Which place is cheaper, Casablanca or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Jump to 
Should you visit Cairo or Casablanca?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Cairo and Casablanca 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: Cairo or Casablanca?
Cairo
Cairo is the chaotic capital city of Egypt. With a population of more than 16 million, it is one of the largest cities in both Africa and the Middle East. As a traveler, you're likely to arrive and leave from here and you'll get your first orientation to the area during the chaotic and congestion filled taxi ride from the airport.
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 Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Morocco, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco.
-
Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $17Casablanca $71
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $17, 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 Cairo and Casablanca in more detail.
Accommodation
-
Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $9.36Casablanca $42
-
Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $19Casablanca $84
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Casablanca
Looking for a hotel in Cairo 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.
Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world. Compare prices for multiple destinations when planning your next trip.
Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Cairo Hotel Prices and Casablanca Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
-
Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $2.99Casablanca $11
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Cairo
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Cairo are as follows:
-
Metro Ride$0.08
-
Taxi Ride$0.32
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cairo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:
- Private Departure Transfer from Cairo or Giza Hotels to Cairo Airport: $5.00
- Private Transfer from Hotels in Cairo to Cairo Airport : $8.00
- Airport and Hotel Private Transfer in Cairo & Giza: $9.00
- Private transfer from Cairo Airport to Novotel Cairo El Borg: $9.60
- Private Pickup transfer from Hotel Longchamps to Cairo airport: $9.60
- Private transfer from Cairo Airport to Cairo Pyramids Hotel: $9.60
- Private transfer from Cairo Airport to Windsor Hotel Cairo: $9.60
- Private transfer from Cairo Airport to Osiris Hotel: $9.60
- Private Pickup transfer from Hilton Cairo Heliopolis to Cairo airport: $9.60
- Private Pickup transfer from InterContinental Cairo Citystars to Cairo airport: $9.60
- Private Pickup transfer from Cairo Pyramids Hotel to Cairo airport: $9.60
- Private Pickup transfer from Novotel Cairo El Borg to Cairo airport: $9.60
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:
- Casablanca Tour with Round-Trip Airport Transfer: $85
- One-Way Transfer from Casablanca to Fez via rabat : $220
- Private Transfer Marrakech-Casablanca: $152
- Airport transfer from Casablanca airport to Marrakech: $102
- Best Private Transfer From Casablanca Airport To All Morocco: $17
- Casablanca & Marrakech Private Transfer: $176
- Casablanca & Marrakech Private Transfer: $332
- Casablanca & Marrakech Private Transfer: $190
- Casablanca : Private Transfer From Fez To Casablanca: $144
- Casablanca Airport (CMN) to Casablanca City Private Transfer (FREE SIM Card): $69
- Casablanca Airport (CMN): Transfer to Casablanca Cruise Port: $104
- Casablanca Airport Arrival To Chef-chaouen Private Transfer: $233
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Casablanca?
Prices for flights to both Casablanca and Cairo 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 dayCairo $4.75Casablanca $19
Typical Food Prices in Cairo
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Cairo:
-
Juice$0.04
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cairo
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cairo.
- Night Dinner Cruise, Belly Dancer Show on The Nile With Pickup: $8.00
- Dinner Cruise on the Nile River: $12
- Super Safari Quad Bike Jeep Safari Buggy and Dinner in Hurghada: $15
- Nile Sunset, Dinner Cruise, Show and Private Transfer: $16
- Cairo Food Tour with Nile Felucca Ride : $18
- VIP tour Giza pyramids ,Sphinx, Quad bike ,Camel, Dinner cruise : $19
- Private Expert tour Giza Pyramids ,Sphinx ,Nile Dinner Cruise & Belly Dancer: $19
- Giza Pyramids, Camel Ride, Quad Bike, Night and Dinner Cruise on Nile: $19
- food tour private tour from cairo or giza hotel: $19
- All inclusive Tour to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & ATV &Dinner cruise : $20
- Private Cairo Food Tour : $20
- Cairo Private Food Tour and Egyptian Tea: $22
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
- Old local Market visit+Moroccan cooking class with a local family: $59
- Street Food Tour by Night: $60
- Casablanca City Night Tour and Traditional Moroccan Dinner: $64
- 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: $73
- Central Market Food Tour with Tastings and Lunch: $97
- Private cooking Class in Casa by Traditional Lady +Free transport: $100
- Casablanca Food Tour - Moroccan Street Food Tour: $105
Entertainment
-
Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $5.75Casablanca $8.90
Typical Entertainment Prices in Cairo
Here are a few typical costs in Cairo for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
-
Entry to Camel Market for Two$0.84
-
Egyptian Museum Entry for Two$6.49
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Dahshur Pyramids Entry Tickets: $4.26
- The Baron Empain Palace Entry Ticket: $4.60
- Cairo Shopping tour Private Papyrus Perfume, Bazar Cotton Shop : $4.70
- All Inclusive Tour to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis, and Saqqara: $5.00
- New Grand Egyptian Museum Tour with optional the pyramids tour..: $5.00
- Shopping tour Private Papyrus Perfume, Bazar Cotton Shop in Cairo: $5.00
- Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hasan Entry Ticket: $5.11
- Entry Ticket to the Prince Mohamed Ali Palace : $5.38
- Wonder Tour To Khufu, Khafre, Menkaure Pyramids and Great Sphinx : $5.61
- Skip The Line To Coptic Museum of Cairo Entry Ticket: $5.83
- Skip The Line with Memphis Museum Entry Ticket: $6.67
- Private Tour Shopping in Cairo by Car and Guide: $7.00
Tours and Activities in Casablanca
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Casablanca are as follows:
- Private Guided Tour to the Unveiled Casablanca with Pickup: $10
- Platinum Tour - Hassan II Mosque and cathedral: $10
- Skip the line Hassan II mosque Premium Tour entry ticket included: $12
- Hassan II Mosque : Secure your Skip The Line Tickets Now !: $15
- Hassan II Mosque Premium Tour with Entry Ticket: $15
- Skip the line Hassan II mosque Premium Tour entry ticket included: $15
- Private Tour the Mosque Hassan II & Sacred Heart Cathedral: $16
- The Backstage of Art: Private Guided Tour: $21
- Traditional Souks Shopping Private Guided Tour: $24
- City Tour with Hassan II Mosque Entry Ticket: $24
- casablanca Shopping Hidden Souks : Private guided Tour: $26
- Hassan II Mosque Guided Tour with Entry Ticket: $31
Alcohol
-
Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.17Casablanca -
Sample the Local Flavors in Cairo
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cairo:
- Pub Crawl and Speakeasy Bar Tour with 2 Free Drinks: $59
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 Cairo and Casablanca, we can see that Casablanca is more expensive. And not only is Cairo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Cairo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cairo 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 Casablanca would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Casablanca than you might in Cairo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Cairo Expensive? and Is Casablanca Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Casablanca?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Casablanca. When comparing the sizes of Cairo 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 Cairo or Casablanca?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
Should I visit Cairo or Casablanca in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Casablanca. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Casablanca attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In July, Cairo usually receives more rain than Casablanca. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Casablanca receives 1 mm (0 in) of rain each month for the summer.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Casablanca this time of the year. In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Casablanca during summer. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies, while Casablanca receives 303 hours of full sun in the summer.
In the summer, Cairo is a little warmer than Casablanca. Typically, the summer temperatures in Cairo in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Casablanca averages at about 23°C (73°F).
-
Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Casablanca 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Casablanca in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Casablanca. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Casablanca throughout the year.
Cairo usually gets less rain in October than Casablanca. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Casablanca receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Casablanca. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the autumn, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Casablanca. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Casablanca receives 233 hours of full sun.
In October, Cairo is generally a little warmer than Casablanca. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 23°C (73°F), and Casablanca fluctuates around 20°C (67°F).
-
Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Casablanca 20°C (67°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Casablanca in the Winter?
Both Casablanca and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Casablanca because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In January, Cairo usually receives less rain than Casablanca. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Casablanca receives 62 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Casablanca during winter. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies, while Casablanca receives 190 hours of full sun in the winter.
Cairo is around the same temperature as Casablanca in the winter. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Casablanca fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
-
Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Casablanca 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Casablanca in the Spring?
Both Casablanca and Cairo during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Cairo because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Casablanca year-round.
Cairo usually gets less rain in April than Casablanca. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Casablanca receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Casablanca, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the spring, Cairo often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Casablanca. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Casablanca receives 262 hours of full sun.
In the spring, Cairo is a little warmer than Casablanca. Typically, the spring temperatures in Cairo in April average around 21°C (70°F), and Casablanca averages at about 16°C (60°F).
-
Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Casablanca 16°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Casablanca and Cairo
| Cairo | Casablanca | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 62 mm (2.5 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 16°C (62°F) | 72 mm (2.9 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.