A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Ankara vs. Casablanca for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Ankara or Casablanca?

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 Ankara and Casablanca. 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: Ankara or Casablanca?

Ankara

Located at the heart of Turkey near Central Anatolia, Ankara is the capital city and second largest city in the country after Istanbul. Formerly known for its long-haired goats and textiles, the city has since developed into a metropolitan mix of modern cultures with historic landmarks.

Casablanca

Casablanca is so much more than a classic Bogart movie with killer one-liners. It is also the largest, most cosmopolitan city in the country of Morocco. Sitting at the economic and industrial heart of this region, Casablanca has a population of approximately four million. Brush up on your high school French before visiting this lively city as it's the main language spoken by the locals. While this is the most liberal and progressive city in Morocco, remember to be cautious in this region of the world with your western views.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Coach Bus Tours in Turkey, The Best Adventure Tours to Turkey, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Morocco, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco.


Which place is cheaper, Casablanca or Ankara?

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 Ankara is $128, while the average daily cost in Casablanca is $85. 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 Ankara and Casablanca in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Ankara $52
    Casablanca $42
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Ankara $104
    Casablanca $84
Compare Hotels in Ankara and Casablanca

Looking for a hotel in Ankara or Casablanca? 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 Ankara


Hotels in Casablanca


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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: Ankara Hotel Prices and Casablanca Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Ankara $34
    Casablanca $11
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Ankara

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


  • Metro Ride
    $0.04
  • Short Taxi Ride
    $0.14

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ankara

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ankara:

  • Private Transfer Ankara Esenboga Airport ESB to Keçiören Ankara: $40
  • Private Airport Transfer From/To Ankara Airport to Cankaya Hotels: $42
  • Ankara Esenboga Airport to City Hotels Transfer: $47
  • Ankara Private Transfer from central Ankara hotels to Ankara Airport (ESB): $47
  • Private Transfer from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Central Ankara: $47
  • Ankara Esenboğa Airport From/To City Center Private Transfer: $59
  • Private Transfers Between Ankara Esenboga Airport - Ankara City Centre: $75
  • Ankara Private Departure Transfer from City hotels to Airport: $75
  • Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers to Ankara City Center (Cankaya,Kizilay) Hotels: $99
  • Ankara City Center (Cankaya,Kizilay) Hotels to Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers: $99
  • Private Transfers Ankara City or Esenboga Airport to/from Kizilcahamam Town: $185
  • Private Transfers Ankara City or Esenboga Airport to/from Beypazari Town: $185

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Casablanca

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


  • Train from Airport (for 2)
    $6.93
  • Taxi Ride
    $7.92

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Casablanca

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Casablanca:

  • Casablanca Airport to Rabat City private transfer: $54
  • One-Way Transfer from Casablanca to Fez via rabat : $210
  • Private Transfer Marrakech-Casablanca: $147
  • Airport Transfer from Casablanca to Fez: $131
  • Airport transfers : $44
  • Best Private Transfer From Casablanca Airport To All Morocco: $17
  • Casablanca & Marrakech Private Transfer: $176
  • Casablanca & Marrakech Private Transfer: $184
  • Casablanca Airport (CMN) to Casablanca Port - Private Transfer: $63
  • Casablanca Airport CMN to Hotels In Different Cities Private Transfers: $68
  • Casablanca Airport Private Transfer: $39
  • Casablanca Airport Transfer from hotel in Casablanca: $42

Is it cheaper to fly into Ankara or Casablanca?

Prices for flights to both Casablanca and Ankara 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
    Ankara $51
    Casablanca $33
Typical Food Prices in Ankara

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Ankara:


  • A Quick Lunch
    $0.32

Typical Food Prices in Casablanca

Some typical examples of dining costs in Casablanca are as follows:


  • Breakfast
    $2.97
  • Lunch
    $8.92
  • Dinner at Rick's Cafe (for Two)
    $32

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Casablanca

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

  • Food Tour with Tastings in Quartier Habous: $50
  • Moroccan Cooking Class Casablanca: $52
  • Casablanca City Night Tour and Traditional Moroccan Dinner: $62
  • Casablanca City Night Tour and Traditional Moroccan Dinner: $71
  • Small Group Casablanca Food Tour with a Local: $84
  • Casablanca Food Tour: $94
  • Central Market Food Tour with Tastings and Lunch: $98
  • Casablanca Food Tour - Moroccan Street Food Tour: $105
  • Casablanca Private Night Tour with Traditional Dinner: $126
  • Private Moroccan Cooking Class in Casablanca with Hotel Transfers: $140
  • Private Moroccan Cooking Class in Casablanca with a Local Expert: $145
  • Authentic Cooking Class Flavors of Morocco: $167

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Ankara $31
    Casablanca $8.84
Typical Entertainment Prices in Ankara

Here are a few typical costs in Ankara for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • Underground City
    $0.23

Tours and Activities in Ankara

Here are a few actual costs in Ankara for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Ankara Highlights Walking Tour With A Guide: $30
  • Private Walking tour With A Guide (Private Tour): $31
  • Ankara : Private Walking Tour With A Guide ( Private Tour ) : $31
  • Private Tour with a Local: $36
  • Istanbul: Half-Day Tour with Topkapi Palace: $145
  • Istanbul: Golden Horn & Bosphorus Day Cruise: $165
  • İstanbul: Full-Day Tour with Grand Bazaar: $180
  • Ankara Private Walking Tour with a Professional Guide: $209
  • Half Day Private Tour in Ankara: $215
  • Private Tour: Ankara Sightseeing: $235
  • Private Ankara City Tours by an Archaeologist Tour Guide : $280
  • 5 Days Hittite Monuments Tour with Specialist Guide: $2,172

Tours and Activities in Casablanca

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

  • Guided tour of Casablanca from the port or hotels: $10
  • Hassan II Mosque Premium Tour with Entry Ticket: $14
  • Skip the line Hassan II Mosque guided Tour entry tickets included: $15
  • Casablanca Tour with Hassan II Mosque Ticket & Hotel Pickup: $15
  • Private Guided Tour with Hassan II Mosque Ticket: $15
  • Private or Group Guided City Tour: $15
  • City Tour with Hassan II Mosque Entry Ticket: $15
  • Skip the line Hassan 2 mosque Premium Tour entry ticket included: $16
  • Private Guided Tour: $20
  • Guided Tour of Hassan2 Mosque & Arab League Park: $26
  • Hassan II Mosque Guided Tour with Entry Ticket: $30
  • From Marrakech: Casablanca Day Tour: $30

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Ankara $14
    Casablanca -

Sample the Local Flavors in Casablanca

Also in Casablanca, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Wine Tasting and Lunch at the oldest Domaine from Casablanca: $299


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

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


Which is Bigger, Ankara or Casablanca?

Ankara has a larger population, and is about 12% larger than the population of Casablanca. When comparing the sizes of Ankara and Casablanca, 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.

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