours Night Tour of Antananarivo: $179
- 6 Days Adventure to Andasibe & Tamatave from Antananarivo: $1,700
- 7 Days Sainte-Marie Island Tour by Plane from Antananarivo: $3,811
- 9 Days Adventure from Antananarivo to Isalo Park & Tulear: $2,345
- Andasibe Lemur Experience 4 Days/3 Nights (Comfort).: $1,847
- Antananarivo : Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour): $38
- Antananarivo : Day tour to Mantasoa Lake: $384
- Antananarivo Private Walking Tour with a Local: $25
- 10-Day Southern National Parks & Reserves Tour: $3,700
- 2-Days tour to Andasibe National Park: $752
- Baobab Avenue & Kirindy Tours 4 Days/3 Nights: $1,415
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$2.21
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Golf at Atlas Golf$63
Tours and Activities in Marrakech
For Marrakech, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Luxury Full-Day Atlas Mountains and Agafay Desert Tour: $9.52
- Small group to Atlas Mountains 4valleys;Waterfulls and camel Ride experience : $11
- Group shared day tour to Ourika valley & Atlas Mountains: $11
- Atlas Mountains ourika valley Guided Tour: $11
- Atlas Mountains Ourika Valley Guided Tour From Marrakech : $11
- Full-Day Tour from Marrakech to the Imlil & Toubkal Valley: $11
- Marrakech Culture Tour Guided Half Day Exploration of Medina: $12
- Medina Walking Tour with Souk Shopping in Marrakech: $12
- Shopping tour Marrakech Souks: $12
- Marrakech Airport to Hotel – Your Premium Arrival Experience: $12
- Marrakech Cultural Tour Madrasa Ben Youssef and Secret Garden: $12
- Atlas Mountain Full Day Tour with Three Valleys and Waterfalls: $12
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAntananarivo $9.61Marrakech $10
Sample the Local Flavors in Marrakech
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Marrakech:
- Marrakech Nightlife Adventure: The Ultimate Pub Crawl: $26
When comparing the travel costs between Antananarivo 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 Antananarivo Expensive? and Is Marrakech Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Antananarivo or Marrakech?
Antananarivo has a larger population, and is about 66% larger than the population of Marrakech. When comparing the sizes of Antananarivo 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.