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

Should you visit Amman or Chefchaouen?

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 Amman and Chefchaouen. 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: Amman or Chefchaouen?

Amman

Amman is the largest city in of the Hashemite Kingdom of the country of Jordan. It is also the capital city of Jordan and has a population of over four million people. Many people use Amman as a base for venturing out into the rest of Jordan and other surrounding countries. There are many things to see and do in Amman.

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 Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, and The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco.


Which place is cheaper, Chefchaouen or Amman?

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 Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Chefchaouen is $76. 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 Amman and Chefchaouen in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Amman $49
    Chefchaouen $26
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Amman $98
    Chefchaouen $52
Compare Hotels in Amman and Chefchaouen

Looking for a hotel in Amman 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.

Hotels in Amman


Hotels in Chefchaouen


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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: Amman Hotel Prices and Chefchaouen Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Amman $24
    Chefchaouen $17
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Amman

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Amman:


  • Bus Ride (for Two)
    $0.71
  • RIde to Airport
    $28

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amman

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

  • Amman Airport Private Transfer To Petra By Minivan: $250
  • Petra or WadiRum transfer to/from Amman, Airport, Madaba, Deadsea: $240
  • Queen Alia International Airport Transfers To Amman, Petra.: $235
  • Private Transfer From Amman Airport To Petra: $190
  • From Dead Sea and Petra Day Trip with Transfers: $187
  • Amman Private Transfer to Jerusalem: $175
  • Private Transfer from Allenby King Hussein Bridge to Aqaba Airport: $173
  • From Amman Transfer to Petra: $169
  • Private Amman Airport Transfer to Petra, Reliable Shuttle Service: $160
  • Amman Airport to Petra Shuttle, Comfortable & Affordable Transfer: $160
  • Private Transfer from Amman Airport to Araba Border: $153
  • Private Transfer: Amman Airport to Aqaba Airport: $153

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Chefchaouen

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


  • Taxi Ride
    $1.08

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Chefchaouen

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

  • Transfer to/from Tangier and Chefchaouen: $210
  • Transfer Private From Chefchaouen To Tangier: $81
  • Transfer Private From Chefchaouen To Asliha: $82
  • Private Transfers from Chefchaouen to Fez (one way): $110
  • Private Transfer from Chefchaouen to Tanger-Ibn Batouta (TNG) Airport: $232
  • Private Transfer from Chefchaouen to Fez (Door To Door): $94
  • Private Transfer From Chefchaouen to Tangier: $87
  • Private Transfer From Chefchaouen to Rabat: $158
  • Private Luxury Transfer from Chefchaouen to Tangier: $280
  • Private Guided Tour with Minivan Transfer Chefchaouen to Tangier: $225
  • One-way transfer from Chefchaouen to Fes: $28
  • One-Way Transfer from Chefchaouen to Fes: $23

Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Chefchaouen?

Prices for flights to both Chefchaouen and Amman 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
    Amman $58
    Chefchaouen $33
Typical Food Prices in Amman

For Amman, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Pastries
    $4.23
  • Tea
    $5.64

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amman

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

  • Amman by Night Tour with Local Dinner: $35
  • private cooking with local chef: $40
  • Private 2 Hour Cooking Class with the Locals in Amman: $50
  • Guided Food Tour in Downtown: $70
  • Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner Experience: $80
  • Private Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant in Amman: $80
  • Women-Led Food Tour Through Amman’s Culinary Scene: $80
  • The Best Culture&Food Tour With Majd The Local Guide: $81
  • Private Madaba Haret Jdoudna Restaurant Lunch or Dinner from Amman: $100
  • Amman Food Tours: 3-Hours Guided Walking Food Tour in Amman: $119
  • Half Day Cooking Class Experience with Amman Panoramic Tour: $127
  • Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Arak Experience: $140

Typical Food Prices in Chefchaouen

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


  • Lunch for Two
    $9.76
  • Dinner for Two
    $11
  • Cupcake
    $0.33
  • Nutella and Yogurt
    $2.17

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: $23
  • Authentic Chefchaouen Cooking Class and Market Tour and Flavors: $45
  • Moroccan Cooking Class in Chefchaouen & Food Market by Chef Moha: $47
  • Cooking class of the medditeranean diet: $49
  • Cooking Class with Market Tour & Meal: $57
  • Cooking Class with Market Tour and Meal in Chefchaouen: $59
  • Moroccan Cooking Class with a Local Family & Market Visit: $59
  • Cooking with a Local Family in Chefchaouen with Mountain View: $59
  • Moroccan Cooking Class with a Local Family & Market Visit: $63
  • Guided Food Tour with over 6 Tasting Stops: $72
  • Traditional Cooking Class with Local Family | Village around Chefchaouen: $76
  • Funny Family Cooking Class in Blue City: $85

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Amman $32
    Chefchaouen $18

Tours and Activities in Amman

For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • 1-Night Private Overnight Madaba Independent Tour from Amman: $170
  • 1Day Private spiritual Tour to Amman Madaba Baptism site Dead Sea: $100
  • 2 Day Group Tour from Amman to Petra Wadi Rum Aqaba Dead Sea: $250
  • 2 Day Madaba Mount Nebo Mujib Kerak Dana Shobak and Petra Tour: $195
  • 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum Aqaba and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $195
  • 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum Madaba and Mount Nebo Private Guided Tour: $195
  • 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum Mount Nebo and Dead Sea Private Tour: $195
  • 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum Shobak Castle and Kerak Castle Private Tour: $195
  • 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $185
  • 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $175
  • 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Private Tour: $175
  • 2 Day Petra and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour All Inclusive: $195

Tours and Activities in Chefchaouen

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

  • 10-Day Morocco Adventure: Casablanca to the Sahara: $5,013
  • 2 Hours Private Chefchaouen Walking Tour: $35
  • 2.Days Desert Tour from fes to Fes: $135
  • 3-Day Trekking from Chefchaouen – Rif Mountains Adventure: $234
  • 3-Hour Private Legacy Tour in Chefchaouen: $22
  • Akchour waterfalls tours: $94
  • Art and Craft Experience in Chefchaouen-Full day: $129
  • Authentic Moroccan Pastry and Tea Experience in Chefchaouen: $64
  • Bake Moroccan Bread with a Local Family and Clay Oven Experience: $39
  • Blue Cite Walking Tour-Hidden Alleys & Local Secrets with Guide: $70
  • Blue Echoes of Chefchaouen |Sunset City Tour & snack tasting: $91
  • Blue Pearl Discovery: Guided Walking Tour of Chefchaouen: $30

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Amman $14
    Chefchaouen $15


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

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


Which is Bigger, Amman or Chefchaouen?

Amman has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Chefchaouen. When comparing the sizes of Amman 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.


When is the best time to visit Amman or Chefchaouen?

Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.

Should I visit Amman or Chefchaouen in the Summer?

The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Chefchaouen. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Chefchaouen attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

In July, Amman usually receives more rain than Chefchaouen. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Chefchaouen receives 1 mm (0 in) of rain each month for the summer.

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Chefchaouen this time of the year. In Amman, it's very sunny this time of the year. Amman usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Chefchaouen during summer. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies, while Chefchaouen receives 346 hours of full sun in the summer.

In the summer, Amman is around the same temperature as Chefchaouen. Typically, the summer temperatures in Amman in July average around 25°C (77°F), and Chefchaouen averages at about 24°C (74°F).


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Amman 25°C (77°F) 
    Chefchaouen 24°C (74°F)

Should I visit Amman or Chefchaouen in the Autumn?

The autumn brings many poeple to Amman as well as Chefchaouen. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Chefchaouen throughout the year.

Amman usually gets less rain in October than Chefchaouen. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Chefchaouen receives 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain this time of the year.

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Chefchaouen. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Amman this time of the year. In the autumn, Amman often gets more sunshine than Chefchaouen. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Chefchaouen receives 235 hours of full sun.

In October, Amman is generally around the same temperature as Chefchaouen. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 20°C (68°F), and Chefchaouen fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Amman 20°C (68°F) 
    Chefchaouen 20°C (68°F)

Should I visit Amman or Chefchaouen in the Winter?

Both Chefchaouen and Amman are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amman throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Chefchaouen because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Chefchaouen. It's quite rainy in Amman. In January, Amman usually receives more rain than Chefchaouen. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Chefchaouen receives 127 mm (5 in) of rain each month for the winter.

Amman usually receives more sunshine than Chefchaouen during winter. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Chefchaouen receives 169 hours of full sun in the winter.

Amman is much colder than Chefchaouen in the winter. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 8°C (46°F) in January, and Chefchaouen fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Amman 8°C (46°F) 
    Chefchaouen 13°C (55°F)

Should I visit Amman or Chefchaouen in the Spring?

Both Chefchaouen and Amman during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Amman because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Chefchaouen year-round.

Amman usually gets less rain in April than Chefchaouen. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Chefchaouen receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.

In Chefchaouen, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Amman. In the spring, Amman often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Chefchaouen. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Chefchaouen receives 251 hours of full sun.

In the spring, Amman is around the same temperature as Chefchaouen. Typically, the spring temperatures in Amman in April average around 16°C (61°F), and Chefchaouen averages at about 15°C (60°F).


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Amman 16°C (61°F) 
    Chefchaouen 15°C (60°F)

Typical Weather for Chefchaouen and Amman

Amman Chefchaouen
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 8°C (46°F) 149 mm (5.9 in) 13°C (55°F) 127 mm (5 in)
Feb 9°C (48°F) 98 mm (3.9 in) 13°C (56°F) 137 mm (5.4 in)
Mar 12°C (54°F) 62 mm (2.4 in) 14°C (57°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)
Apr 16°C (61°F) 23 mm (0.9 in) 15°C (60°F) 30 mm (1.2 in)
May 21°C (70°F) 3 mm (0.1 in) 18°C (64°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)
Jun 24°C (75°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 21°C (69°F) 32 mm (1.3 in)
Jul 25°C (77°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 24°C (74°F) 1 mm (0 in)
Aug 25°C (77°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 24°C (75°F) 2 mm (0.1 in)
Sep 24°C (75°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 23°C (73°F) 18 mm (0.7 in)
Oct 20°C (68°F) 26 mm (1 in) 20°C (68°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Nov 14°C (57°F) 68 mm (2.7 in) 16°C (61°F) 113 mm (4.4 in)
Dec 10°C (50°F) 138 mm (5.4 in) 13°C (56°F) 144 mm (5.7 in)