Should you visit Dahab or Casablanca?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel cost comparison between Dahab and Casablanca can help. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Dahab
Dahab is a small town on the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt. It is located about 85 kilometers north of Sharm el-Sheikh and sits on the Gulf of Aqaba. It's a popular destination with divers and backpackers alike, and offers some of the best snorkeling and diving that you'll find in the Red Sea. It's a great alternative to the resort driven Sharm el-Sheikh, and is popular with independent travelers who are looking for affordable accommodation. There are some upmarket options however, predominantly in the Laguna area, but budget facilities are not hard to find.
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.
Which city is cheaper, Casablanca or Dahab?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Dahab is $32, while the average daily cost in Casablanca is $62. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Dahab and Casablanca in more detail.
Accommodation
Travelers usually pay around $30 for a double occupancy room in Dahab If you want to be in a premiere location or have high end amenities, you can expect to pay a bit more.
A hotel room in Casablanca is about $72 This assumes double occupancy and modest accommodations.
Food
On average, meal and food prices in Dahab cost around $12 per person, per day. While this price can vary widely by location, the type of restaurant, and the amount of food ordered, a typical meal often costs around $4.80.
Food in Casablanca costs travelers about $17 per day on average. Restaurants can vary significantly in price, so choose wisely if you're trying to save money. Fast food and street stalls are typically your cheapest options, which sit down restaurants can be significantly more expensive.
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Food
Meals for one day
Dahab $12
Casablanca $17
Typical Food prices in Dahab
For Dahab, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Seafood Dinner (for 2)
$6.06
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Juice
$0.32
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Breakfast for Two
$1.92
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dahab
For Dahab, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Beduine Dinner In Dahab:
$29
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Bedouin Dinner in the Mountains In Dahab:
$36
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Bedouin Dinner With Camel Ride In Dahab:
$39
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Stargazer+ Camel riding + Bedouin dinner from Dahab:
$90
Typical Food prices in Casablanca
Some typical examples of dining costs in Casablanca are as follows:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Casablanca
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Casablanca.
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Private Virtual Moroccan Cooking Class Experience with a Local:
$27
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Casablanca Food Tour:
$87
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Casablanca Food Tour - Moroccan Street Food Tour:
$94
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Casablanca Food Tour - Marché Central & Seafood Lunch:
$140
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Authentic Moroccan Home-Cooking: Private Cooking Class with a Casablanca Local:
$146
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Casablanca Food Tour:
$156
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6-Hour Private Market Tour and Cooking Class in Casablanca:
$156
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Authentic Moroccan Cooking Class in Casablanca with Hotel Transfers:
$156
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Casablanca unique private walking food tour.:
$166
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Private Market Tour and Cooking Class with a Casablanca Local with Transfers:
$171
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Experience Moroccan Cuisine - Private Market Tour & Cooking Class with Transfers:
$173
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Moroccan Cooking Class + eating with locals:
$174
Local Transportation
To get around in Dahab, the average visitor spends $4.66 per day, per person. This includes the costs of taxi rides and private drivers as well as public transportation, which tends to be much more affordable.
The average price of local transportation around Casablanca is $9.67 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dahab
Also for Dahab, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Private transfer from your Hotel in Dahab to Sharm el sheikh airport:
$64
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Private Transfer from Dahab to Sharm El Sheikh (SSH) Airport:
$124
Typical Local Transportation prices in Casablanca
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Casablanca:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Casablanca
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Casablanca:
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Vtcgo Casablanca Book Your Transfers:
$136
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VIP Transfer From Casablanca To Marrakesh:
$310
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Transfer in private vehicle from Casablanca City to Airport:
$38
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Transfer in Private from Casablanca Mohammed V Airport to Casablanca City:
$34
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Transfer in Private car from Casablanca Mohammed V Airport to Casablanca City:
$38
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Transfer in Private Vehicle from Casablanca City to Airport:
$34
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Transfer from anywhere in Casablanca to anywhere in Marrakech:
$199
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Transfer from Casablanca to your Riad or Hotel and Airport in Marrakech:
$218
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Transfer from Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport To Marrakech:
$162
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Transfer from Casablanca Airport:
$82
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Transfer from CASABLANCA airport to Marrakesh:
$119
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Transfer Private From Rabat to Chefchaouen:
$211
Is it cheaper to fly into Dahab or Casablanca?
Prices for flights to both Casablanca and Dahab 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.
Entertainment
In Dahab, the costs for things to do, activities, admission tickets, and other sightseeing expenses are on average $11 per person, per day.
Casablanca's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around $8.02 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
Tours and Activities in Dahab
For Dahab, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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St. Catherine Monastery & Mt. Sinai Sunrise Tour from Dahab:
$30
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Three Pools snorkeling and Quad Bike tour in Dahab:
$30
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4x4 Jeep Adventure from Dahab:
$44
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Blue Hole - Abu Galum -Blue Lagoon Tour and Lunch From Dahab:
$45
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Mt Sinai Sunrise and St Catherine Monastery Tour from Dahab:
$46
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Camel Ride + Blue Hole Snorkel + Quad Bike Tour With Lunch From Dahab:
$50
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St. cathrine monastery tour from dahab:
$51
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Mount Moses & St. Catherine (Sunset) Tour from Dahab:
$60
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Nabq National Park Day Tour from Dahab:
$92
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Ras Mohammed by Car One Day Tour from Dahab:
$100
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St. Catherine Monastery /The White Canyon/Ain Khudra Oasis Tour from Dahab:
$100
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Private Tour Mt Sinai Sunrise and St Catherine Monastery from Dahab:
$102
Tours and Activities in Casablanca
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Casablanca are as follows:
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10 Day Morocco Affordable Tour starting in Casablanca and ending in Tangier:
$2,600
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10 Day private tour around Moroccco:
$2,074
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10 Days 9 Nights Budgeted Casablanca Adventure:
$2,051
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10 Days 9 Nights Luxury Tour of Morocco:
$2,295
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10 Days 9 Nights Private Morocco Tour from Casablanca with Camel Trek:
$2,364
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10 Days Grand Morocco Tour for Best Experience:
$1,991
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10 Days Imperial Cities and Desert Tours:
$2,261
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10 Days Morocco Luxury Classic Tour:
$4,198
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10 Days Tour From Casablanca to Merzouga Desert, Chefchaouen, Fes and Marrakech:
$3,636
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10 Days Tour From Casablanca, Morocco:
$1,866
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10 Days Tour Imperial Cities and Sahara Desert (Any Departing Point):
$1,963
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10 Days Tour from Casablanca:
$1,493
Alcohol
Typically, people visiting Dahab spend on average $6.37 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
Sample the Local Flavors in Casablanca
Also in Casablanca, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Day Tour of Casablanca with Lunch and Wine Tasting in Benslimane Vineyard:
$170
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Organic Wine Tour And Premium Lunch In Casablanca Valley:
$188
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dahab and Casablanca, we can see that Casablanca is more expensive. And not only is Dahab much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Dahab would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Dahab 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 Dahab.
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