A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Masai Mara vs. Tangier for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Masai Mara or Tangier?

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 Masai Mara and Tangier. 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: Masai Mara or Tangier?

Masai Mara

Masai Mara National Reserve is a beautiful, scenic, nature reserve in southwest Kenya, just west of the capital city, Nairobi. The reserve belongs to the Masai people and was created in order to protect the land and the people and animals living on it. Masai Mara is considered to be one of the best reserves in all of Africa, offering the quintessential African safari experience.

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.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Safaris in Kenya, The Best Luxury Tours to Kenya, The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Morocco.


Which place is cheaper, Tangier or Masai Mara?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Masai Mara is $132, while the average daily cost in Tangier is $84. 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 Masai Mara and Tangier in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Masai Mara $37
    Tangier $26
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Masai Mara $74
    Tangier $52
Compare Hotels in Masai Mara and Tangier

Looking for a hotel in Masai Mara or Tangier? 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.

Hotels in Masai Mara


Hotels in Tangier


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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: Masai Mara Hotel Prices and Tangier Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Masai Mara $47
    Tangier $26

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Masai Mara

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Masai Mara:

  • Nairobi Airport (NBO) Private Transfer to Nairobi City/Hotels: $17

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tangier

Also for Tangier, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Private Transfers; Tanger Port - Tanger: $11
  • Tangier Airport or Port Transfer – Private, Reliable, Fast: $15
  • Private Transfer From Ferry Port to Tangier or Vice Versa: $20
  • One-Way Airport Transfer Tangier Ibn Battuta to City Center: $22
  • Transfer from Tangier airport to Tangier: $24
  • Tangier Private Transfers: $25
  • Private Transfer: Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport to Tangier: $28
  • Tangier Private Transfer from Airport , Port and Train Station: $28
  • Transfers from - to Tangier airport: $30
  • One way Tangier Airport Private Transfer (TNG): $30
  • Airport Transfer to Tanger City : $30
  • Private Transfer from Tangier Cruise Port to Tangier City Hotels: $31

Is it cheaper to fly into Masai Mara or Tangier?

Prices for flights to both Tangier and Masai Mara 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Masai Mara $57
    Tangier $39

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Masai Mara

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Masai Mara.

  • Carnivore experience Lunch Or Dinner (Optional Bomas of kenya ): $40

Typical Food Prices in Tangier

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Tangier:


  • Fruit & Yogurt
    $1.88

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tangier

For Tangier, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Tanger Local Street food tours: $65
  • Tangier Food Tour : A Delicious Walking Adventure: $67
  • Taste of Morocco Guided Food Tour in Tangier: $71
  • Cooking and eating with a local family: $77
  • Tangier food tour : $77
  • Tangier Private Cooking Class With a Local Family: $79
  • Inclusive Beach Camel Ride, Cap Spartel, Hercules & Full Dinner: $79
  • Tangier Cooking Class With a Local Family: $81
  • Tangier Food Tour: $83
  • Taste of Morocco Guided Food Tour in Tangier: $83
  • Moroccan 3 in 1 Cooking Experience: $83
  • The Food tour of Tangier: $84

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Masai Mara $60
    Tangier $22

Tours and Activities in Masai Mara

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Masai Mara are as follows:

  • Airport Layover Tour to Nairobi National Park and Giraffe Center: $225
  • Amboseli national park full day tour: $160
  • Bomas of Kenya cultural Dance and Acrobatic Show Tour: $64
  • Day Tour To Mt. Kenya : $285
  • Fairview Coffee Farm Day Tour in Nairobi: $120
  • Full Day Tour Nairobi National Park, Elephant Orphanage & Giraffe Center: $275
  • Giraffe Center Half-Day Guided Tour from Nairobi: $75
  • Half Day Giraffe Center,Baby Elephant&Karen Blixxen Guided Tour: $38
  • Half Day Private Tour to Lake Nakuru National Park: $80
  • Nairobi African Shopping Tour: $55
  • Nairobi City Tour and Afternoon Visit to Bomas of Kenya: $80
  • Nairobi Museum KICC Tower Kobe and Bomas of Kenya Day Tour: $115

Tours and Activities in Tangier

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tangier.

  • Alchemist Quest Experience in Tarifa: $5.96
  • Tangier City Tour Bus Hop On - Hop Off: $16
  • Authentic Tangier on Foot: Unforgettable Walking Tour: $20
  • Cap Spartel and Hercules Cave 3H Tour with Camel ride: $27
  • 3 Hours Private Tour Of Tangier Visit traditional shops.: $33
  • 3 Hours Small Group Guided Tour of Tangier: $35
  • Tangier Coastal Hiking Adventure: $35
  • Full Thousand and One Nights Experience Tour: $36
  • Tangier on Foot: A Guided Walking Tour: $40
  • Hercules Caves, Cap Spartel & Camel Ride Experience: $42
  • Tangier Old Town Walking Tour: $42
  • Enjoy a Free Self-Guided Tour Of Blue City Chefchaouen: $48

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Masai Mara $26
    Tangier $12


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Masai Mara and Tangier, we can see that Masai Mara is more expensive. And not only is Tangier much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Masai Mara would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Masai Mara 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 Masai Mara Expensive? and Is Tangier Expensive?.