Which place is cheaper, Casablanca or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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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.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $17Casablanca $74
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $17, while the average daily cost in Casablanca is $74. 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
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $9.19Casablanca $44
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $18Casablanca $88
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.
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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: Cairo Hotel Prices and Casablanca Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $2.93Casablanca $11
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Cairo
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Cairo are as follows:
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Metro Ride$0.08
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Taxi Ride$0.31
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cairo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:
- Cairo Airport Private Transfer: $6.00
- Private One-Way or Return Airport Transfer Service: $8.37
- Private Transfer to Cairo and Giza from Cairo Airport: $9.00
- Private Arrival or Departure Cairo Airport Transfer: $9.50
- Private Transfer from Cairo Airport to Hotels in Cairo: $10
- Cairo Airport Private Arrival Transfer to Anywhere in Cairo: $10
- Cairo Airport Transfer by private car: $10
- Private Arrival Transfer From Cairo Airport: $11
- Private Transfer from Cairo Airport: $12
- Private Departure Transfer from Cairo City to Cairo Airport: $12
- Private transfer from Cairo Airport to Hotel Royal: $12
- Private Pickup transfer from JW Marriott Hotel Cairo to Cairo airport: $12
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Casablanca
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Casablanca:
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Train from Airport (for 2)$7.22
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Taxi Ride$8.25
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Casablanca
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Casablanca:
- One-Way Transfer from Casablanca to Fez via rabat : $229
- Private Transfer Marrakech-Casablanca: $159
- Airport transfer from Casablanca airport to Marrakech: $106
- Airport transfers : $44
- Best Private Transfer From Casablanca Airport To All Morocco: $17
- Bi-directional Casablanca Airport Transfer.: $26
- Casablanca & Marrakech Private Transfer: $343
- Casablanca & Marrakech Private Transfer: $182
- Casablanca & Marrakech Private Transfer: $200
- Casablanca : Private Transfer From Fez To Casablanca: $149
- Casablanca Airport (CMN): Transfer to Casablanca Cruise Port: $109
- Casablanca Airport CMN to Hotels In Different Cities Private Transfers: $74
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
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Food Meals for one dayCairo $4.66Casablanca $20
Typical Food Prices in Cairo
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Cairo:
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Juice$0.04
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cairo
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cairo.
- Nile Sunset, Dinner Cruise, Show and Private Transfer: $6.69
- Giza Dinner Cruise With Belly Dancer Show: $11
- Nile Dinner Cruise in Cairo with entertainment Shows Dine & Sail: $11
- Dinner Cruise On the Nile with Belly Dancing Show: $11
- Cairo Dinner Cruise on the River Nile with Belly Dancing Show: $11
- Cairo dinner Cruise with Belly dancer show: $11
- 2-Hour Nile River Dinner Cruise From Cairo: $11
- Nile Dinner Cruise in Cairo with Belly Dancing and Hotel Transfer: $11
- Nile Dinner Cruise in Cairo With Belly Dancing and Transfer : $11
- Night Dinner Cruise in Cairo: $11
- Cairo Nile Dinner Cruise with entertainment shows include pickup : $11
- Private Cairo Dinner Cruise With Belly Dancer Show: $11
Typical Food Prices in Casablanca
Some typical examples of dining costs in Casablanca are as follows:
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Breakfast$3.09
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Lunch$9.28
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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.
- Casablanca Night Sightseeing Tour with Andalusian Dinner Show: $59
- Casablanca City Night Tour and Traditional Moroccan Dinner: $67
- Experience Casablanca Night Tour & Authentic Moroccan Dinner: $76
- Casablanca City Night Tour and Traditional Moroccan Dinner: $77
- Street Private Guided Food Tour with Tastings at Casablanca: $93
- Food Tour with Tastings in Quartier Habous: $103
- Casablanca Food Tour - Moroccan Street Food Tour: $105
- Central Market Food Tour with Tastings and Lunch: $115
- Casablanca Private Night Tour with Traditional Dinner: $136
- Private Moroccan Cooking Class in Casablanca with a Local Expert: $145
- Casablanca Food Tour: $150
- Casablanca Shore Excursion - Cooking Class with Port Transfers: $156
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $5.65Casablanca $9.21
Typical Entertainment Prices in Cairo
Here are a few typical costs in Cairo for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Entry to Camel Market for Two$0.83
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Egyptian Museum Entry for Two$6.38
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Cheapest Tour to Wonders Pyramids of Giza and Great Sphinx : $4.00
- Dahshur Pyramids Entry Tickets: $4.62
- Private Day Tour Egyptian Museum and Giza Pyramids: $4.75
- Prince Mohamed Ali Palace Entry Ticket: $4.80
- Best cairo tours visit to Giza Pyramids and Sphinx: $5.00
- Cairo Half day tours to Giza Pyramids and Sphinx: $5.00
- Cairo Private Guided Shopping Tour with Transportation and Lunch: $5.00
- Private Day tour to Giza pyramids and Sphinx : $5.00
- Wonders Historical Tour To Pyramids of Giza And Great Sphinx : $5.00
- Full Day Tour to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis, and Saqqara: $5.00
- Private Tour to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx : $5.00
- Cairo Shopping tour Private Papyrus Essential oils Bazar Cotton : $5.00
Tours and Activities in Casablanca
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Casablanca are as follows:
- Hassan II Mosque Skip-the-Line Guided Tour: $19
- Hassan II Mosque Premium Tour with Entry Ticket: $19
- Skip the line Hassan 2 mosque Premium Tour entry ticket included: $19
- City Highlights Tour: $21
- Private Guided Tour: $21
- The Medina and Beyond Cultural Walking Tour: $28
- Casablanca Hassan II Mosque Guided Sightseeing Tour: $32
- Hassan II Mosque Guided Tour with Entry Ticket: $32
- Private Guided Tour of Casablanca Including Mosque Entrance: $35
- Casablanca Like a Local: Customized Guided Tour: $35
- Night Tour of Casablanca with Street Food Tasting: $36
- Enjoy the local Moroccan Hammam experience : $36
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.15Casablanca -
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: $56
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).
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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).
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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).
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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).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Casablanca 16°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Casablanca and Cairo
| Cairo | Casablanca | |||
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| 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) |
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