Which place is cheaper, Lugo or Marrakech?
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 Marrakech or Lugo?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Marrakech or Lugo? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Marrakech or Lugo?
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.
Lugo
Located in northwestern Spain, Lugo is a city of the Galicia region best known for its old city, completely surrounded by Roman walls. Within these walls are some of Lugo's most impressive sights including a striking city hall, elaborate cathedral, and many beautiful city squares and plazas. The city is also known for its festivals and is the capital of a province of the same name.
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 One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Madrid, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Barcelona.
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Marrakech Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMarrakech $103Lugo $144
The average daily cost (per person) in Marrakech is $103, while the average daily cost in Lugo is $144. 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 Marrakech and Lugo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMarrakech $59Lugo $59
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMarrakech $118Lugo $118
Compare Hotels in Marrakech and Lugo
Looking for a hotel in Marrakech or Lugo? 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: Marrakech Hotel Prices and Lugo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Marrakech $14Lugo $24
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Marrakech
Also for Marrakech, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Agadir to Marrakech transfer One Way Private Transfer: $163
- Airport Marrakech Transfer one way: $24
- Hammam Massage Transfers Included: $83
- Hammam and Massage Experience with Transfers: $83
- Marrakech Airport Private Transfer: $30
- Marrakech Private Transfer to Hotels & Moroccan Cities: $159
- Private Horse carriages Experience & hotel transfer : $30
- Private Transfer Agadir airport - Marrakech: $238
- Private Transfer From Marrakech To Fez: $226
- Transfers from or to Marrakech Airport and Marrakech: $12
- private transfer to or from Marrakech and Taroudant one trip: $107
- transfer Marrakech from/to Essaouira one way trip .: $179
Is it cheaper to fly into Marrakech or Lugo?
Prices for flights to both Lugo and Marrakech 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 dayMarrakech $29Lugo $70
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.Marrakech $11Lugo $16
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
- Atlas Mountains Ourika Valley Guided Tour From Marrakech : $11
- Group shared day tour to Ourika valley & Atlas Mountains: $11
- Atlas Mountains ourika valley Guided Tour: $11
- Full-Day Tour from Marrakech to the Imlil & Toubkal Valley: $11
- Marrakech Culture Tour Guided Half Day Exploration of Medina: $12
- Marrakech Airport to Hotel – Your Premium Arrival Experience: $12
- Marrakech Cultural Tour Madrasa Ben Youssef and Secret Garden: $12
- Medina Walking Tour with Souk Shopping in Marrakech: $12
- Atlas Mountain Full Day Tour with Three Valleys and Waterfalls: $12
- Shopping tour Marrakech Souks: $12
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMarrakech $10Lugo $19
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 Marrakech and Lugo, we can see that Lugo is more expensive. And not only is Marrakech much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Marrakech is in Africa and Lugo 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 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 Lugo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lugo 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 Marrakech Expensive? and Is Lugo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Marrakech or Lugo?
Marrakech has a larger population, and is about 9 times larger than the population of Lugo. When comparing the sizes of Marrakech and Lugo, 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.