Should I Visit Addis Ababa or Chefchaouen for Vacation? Which is Better? Which is Cheaper? Which is More Expensive?

Should you visit Addis Ababa or Chefchaouen?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Addis Ababa or Chefchaouen, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.

Where Should I go: Addis Ababa or Chefchaouen?

Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa is the capital city of Ethiopia and also the nation's largest when ranked by its population of over three million. There are also more than 120 international missions and embassies in Addis Ababa, making the city a hub for international diplomacy concerning Africa. Other draws include its thriving marketplaces, spicy food, and rich coffee.

Chefchaouen

To feel like you've really stepped back in time to the glory days of Morocco, you're going to want to spend time in Chefchaouen. This town's beautiful medina is filled with white washed buildings with blue highlights. The wandering alleyways provide a fairy tale setting where you can relax for a few days. This mountainous region is a humble example of the classic picture of this area. Set against the backdrop of the Rif Mountains, the white and powder blue accented buildings and call to calls to prayer throughout the day let every visitor know they've arrived in a relaxing spot of peace and serenity.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Morocco, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Morocco.

Which place is cheaper, Chefchaouen or Addis Ababa?

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

Addis Ababa Prices
Ethiopia Prices

Chefchaouen Prices
Morocco Prices
Average Daily Cost Per person, per day

Addis Ababa $36

Chefchaouen $70

The average daily cost (per person) in Addis Ababa is $36, while the average daily cost in Chefchaouen is $70. 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 Addis Ababa and Chefchaouen in more detail.

Accommodation

Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person

Addis Ababa $20

Chefchaouen $24
Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room

Addis Ababa $40

Chefchaouen $48

Compare Hotels in Addis Ababa and Chefchaouen

Looking for a hotel in Addis Ababa or Chefchaouen? 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.

Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world. Compare prices for multiple destinations when planning your next trip.

Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Addis Ababa Hotel Prices and Chefchaouen Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation

Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.

Addis Ababa $3.53

Chefchaouen $15

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Addis Ababa

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Addis Ababa are as follows:

Short Taxi Ride

$0.24

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Addis Ababa

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

Lalibela Full Day Tour with Guide and Transfer: $130
Addis Ababa Private Airport-Hotel Transfer: $82
Addis Ababa Airport in/out transfer: $49
City/Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa - Shuttles: $36
City and Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa: $35
City/Airport Transfers-Addis Ababa: $35
Transfer Services Addis Abeba Airport : $23
Addis Ababa Airport pickup and Transfer: $19
Addis Ababa Airport transfer and shuttle service(privet): $15

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Chefchaouen

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Chefchaouen:

Taxi Ride

$0.99

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Chefchaouen

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

One-Way Transfer from Tangier to Fez via chefchaouen or from fez: $260
Luxury Transfer: Chefchaouen to Tangier: $252
Private Transfer from Chefchaouen to Tanger-Ibn Batouta (TNG) Airport: $206
Fes: Transfer to Tangier via Chefchaouen: $186
Transfer Private From Chefchaouen To Casablanca: $185
Transfer to/from Tangier and Chefchaouen: $184
Chefchaouen to the city of Casablanca Private Transfer: $168
Vip Private Transfer from Chefchaouen to Fes Vice Versa: $167
Transfer Private From Chefchaouen To Rabat: $166
Private Transfer Chefchaouen to Casablanca or CasaAirport ViceVersa (one way): $162
Private Transfer From Chefchaouen to Rabat : $142
One-Way Transfer from Chefchaouen to Fez via volubilis: $128

Is it cheaper to fly into Addis Ababa or Chefchaouen?

Prices for flights to both Chefchaouen and Addis Ababa 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

Addis Ababa $14

Chefchaouen $30

Typical Food Prices in Addis Ababa

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

Slice of Cake

$0.06

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Addis Ababa

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

Food tour in Addis Ababa with airport pick-up.: $56
Ethiopian cooking class: $61
Local Ethiopian Food Tour Addis Ababa: $62
Ethiopian Cultural Dinner in Addis Ababa with LIVE Traditional Dance Show: $77
Private City Tour with Folkloric Dinner: $80
Yod Abyssinia Cultural Night: Dinner, Music, and Dance: $81
Addis Ababa Private City Tour with Immersive Cooking Class Lunch: $85
Half Day Food Tour Addis Ababa With Airport pickUp And Drop-Off: $90
Addis abeba Full Cooking class.: $90
Cooking class in Addis Ababa: $95
Local Ethiopian Food Tour: $100
Unique Ethiopian Cooking Class and Coffee Ceremony with a Local in Addis Ababa: $116

Typical Food Prices in Chefchaouen

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

Lunch for Two

$8.92
Dinner for Two

$9.91
Cupcake

$0.30
Nutella and Yogurt

$1.98

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Chefchaouen

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

Moroccan Dishes with a Local Family Cooking Classes: $16
Moroccan Cooking Class with a Local Family & Market Visit: $44
3-Hour Cooking Class overlooking the Blue City: $55
Chefchaouen Food Tour: $61
Chefchaouen Food Tour: $62
Guided Food Tour with over 6 Tasting Stops: $69
Discovery more Chefchaouen evening food tour with locals: $70
Chefchaouen Traditional Cooking Class: $80
4 Hours Gourmet Cooking Class in Chefchaouen: $84
Private Tagine Cooking Class in Chefchaouen with Lunch: $100
Cooking Class in Marrakech : $169

Entertainment

Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.

Addis Ababa $3.65

Chefchaouen $16

Tours and Activities in Addis Ababa

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

Airport Layover Tour | Addis highlights, National Palace, Coffee Ceremony: $200
Fullday VIP Tour to The Unity Park, Friendship Park, Entoto park: $188
"Awash National Park Safari Experience": $280
1 Day Addis Ababa City Tour: $180
2 Day Lalibela Tours: $300
2 Day Private Tour in Addis Ababa Ethiopia: $211
2 Days Awash National Park Safari Tours: $311
4 Hour Addis Cuisine Tasting Tour: $59
4 Hours Addis Ababa highlights city tour from Bole airport: $75
A guided tour of Addis Abeba that includes a city viewpoint: $62
Addis Ababa AFull day experience history culture &local acti: $140
Addis Ababa Authentic Private City Tour: $75

Tours and Activities in Chefchaouen

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

2 Hours Private Chefchaouen Walking Tour: $20
10-Day Morocco Adventure: Casablanca to the Sahara: $4,102
3 Days Tour Around Fes/Fez (With Hotel & Without ): $185
3-Hour Private Legacy Tour in Chefchaouen: $22
9-day/8 nights Tour from Casablanca, Chefchaouen, Marrakech: $2,577
Akchour waterfalls tours : $83
Chefchaouen Day Tour: $50
Chefchaouen Photography tour: $47
Chefchaouen Secrets: Private 3-Hour Walking Tour with a Local: $22
Chefchaouen Tour and Photographer : $56
Chefchaouen tour guide: $26
Chefchaouen with Local Eyes Guided Walking Tour: $30

Alcohol

Alcohol Drinks for one day

Addis Ababa $3.01

Chefchaouen $13

Sample the Local Flavors in Addis Ababa

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Addis Ababa:

Pub-crawl Tour ( locally crafted beer and wine tasting ): $52
Night Tour Addis Ababa beer and wine tasting: $65
Locally crafted beer and wine tasting and nightlife in Addis tour: $77

How are these travel costs calculated?

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Addis Ababa and Chefchaouen, we can see that Chefchaouen is more expensive. And not only is Addis Ababa much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Addis Ababa would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Addis Ababa 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 Chefchaouen would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Chefchaouen than you might in Addis Ababa.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Addis Ababa Expensive? and Is Chefchaouen Expensive?.

Which is Bigger, Addis Ababa or Chefchaouen?

Addis Ababa has a larger population, and is about 80 times larger than the population of Chefchaouen. When comparing the sizes of Addis Ababa and Chefchaouen, 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.

A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Addis Ababa vs. Chefchaouen for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Addis Ababa or Chefchaouen?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Where Should I go: Addis Ababa or Chefchaouen?

Addis Ababa

Chefchaouen

Which place is cheaper, Chefchaouen or Addis Ababa?

Accommodation

Compare Hotels in Addis Ababa and Chefchaouen

Local Transportation

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Addis Ababa

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Addis Ababa

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Chefchaouen

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Chefchaouen

Is it cheaper to fly into Addis Ababa or Chefchaouen?

Food

Typical Food Prices in Addis Ababa

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Addis Ababa

Typical Food Prices in Chefchaouen

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Chefchaouen

Entertainment

Tours and Activities in Addis Ababa

Tours and Activities in Chefchaouen

Alcohol

Sample the Local Flavors in Addis Ababa

Which is Bigger, Addis Ababa or Chefchaouen?

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A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Addis Ababa vs. Chefchaouen for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Addis Ababa or Chefchaouen?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Where Should I go: Addis Ababa or Chefchaouen?

Addis Ababa

Chefchaouen

Which place is cheaper, Chefchaouen or Addis Ababa?

Accommodation

Compare Hotels in Addis Ababa and Chefchaouen

Local Transportation

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Addis Ababa

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Addis Ababa

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Chefchaouen

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Chefchaouen

Is it cheaper to fly into Addis Ababa or Chefchaouen?

Food

Typical Food Prices in Addis Ababa

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Addis Ababa

Typical Food Prices in Chefchaouen

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Chefchaouen

Entertainment

Tours and Activities in Addis Ababa

Tours and Activities in Chefchaouen

Alcohol

Sample the Local Flavors in Addis Ababa

Which is Bigger, Addis Ababa or Chefchaouen?

Related Articles for Chefchaouen

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