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

Should you visit Antananarivo or Chefchaouen?

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

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Antananarivo and Chefchaouen can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.

Where Should I go: Antananarivo or Chefchaouen?

Antananarivo

Antananarivo is the capital of Madagascar; it is also sometimes referred to as Tana. This city is the cultural and political center of Madagascar as a whole. There are multiple universities, museums, and other social venues in the city, as well as a national rugby team. This city has a very apparent French influence.

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 Wildlife Tours to Madagascar, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Madagascar, The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, and The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco.


Which place is cheaper, Chefchaouen or Antananarivo?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Antananarivo is $72, while the average daily cost in Chefchaouen is $57. 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 Antananarivo and Chefchaouen in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Antananarivo $30
    Chefchaouen $24
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Antananarivo $60
    Chefchaouen $48
Compare Hotels in Antananarivo and Chefchaouen

Looking for a hotel in Antananarivo 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 Antananarivo


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: Antananarivo Hotel Prices and Chefchaouen Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Antananarivo $14
    Chefchaouen $15

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antananarivo

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Antananarivo:

  • Private Airport Transfert Ivato Antananarivo: $43

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Chefchaouen

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


  • Taxi Ride
    $1.00

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Chefchaouen

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

  • One-Way Transfer from Chefchaouen to Fes : $25
  • One-Way Transfer from Chefchaouen to Fes: $27
  • Fes: One-Way Transfer to Chefchaouen "The Blue City": $27
  • Vice versa transfer to chefchaouen with optional tour guide: $64
  • Transfer Private From Chefchaouen To Tetouan: $73
  • Transfer Private From Chefchaouen To Tangier: $74
  • From Fes:2-Day Transfers to Chefchaouen & back to Fez/Tanger: $75
  • Tangier to Chefchaouen private transfer: $81
  • Private Transfers from Chefchaouen to Fez (one way): $99
  • transfers from Chefchaouen to Fez (Door to Door): $107
  • transfers from Chefchaouen to Fez (door to door): $107
  • Private Transfer Chefchaouen-Tangier or vice versa: $109

Is it cheaper to fly into Antananarivo or Chefchaouen?

Prices for flights to both Chefchaouen and Antananarivo 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
    Antananarivo $29
    Chefchaouen $18

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antananarivo

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

  • Street food and Cooking class tour in Antananarivo: $163
  • Cooking And Cuisine Tasting From Tana-Malagasy Fine Foodie Madagascar Tour: $245

Typical Food Prices in Chefchaouen

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


  • Lunch for Two
    $8.97
  • Dinner for Two
    $9.97
  • Cupcake
    $0.30
  • Nutella and Yogurt
    $1.99

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Chefchaouen

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

  • Funny Family Cooking Class in Blue City: $28
  • Cooking Class in Mountain From Chefchaouen: $44
  • Vegetarian food Cooking Class in Chefchaouen: $44
  • 3-Hour Cooking Class overlooking the Blue City: $55
  • 4 hours Private Cooking Class With Family in Chefchaouen: $60
  • Chefchaouen Cooking Class : $65
  • Chefchaouen Food Tour: $65
  • Chefchaouen Food Tour: $68
  • Guided Food Tour with over 6 Tasting Stops: $69
  • Discovery more Chefchaouen evening food tour with locals: $70
  • Make Your Own Tajine and Pastilla Cooking Class: $76
  • Chefchaouen Traditional Cooking Class: $80

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Antananarivo $24
    Chefchaouen $17

Tours and Activities in Antananarivo

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

  • 3 days -Wildlife and Lemur discovery Tour to Andasibe: $682
  • Antananarivo Like a Local: Customized Guided Tour: $25
  • Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide: $30
  • Antanavario: Private custom tour with a local guide: $23
  • Day - Tour Ampefy: $144
  • Day tour discovery Tour to Ampefy village: $272
  • From 9 days unique adventure trip to Tulear: $1,971
  • Full Day Private Tour in Antananarivo: $201
  • Half-Day Private Tour in Lemur's Park: $150
  • Lemur Day Tour at Andasibe Rainforest and Vakona Lodge Reserve: $299
  • Madagascar Adventures on Tana, West, East, North, and South: $2,550
  • Madagascar: Andasibe and Nosy Be Tour in one week: $2,240

Tours and Activities in Chefchaouen

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

  • Walking Tour in Chefchaouen: $14
  • Chefchaouen with Local Eyes Guided Walking Tour: $15
  • Tour by local guide : $16
  • Chefchaouen Tour with Aman: $20
  • Day Tour to Chefchaouen from Fes with Local Expert: $28
  • From Fez: Day Tour to the Blue Town of Chefchaouen: $28
  • From Fez: Day Tour to the Blue Town of Chefchaouenf: $31
  • Best Experience Fes to Chefchaouen Day Tour multi languages: $34
  • Discover Chefchaouen : A Walking Tour through Hidden Gems: $35
  • 3-Hour Private Legacy Tour in Chefchaouen: $35
  • From Fez: Chefchaouen Guided Day Tour: $35
  • Discover the Blue Pearl - A Walking Tour through Hidden Gems: $38

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Antananarivo $9.65
    Chefchaouen $14


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Antananarivo and Chefchaouen, we can see that Antananarivo is more expensive. And not only is Chefchaouen much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Antananarivo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Antananarivo 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 Antananarivo Expensive? and Is Chefchaouen Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Antananarivo or Chefchaouen?

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