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

Should you visit Chefchaouen or Genoa?

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 Genoa 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 Genoa?

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.

Genoa

Located on the coast of northwest Italy, Genoa is a port city and capital of the Liguria region. With a long history as a rich and powerful trade center, Genoa's past of many centuries is still visible in its old port, stunning architecture, and charming alleyways. A traveler can spend days walking along seaside villas, admiring towering churches, and shopping the boutiques of the city. Genoa is also the birthplace of Christopher Columbus, featuring what is thought to be his birth home and many other quaint abodes.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco, The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Italy, and The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Italy.


Which place is cheaper, Genoa 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 Genoa is $160. 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 Genoa in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Chefchaouen $24
    Genoa $95
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Chefchaouen $48
    Genoa $190
Compare Hotels in Chefchaouen and Genoa

Looking for a hotel in Chefchaouen or Genoa? 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 Genoa


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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 Genoa Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Chefchaouen $15
    Genoa $9.31
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Chefchaouen

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


  • Taxi Ride
    $1.00

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Chefchaouen

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

  • Transfer Private From Chefchaouen To Merrakash: $297
  • One-Way Transfer from Tangier to Fez via chefchaouen : $296
  • Private Transfer From Chefchaouen to Rabat : $284
  • Chefchaouen to Fes: Private Transfer (English Speaking Driver): $244
  • Private Transfer from Chefchaouen to Tanger-Ibn Batouta (TNG) Airport: $216
  • Transfer from Fez to Chefchaouen go and back (Both ways): $196
  • Transfer to/from Tangier and Chefchaouen: $191
  • Transfer Private From Chefchaouen To Casablanca: $191
  • Fes: Transfer to Tangier via Chefchaouen: $185
  • Vip Private Transfer from Chefchaouen to Fes Vice Versa: $175
  • Transfer Private From Chefchaouen To Rabat: $174
  • Chefchaouen to the city of Casablanca Private Transfer: $174

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Genoa

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

  • Genova : Private Transfer to/from Malpensa Airport: $599
  • Private Direct Transfer From Genoa to Nice, En Speaking Driver: $271
  • Private Transfer From Genoa to Milan English Speaking Driver: $249
  • Genoa to Milan - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $229
  • Genoa Airport (GOA) to Milan - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $222
  • From Genoa to Florence Hotels - Private Transfer: $145
  • Genoa to Malpensa Milan Airport (MXP) - Departure Private Transfer : $131
  • Private Transfer from/to Genoa to/from Portofino: $123
  • Private transfer from Genoa to Portofino with Hotel or Cruise Port pick-up: $120
  • Savona Cruise Port to Genoa hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $118
  • Genoa airport (GOA) to Savona Cruise Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $118
  • Genoa to Milan - Arrival Private Transfer: $115

Is it cheaper to fly into Chefchaouen or Genoa?

Prices for flights to both Genoa 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
    Genoa $55
Typical Food Prices in Chefchaouen

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


  • Lunch for Two
    $8.97
  • Dinner for Two
    $9.97
  • 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
  • 4 hours Private Cooking Class With Family in Chefchaouen: $60
  • Chefchaouen Food Tour: $66
  • Chefchaouen Food Tour: $68
  • Guided Food Tour with over 6 Tasting Stops: $69
  • Discovery more Chefchaouen evening food tour with locals: $70
  • Make Your Own Tajine and Pastilla Cooking Class: $76
  • Discovery more Chefchaouen evening food tour with locals: $90
  • Private Tagine Cooking Class in Chefchaouen with Lunch: $100
  • Chaouen: 4- Hour Moroccan Cooking Class: $122

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Genoa

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

  • Genoese cooking lesson in the garden with lunch: $68
  • Genoa Old town Food Tour: $74
  • Itinerant dinner in the old town: $75
  • Street Food Tour: $84
  • Do Eat Better Experience - Food Tours in Genoa: $86
  • Traditional Food Tour: $91
  • Lunch or dinner and cooking demo at a local home in Camogli: $93
  • Lunch or dinner and cooking demo at a local home in Savona: $93
  • Dining experience with cooking demo and wines in Rapallo: $93
  • Traditional Home Cooking Class in Genoa: $93
  • Tour of Genoa historic center and wine tasting with dinner: $93
  • Small-group Street food tour in Savona: $97

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Chefchaouen $17
    Genoa $21

Tours and Activities in Chefchaouen

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

  • 2 Hours Private Chefchaouen Walking Tour: $40
  • Walking Tour in Chefchaouen: $14
  • 2 days Guided tour Rabat and Chechouen from Casablanca: $391
  • 9-day/8 nights Tour from Casablanca, Chefchaouen, Marrakech: $1,391
  • Akchour waterfalls tours : $87
  • Best Experience Fes to Chefchaouen Day Tour multi languages: $34
  • Bleu city walking Tasting Tour : $60
  • Chefchaouen : Traditional Hammam Experience As A Local: $75
  • Chefchaouen Day Tour: $51
  • Chefchaouen Photography tour: $46
  • Chefchaouen tour guide: $22
  • Chefchaouen with Local Eyes Guided Walking Tour: $15

Tours and Activities in Genoa

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

  • 2-Hour Private Walking Tour from Via Del Campo 29 Rosso: $82
  • 2 Hours Private Historical Tour in Genoa: $104
  • 3 Hours Private Walking Tour of Genoa from the Cruise Terminal: $240
  • Aquarium of Genoa + Panera Ice Cream Taste experience: $32
  • Aquarium of Genoa Ticket and Whale Watching Cruise: $70
  • Aquarium of Entry Ticket and Aperitif: $31
  • Cesarine: Market Tour & Dining at a Local's Home in Genoa: $152
  • Cesarine: Small Group Market tour and Dining Experience in Genoa: $141
  • City Sightseeing Genoa Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $27
  • Departure by Private Car from Genoa City to Genoa Cruise Port: $44
  • Discover Genoa, old town walking tour: $131
  • E-bike tour in Genova: $82

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Chefchaouen $14
    Genoa $11

Sample the Local Flavors in Genoa

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Genoa:

  • Guided Eco Hiking and Sea View Wine Tasting in Portofino Park: $75
  • 3 Hour Pesto Making and Wine Tasting Activity in Campetto Genoa: $105
  • CAMOGLI: PRIVATE Ligurian Wine Tasting Experience and walking on National Park: $125


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Chefchaouen and Genoa, we can see that Genoa 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 Genoa 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 Genoa would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Genoa 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 Genoa Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Chefchaouen or Genoa?

Genoa has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Chefchaouen. When comparing the sizes of Chefchaouen and Genoa, 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 Genoa?

Genoa 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 Genoa in the Summer?

Both Genoa and Chefchaouen are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Chefchaouen throughout the year. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Genoa because of the beaches and the family-friendly experiences.

Chefchaouen is around the same temperature as Genoa in the summer. The daily temperature in Chefchaouen averages around 24°C (74°F) in July, and Genoa fluctuates around 25°C (76°F).

It's quite sunny in Genoa. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Chefchaouen. Chefchaouen usually receives more sunshine than Genoa during summer. Chefchaouen gets 346 hours of sunny skies, while Genoa receives 295 hours of full sun in the summer.

In July, Chefchaouen usually receives less rain than Genoa. Chefchaouen gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Genoa receives 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Chefchaouen 24°C (74°F) 
    Genoa 25°C (76°F)

Should I visit Chefchaouen or Genoa in the Autumn?

Both Genoa and Chefchaouen during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Chefchaouen because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Genoa this time of year.

In the autumn, Chefchaouen is around the same temperature as Genoa. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Chefchaouen in October average around 20°C (68°F), and Genoa averages at about 19°C (66°F).

It's quite sunny in Chefchaouen. In the autumn, Chefchaouen often gets more sunshine than Genoa. Chefchaouen gets 235 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Genoa receives 183 hours of full sun.

Chefchaouen usually gets less rain in October than Genoa. Chefchaouen gets 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Genoa receives 97 mm (3.8 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Chefchaouen 20°C (68°F) 
    Genoa 19°C (66°F)

Should I visit Chefchaouen or Genoa in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Chefchaouen and Genoa. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Chefchaouen year-round. Furthermore, many travelers come to Genoa for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

In January, Chefchaouen is generally a little warmer than Genoa. Daily temperatures in Chefchaouen average around 13°C (55°F), and Genoa fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).

Chefchaouen usually receives more sunshine than Genoa during winter. Chefchaouen gets 169 hours of sunny skies, while Genoa receives 127 hours of full sun in the winter.

Chefchaouen gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Chefchaouen usually receives more rain than Genoa. Chefchaouen gets 127 mm (5 in) of rain, while Genoa receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Chefchaouen 13°C (55°F) 
    Genoa 11°C (51°F)

Should I visit Chefchaouen or Genoa in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to Chefchaouen as well as Genoa. Chefchaouen attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many visitors come to Genoa in the spring for the beaches and the natural beauty.

Chefchaouen is around the same temperature as Genoa in the spring. The daily temperature in Chefchaouen averages around 15°C (60°F) in April, and Genoa fluctuates around 15°C (58°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Chefchaouen this time of the year. In the spring, Chefchaouen often gets more sunshine than Genoa. Chefchaouen gets 251 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Genoa receives 198 hours of full sun.

Chefchaouen usually gets less rain in April than Genoa. Chefchaouen gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Genoa receives 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Chefchaouen 15°C (60°F) 
    Genoa 15°C (58°F)

Typical Weather for Genoa and Chefchaouen

Chefchaouen Genoa
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 13°C (55°F) 127 mm (5 in) 11°C (51°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Feb 13°C (56°F) 137 mm (5.4 in) 11°C (51°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Mar 14°C (57°F) 120 mm (4.7 in) 12°C (54°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Apr 15°C (60°F) 30 mm (1.2 in) 15°C (58°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
May 18°C (64°F) 43 mm (1.7 in) 18°C (64°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Jun 21°C (69°F) 32 mm (1.3 in) 21°C (71°F) 33 mm (1.3 in)
Jul 24°C (74°F) 1 mm (0 in) 25°C (76°F) 12 mm (0.5 in)
Aug 24°C (75°F) 2 mm (0.1 in) 25°C (77°F) 34 mm (1.3 in)
Sep 23°C (73°F) 18 mm (0.7 in) 22°C (72°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Oct 20°C (68°F) 53 mm (2.1 in) 19°C (66°F) 97 mm (3.8 in)
Nov 16°C (61°F) 113 mm (4.4 in) 14°C (58°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Dec 13°C (56°F) 144 mm (5.7 in) 12°C (53°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)