A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Casablanca vs. Diani for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Casablanca or Diani?

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

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Casablanca or Diani, 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 Diani?

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.

Diani

Diani is a major beach resort town on the Indian Ocean coast of Kenya. It is located 30 kilometers south of Mombasa and the beach has been voted Africa’s leading beach destination several times. With a flawless, long stretch of white-sand beach hugged by lush forest and kissed by surfable waves, it’s no wonder Diani Beach is so popular. This resort town scores points with a diverse crowd: party people, families, honeymooners, backpackers and water-sports enthusiasts. But Diani also has some of the best accommodation in Kenya, from budget party hostels to funky kitesurfing lodges and intimate honeymoon spots. Most places are spread along the beach road, hidden behind a line of forest. When lazing in a hammock gets tiring, visit the coral mosques with their archways that overlook the open ocean, venture into the sacred forests where guides hug trees that speak in their ancestors' voices, or take in the monkey sanctuary – all are good ways to experience more of the coast than the considerable charms of sun and sand.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Morocco, The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco, The Best Luxury Tours to Kenya, and The Best Budget Tours to Kenya.


Which place is cheaper, Diani or Casablanca?

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 Casablanca is $85, while the average daily cost in Diani is $69. 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 Diani in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Casablanca $42
    Diani $23
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Casablanca $84
    Diani $46
Compare Hotels in Casablanca and Diani

Looking for a hotel in Casablanca or Diani? 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 Diani


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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 Diani Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Casablanca $11
    Diani $15
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Casablanca

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


  • Train from Airport (for 2)
    $6.96
  • Taxi Ride
    $7.96

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Casablanca

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Casablanca:

  • transfer from casablanca airport to casablanca city & hotels: $26
  • Your Private Casablanca Transfer: $23
  • Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service Casablanca APT-HTL (CMN): $42
  • Transfert Privé Aéroport-Hôtel à Casablanca – Service Confort”: $20
  • Transfers from or to Marrakech Airport and Marrakech: $6.32
  • Transfers from Casablanca, Mohamed V Airport to Marrkech: $73
  • Transfers Casablanca/Marrakech or Marrakech/Casablanca+ free tour: $195
  • Transfers: $44
  • Transfer from your hotel Casablanca to Mohammed V Airport: $20
  • Transfer from Mohammed V Airport to your hotel Casablanca: $18
  • Transfer from Casablanca city or Casablanca airport to Marrakech: $144
  • Transfer from Casablanca city or Casablanca Airport to Marrakech: $144

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Diani

Also for Diani, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Private transfer to Diani Beach from Mombasa: $65
  • From Mombasa Airport: Diani transfer in a minivan (5 pax): $65
  • Private Transfer: Mombasa SGR Train Station to Diani Hotels: $69
  • Taxi and Airport transfers: $70

Is it cheaper to fly into Casablanca or Diani?

Prices for flights to both Diani 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 $33
    Diani $35
Typical Food Prices in Casablanca

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


  • Breakfast
    $2.98
  • Lunch
    $8.95
  • 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.

  • Food Tour with Tastings in Quartier Habous: $50
  • Moroccan Cooking Class Casablanca: $53
  • Old local Market visit+Moroccan cooking class with a local family: $59
  • Casablanca City Night Tour and Traditional Moroccan Dinner: $62
  • Private CousCous Cooking Class in a Traditional Family Home: $70
  • Casablanca City Night Tour and Traditional Moroccan Dinner: $71
  • Street Private Guided Food Tour with Tastings at Casablanca: $75
  • Small Group Casablanca Food Tour with a Local: $84
  • Casablanca Food Tour: $95
  • Central Market Food Tour with Tastings and Lunch: $99
  • Casablanca to Rabat Tour with Sunset Boat & Moroccan Dinner: $102
  • Casablanca Private Night Tour with Traditional Dinner: $126

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Diani

For Diani, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Nairobi:Carnivore Restaurant Romantic Dinner With Transfer.: $38
  • Diani Beach: Special Dinner with a Local: $50
  • A ROMANTIC BEACH BONFIRE DINNER SET UP: $75

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Casablanca $8.88
    Diani $15

Tours and Activities in Casablanca

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

  • 7 Days, 6 Nights - Imperial Cities, Blue City & Sahara Tour: $2,285
  • A True Evening Hookah (Shisha) Lounging Experience in Casablanca: $44
  • An Evening Hookah (Shisha) Lounging Experience in Casablanca: $43
  • Casablanca 1-Day Layover Private Tour and Authentic Moroccan Bath: $142
  • Casablanca : Private Guided Tour from Casablanca cruise Port: $119
  • Casablanca Airport Layover Private Tour: $200
  • Casablanca City Private Tour: $263
  • Casablanca City Tour: $62
  • Casablanca City Tour - Let's travel: $68
  • Casablanca City Tour Port Excursion for Cruise Guests: $53
  • Casablanca City Tour with Hassan II mosque ticket: $45
  • Casablanca City Tour with Hassan II mosque ticket: $37

Tours and Activities in Diani

For Diani, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Stori Baharini: Story telling walking tour in Diani Beach: $10
  • Market and Street Food Walking Tour: $20
  • Giriama Cultural Dance Show and Local Village Tour: $27
  • Sunset Canoe Tour along the River with Mangroves: $28
  • Diani Beach: 2-Hour Glass Bottom-Boat Cruise: $28
  • Mombasa Street Food: Authentic Culinary & Cultures Tour..: $30
  • Sunset Cruise along Kongo River on Wooden Canoe boat: $30
  • Samburu: Traditional Activities Experience: $30
  • Diani Beach: Kaya Kinondo cultural and nature experience: $30
  • Diani Beach: Kongo River Sunset Experience in a canoe: $32
  • Diani Beach: Children's Homes Visit And Donation Tour.: $39
  • Diani Beach: Kongo River Estuary Sundowner Boat Tour: $42

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Casablanca -
    Diani $8.91


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

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