A Travel Price Comparison for Morocco Casablanca vs. Ait Ben Haddou for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Casablanca or Ait Ben Haddou?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Casablanca or Ait Ben Haddou, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.

Where Should I go: Casablanca or Ait Ben Haddou?

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.

Ait Ben Haddou

Think of a time when you've seen Jerusalem in a movie. Chances are what you're really looking at is the traditional, mud brick city of Ait Ben Haddou, Morocco. This city on the edge of the High Atlas Mountains has been an UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987, and has also been seen in movies like Lawrence of Arabia, Orson Welles' Sodom and Gomorrah, Jesus of Nazareth, the French version of Cleopatra, Bertolucci's Sheltering Sky, Scorsese's Kundun, Gillies MacKannon's Hideous Kinky, Ridley Scott's Gladiator, Oliver Stone's Alexander the Great, and in some scenes from Game of Thrones.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Morocco, The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Morocco, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Morocco.


Which place is cheaper, Ait Ben Haddou or Casablanca?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

  • Casablanca Prices
    Morocco Prices
    Ait Ben Haddou Prices
    Morocco Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Casablanca $95
    Ait Ben Haddou $97

The average daily cost (per person) in Casablanca is $95, while the average daily cost in Ait Ben Haddou is $97. 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 Casablanca and Ait Ben Haddou in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Casablanca $47
    Ait Ben Haddou $28
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Casablanca $94
    Ait Ben Haddou $56
Compare Hotels in Casablanca and Ait Ben Haddou

Looking for a hotel in Casablanca or Ait Ben Haddou? 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 Casablanca


Hotels in Ait Ben Haddou


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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: Casablanca Hotel Prices and Ait Ben Haddou Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Casablanca $12
    Ait Ben Haddou $32
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Casablanca

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Casablanca:


  • Train from Airport (for 2)
    $7.75
  • Taxi Ride
    $8.86

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Casablanca

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Casablanca:

  • One-Way Transfer from Casablanca to Fez via rabat : $241
  • Private Transfer From Casabalanca To Fez: $138
  • Private Transfer Marrakech-Casablanca: $174
  • Airport transfer from Casablanca airport to Marrakech: $112
  • Airport transfers : $50
  • Arrival Casablanca Airport CMN Transfer to Hotels Accommodation: $30
  • Best Private Transfers Between Casablanca & Fez : $168
  • Casablanca Airport CMN to Hotels In Different Cities Private Transfers: $78
  • Casablanca Airport CMN to the City of Tangier Private Transfer: $197
  • Casablanca Airport Private Transfer: $44
  • Casablanca Airport Private Transfer: $56
  • Casablanca Airport Transfer: $100

Is it cheaper to fly into Casablanca or Ait Ben Haddou?

Prices for flights to both Ait Ben Haddou and Casablanca 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
    Casablanca $37
    Ait Ben Haddou $45
Typical Food Prices in Casablanca

Some typical examples of dining costs in Casablanca are as follows:


  • Breakfast
    $3.32
  • Lunch
    $9.96
  • Dinner at Rick's Cafe (for Two)
    $36

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Casablanca

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

  • Casablanca Night Tour with Andalusian Dinner Show: $59
  • Moroccan Cooking Class Casablanca: $60
  • Casablanca City Night Tour and Traditional Moroccan Dinner: $71
  • Authentic Moroccan Food Tour in Casablanca with Dinner: $71
  • Street Private Guided Food Tour with Tastings at Casablanca: $75
  • Private Moroccan Cooking Class in Casablanca with a Local Expert: $100
  • Explore Casablanca Night Spa Relaxing Hammam and Dinner Included: $100
  • Dinner and DJ Night on The James Rooftop An Elevated Casablanca : $108
  • Casablanca Food Tour - Marché Central & Seafood Lunch: $140
  • Casablanca Private Night Tour with Traditional Dinner: $144
  • Private Moroccan Cooking Class in Casablanca with a Local Expert: $146
  • Casablanca Food Tour: $150

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Casablanca $9.89
    Ait Ben Haddou $31

Tours and Activities in Casablanca

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Casablanca are as follows:

  • Skip the line Hassan 2 mosque Premium Tour entry ticket included: $16
  • Casablanca City Tour with Couscous Meal and Souvenir Gift: $18
  • Skip the line Hassan II Mosque guided Tour entry tickets included: $19
  • Guided tour mosque hassan2, ticket included, skip the line: $21
  • Exclusive tour of Casablanca with access to the Hassan II Mosque: $30
  • Casablanca Walking Tour with Local Guide: $31
  • Casablanca Hassan II Mosque Guided Tour with Entrance Ticket: $35
  • Casablanca Guided Tour: $36
  • Private Tour of casablanca city from any hotel & cruise: $38
  • Casablanca Guided Tour : Top-Rated Tour of Casablanca Highlights: $38
  • 11 Km Guided Bike Tour in Lively Casablanca: $39
  • Casablanca Half-day guided tour: $41

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Casablanca -
    Ait Ben Haddou $6.80


When comparing the travel costs between Casablanca and Ait Ben Haddou, we can see that Ait Ben Haddou is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Africa, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.

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