Originally Posted by corwin1968

I think you would feel a considerable difference between the two bikes but which is better is a matter of personal preference. If at all possible, test ride each bike or if you can't find a Marrakesh to test ride, find a 700c Surly Long Haul Trucker. The LHT has about as low a BB as anything out there and is very similar in design theory to the Marrakesh.