Which place is cheaper, Chefchaouen or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cairo 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 Cairo 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: Cairo or Chefchaouen?
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.
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 Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, and The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $17Chefchaouen $57
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $17, 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 Cairo and Chefchaouen in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $9.36Chefchaouen $24
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $19Chefchaouen $48
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Chefchaouen
Looking for a hotel in Cairo 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.
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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 Chefchaouen Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $2.99Chefchaouen $15
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$0.32
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cairo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:
- From Private Day Trip to Luxor w/ Transfer & Flights: $659
- 3 Private Full-Day Tours to Cairo Top Attractions+One Airport Transfer: $300
- Cairo - Sharm El Sheikh: One-Way or Return Private Transfer: $290
- Private Transfer from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh : $290
- Full-Day Private Trip to Fayoum from Cairo, with Transfer: $286
- 2 Days and 2 Evenings Private Tour in Cairo include airport transfer and M&A: $280
- From One-Way Private Transfer To Luxor: $275
- Private Transfer from El Cairo (CAI) Airport to Hurghada: $264
- Private 3 Days in Giza Cairo and Alexandria including Free airport transfers: $250
- Cairo To El Gouna Private Transfer: $248
- Overnight camping White Desert (Baharaya Oasis) & Cairo Private Transfers: $240
- Day Trip to Luxor East and West Bank from Cairo with private airport transfer and lunch included: $235
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Chefchaouen
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Chefchaouen:
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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 Tangier to Fez via chefchaouen : $295
- Chefchaouen to Fes Private Transfer: $125
- Chefchaouen to Fes Private Transfer - Luxury Car - or Fez to Chefchaouen: $174
- Chefchaouen to Fes: Private Transfer (English Speaking Driver): $244
- Chefchaouen to Tangier private transfer: $118
- Chefchaouen to the city of Casablanca Private Transfer: $173
- Fes: One-Way Transfer to Chefchaouen "The Blue City": $27
- Fes: Transfer to Tangier via Chefchaouen: $185
- From Fes:2-Day Transfers to Chefchaouen & back to Fez/Tanger: $75
- One way transfer Chefchaouen to Fes or vice versa: $116
- One-Way Transfer from Chefchaouen to Fes: $27
- One-Way Transfer from Chefchaouen to Fes : $25
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Chefchaouen?
Prices for flights to both Chefchaouen 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 $4.75Chefchaouen $18
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.
- Cairo/Giza: Nile Sunset, Dinner Cruise, Show & Private Transfer : $9.63
- Cairo Dinner Cruise, Belly Dancer Show With Pickup Service: $11
- Dinner Cruise on the Nile River: $12
- Nile Sunset, Dinner Cruise, Show and Private Transfer: $16
- VIP tour Giza pyramids ,Sphinx, Quad bike ,Camel, Dinner cruise : $19
- Private Expert tour Giza Pyramids ,Sphinx ,Nile Dinner Cruise & Belly Dancer: $19
- food tour private tour from cairo or giza hotel: $19
- Giza Pyramids, Camel Ride, Quad Bike, Night and Dinner Cruise on Nile: $19
- Private Cairo Food Tour : $20
- All inclusive Tour to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & ATV &Dinner cruise : $20
- Giza pyramids and Nile dinner cruise private tour from Cairo Giza hotels: $22
- Private Cairo food tour and Egyptian tea: $22
Typical Food Prices in Chefchaouen
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Chefchaouen:
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Lunch for Two$8.97
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Dinner for Two$9.97
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Cupcake$0.30
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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
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $5.75Chefchaouen $17
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$0.84
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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:
- ( Stopover Tour Of Cairo ) Private All Inc.Pyramids,Camel Ride,Museum& Lunch: $180
- 2 Days 1 Nights Tour package to Saint-Catherine from Cairo : $300
- 2-Day Ancient Egypt Tour with Pyramids and Museums: $219
- 2-Days Tour at Cairo & Giza: $86
- 3-Day Private Tour in Cairo : $196
- 3-Day Tour at Cairo & Giza : $200
- 3-Days Tour at Cairo (Customized Package): $229
- 4-Day Tours at Cairo & Giza & Alexandria: $209
- 8-Hour Private Tour Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum and local Bazaars: $26
- All Inclusive 2-Day Private Tour to All Pyramids and Cairo and 2 evenings: $299
- All Inclusive Full-Day Tour to Pyramids, Museum, mosque and Felucca: $79
- All Inclusive day tour to Giza pyramids, Egyptian museum and Felucca : $88
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
- Chefchaouen tour guide: $22
- From Fez: Day Tour to the Blue Town of Chefchaouenf: $26
- From Fez: Day Tour to the Blue Town of Chefchaouen: $28
- Day Tour to Chefchaouen from Fes with Local Expert: $28
- Best Experience Fes to Chefchaouen Day Tour multi languages: $34
- From Fez: Chefchaouen Guided Day Tour: $35
- 3-Hour Private Legacy Tour in Chefchaouen: $35
- Discover Chefchaouen : A Walking Tour through Hidden Gems: $35
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.17Chefchaouen $14
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Chefchaouen, we can see that Chefchaouen 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 Chefchaouen would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Chefchaouen 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 Chefchaouen Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Chefchaouen?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 210 times larger than the population of Chefchaouen. When comparing the sizes of Cairo 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.
When is the best time to visit Cairo or Chefchaouen?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Cairo or Chefchaouen in the Summer?
Both Chefchaouen and Cairo during the summer 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 Chefchaouen year-round.
Cairo usually gets around the same amount of rain in July as Chefchaouen. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Chefchaouen receives 1 mm (0 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Chefchaouen, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the summer, Cairo often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Chefchaouen. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Chefchaouen receives 346 hours of full sun.
In July, Cairo is generally a little warmer than Chefchaouen. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 28°C (82°F), and Chefchaouen fluctuates around 24°C (74°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Chefchaouen 24°C (74°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Chefchaouen in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Chefchaouen. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Chefchaouen attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than Chefchaouen. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Chefchaouen receives 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Chefchaouen this time of the year. In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Chefchaouen during autumn. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies, while Chefchaouen receives 235 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Cairo is a little warmer than Chefchaouen in the autumn. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 23°C (73°F) in October, and Chefchaouen fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Chefchaouen 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Chefchaouen in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Chefchaouen. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Chefchaouen throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in Chefchaouen. Cairo usually gets less rain in January than Chefchaouen. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Chefchaouen receives 127 mm (5 in) of rain this time of the year.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the winter, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Chefchaouen. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Chefchaouen receives 169 hours of full sun.
In the winter, Cairo is a little warmer than Chefchaouen. Typically, the winter temperatures in Cairo in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Chefchaouen averages at about 13°C (55°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Chefchaouen 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Chefchaouen in the Spring?
Both Chefchaouen and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Chefchaouen because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Cairo usually receives less rain than Chefchaouen. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Chefchaouen receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
It's quite sunny in Chefchaouen. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Chefchaouen during spring. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Chefchaouen receives 251 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Cairo is generally a little warmer than Chefchaouen. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 21°C (70°F), and Chefchaouen fluctuates around 15°C (60°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Chefchaouen 15°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Chefchaouen and Cairo
| Cairo | Chefchaouen | |||
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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) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 113 mm (4.4 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) |
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