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

Should you visit Brisbane or Casablanca?

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

Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Brisbane and Casablanca can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Brisbane or Casablanca?

Brisbane

Although Brisbane is often overlooked as a travel destination in Australia, it is the capital of the state of Queensland, and is the third largest city in Australia. It's a very young and vibrant city with an active nightlife and a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. It's a modern and economically thriving city and, if you do have time to visit, it actually has a lot to offer travelers. It has some beautiful scenery, a wonderful warm climate all year long, and is actually one of the fastest growing cities in Australia.

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 Luxury Tours to Australia, The Best Adventure Tours to Australia, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Morocco, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco.


Which place is cheaper, Casablanca or Brisbane?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Brisbane is $133, 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 Brisbane and Casablanca in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Brisbane $82
    Casablanca $42
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Brisbane $164
    Casablanca $84
Compare Hotels in Brisbane and Casablanca

Looking for a hotel in Brisbane 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 Brisbane


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: Brisbane Hotel Prices and Casablanca Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Brisbane $18
    Casablanca $11
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Brisbane

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


  • Airtrain to the City
    $9.91
  • Go Card
    $17

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Brisbane

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

  • Sunshine Coast Airport Arrival transfer to Hotels: $19
  • Shared Transfer Service from Brisbane Airport: $21
  • Brisbane Arrival Transfer Shuttle from Brisbane Airport to Hotel: $21
  • Private Transfer from Brisbane Hotels to Brisbane Cruise Port: $33
  • Private Transfer from Brisbane Port to Brisbane Airport (BNE): $33
  • Private Transfer from Brisbane Cruise Port to Brisbane: $33
  • Private Transfer from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Brisbane Port: $33
  • Gold Coast Airport Private Transfer for 1 to 15 Passengers : $33
  • Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Brisbane hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $35
  • Brisbane hotels to Brisbane Airport (BNE) - Departure Private Transfer: $35
  • Brisbane Airport: Shared Transfer to Gold Coast: $52
  • Private Arrival Transfer: Brisbane Airport to Hotel: $53

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Casablanca

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


  • Train from Airport (for 2)
    $6.96
  • Taxi Ride
    $7.95

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Casablanca

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Casablanca:

  • Transfer between Casablanca and Fez: $484
  • Casablanca & Marrakech Private Transfer: $331
  • Casablanca Airport Departure Private Transfer From Agadir: $310
  • Transfert Arrival - Casablanca Airport to Marrakech City: $298
  • Private Transfer Casablanca - Maknes : $289
  • Casablanca Airport Arrival to Agadir Private Transfer: $284
  • From Fez: Private 1-Way Transfer to Casablanca: $279
  • From Casablanca Airport: Private Transfer to Marrakech 1 Way: $259
  • Transfer Casablanca to Essaouira: $239
  • Transfer From Casablanca To Chefchaouen: $239
  • Casablanca Airport Arrival To Chef-chaouen Private Transfer: $233
  • Private Transfer from Casablanca to Marrakesh Menara (RAK) Airport: $232

Is it cheaper to fly into Brisbane or Casablanca?

Prices for flights to both Casablanca and Brisbane 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
    Brisbane $31
    Casablanca $19
Typical Food Prices in Brisbane

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


  • Hamburger Lunch
    $5.28
  • Cup of Coffee
    $1.98
  • Chinese Food Lunch
    $8.26
  • Ice cream
    $3.63
  • Japanese Meal
    $14
  • Smoothie
    $4.29
  • Japanese Soup
    $7.60
  • Coffee & Muffin
    $4.62
  • Morning Mint Tea
    $2.31
  • Veggie Burger & Chips
    $9.25
  • Bread
    $1.72

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Brisbane

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

  • Vertigo Dinner: Dining on the edge!: $165

Typical Food Prices in Casablanca

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


  • Breakfast
    $2.98
  • Lunch
    $8.95
  • 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.

  • Street Food Tour by Night: $60
  • Casablanca City Night Tour and Traditional Moroccan Dinner: $65
  • Street private Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $67
  • Food Tour with Tastings and Lunch: $71
  • Experience Casablanca Night Tour & Authentic Moroccan Dinner: $73
  • Casablanca City Night Tour and Traditional Moroccan Dinner: $74
  • Central Market Food Tour with Tastings and Lunch: $96
  • Casablanca Food Tour - Marché Central & Seafood Lunch: $140
  • Private Moroccan Cooking Class in Casablanca with a Local Expert: $146
  • Casablanca Food Tour: $150
  • Market Tour & Moroccan Cooking Class in Casablanca with Transfers: $190
  • Visit of the museum of the Slaoui foundation with a dinner at the red mullet of Isle: $191

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Brisbane $24
    Casablanca $8.88
Typical Entertainment Prices in Brisbane

For Brisbane, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Concert Tickets
    $13

Tours and Activities in Brisbane

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

  • Escape to Coochiemudlo Island: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.33
  • Fortitude Valley Historical Crime Walking Tour: $11
  • Self-Guided Walking Tour with Audio Guide: $14
  • Brilliant Brisbane Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
  • Brisbane City Botanic Gardens Audio Tour FREE Ticket: $15
  • True Crime Tour: $22
  • Brisbane Dark Stories True Crime Tour: $23
  • Moonlight State Fortitude Valley Crime Tour Crime Tours Australia: $23
  • Winery Tour and Tasting: $23
  • Haunted Brisbane CBD Ghost Tour: $23
  • South Brisbane Cemetery Ghost Tour: $23
  • Ultimate Urban Adventure | Clue-Guided Experience: $28

Tours and Activities in Casablanca

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

  • 2-Days Private Tour of Chefchaouen and Fez, from Casablanca: $275
  • "Fes to Casablanca Tour: Discover the Fascinating Journey": $310
  • 10 Day Private Tour in Morocco Imperial Ceties+Sahara Desert: $2,431
  • 14 Days Authentic Morocco Tour: $269
  • 2 Days Tour And Excursion From Casablanca To Chefchaouen: $205
  • 2-Hour Casablanca Walking Tour : $38
  • 20 Km Bike Tour in Exploring the Vibrant City: $59
  • 3-Hour Private Casablanca Authentic Home Dining Experience: $100
  • 4-Day Desert Tour From Casablanca To Marrakech Via Fes: $3,103
  • 6 Days of Desert Wonders: A Tour from Casablanca's Gateway: $1,293
  • 7 Days, 6 Nights - Imperial Cities, Blue City & Sahara Tour: $2,276
  • A True Evening Hookah (Shisha) Lounging Experience in Casablanca: $46

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Brisbane $51
    Casablanca -
Typical Alcohol Prices in Brisbane

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Brisbane:


  • Evening at the Bar
    $9.91
  • Sixpack of Beer
    $9.25
  • Guiness Beer
    $5.61
  • Sixpack of Beer
    $8.58

Sample the Local Flavors in Brisbane

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Brisbane:

  • XXXX Beer Brewery Tour & Beer Tasting: $24
  • XXXX Brewery Tour: $25
  • City Winery Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch: $50
  • Artisinal Wine Tasting and Local 2-Course Meal: $50
  • River Cruise Brewery Tour with Drinks: $65
  • Brewery Tour River Cruise in Brisbane: $66
  • Brewery Tour and Beer Tasting in Brisbane: $100
  • Wine tasting tour to Tamborine Mountain: $104
  • Half Day Gold Coast Brewery Tour: $107
  • Tamborine Wine & Distillery Tour + 2 Course Lunch: $126
  • Mount Tamborine Wine Tasting Tour from Brisbane or the Gold Coast: $132
  • From Mount Tamborine Wine Tour with Gourmet Lunch: $132

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 Brisbane and Casablanca, we can see that Brisbane is more expensive. And not only is Casablanca much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Brisbane is in Pacific 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 Brisbane would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Brisbane 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 Brisbane Expensive? and Is Casablanca Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Brisbane or Casablanca?

Casablanca has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Brisbane. When comparing the sizes of Brisbane 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 Brisbane or Casablanca?

Brisbane 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 Brisbane or Casablanca in the Summer?

Both Casablanca and Brisbane during the summer are popular places to visit. The beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Brisbane this time of year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Casablanca year-round.

In January, Brisbane is generally around the same temperature as Casablancain July. Daily temperatures in Brisbane average around 25°C (77°F), and Casablanca fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).

In Casablanca, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Brisbane. In the summer, Brisbane often gets less sunshine than Casablancain July. Brisbane gets 256 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Casablanca receives 303 hours of full sun.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Brisbane. Brisbane usually gets more rain in January than Casablancain July. Brisbane gets 169 mm (6.7 in) of rain, while Casablanca receives 1 mm (0 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures January and July
    Brisbane 25°C (77°F) 
    Casablanca 23°C (73°F)

Should I visit Brisbane or Casablanca in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Brisbane and Casablanca. Many travelers come to Brisbane for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, and the shopping scene. Casablanca attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

Brisbane is a little warmer than Casablanca in the autumn. The daily temperature in Brisbane averages around 22°C (71°F) in April, and Casablanca fluctuates around 20°C (67°F)in October.

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Casablanca this time of the year. In Brisbane, it's very sunny this time of the year. Brisbane usually receives less sunshine than Casablanca during autumn. Brisbane gets 214 hours of sunny skies, while Casablanca receives 233 hours of full sun in the autumn.

Brisbane gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Brisbane usually receives more rain than Casablancain October. Brisbane gets 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Casablanca receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures April and October
    Brisbane 22°C (71°F) 
    Casablanca 20°C (67°F)

Should I visit Brisbane or Casablanca in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Brisbane as well as Casablanca. Many visitors come to Brisbane in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. The warm climate attracts visitors to Casablanca throughout the year.

In the winter, Brisbane is a little warmer than Casablanca. Typically, the winter temperatures in Brisbane in July average around 15°C (59°F), and Casablanca averages at about 13°C (55°F)in January.

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Brisbane this time of the year. In the winter, Brisbane often gets more sunshine than Casablancain January. Brisbane gets 226 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Casablanca receives 190 hours of full sun.

Brisbane usually gets around the same amount of rain in July as Casablancain January. Brisbane gets 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Casablanca receives 62 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures July and January
    Brisbane 15°C (59°F) 
    Casablanca 13°C (55°F)

Should I visit Brisbane or Casablanca in the Spring?

Both Casablanca and Brisbane are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Brisbane for the beaches and the activities around the city during these months. Plenty of visitors come to Casablanca because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

In October, Brisbane is generally a little warmer than Casablancain April. Daily temperatures in Brisbane average around 21°C (69°F), and Casablanca fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).

It's quite sunny in Casablanca. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Brisbane. Brisbane usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Casablanca during spring. Brisbane gets 259 hours of sunny skies, while Casablanca receives 262 hours of full sun in the spring.

In October, Brisbane usually receives more rain than Casablancain April. Brisbane gets 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Casablanca receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures October and April
    Brisbane 21°C (69°F) 
    Casablanca 16°C (60°F)

Typical Weather for Casablanca and Brisbane

Brisbane Casablanca
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 25°C (77°F) 169 mm (6.7 in) 13°C (55°F) 62 mm (2.5 in)
Feb 25°C (77°F) 152 mm (6 in) 14°C (57°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Mar 24°C (75°F) 146 mm (5.7 in) 15°C (58°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Apr 22°C (71°F) 112 mm (4.4 in) 16°C (60°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
May 19°C (66°F) 104 mm (4.1 in) 18°C (64°F) 19 mm (0.7 in)
Jun 16°C (61°F) 77 mm (3 in) 21°C (69°F) 6 mm (0.2 in)
Jul 15°C (59°F) 64 mm (2.5 in) 23°C (73°F) 1 mm (0 in)
Aug 16°C (61°F) 46 mm (1.8 in) 23°C (74°F) 0 mm (0 in)
Sep 18°C (65°F) 33 mm (1.3 in) 22°C (72°F) 5 mm (0.2 in)
Oct 21°C (69°F) 93 mm (3.7 in) 20°C (67°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)
Nov 23°C (73°F) 107 mm (4.2 in) 16°C (62°F) 72 mm (2.9 in)
Dec 24°C (76°F) 127 mm (5 in) 14°C (57°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)