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

Should you visit Bucharest 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 Bucharest 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: Bucharest or Casablanca?

Bucharest

Bucharest is the capital and largest city in the country of Romania. With about 2 million residents living in the city and about 2.4 million in the surrounding urban area, it is also one of the largest cities in Southeastern Europe. As such, it is the economic, industrial and commercial center for the country. As a visitor, you will likely enter Romania by arriving in Bucharest. The city continues to grow and change, and there are ongoing infrastructure projects that continue to modernize the city. It is not uncommon to find historic churches on the same block as modern office buildings and Communist style apartment buildings. There are also many sights around town and the city continues to grow as a trendy and fascinating city.

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 One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Bucharest, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Romania, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Morocco, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco.


Which place is cheaper, Casablanca or Bucharest?

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 Bucharest is $181, while the average daily cost in Casablanca is $86. 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 Bucharest and Casablanca in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Bucharest $63
    Casablanca $43
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Bucharest $126
    Casablanca $86
Compare Hotels in Bucharest and Casablanca

Looking for a hotel in Bucharest 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 Bucharest


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: Bucharest Hotel Prices and Casablanca Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Bucharest $26
    Casablanca $11

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bucharest

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bucharest:

  • Express Transfer to Therme Bucuresti: $15
  • Airport Transfer: $15
  • Therme Bucharest Express Shuttle Transfer: $15
  • Airport Transfer -One way Bucharest Otopeni Henri Coandă Airport : $17
  • Bucharest Transfer Service: $19
  • Bucharest Private Airport Transfer from or to City Center Hotel: $22
  • Private transfer Bucharest Henri Coanda Airport: $22
  • Bucharest Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Tecuci: $23
  • Bucharest Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Barlad: $25
  • Bucharest Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Vaslui OMV: $27
  • Otopeni Airport Transfer to Bucharest: $27
  • Private Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) Transfer: $27

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Casablanca

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


  • Train from Airport (for 2)
    $7.05
  • Taxi Ride
    $8.06

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Casablanca

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Casablanca:

  • Private Transfer Marrakech-Casablanca: $153
  • Airport Transfer from Casablanca to Fez: $137
  • Airport transfers : $44
  • Casablanca & Marrakech Private Transfer: $336
  • Casablanca & Marrakech Private Transfer: $179
  • Casablanca & Marrakech Private Transfer: $192
  • Casablanca : Private Transfer From Fez To Casablanca: $146
  • Casablanca Airport (CMN) to Casablanca City Center Private Transfer: $27
  • Casablanca Airport (CMN): Transfer to Casablanca Cruise Port: $105
  • Casablanca Airport CMN to Hotels In Different Cities Private Transfers: $71
  • Casablanca Airport CMN to the City of Tangier Private Transfer: $180
  • Casablanca Airport Private Transfer: $40

Is it cheaper to fly into Bucharest or Casablanca?

Prices for flights to both Casablanca and Bucharest 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
    Bucharest $101
    Casablanca $34

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bucharest

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

  • Dinner &tour at Museum of Communism after closing: $50
  • Bucharest Historical Food Tour in Old Center: $81
  • Bohemian Bucharest Markets and Mahallas Traditional Food Tour: $81
  • Street Food Tour with a Local Guide: $85
  • Bucharest Evening Tour and Traditional Dinner: $95
  • Private Bucharest Food Tour with a Local Foodie: $128
  • 4-Hour Walking Food Tour in the Old Town: $203
  • Bucharest City Tour & Traditional Home-made Cooking Experience: $227

Typical Food Prices in Casablanca

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


  • Breakfast
    $3.02
  • Lunch
    $9.06
  • Dinner at Rick's Cafe (for Two)
    $33

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
  • Food Tour with Tastings in Quartier Habous: $51
  • Authentic Moroccan Food Tour in Casablanca with Dinner: $64
  • Casablanca City Night Tour and Traditional Moroccan Dinner: $64
  • Casablanca City Night Tour and Traditional Moroccan Dinner: $74
  • Experience Casablanca Night Tour & Authentic Moroccan Dinner: $74
  • Moroccan Cooking Class in Casablanca with Return Hotel Transfers: $108
  • Central Market Food Tour with Tastings and Lunch: $112
  • Casablanca Food Tour: $114
  • Casablanca Private Night Tour with Traditional Dinner: $131
  • Private Moroccan Cooking Class in Casablanca with a Local Expert: $145
  • Visit of the museum of the Slaoui foundation with a dinner at the red mullet of Isle: $191

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Bucharest $15
    Casablanca $8.99

Tours and Activities in Bucharest

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

  • Life in Communist Quest Experience: $5.95
  • Quest Experience in Bellu Cemetery Bucharest: $5.95
  • Bucharest Old Town Secrets Self-Guided Tour and Exploration Game: $5.95
  • Ghost Hunt Quest Experience: $5.95
  • Bucharest 1989 Revolution Walking Tour with Smartphone App: $6.42
  • Entry ticket at the Museum of Communism: $8.68
  • Museum of Communism Ticket with Communist Coffee: $9.65
  • Museum of Senses Entry Ticket: $9.69
  • Reptiland Bucharest Entry Ticket: $11
  • Alternative Bucharest Walking Tour: $11
  • Bucharest Old Centre Tour: $16
  • A Tale of Bucharest Calea Victoriei Walking Tour: $16

Tours and Activities in Casablanca

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

  • Hassan II Mosque Premium Tour with Entry Ticket: $18
  • Hassan II Mosque Skip-the-Line Guided Tour: $18
  • Skip the line Hassan 2 mosque Premium Tour entry ticket included: $19
  • Private Guided Tour: $21
  • Visit to the Hassan2 mosque, ticket included, skip the line: $21
  • Casablanca Hassan II Mosque Guided Sightseeing Tour: $26
  • The Medina and Beyond Cultural Walking Tour: $27
  • Guided Tour of Hassan2 Mosque & Arab League Park: $31
  • Hassan II Mosque Guided Tour with Entry Ticket: $31
  • Casablanca Guided Tour of Hassan II Mosque and Arab League Park: $32
  • City Highlights Tour: $34
  • From Marrakech: Casablanca Day Tour: $34

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Bucharest $9.23
    Casablanca -

Sample the Local Flavors in Bucharest

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

  • Weekend Pub Crawl: $24
  • Romanian Wine Tasting Experience at Corks: $28
  • Bachelor Party Custom Bar Crawl: $38
  • Bucharest Guided Pub Crawl: $39
  • Bar Crawling: $43
  • Pub Crawl in the Old CIty and Rooftop Hopping in Bucharest: $47
  • Wine Tasting in Bucharest: $53
  • Private Wine Tasting Experience: $54
  • Guided Pub Crawl in Bucharest: $56
  • Wine Tasting in Bucharest long version: $65
  • Private Wine Tasting and Cheese Platter: $84
  • Bucharest City Tour and Wine Tasting: $85


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


Which is Bigger, Bucharest or Casablanca?

Casablanca has a larger population, and is about 68% larger than the population of Bucharest. When comparing the sizes of Bucharest 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 Bucharest or Casablanca?

Bucharest 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 Bucharest or Casablanca in the Summer?

The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Bucharest and Casablanca. Many visitors come to Bucharest in the summer for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences. Casablanca attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

Bucharest is around the same temperature as Casablanca in the summer. The daily temperature in Bucharest averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and Casablanca fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Casablanca this time of the year. In Bucharest, it's very sunny this time of the year. Bucharest usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Casablanca during summer. Bucharest gets 289 hours of sunny skies, while Casablanca receives 303 hours of full sun in the summer.

In July, Bucharest usually receives more rain than Casablanca. Bucharest gets 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Casablanca receives 1 mm (0 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Bucharest 23°C (73°F) 
    Casablanca 23°C (73°F)

Should I visit Bucharest or Casablanca in the Autumn?

The autumn brings many poeple to Bucharest as well as Casablanca. Most visitors come to Bucharest for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene during these months. The warm climate attracts visitors to Casablanca throughout the year.

In the autumn, Bucharest is much colder than Casablanca. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Bucharest in October average around 13°C (55°F), and Casablanca averages at about 20°C (67°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Casablanca. In the autumn, Bucharest often gets less sunshine than Casablanca. Bucharest gets 177 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Casablanca receives 233 hours of full sun.

Bucharest usually gets around the same amount of rain in October as Casablanca. Bucharest gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Casablanca receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Bucharest 13°C (55°F) 
    Casablanca 20°C (67°F)

Should I visit Bucharest or Casablanca in the Winter?

Both Casablanca and Bucharest are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The winter months attract visitors to Bucharest because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Plenty of visitors come to Casablanca because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

The weather in Bucharest can be very cold. In January, Bucharest is generally much colder than Casablanca. Daily temperatures in Bucharest average around -1°C (29°F), and Casablanca fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).

Bucharest usually receives less sunshine than Casablanca during winter. Bucharest gets 71 hours of sunny skies, while Casablanca receives 190 hours of full sun in the winter.

In January, Bucharest usually receives less rain than Casablanca. Bucharest gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Casablanca receives 62 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Bucharest -1°C (29°F) 
    Casablanca 13°C (55°F)

Should I visit Bucharest or Casablanca in the Spring?

Both Casablanca and Bucharest during the spring are popular places to visit. The activities around the city are the main draw to Bucharest this time of year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Casablanca year-round.

Bucharest is cooler than Casablanca in the spring. The daily temperature in Bucharest averages around 12°C (54°F) in April, and Casablanca fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).

In Casablanca, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the spring, Bucharest often gets less sunshine than Casablanca. Bucharest gets 185 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Casablanca receives 262 hours of full sun.

Bucharest usually gets more rain in April than Casablanca. Bucharest gets 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Casablanca receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Bucharest 12°C (54°F) 
    Casablanca 16°C (60°F)

Typical Weather for Casablanca and Bucharest

Bucharest Casablanca
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan -1°C (29°F) 40 mm (1.6 in) 13°C (55°F) 62 mm (2.5 in)
Feb 1°C (34°F) 36 mm (1.4 in) 14°C (57°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Mar 6°C (43°F) 38 mm (1.5 in) 15°C (58°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Apr 12°C (54°F) 46 mm (1.8 in) 16°C (60°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
May 18°C (64°F) 70 mm (2.8 in) 18°C (64°F) 19 mm (0.7 in)
Jun 21°C (70°F) 77 mm (3 in) 21°C (69°F) 6 mm (0.2 in)
Jul 23°C (73°F) 64 mm (2.5 in) 23°C (73°F) 1 mm (0 in)
Aug 22°C (72°F) 58 mm (2.3 in) 23°C (74°F) 0 mm (0 in)
Sep 18°C (65°F) 42 mm (1.7 in) 22°C (72°F) 5 mm (0.2 in)
Oct 13°C (55°F) 32 mm (1.3 in) 20°C (67°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)
Nov 6°C (44°F) 49 mm (1.9 in) 16°C (62°F) 72 mm (2.9 in)
Dec 1°C (34°F) 43 mm (1.7 in) 14°C (57°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)