Should you visit Cappadocia or Chefchaouen?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Cappadocia or Chefchaouen? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Cappadocia or Chefchaouen?
Cappadocia
Cappadocia is in Central Anatolia, between the mountains Erciyes, Melendiz and Hasan. It is famous for its underground cities, fairy chimneys, and caves. The landscape of the area is some of the most unique you'll ever see. The fairy chimneys are bizarrely shaped rock outcroppings that have evolved from the unique geography in the area. There are hiking trails through the series of valleys that make up the area. It's a great place to explore for outdoor enthusiasts and adventure seekers.
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 10-Day Tours from Istanbul, The Best 2-Week Tours from Istanbul, The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, and The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco.
Which place is cheaper, Chefchaouen or Cappadocia?
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 Cappadocia is $131, while the average daily cost in Chefchaouen is $76. 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 Cappadocia and Chefchaouen in more detail.
Accommodation
Looking for a hotel in Cappadocia 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:
Cappadocia Hotel Prices and
Chefchaouen Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cappadocia
Also for Cappadocia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Tour With Transfer:
$293
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Cat Valley Ballon Tour In Cappadocia With Free Hotel Transfer:
$279
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Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Tour with Private Transfer:
$277
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Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride with Transfers:
$234
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Cappadocia Flying Dress Photo Shoot with Transfer:
$216
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Private Cappadocia Tour with Transfer and Guide:
$193
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Nevsehir Airport to Cappadocia Hotel Private Transfer:
$182
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Kayseri Airport ASR Transfers to Hacibektas Hotels:
$181
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Private Transfer from Nevsehir Kapadokya Airport (NAV) to Cappadocia Hotels:
$176
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Kayseri Airport ASR Transfers to Nigde City Centre Hotels:
$176
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Nevsehir Kapadokya Airport NAV Transfers to Guzelyurt Hotels:
$170
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Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Standart Flight with Transfer:
$157
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Chefchaouen
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Chefchaouen:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Chefchaouen
Also for Chefchaouen, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Private Luxury Transfer from Chefchaouen to Tangier:
$280
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Private Transfer from Chefchaouen to Tanger-Ibn Batouta (TNG) Airport:
$232
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Private Guided Tour with Minivan Transfer Chefchaouen to Tangier:
$225
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Transfer to/from Tangier and Chefchaouen:
$210
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Chefchaouen to the city of Casablanca Private Transfer:
$186
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Private Transfer From Chefchaouen to Rabat:
$158
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Chefchaouen to Fes Private Transfer:
$135
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Private Transfers from Chefchaouen to Fez (one way):
$110
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Chefchaouen to Fes Transfer(Private):
$110
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Private Transfer from Chefchaouen to Fez (Door To Door):
$94
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Private Transfer From Chefchaouen to Tangier:
$87
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Transfer Private From Chefchaouen To Asliha:
$82
Is it cheaper to fly into Cappadocia or Chefchaouen?
Prices for flights to both Chefchaouen and Cappadocia 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 day
Cappadocia $60
Chefchaouen $33
Typical Food Prices in Cappadocia
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Cappadocia:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cappadocia
For Cappadocia, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner and Drinks:
$39
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Cappadocia Traditional Turkish Night Show and Dinner:
$47
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Cappadocia Turkish Night With Unlimited Drinks And Dinner:
$50
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Traditional Turkish Cuisine Dinner and Turkish Night Show:
$56
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Cappadocia Turkish Night wTransfer,Dinner &Unlimited Drinks:
$59
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Cappadocia Turkish Night Show, Dinner & Unlimited Drinks & Pickup:
$63
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Turkish Night at Cave Restaurant with Dinner and Unlimited Drinks:
$64
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Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner in a Cave:
$66
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Romantic Cappadocia Private Sunset Dinner With Wild Food:
$68
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Turkish Night Show: Unlimited Alcohol, Dinner and Transfer:
$70
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Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner and Unlimited Drinks:
$72
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Turkish Night Show With Dinner in a Cave Restaurant:
$76
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
$9.76
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Dinner for Two
$11
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Cupcake
$0.33
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Nutella and Yogurt
$2.17
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Chefchaouen
For Chefchaouen, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Moroccan Dishes with a Local Family Cooking Classes:
$23
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Authentic Chefchaouen Cooking Class and Market Tour and Flavors:
$45
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Moroccan Cooking Class in Chefchaouen & Food Market by Chef Moha:
$47
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Cooking class of the medditeranean diet:
$49
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Cooking Class with Market Tour & Meal:
$57
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Cooking Class with Market Tour and Meal in Chefchaouen:
$59
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Moroccan Cooking Class with a Local Family & Market Visit:
$59
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Cooking with a Local Family in Chefchaouen with Mountain View:
$59
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Moroccan Cooking Class with a Local Family & Market Visit:
$63
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Guided Food Tour with over 6 Tasting Stops:
$72
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Traditional Cooking Class with Local Family | Village around Chefchaouen:
$76
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Funny Family Cooking Class in Blue City:
$85
Entertainment
Typical Entertainment Prices in Cappadocia
For Cappadocia, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Underground City Entrance for Two
$0.65
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Hot Air Balloon Ride for Two
$12
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Horseback Riding for Two
$2.47
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Cappadocia Driving Tour
$2.64
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Goreme Museum Entrance Fee
$0.32
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Whirling Dervishes Show
$2.15
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Turkish Bath
$1.51
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Hot air ballooning
$8.72
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Goreme open air museum
$0.43
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Bellydancing Show
$2.80
Tours and Activities in Cappadocia
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Cappadocia.
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1 Day Cappadocia Tour:
$99
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1 Day History and Nature Cappadocia Red Tour:
$47
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1, 2 or 3 Days Private Cappadocia Tour Best Seller:
$250
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2 Days Small Group Cappadocia North and South Tour:
$140
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2 Hour Sunset Quad Bike(Atv) Tour:
$19
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2 Hours ATV Tour in Cappadocia:
$41
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2 Hours Cappadocia Camel Ride Experience:
$100
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2 Hours Sunset ATV Adventure in Cappadocia:
$32
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2-Day Cappadocia Highlights Tour (Red & Green Tours Included):
$164
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2-Day Cappadocia Red Tour Jeep Safari Experience:
$81
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2-Day Tour in Cappadocia with Pick Up:
$140
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2-Hour Cappadocia Quad Bike Tour:
$53
Tours and Activities in Chefchaouen
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Chefchaouen.
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10-Day Morocco Adventure: Casablanca to the Sahara:
$5,013
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2 Hours Private Chefchaouen Walking Tour:
$35
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2.Days Desert Tour from fes to Fes:
$135
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3-Day Trekking from Chefchaouen – Rif Mountains Adventure:
$234
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3-Hour Private Legacy Tour in Chefchaouen:
$22
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Akchour waterfalls tours:
$94
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Art and Craft Experience in Chefchaouen-Full day:
$129
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Authentic Moroccan Pastry and Tea Experience in Chefchaouen:
$64
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Bake Moroccan Bread with a Local Family and Clay Oven Experience:
$39
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Blue Cite Walking Tour-Hidden Alleys & Local Secrets with Guide:
$70
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Blue Echoes of Chefchaouen |Sunset City Tour & snack tasting:
$91
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Blue Pearl Discovery: Guided Walking Tour of Chefchaouen:
$30
Alcohol
Sample the Local Flavors in Cappadocia
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cappadocia:
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Signature Local Wine Tasting in Cappadocia:
$11
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Guided Bar Crawl with Hotel Pickup and Snack:
$33
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Cappadocia Wine Tasting Experience:
$41
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Wine Tasting in Cappadocia Turkey - Introduction of local wines:
$43
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Cappadocia Vineyard Experience and Wine Tasting:
$54
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Combo Tour with Wine Tasting and Adventure Tours:
$59
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Cappadocia - Avanos Clay Workshop and Wine Tour:
$64
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Cappadocia Fairy Chimneys Guided Tour with Local Wine Tasting:
$88
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SKIP-THE-LINE: Cappadocia Tour w/wine tasting and clay shaping:
$90
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Private Wine Tasting and Day Tour w/Göreme Museum:
$111
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Cappadocia Private Tour-Mixed Tour+Home-made Wine Tasting:
$219
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Half-Day Private Cappadocia Wine Tour Experience:
$276
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cappadocia and Chefchaouen, we can see that Cappadocia is more expensive. And not only is Chefchaouen much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Cappadocia 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 Cappadocia would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Cappadocia 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 Cappadocia Expensive? and Is Chefchaouen Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cappadocia or Chefchaouen?
Chefchaouen has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Cappadocia. When comparing the sizes of Cappadocia 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.
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