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.
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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.
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Casablanca Prices
Morocco PricesAit Ben Haddou Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCasablanca $86Ait Ben Haddou $87
The average daily cost (per person) in Casablanca is $86, while the average daily cost in Ait Ben Haddou is $87. 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
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCasablanca $42Ait Ben Haddou $25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCasablanca $84Ait Ben Haddou $50
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.
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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
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Casablanca $11Ait Ben Haddou $29
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)$7.01
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Taxi Ride$8.01
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Casablanca
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Casablanca:
- Casablanca Airport to Rabat City private transfer: $56
- Mohammed V Airport (CMN) to Casablanca Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $65
- One-Way Transfer from Casablanca to Fez via rabat : $216
- Airport Transfer from Casablanca to Fez: $135
- Airport transfer from Casablanca airport to Marrakech: $100
- Airport transfers : $44
- Casablanca & Marrakech Private Transfer: $189
- Casablanca & Marrakech Private Transfer: $334
- Casablanca & Marrakech Private Transfer: $178
- Casablanca : Private Transfer From Fez To Casablanca: $145
- Casablanca Airport (CMN): Transfer to Casablanca Cruise Port: $104
- Casablanca Airport CMN to Hotels In Different Cities Private Transfers: $70
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
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Food Meals for one dayCasablanca $33Ait Ben Haddou $40
Typical Food Prices in Casablanca
Some typical examples of dining costs in Casablanca are as follows:
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Breakfast$3.00
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Lunch$9.01
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Dinner at Rick's Cafe (for Two)$32
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Casablanca
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Casablanca.
- Flavors of Morocco Food Tour in Casablanca: $30
- Food Tour with Tastings in Quartier Habous: $50
- Casablanca Night Tour with Andalusian Dinner Show: $53
- Old local Market visit+Moroccan cooking class with a local family: $59
- Casablanca City Night Tour and Traditional Moroccan Dinner: $64
- Casablanca City Night Tour and Traditional Moroccan Dinner: $73
- Experience Casablanca Night Tour & Authentic Moroccan Dinner: $74
- Central Market Food Tour with Tastings and Lunch: $112
- Casablanca Private Night Tour with Traditional Dinner: $129
- Private Moroccan Cooking Class in Casablanca with a Local Expert: $145
- Casablanca Shore Excursion - Cooking Class with Port Transfers: $156
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Casablanca $8.94Ait Ben Haddou $28
Tours and Activities in Casablanca
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Casablanca are as follows:
- Hassan II Mosque Premium Tour with Entry Ticket: $18
- Hassan II Mosque Skip-the-Line Guided Tour: $18
- Skip the line Hassan 2 mosque Premium Tour entry ticket included: $19
- Private Guided Tour: $21
- Visit to the Hassan2 mosque, ticket included, skip the line: $21
- Casablanca Hassan II Mosque Guided Sightseeing Tour: $26
- The Medina and Beyond Cultural Walking Tour: $26
- Best Of City Vibes Guided Tour Discovery with lux Car: $30
- Guided Tour of Hassan2 Mosque & Arab League Park: $31
- Hassan II Mosque Guided Tour with Entry Ticket: $31
- From Marrakech: Casablanca Day Tour: $32
- City Highlights Tour: $33
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCasablanca -Ait Ben Haddou $6.15
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?.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.