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

Should you visit Antalya or Casablanca?

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

Should I visit Antalya or Casablanca? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.

Where Should I go: Antalya or Casablanca?

Antalya

Antalya is the largest city along Turkey's Mediterranean coast and the eighth largest city in the country with over one million people in the metropolitan area. The city dates back to about 200 BC when it was settled by the Attalid Dynasty of Pergamon and soon conquered by the Romans. The city was ruled by several different groups and most recently was transferred to Italian suzerainty following World War I. It became part of Turkey following the War of Independence. The city has seen an influx of development in recent years and it has grown into a tourism mecca with more than 12 million visitors in 2014.

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 10-Day Tours in Turkey, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Turkey, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Morocco, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco.


Which place is cheaper, Casablanca or Antalya?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Antalya is $147, while the average daily cost in Casablanca is $71. 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 Antalya and Casablanca in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Antalya $55
    Casablanca $42
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Antalya $110
    Casablanca $84
Compare Hotels in Antalya and Casablanca

Looking for a hotel in Antalya 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 Antalya


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: Antalya Hotel Prices and Casablanca Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Antalya $110
    Casablanca $11

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antalya

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

  • The Land Of Legends Night Show with Transfers: $6.39
  • From Transfer for Land of Legends Night Show: $7.99
  • From Land of Legends Transfer and Boat Parade Show: $7.99
  • Land of Legends Night Show with Transfers: $8.79
  • Antalya airport Belek shuttle transfer: $9.60
  • Suluada Boat Trip With Lunch & Transfer (Belek,Antalya,Kemer): $10
  • Antalya Airport - Antalya City Hotels Private Transfers (Lara, Kundu, Old Town): $14
  • From Side: Land of Legends Night Show with Hotel Transfer: $16
  • Antalya to Antalya Ariport (AYT) - Departure Private Transfer: $16
  • Antalya Ariport (AYT) to Antalya hotel or address - Arrival Private Transfer: $16
  • Sulu Boat Trip w/Lunch, Transfers and Sunset Option: $17
  • From Land of Legends Night Show with Transfer: $18

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Casablanca

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


  • Train from Airport (for 2)
    $6.98
  • Taxi Ride
    $7.98

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Casablanca

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Casablanca:

  • transfers from Casablanca Airport or city to Fez (Door to Door): $147
  • Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service Casablanca HTL-APT (CMN): $42
  • Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service Casablanca APT-HTL (CMN): $42
  • Transfert Arrival - Casablanca Airport to Marrakech City: $298
  • Transfers: $45
  • Transfer from your hotel Casablanca to Mohammed V Airport: $19
  • Transfer from Mohammed V Airport to your hotel Casablanca: $19
  • Transfer from Fes to Casablanca: $139
  • Transfer from Casablanca city or Casablanca airport to Marrakech: $149
  • Transfer from Casablanca city or Casablanca Airport to Marrakech: $149
  • Transfer from Casablanca airport to Marrakech Private Van: $22
  • Transfer from Casablanca Airport to Marrakech: $151

Is it cheaper to fly into Antalya or Casablanca?

Prices for flights to both Casablanca and Antalya 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
    Antalya $25
    Casablanca $19

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antalya

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

  • Traditional Turkish Tastes at Antalya Food Tour: $47
  • Giza Pyramids Sound and Light Show with Dinner: $72
  • Full day trip to Pamukkale from Side with dinner: $103
  • Pamukkale tour w. Entrance, Lunch, Dinner & Transfer from Antalya: $118

Typical Food Prices in Casablanca

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


  • Breakfast
    $2.99
  • Lunch
    $8.97
  • 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.

  • Flavors of Morocco Food Tour in Casablanca: $30
  • Couscous Cooking with a Local Family: $50
  • Street Food Tour by Night: $60
  • Casablanca City Night Tour and Traditional Moroccan Dinner: $64
  • Street private Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $66
  • Food Tour with Tastings and Lunch: $70
  • Experience Casablanca Night Tour & Authentic Moroccan Dinner: $72
  • Casablanca City Night Tour and Traditional Moroccan Dinner: $74
  • Street Private Guided Food Tour with Tastings at Casablanca: $74
  • Central Market Food Tour with Tastings and Lunch: $95
  • Casablanca Food Tour - Moroccan Street Food Tour: $105
  • Casablanca Private Night Tour with Traditional Dinner: $130

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Antalya $46
    Casablanca $8.90

Tours and Activities in Antalya

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

  • Antalya Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and Tour: $3.20
  • First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.20
  • Bazaar Self-Guided Smartphone App Tour: $6.00
  • Antalya Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.68
  • Antalya Scavenger Hunt And Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.87
  • Antalya Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
  • Self-Guided Audio City Tour on Your Phone: $11
  • Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
  • White Water Rafting Tour from Antalya: $11
  • Sulu Island and Adrasan Bay: Boat Tour with Lunch: $13
  • Full-Day Private Rafting Adventure in Karabük Türkiye: $13
  • Pamukkale Tour From Antalya : $14

Tours and Activities in Casablanca

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

  • "Fes to Casablanca Tour: Discover the Fascinating Journey": $307
  • 10 Day Private Tour in Morocco Imperial Ceties+Sahara Desert: $2,408
  • 13 Km Bike Tour in Lively Casablanca: $39
  • 14 Days Authentic Morocco Tour: $269
  • 2 Days Tour And Excursion From Casablanca To Chefchaouen: $225
  • 2-Hour Casablanca Walking Tour : $38
  • 3-Hour Private Casablanca Authentic Home Dining Experience: $100
  • 4-Day Desert Tour From Casablanca To Marrakech Via Fes: $2,920
  • 6 Days of Desert Wonders: A Tour from Casablanca's Gateway: $1,281
  • 7 Days, 6 Nights - Imperial Cities, Blue City & Sahara Tour: $2,254
  • A True Evening Hookah (Shisha) Lounging Experience in Casablanca: $46
  • An Evening Hookah (Shisha) Lounging Experience in Casablanca: $45

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Antalya $20
    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 Antalya and Casablanca, we can see that Antalya is more expensive. And not only is Casablanca much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Antalya 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 Antalya would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Antalya 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 Antalya Expensive? and Is Casablanca Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Antalya or Casablanca?

Casablanca has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Antalya. When comparing the sizes of Antalya 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.


When is the best time to visit Antalya or Casablanca?

Antalya has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Casablanca experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.

Should I visit Antalya or Casablanca in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Antalya as well as Casablanca. Many travelers come to Antalya for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences. The warm climate attracts visitors to Casablanca throughout the year.

In July, Antalya is generally a little warmer than Casablanca. Daily temperatures in Antalya average around 28°C (83°F), and Casablanca fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Casablanca. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Antalya this time of the year. In the summer, Antalya often gets more sunshine than Casablanca. Antalya gets 376 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Casablanca receives 303 hours of full sun.

Antalya usually gets more rain in July than Casablanca. Antalya gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Casablanca receives 1 mm (0 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Antalya 28°C (83°F) 
    Casablanca 23°C (73°F)

Should I visit Antalya or Casablanca in the Autumn?

Both Casablanca and Antalya are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Antalya in the autumn for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area. Plenty of visitors come to Casablanca because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

Antalya is around the same temperature as Casablanca in the autumn. The daily temperature in Antalya averages around 21°C (69°F) in October, and Casablanca fluctuates around 20°C (67°F).

It's quite sunny in Casablanca. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Antalya. Antalya usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Casablanca during autumn. Antalya gets 251 hours of sunny skies, while Casablanca receives 233 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Antalya usually receives more rain than Casablanca. Antalya gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Casablanca receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Antalya 21°C (69°F) 
    Casablanca 20°C (67°F)

Should I visit Antalya or Casablanca in the Winter?

Both Casablanca and Antalya during the winter are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Antalya for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Casablanca year-round.

In the winter, Antalya is cooler than Casablanca. Typically, the winter temperatures in Antalya in January average around 11°C (51°F), and Casablanca averages at about 13°C (55°F).

In the winter, Antalya often gets less sunshine than Casablanca. Antalya gets 161 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Casablanca receives 190 hours of full sun.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Antalya. Antalya usually gets more rain in January than Casablanca. Antalya gets 239 mm (9.4 in) of rain, while Casablanca receives 62 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Antalya 11°C (51°F) 
    Casablanca 13°C (55°F)

Should I visit Antalya or Casablanca in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Antalya and Casablanca. The spring months attract visitors to Antalya because of the beaches and the natural beauty. Casablanca attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

In April, Antalya is generally around the same temperature as Casablanca. Daily temperatures in Antalya average around 16°C (62°F), and Casablanca fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Casablanca this time of the year. In Antalya, it's very sunny this time of the year. Antalya usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Casablanca during spring. Antalya gets 243 hours of sunny skies, while Casablanca receives 262 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Antalya usually receives more rain than Casablanca. Antalya gets 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Casablanca receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Antalya 16°C (62°F) 
    Casablanca 16°C (60°F)

Typical Weather for Casablanca and Antalya

Antalya Casablanca
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 11°C (51°F) 239 mm (9.4 in) 13°C (55°F) 62 mm (2.5 in)
Feb 11°C (52°F) 196 mm (7.7 in) 14°C (57°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Mar 13°C (56°F) 103 mm (4.1 in) 15°C (58°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Apr 16°C (62°F) 46 mm (1.8 in) 16°C (60°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
May 20°C (69°F) 28 mm (1.1 in) 18°C (64°F) 19 mm (0.7 in)
Jun 25°C (77°F) 8 mm (0.3 in) 21°C (69°F) 6 mm (0.2 in)
Jul 28°C (83°F) 3 mm (0.1 in) 23°C (73°F) 1 mm (0 in)
Aug 28°C (83°F) 1 mm (0 in) 23°C (74°F) 0 mm (0 in)
Sep 25°C (77°F) 11 mm (0.4 in) 22°C (72°F) 5 mm (0.2 in)
Oct 21°C (69°F) 70 mm (2.8 in) 20°C (67°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)
Nov 16°C (61°F) 134 mm (5.3 in) 16°C (62°F) 72 mm (2.9 in)
Dec 12°C (54°F) 227 mm (8.9 in) 14°C (57°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)