Tangier vs Marrakesh
How to read the comparison chart
The grouped bars score each city 0–100 on cost, climate and safety — taller is better. Tangier leads on any axis where its bar is higher, Marrakesh where its is. The cost bar uses a higher-is-cheaper scale, so Marrakesh's taller cost bar reflects its lower cost of living, not a higher price.
| Axis | Tangier | Marrakesh |
|---|---|---|
| Livability | 66 | 62 |
| Cost (higher=cheaper) | 45 | 45 |
| Climate | 96 | 82 |
| Safety | 60 | 63 |
| Summer °C | 24.7 | 27.7 |
| Winter °C | 11.8 | 11.0 |
| Top disaster risk | wildfire | drought |
Tangier vs Marrakesh: the short answer
Tangier comes out ahead on overall livability (66/100), modestly above Marrakesh (62/100). The two cities diverge most on climate. On affordability Marrakesh is the cheaper base — nearly identical prices on our cost index (Tangier 45 vs Marrakesh 45, where a higher score means a lower cost of living, normalised from World Bank price levels). For climate, Marrakesh runs warmer in summer (about 27.7°C peak vs 24.7°C in Tangier), while winter lows sit near 11.8°C in Tangier and 11.0°C in Marrakesh. On natural-disaster exposure Marrakesh is the safer choice (safety 63/100); the dominant modelled hazard is wildfire for Tangier and drought for Marrakesh.
Which city should you choose?
- On a tight budget → Marrakesh — lower everyday costs..
- You want warmth → Marrakesh — hotter summers.
- Safety is the priority → Marrakesh — lower disaster risk.
- Best all-rounder → Tangier — highest overall livability.
Data & methodology
Cost scores are normalised from World Bank price-level data. Climate figures (summer highs, winter lows) are drawn from 1991–2020 climate normals. Disaster-safety blends USGS earthquake history (magnitude 4.5+ within 300 km since 1980), tropical-cyclone basin position, flood/elevation exposure and Köppen climate zone. The livability score is the weighted composite of cost, climate and safety. All figures are planning indicators for 2026, not guarantees — verify specifics before relocating.
FAQ
Is Tangier or Marrakesh better to live in?
Tangier scores higher overall — 66 vs 62 on our 0–100 livability index, which weights cost, climate and safety.
Which is cheaper, Tangier or Marrakesh?
Marrakesh has the lower cost of living (cost index 45 vs 45; higher = cheaper, from World Bank price levels).
Which is warmer, Tangier or Marrakesh?
Marrakesh — summer highs reach about 27.7°C versus 24.7°C in Tangier.
Which is safer from natural disasters, Tangier or Marrakesh?
Marrakesh (disaster-safety 63/100). Main hazard: wildfire in Tangier, drought in Marrakesh.
What is the main natural-disaster risk in Tangier?
wildfire is the dominant modelled hazard for Tangier on our risk index.
How is the Tangier vs Marrakesh comparison calculated?
Cost comes from World Bank price levels, climate from 1991–2020 normals, and disaster risk from USGS earthquake data, cyclone-basin position and flood exposure; livability is their weighted composite.