Which place is cheaper, Marrakech or Los Cristianos?
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 Los Cristianos or Marrakech?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Los Cristianos and Marrakech. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Los Cristianos or Marrakech?
Los Cristianos
Picture your ultimate beach vacation. It probably consists of sand, sun and the most pristine resorts to pamper and spoil you. You've just dreamed up a place that actually exists - Los Cristianos. Located in the south of the Canary Island of Tenerife, Los Cristianos is one of the most popular tourist centers in this area, and for good reason. This area knows how to treat vacationers. The sea is a way of life in this area of the world, and that's apparent everywhere you look. Harbor tours, fishing trips and dolphin watching excursions are being advertised everywhere you look - all ready to give you the Los Cristianos experience.
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 Spain, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Spain, 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 dayLos Cristianos €152Marrakech €88
The average daily cost (per person) in Los Cristianos is €152, while the average daily cost in Marrakech is €88. 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 Los Cristianos and Marrakech in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLos Cristianos €57Marrakech €50
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLos Cristianos €114Marrakech €100
Compare Hotels in Los Cristianos and Marrakech
Looking for a hotel in Los Cristianos 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: Los Cristianos Hotel Prices and Marrakech Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Los Cristianos €49Marrakech €12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Marrakech
Also for Marrakech, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- airport transfer from Casablanca to Marrakech : $167
- Zagora Overnight Trip & Camel Ride With Transfer - Marrakesh: $69
- VIP Luxury Moroccan Hammam & Massage with Transfer - Marrakesh: $118
- Two Hour Camel Ride in Palmeraie Grove with Transfer - Marrakesh: $43
- Try find your better than us!Airport transfer service in Marrakesh HTL-APT (RAK): $13
- Try find your better than us!Airport transfer service in Marrakesh APT-HTL (RAK): $13
- Transferts Marrakech à Essaouira ou Essaouira à Marrakech: $95
- Transfers Marrakech to Essaouira or Essaouira to Marrakech: $72
- Transfer from el Jadida to Marrakech riad or hotel or Airport : $202
- Transfer from Marrakech to Casablanca airport: $30
- Transfer from Marrakech to Casablanca: $179
- Transfer from Marrakech to Casa-Airport or Casa-Airport to Marrakech: $165
Is it cheaper to fly into Los Cristianos or Marrakech?
Prices for flights to both Marrakech and Los Cristianos 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 dayLos Cristianos €65Marrakech €25
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€0.28
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Breakfast€1.13
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Dates€0.57
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Olives€0.85
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Sandwich€1.22
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Souvenir Spices€5.84
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.Los Cristianos €23Marrakech €9.28
Tours and Activities in Los Cristianos
For Los Cristianos, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Camel Experience: $4.70
- Paddle Surf & Snorkeling Experience in Playa de las Américas: $35
- Tenerife: Electric Paddle Board Adventure Awaits: $65
- Unforgettable snorkeling tours with turtles: $59
- VESPA TOUR TENERIFE+BOAT TOUR CLIFFS OF THE GIANTS+BATH +LUNCH: $170
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€1.89
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Golf at Atlas Golf€53
Tours and Activities in Marrakech
For Marrakech, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 3-Day Berber Experience & Hiking in the High Atlas Mountains: $268
- 3-Day Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Experience and Camel Trekking: $131
- 7-Day Morocco Tour from Marrakech: $69
- Agafay Desert Adventure Quad Camel Ride and Magical Evening: $60
- Best Private Shopping Tour In the Souks of Marrakech: $48
- Experience Moroccan Hammam and Massage: $119
- Experience Spa Hammam Massage and Camel tour: $113
- Experience the desert nomads in Marrakech!: $30
- From Ouzoud Waterfalls Guided Tour & Boat Ride: $28
- Full Day Guided Tour in Ouzoud Waterfalls : $30
- Half-Day Quad Bike Experience in Marrakech: $45
- Hot Air Balloon Adventure over Marrakesh and Atlas Mountains: $214
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLos Cristianos €7.14Marrakech €8.94
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 we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Los Cristianos and Marrakech, we can see that Los Cristianos is more expensive. And not only is Marrakech much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Los Cristianos is in Europe 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 Los Cristianos would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Los Cristianos than you might in Marrakech.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Los Cristianos Expensive? and Is Marrakech Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Los Cristianos or Marrakech?
Marrakech has a larger population, and is about 36490 times larger than the population of Los Cristianos. When comparing the sizes of Los Cristianos 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.