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

Should you visit Chefchaouen or Barcelona?

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

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Chefchaouen and Barcelona 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: Chefchaouen or Barcelona?

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.

Barcelona

Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain with a population of over 1.5 million people. It's also the capital of Catalonia and is located on the northeastern part of the Mediterranean coast. Barcelona is one of the country's most popular travel destinations because of its rich history, interesting architecture, and vibrant culture. Barcelona hosted the 1992 Summer Olympic games and that had a strong influence over tourism in the area. Many different neighborhoods were renovated and rebuilt. Modern design became the norm in many parts of the city, although there is still an old city feel and many efforts at preservation.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco, The Best Contiki Tours to Spain, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Spain.


Which place is cheaper, Barcelona or Chefchaouen?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Chefchaouen is $57, while the average daily cost in Barcelona is $169. 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 Chefchaouen and Barcelona in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Chefchaouen $24
    Barcelona $105
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Chefchaouen $48
    Barcelona $210
Compare Hotels in Chefchaouen and Barcelona

Looking for a hotel in Chefchaouen or Barcelona? 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 Chefchaouen


Hotels in Barcelona


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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: Chefchaouen Hotel Prices and Barcelona Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Chefchaouen $15
    Barcelona $21
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Chefchaouen

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


  • Taxi Ride
    $0.99

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Chefchaouen

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

  • One-Way Transfer from Chefchaouen to Fes : $25
  • Fes: One-Way Transfer to Chefchaouen "The Blue City": $27
  • Transfer Private From Chefchaouen To Tangier: $75
  • From Fes:2-Day Transfers to Chefchaouen & back to Fez/Tanger: $76
  • Tangier to Chefchaouen private transfer: $83
  • transfers from Chefchaouen to Fez (Door to Door): $108
  • One way transfer Chefchaouen to Fes or vice versa: $118
  • Chefchaouen to Tangier private transfer: $120
  • Chefchaouen to Fes Private Transfer: $127
  • Private Transfer: Tanger MED Port ⇆ Chefchaouen: $128
  • One-Way Transfer from Chefchaouen to Fez via volubilis: $133
  • Private Transfer Chefchaouen to Casablanca or CasaAirport ViceVersa (one way): $162

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Barcelona

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Barcelona are as follows:


  • 10 Trip Metro Ticket
    $8.49
  • Airport Bus
    $5.44
  • Metro
    $2.29

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Barcelona

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Barcelona:

  • Private Transfer Barcelona - Benidorm: $532
  • Private Transfer from Barcelona to Figueres: $295
  • Private Transfer from Barcelona to Girona City (or vice versa): $286
  • Private Transfer Tarragona Port to Barcelona/Hotels: $286
  • Montserrat RoundTrip Transfer with lunch: $284
  • Montserrat Half Day Private Guided Tour with Transfers: $275
  • Private Arrival Transfer from Barcelona Airport to Sitges: $264
  • Private Transfer from Barcelona to Tossa de Mar/ Lloret de Mar: $264
  • From 1-Way Private Transfer to/from Lloret de Mar: $260
  • From Barcelona : Private Guided Day Trip to Tarragona (A/C Car Transfer): $251
  • Private Transfer from Barcelona city to Girona airport: $247
  • Private Transfer Airport to Salou: $220

Is it cheaper to fly into Chefchaouen or Barcelona?

Prices for flights to both Barcelona and Chefchaouen 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
    Chefchaouen $18
    Barcelona $36
Typical Food Prices in Chefchaouen

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


  • Lunch for Two
    $8.95
  • Dinner for Two
    $9.95
  • Cupcake
    $0.30
  • Nutella and Yogurt
    $1.99

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
  • Chefchaouen Food Tour: $66
  • Chefchaouen Cooking Class : $66
  • Chefchaouen Food Tour: $68
  • Traditional Cooking Class with Local Family | Village around Chefchaouen: $72
  • Chefchaouen Traditional Cooking Class: $80
  • 4 Hours Gourmet Cooking Class in Chefchaouen: $88
  • Private Tagine Cooking Class in Chefchaouen with Lunch: $100
  • Day trip to chefchaouen and cooking class in the berber village: $166

Typical Food Prices in Barcelona

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


  • Hot Cocoa & Churro
    $4.52
  • Sandwich
    $1.85
  • Baguette & Horchata
    $4.14
  • Tapas on the beach
    $9.02
  • Gelatto
    $2.72

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Barcelona

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

  • Barcelona Street Food Tour with Local Market & City Center Visit: $21
  • Flamenco at El Patio Andaluz with Optional Dinner: $27
  • Walking Tour + Flamenco + Tapas Dinner (choose options): $27
  • Tasty Barcelona Street Food Tour With Local Market Visit : $32
  • La Barceloneta: Tapas Food Tour: $38
  • Wine Tasting and Tapas 5-Course Pairing Dinner: $60
  • Private Evening Cruise with Dinner and Drinks: $70
  • Paella Cooking Experience & Boqueria Market Tour: $71
  • Flamenco Show with Dinner at Tablao de Carmen: $74
  • Tablao de Carmen Flamenco Show with Tasting Menu or Dinner: $75
  • Drunken Tapas Food Tour with Dinner in Barcelona: $75
  • Barcelona Tipsy Tapas Guided Food Tour with Dinner: $76

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Chefchaouen $17
    Barcelona $36

Tours and Activities in Chefchaouen

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Chefchaouen.

  • Chefchaouen with Local Eyes Guided Walking Tour: $15
  • From Fez: Day Tour to the Blue Town of Chefchaouen: $28
  • Day Tour to Chefchaouen from Fes with Local Expert: $29
  • chefchaouen tours : $33
  • Best Experience Fes to Chefchaouen Day Tour multi languages: $35
  • 2 Hours Private Chefchaouen Walking Tour: $35
  • From Fez: Chefchaouen Guided Day Tour: $35
  • Private walking tour of Chefchaouen (The blue city): $39
  • Walking Tour in Chefchaouen Blue City with Coffee/Tea Inclusion: $40
  • From Fes : Chefchaoun day trip group tour: $44
  • THE BLUE PEARL | Chefchaouen Day Tour: $51
  • Chefchaouen Day Tour: $51

Typical Entertainment Prices in Barcelona

Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Barcelona are as follows:


  • Picasso Walking Tour and Museum Pass
    $46
  • Souvenir Gaudi Book
    $9.31
  • Admission to Museo Picasso
    $6.53

Tours and Activities in Barcelona

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

  • Dali Museum, Besalu & Girona Tour from Barcelona by Fast Train : $121
  • Sagrada Familia "Fast Track" Guided Tour in Barcelona: $107
  • Self-Guided Audio Tour - Legends of the Gothic Quarter: $10
  • Sunset Sailing Tour in Barcelona: $76
  • Ticket to Sant Pau Art Nouveau Barcelona: $31
  • 'Game Of Thrones' Small Group Tour in Girona with Lunch from Barcelona: $115
  •  Big Fun Museum Ticket: $27
  • 1 Hour Private Flamenco Class in Barcelona Experience : $43
  • 1,5h Barcelona '92 Segway Tour: $43
  • 2 hour Sunrise Sailing Tour in Barcelona: $76
  • 2,5h Gaudí Segway Tour: $65
  • 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour in Barcelona: $22

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Chefchaouen $14
    Barcelona $18

Sample the Local Flavors in Barcelona

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Barcelona:

  • Original Pub Crawl: $13
  • Pub Crawl with VIP Venue Access and Welcome Shots: $16
  • Barcelona Pub Crawl by KING - Nightlife Party Experience: $16
  • Barcelona Pub Crawl by King - Free shot with VIP Entry: $16
  • Estrella Damm Brewery Guided Tour with Tasting: $16
  • Estrella Damm Old Brewery Tour with Tasting: $22
  • Go out like a local, pub Crawl / Tour in Raval - Barcelona: $24
  • Barcelona Bar Crawl: $26
  • Weekend Special Pub Crawl with 1.5 hour open bar@Hostel: $27
  • Catalan Nightlife Pub Crawl Tour & VIP Club Entry: $29
  • Art, Galleries & Wine Tour: $31
  • Barcelona Wine Tasting: Catalan and Spanish Wines: $33


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Chefchaouen and Barcelona, we can see that Barcelona is more expensive. And not only is Chefchaouen much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Chefchaouen is in Africa and Barcelona is in Europe, 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 Barcelona would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Barcelona 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 Chefchaouen Expensive? and Is Barcelona Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Chefchaouen or Barcelona?

Barcelona has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Chefchaouen. When comparing the sizes of Chefchaouen and Barcelona, 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 Chefchaouen or Barcelona?

Barcelona 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 Chefchaouen or Barcelona in the Summer?

Both Barcelona and Chefchaouen during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Chefchaouen because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, the beaches, the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Barcelona this time of year.

In the summer, Chefchaouen is around the same temperature as Barcelona. Typically, the summer temperatures in Chefchaouen in July average around 24°C (74°F), and Barcelona averages at about 23°C (73°F).

In Barcelona, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Chefchaouen. In the summer, Chefchaouen often gets more sunshine than Barcelona. Chefchaouen gets 346 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Barcelona receives 308 hours of full sun.

Chefchaouen usually gets less rain in July than Barcelona. Chefchaouen gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Barcelona receives 22 mm (0.9 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Chefchaouen 24°C (74°F) 
    Barcelona 23°C (73°F)

Should I visit Chefchaouen or Barcelona in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Chefchaouen and Barcelona. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Chefchaouen year-round. Also, many travelers come to Barcelona for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.

In October, Chefchaouen is generally a little warmer than Barcelona. Daily temperatures in Chefchaouen average around 20°C (68°F), and Barcelona fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).

In Chefchaouen, it's very sunny this time of the year. Chefchaouen usually receives more sunshine than Barcelona during autumn. Chefchaouen gets 235 hours of sunny skies, while Barcelona receives 181 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Chefchaouen usually receives less rain than Barcelona. Chefchaouen gets 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Barcelona receives 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Chefchaouen 20°C (68°F) 
    Barcelona 17°C (63°F)

Should I visit Chefchaouen or Barcelona in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Chefchaouen as well as Barcelona. Chefchaouen attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many visitors come to Barcelona in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

Chefchaouen is a little warmer than Barcelona in the winter. The daily temperature in Chefchaouen averages around 13°C (55°F) in January, and Barcelona fluctuates around 9°C (48°F).

In the winter, Chefchaouen often gets more sunshine than Barcelona. Chefchaouen gets 169 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Barcelona receives 146 hours of full sun.

Chefchaouen receives a lot of rain in the winter. Chefchaouen usually gets more rain in January than Barcelona. Chefchaouen gets 127 mm (5 in) of rain, while Barcelona receives 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Chefchaouen 13°C (55°F) 
    Barcelona 9°C (48°F)

Should I visit Chefchaouen or Barcelona in the Spring?

Both Barcelona and Chefchaouen are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Chefchaouen throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Barcelona for the beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty during these months.

In the spring, Chefchaouen is a little warmer than Barcelona. Typically, the spring temperatures in Chefchaouen in April average around 15°C (60°F), and Barcelona averages at about 13°C (55°F).

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

In April, Chefchaouen usually receives less rain than Barcelona. Chefchaouen gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Barcelona receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Chefchaouen 15°C (60°F) 
    Barcelona 13°C (55°F)

Typical Weather for Barcelona and Chefchaouen

Chefchaouen Barcelona
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 13°C (55°F) 127 mm (5 in) 9°C (48°F) 44 mm (1.7 in)
Feb 13°C (56°F) 137 mm (5.4 in) 10°C (50°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)
Mar 14°C (57°F) 120 mm (4.7 in) 11°C (52°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Apr 15°C (60°F) 30 mm (1.2 in) 13°C (55°F) 51 mm (2 in)
May 18°C (64°F) 43 mm (1.7 in) 16°C (61°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Jun 21°C (69°F) 32 mm (1.3 in) 20°C (67°F) 38 mm (1.5 in)
Jul 24°C (74°F) 1 mm (0 in) 23°C (73°F) 22 mm (0.9 in)
Aug 24°C (75°F) 2 mm (0.1 in) 23°C (74°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Sep 23°C (73°F) 18 mm (0.7 in) 21°C (70°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Oct 20°C (68°F) 53 mm (2.1 in) 17°C (63°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Nov 16°C (61°F) 113 mm (4.4 in) 13°C (55°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Dec 13°C (56°F) 144 mm (5.7 in) 10°C (49°F) 50 mm (2 in)