A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Caltagirone vs. Chefchaouen for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Caltagirone 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 Caltagirone 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: Caltagirone or Chefchaouen?

Caltagirone

Located in Central Sicily in the province of Catania, Caltagirone is a town that is most famous for its ceramics as well as its long ceramic decorated staircase. The town is just 70 kilometers southwest of the city of Catania. The ceramic industry is notable for its pottery, more specifically its maiolica and terra-cotta wares. While there is a historical base for this industry, today the production is more focused on artistic items such as ceramics and sculptures. In addition to ceramics, the town's economy is dependent upon agriculture including the production of grapes, olives and peaches.

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 One Week (7-Day) Tours in Italy, The Best 2-Week Tours in Italy, The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, and The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco.


Which place is cheaper, Chefchaouen or Caltagirone?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Caltagirone is €95, while the average daily cost in Chefchaouen is €54. 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 Caltagirone and Chefchaouen in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Caltagirone 59
    Chefchaouen 23
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Caltagirone 118
    Chefchaouen 46
Compare Hotels in Caltagirone and Chefchaouen

Looking for a hotel in Caltagirone 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.

Hotels in Caltagirone


Hotels in Chefchaouen


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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: Caltagirone Hotel Prices and Chefchaouen Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Caltagirone 8.57
    Chefchaouen 14

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Caltagirone

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Caltagirone:

  • Private Transfer from Catania (CTA) Airport to Noto: $299
  • Private Transfer from Noto to Catania (CTA) Airport: $299
  • Private Transfer from Catania (CTA) Airport to La Via Lattea: $298
  • Transfer Tour from Taormina to Palermo with a stop in Cefalù: $290
  • Private Transfer from Santo Stefano di Camastra to Palermo (PMO) Airport: $284
  • Private Transfer from Palermo (PMO) Airport to Birgi Airport: $282
  • Private Transfer from Palermo (PMO) Airport to Erice: $273
  • Private Transfer from Palermo (PMO) Airport to Castelbuono: $248
  • Private Transfer from Palermo (PMO) Airport to Sciacca: $248
  • Private Transfer from Sciacca to Palermo (PMO) Airport: $248
  • Private Transfer from Ortigia to Catania (CTA) Airport: $236
  • Private Transfer from Catania (CTA) Airport to Ortigia: $236

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Chefchaouen

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


  • Taxi Ride
    0.93

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 : $296
  • Chefchaouen to Fes Private Transfer: $126
  • Chefchaouen to Fes: Private Transfer (English Speaking Driver): $244
  • Chefchaouen to Tangier private transfer: $119
  • Chefchaouen to the city of Casablanca Private Transfer: $174
  • 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 : $23
  • One-Way Transfer from Chefchaouen to Fez via volubilis: $132

Is it cheaper to fly into Caltagirone or Chefchaouen?

Prices for flights to both Chefchaouen and Caltagirone 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
    Caltagirone 31
    Chefchaouen 17

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Caltagirone

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

  • Palermo Street Food Tour including Market and City Centre: $21
  • Palermo Street Food tour: art, history and ancient markets: $49
  • Walking Tour and street food Tour Palermo: $49
  • Gastronomic Street Food Tour of Catania: $53
  • Catania Patisserie Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $60
  • Classic Palermo Street Food Tour: $60
  • Dinner in the Madonie Mountains : $65
  • Catania Street Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $67
  • Palermo Traditional Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $69
  • Vegan Street Food Tour: $71
  • Street Food Tour in Ortigia Syracuse: $75
  • Italian Bread and Pizza Making Experience in Palermo: $76

Typical Food Prices in Chefchaouen

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


  • Lunch for Two
    8.41
  • Dinner for Two
    9.34
  • Cupcake
    0.28
  • Nutella and Yogurt
    1.87

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
  • 3-Hour Cooking Class overlooking the Blue City: $55
  • 4 hours Private Cooking Class With Family in Chefchaouen: $60
  • Chefchaouen Food Tour: $66
  • 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
  • Discovery more Chefchaouen evening food tour with locals: $90
  • Private Tagine Cooking Class in Chefchaouen with Lunch: $100
  • Chaouen: 4- Hour Moroccan Cooking Class: $122

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Caltagirone 5.71
    Chefchaouen 16

Tours and Activities in Caltagirone

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

  • Boat Tour in Syracuse with Aperitif 1 hour and a half: $55
  • Daily Boat Tour to the Egadi Islands: $76
  • Guided tour of Villa Romana del Casale with skip the line: $43
  • Taormina Sunset Tour with Aperitif on Roof-Top Terrace: $153
  • 1 hour Calessino Tour in Syracuse: $131
  • 2 Hour Private Tour to Agrigento Valley of the Temples: $206
  • 2 Hour Walking Tour in Ortigia: $22
  • 2 Hours Guided Group Tour in Catania: $37
  • 2 Hours and a Half Private Guided Tour of Catania: $27
  • 2-hour private tour of Ortigia by bike: $115
  • 3 Hours Guided Tour of the Archaeological Park of Neàpolis and Ortigia: $136
  • 3 hours in Syracuse Boat Tour and Tuk tuk Tourist Tour: $120

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 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
  • Discover Chefchaouen : A Walking Tour through Hidden Gems: $35
  • Discover the Blue Pearl - A Walking Tour through Hidden Gems: $38
  • Private walking tour of Chefchaouen (The blue city): $38

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Caltagirone 13
    Chefchaouen 13

Sample the Local Flavors in Caltagirone

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

  • Organic wine tasting at our historic cantina: $33
  • Etna DOC & Organic Wine tasting and tour of the 1815 historic winery: $35
  • Di Giovanna Winery Tour & 3 Wine Tasting: $37
  • Marsala wine tasting in historic winery: $38
  • Wine Tasting in a group with other travelers: $41
  • Wine Tasting Experience Etna Nord: $41
  • Wine Tasting in Panoramic Winery on Mount Etna: $41
  • From Marzamemi: 2-Hour Authentic Wine Tasting in Val di Noto: $48
  • Natural wine tasting in Palermo: $49
  • Wine tasting of the Mazara del Vallo nature reserve: $49
  • Wine tasting on the southern slope of Etna: $51
  • Di Giovanna Winery Tour & 5 Wine Tasting: $52


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Caltagirone and Chefchaouen, we can see that Caltagirone is more expensive. And not only is Chefchaouen much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Caltagirone is in Europe and Chefchaouen 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 Chefchaouen would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Chefchaouen 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 Caltagirone would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Caltagirone than you might in Chefchaouen.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Caltagirone Expensive? and Is Chefchaouen Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Caltagirone or Chefchaouen?

Caltagirone has a larger population, and is about 3% larger than the population of Chefchaouen. When comparing the sizes of Caltagirone 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 Caltagirone or Chefchaouen?

Caltagirone has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Chefchaouen experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.

Should I visit Caltagirone or Chefchaouen in the Summer?

Both Chefchaouen and Caltagirone during the summer are popular places to visit. The summer months attract visitors to Caltagirone because of the family-friendly experiences. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Chefchaouen year-round.

Caltagirone is a little warmer than Chefchaouen in the summer. The daily temperature in Caltagirone averages around 26°C (79°F) in July, and Chefchaouen fluctuates around 24°C (74°F).

In Chefchaouen, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Caltagirone. In the summer, Caltagirone often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Chefchaouen. Caltagirone gets 325 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Chefchaouen receives 346 hours of full sun.

Caltagirone usually gets more rain in July than Chefchaouen. Caltagirone gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Chefchaouen receives 1 mm (0 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Caltagirone 26°C (79°F) 
    Chefchaouen 24°C (74°F)

Should I visit Caltagirone or Chefchaouen in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Caltagirone and Chefchaouen. The shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Caltagirone this time of year. Chefchaouen attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

In the autumn, Caltagirone is around the same temperature as Chefchaouen. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Caltagirone in October average around 19°C (67°F), and Chefchaouen averages at about 20°C (68°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Chefchaouen this time of the year. Caltagirone usually receives less sunshine than Chefchaouen during autumn. Caltagirone gets 189 hours of sunny skies, while Chefchaouen receives 235 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Caltagirone usually receives more rain than Chefchaouen. Caltagirone gets 75 mm (2.9 in) of rain, while Chefchaouen receives 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Caltagirone 19°C (67°F) 
    Chefchaouen 20°C (68°F)

Should I visit Caltagirone or Chefchaouen in the Winter?

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

In January, Caltagirone is generally cooler than Chefchaouen. Daily temperatures in Caltagirone average around 10°C (51°F), and Chefchaouen fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).

In the winter, Caltagirone often gets less sunshine than Chefchaouen. Caltagirone gets 153 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Chefchaouen receives 169 hours of full sun.

It's quite rainy in Chefchaouen. Caltagirone usually gets less rain in January than Chefchaouen. Caltagirone gets 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Chefchaouen receives 127 mm (5 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Caltagirone 10°C (51°F) 
    Chefchaouen 13°C (55°F)

Should I visit Caltagirone or Chefchaouen in the Spring?

Both Chefchaouen and Caltagirone are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Caltagirone in the spring for the natural beauty. Plenty of visitors come to Chefchaouen because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

Caltagirone is around the same temperature as Chefchaouen in the spring. The daily temperature in Caltagirone averages around 15°C (58°F) in April, and Chefchaouen fluctuates around 15°C (60°F).

It's quite sunny in Chefchaouen. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Caltagirone. Caltagirone usually receives less sunshine than Chefchaouen during spring. Caltagirone gets 204 hours of sunny skies, while Chefchaouen receives 251 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Caltagirone usually receives more rain than Chefchaouen. Caltagirone gets 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Chefchaouen receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Caltagirone 15°C (58°F) 
    Chefchaouen 15°C (60°F)

Typical Weather for Chefchaouen and Caltagirone

Caltagirone Chefchaouen
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 10°C (51°F) 59 mm (2.3 in) 13°C (55°F) 127 mm (5 in)
Feb 11°C (52°F) 47 mm (1.9 in) 13°C (56°F) 137 mm (5.4 in)
Mar 12°C (54°F) 30 mm (1.2 in) 14°C (57°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)
Apr 15°C (58°F) 36 mm (1.4 in) 15°C (60°F) 30 mm (1.2 in)
May 19°C (65°F) 23 mm (0.9 in) 18°C (64°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)
Jun 23°C (73°F) 6 mm (0.2 in) 21°C (69°F) 32 mm (1.3 in)
Jul 26°C (79°F) 2 mm (0.1 in) 24°C (74°F) 1 mm (0 in)
Aug 26°C (79°F) 14 mm (0.5 in) 24°C (75°F) 2 mm (0.1 in)
Sep 24°C (74°F) 37 mm (1.5 in) 23°C (73°F) 18 mm (0.7 in)
Oct 19°C (67°F) 75 mm (2.9 in) 20°C (68°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Nov 15°C (59°F) 49 mm (1.9 in) 16°C (61°F) 113 mm (4.4 in)
Dec 12°C (53°F) 68 mm (2.7 in) 13°C (56°F) 144 mm (5.7 in)