Which place is cheaper, Casablanca or Chiang Mai?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Chiang Mai or Casablanca?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Chiang Mai and Casablanca. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Chiang Mai or Casablanca?
Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai is both the cultural center of northern Thailand and a launching point for trips into the rural areas, small towns, and lush jungles of the country's northern regions. Known for great food, historic temples, arts and crafts, and a lively night market, Chiang Mai is a very popular destination for travelers. In some areas, tourists and ex-pats dominate, but it's quite easy to get away from the tourist scene and into the real culture of Thailand, as Chiang Mai (and the surrounding countryside) is quite large.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best G Adventures Tours to Thailand, The Best 3-Day Tours from Phuket, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Morocco, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayChiang Mai $45Casablanca $71
The average daily cost (per person) in Chiang Mai is $45, while the average daily cost in Casablanca is $71. 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 Chiang Mai and Casablanca in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personChiang Mai $26Casablanca $42
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomChiang Mai $52Casablanca $84
Compare Hotels in Chiang Mai and Casablanca
Looking for a hotel in Chiang Mai or Casablanca? 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: Chiang Mai Hotel Prices and Casablanca Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Chiang Mai $3.61Casablanca $11
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Chiang Mai
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Chiang Mai are as follows:
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Tuk Tuk Ride$1.09
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Moped Rental$4.89
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Chiang Mai
Also for Chiang Mai, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Chiang Mai Airport Private Transfer to Hotel Or From Hotel To Airport : $5.44
- Chiang Mai Private Car :Airport To Hotel transfer (one way) : $7.50
- Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Private Transfer: $8.00
- Private Airport Transfer in Chiang Mai to/from Chiangmai Town: $8.92
- Chiang Mai Airport Private Departure Transfers: $10
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX): $11
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service Chiang Mai HTL-APT(CNX): $12
- Try find your better than us!Airport transfer service in Chiang Mai APT-HTL(CNX): $12
- Chiang Mai Airport (CNX): One-Way Private Transfer: $12
- Chiang Mai Airport Departure – Private Transfer from Hotel to Airport: $13
- Chiang Mai Shared Arrival or Departure Transfer: $14
- Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Arrival Shared Transfer: $15
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)$6.96
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Taxi Ride$7.95
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Casablanca
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Casablanca:
- Transfer between Casablanca and Fez: $484
- Casablanca & Marrakech Private Transfer: $331
- Casablanca Airport Departure Private Transfer From Agadir: $310
- Transfert Arrival - Casablanca Airport to Marrakech City: $298
- Private Transfer Casablanca - Maknes : $289
- Casablanca Airport Arrival to Agadir Private Transfer: $284
- From Fez: Private 1-Way Transfer to Casablanca: $279
- From Casablanca Airport: Private Transfer to Marrakech 1 Way: $259
- Transfer Casablanca to Essaouira: $239
- Transfer From Casablanca To Chefchaouen: $239
- Casablanca Airport Arrival To Chef-chaouen Private Transfer: $233
- Private Transfer from Casablanca to Marrakesh Menara (RAK) Airport: $232
Is it cheaper to fly into Chiang Mai or Casablanca?
Prices for flights to both Casablanca and Chiang Mai 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 dayChiang Mai $10Casablanca $19
Typical Food Prices in Chiang Mai
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Chiang Mai:
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Sit Down Dinner (for One)$5.30
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Roti Snack (Bread)$0.65
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Casual Breakfast$1.09
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$5.43
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Mangoes$0.82
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Coffee$1.36
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Chiang Mai
For Chiang Mai, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cooking Evening Class Chiang Mai Visit Organic Garden and Market: $11
- Cooking Morning Class Chiang Mai Visit Organic Garden and Market : $11
- Traditional Khantoke Dinner and Show from Chiang Mai: $19
- Khantoke Dinner with Traditional Performance: $22
- Afternoon Cooking Class in Organic Garden in Chiang Mai: $22
- Evening Cooking Class in Organic Garden Chiang Mai: $22
- Half-Day Thai Cooking Class at Organic Farm in Chiang Mai: $22
- Cooking Class, Market and Thai Herbs Garden Tour: $25
- Authentic Easy Thai Recipes for Home-Style Cooking Half Day AM: $25
- Half Day Evening Cooking Class with Yummy Tasty Thai Cooking School: $25
- Half-Day Thai Cuisine Cooking Experience in Chiang Mai : $27
- Thai and Isaan Cooking Class & Local Market Tour: $27
Typical Food Prices in Casablanca
Some typical examples of dining costs in Casablanca are as follows:
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Breakfast$2.98
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Lunch$8.95
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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.
- Street Food Tour by Night: $60
- Casablanca City Night Tour and Traditional Moroccan Dinner: $65
- Street private Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $67
- Food Tour with Tastings and Lunch: $71
- Experience Casablanca Night Tour & Authentic Moroccan Dinner: $73
- Casablanca City Night Tour and Traditional Moroccan Dinner: $74
- Central Market Food Tour with Tastings and Lunch: $96
- Casablanca Food Tour - Marché Central & Seafood Lunch: $140
- Private Moroccan Cooking Class in Casablanca with a Local Expert: $146
- Casablanca Food Tour: $150
- Market Tour & Moroccan Cooking Class in Casablanca with Transfers: $190
- Visit of the museum of the Slaoui foundation with a dinner at the red mullet of Isle: $191
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Chiang Mai $13Casablanca $8.88
Typical Entertainment Prices in Chiang Mai
For Chiang Mai, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Thai Cooking Class$35
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Doi Suthep Entrance Ticket$1.63
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Kratong Lessons$2.72
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Pedicure$4.08
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Chiang Mai Museum (for Two)$4.89
Tours and Activities in Chiang Mai
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Chiang Mai.
- Scavenger Hunt City Tour for Your Smartphone: $7.73
- Chiang Mai Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.84
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Art in Paradise Illusion Museum Entry Ticket: $11
- Mae Ping River Cruise: $12
- Old City and Temples Guided Walking Tour: $14
- Local Food and Markets Guided Walking Tour: $14
- Skip the Line: Chiang Mai Art in Paradise Admission Ticket: $14
- Tweechol Botanic Garden Half Day Adventure : $15
- Chiang Mai Michelin Food Walking Tour with Professional Tour Guide: $15
- Chiang Mai Old City & Temples Guided Walking Tour - 2 Hrs: $15
- Circuit Karting Experience at Chiang Mai Circuit - Go Kart: $16
Tours and Activities in Casablanca
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Casablanca are as follows:
- 2-Days Private Tour of Chefchaouen and Fez, from Casablanca: $275
- "Fes to Casablanca Tour: Discover the Fascinating Journey": $310
- 10 Day Private Tour in Morocco Imperial Ceties+Sahara Desert: $2,431
- 14 Days Authentic Morocco Tour: $269
- 2 Days Tour And Excursion From Casablanca To Chefchaouen: $205
- 2-Hour Casablanca Walking Tour : $38
- 20 Km Bike Tour in Exploring the Vibrant City: $59
- 3-Hour Private Casablanca Authentic Home Dining Experience: $100
- 4-Day Desert Tour From Casablanca To Marrakech Via Fes: $3,103
- 6 Days of Desert Wonders: A Tour from Casablanca's Gateway: $1,293
- 7 Days, 6 Nights - Imperial Cities, Blue City & Sahara Tour: $2,276
- A True Evening Hookah (Shisha) Lounging Experience in Casablanca: $46
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayChiang Mai $6.73Casablanca -
Typical Alcohol Prices in Chiang Mai
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Chiang Mai are as follows:
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Wine$2.72
Sample the Local Flavors in Chiang Mai
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Chiang Mai:
- Chiang Mai Pub Crawl: The Best Bars & Pubs in Chiang Mai!: $9.55
Sample the Local Flavors in Casablanca
Also in Casablanca, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine Tasting and Lunch at the oldest Domaine from Casablanca: $299
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Chiang Mai and Casablanca, we can see that Casablanca is more expensive. And not only is Chiang Mai much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Chiang Mai is in Asia and Casablanca is in Africa, 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 Chiang Mai would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Chiang Mai 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 Chiang Mai.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Chiang Mai Expensive? and Is Casablanca Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Chiang Mai or Casablanca?
Casablanca has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Chiang Mai. When comparing the sizes of Chiang Mai and Casablanca, 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 Chiang Mai or Casablanca?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Chiang Mai or Casablanca in the Summer?
Both Casablanca and Chiang Mai during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Chiang Mai because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Casablanca year-round.
June to September is the rainy season in Chiang Mai. It rains a lot this time of the year in Chiang Mai. Chiang Mai usually gets more rain in July than Casablanca. Chiang Mai gets 161 mm (6.3 in) of rain, while Casablanca receives 1 mm (0 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Casablanca, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the summer, Chiang Mai often gets less sunshine than Casablanca. Chiang Mai gets 146 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Casablanca receives 303 hours of full sun.
In the summer, Chiang Mai is a little warmer than Casablanca. Typically, the summer temperatures in Chiang Mai in July average around 30°C (86°F), and Casablanca averages at about 23°C (73°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyChiang Mai 30°C (86°F)Casablanca 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Chiang Mai or Casablanca in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Chiang Mai and Casablanca. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Chiang Mai year-round. Casablanca attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
November to February in Chiang Mai is the dry season. Chiang Mai gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Chiang Mai usually receives more rain than Casablanca. Chiang Mai gets 122 mm (4.8 in) of rain, while Casablanca receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Casablanca this time of the year. In Chiang Mai, it's very sunny this time of the year. Chiang Mai usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Casablanca during autumn. Chiang Mai gets 226 hours of sunny skies, while Casablanca receives 233 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Chiang Mai is generally a little warmer than Casablanca. Daily temperatures in Chiang Mai average around 29°C (83°F), and Casablanca fluctuates around 20°C (67°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberChiang Mai 29°C (83°F)Casablanca 20°C (67°F)
Should I visit Chiang Mai or Casablanca in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Chiang Mai as well as Casablanca. Chiang Mai attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Casablanca throughout the year.
Also, November to February in Chiang Mai is the dry season. Chiang Mai usually gets less rain in January than Casablanca. Chiang Mai gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Casablanca receives 62 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Chiang Mai this time of the year. In the winter, Chiang Mai often gets more sunshine than Casablanca. Chiang Mai gets 283 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Casablanca receives 190 hours of full sun.
Chiang Mai is much warmer than Casablanca in the winter. The daily temperature in Chiang Mai averages around 23°C (74°F) in January, and Casablanca fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryChiang Mai 23°C (74°F)Casablanca 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Chiang Mai or Casablanca in the Spring?
Both Casablanca and Chiang Mai are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Chiang Mai throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Casablanca because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The rainy season in Chiang Mai is June to September. In April, Chiang Mai usually receives more rain than Casablanca. Chiang Mai gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Casablanca receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
It's quite sunny in Casablanca. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Chiang Mai. Chiang Mai usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Casablanca during spring. Chiang Mai gets 275 hours of sunny skies, while Casablanca receives 262 hours of full sun in the spring.
The heat can be very extreme in Chiang Mai. In the spring, Chiang Mai is much warmer than Casablanca. Typically, the spring temperatures in Chiang Mai in April average around 31°C (88°F), and Casablanca averages at about 16°C (60°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilChiang Mai 31°C (88°F)Casablanca 16°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Casablanca and Chiang Mai
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 23°C (74°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 62 mm (2.5 in) |
| Feb | 26°C (78°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 29°C (83°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 31°C (88°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| May | 31°C (87°F) | 158 mm (6.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) |
| Jun | 30°C (86°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jul | 30°C (86°F) | 161 mm (6.3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (85°F) | 236 mm (9.3 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Sep | 29°C (85°F) | 228 mm (9 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Oct | 29°C (83°F) | 122 mm (4.8 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (80°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 16°C (62°F) | 72 mm (2.9 in) |
| Dec | 24°C (75°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
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