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

Should you visit Delhi or Chefchaouen?

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

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Delhi or Chefchaouen, 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: Delhi or Chefchaouen?

Delhi

Delhi is the largest city in northern India and is officially the country's capital. The city has a population of 11 million with the metropolitan population reaching over 16 million. The city is similar in landscape to the rest of its surrounding area. It is very flat with the river Yamuna flowing on the eastern side of the city. The Aravalii Hills are in the western portion of the city. The city's history dates back to the 6th century BC and it has served as a capital for various kingdoms and empires.

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.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to India, The Best Budget Tours to India, The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, and The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco.


Which place is cheaper, Chefchaouen or Delhi?

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 Delhi is $49, while the average daily cost in Chefchaouen is $72. 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 Delhi and Chefchaouen in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Delhi $21
    Chefchaouen $25
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Delhi $42
    Chefchaouen $50
Compare Hotels in Delhi and Chefchaouen

Looking for a hotel in Delhi or Chefchaouen? 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 Delhi


Hotels in Chefchaouen


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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: Delhi Hotel Prices and Chefchaouen Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Delhi $4.30
    Chefchaouen $16
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Delhi

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


  • Tuk Tuk Ride
    $0.11
  • Taxi to Airport
    $1.69
  • Subway
    $0.34
  • Uber Cab
    $0.84
  • Delhi Metro Smart Card
    $1.58
  • Auto-rickshaw
    $1.05

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Delhi

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Delhi:

  • Delhi to Jaipur transfer via Bharatpur and Ranthambore park visit: $300
  • Private Transfer Delhi To Varanasi: $203
  • Delhi /New Delhi & Beyond transfer & travel in a Insured vehicle: $200
  • Private Transfer: Delhi to Corbett National Park with Brunch: $199
  • One Way: Private Transfer between Delhi and Ranthambore: $195
  • 3-Day Jaipur to Delhi Tour by Fast Train with Tickets & Transfers: $190
  • From Delhi Agra Taj Mahal Tour by Car with Transfers: $169
  • Private Transfer: Delhi to Rishikesh via Haridwar: $165
  • Private Transfer Delhi to Amritsar: $160
  • Private Transfer: Delhi to Agra via Vrindavan & Mathura: $145
  • One-Way Private Transfer From Delhi To Pushkar: $144
  • From Taj Mahal Sunrise Tour & Transfer to Jaipur: $140

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Chefchaouen

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


  • Taxi Ride
    $1.02

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Chefchaouen

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

  • Chefchaouen Shared Transfer to Tetouan: $23
  • Chefchaouen to Fes Private Transfer: $131
  • Chefchaouen to Fes Transfer(Private): $110
  • Chefchaouen to the city of Casablanca Private Transfer: $192
  • From Shared Transfer to Fes or Tangier: $23
  • Moroco Private Transfer From Chefchaouen Casablanca Fez Marrakech: $57
  • One-Way Transfer from Chefchaouen to Fes: $28
  • One-Way Transfer from Chefchaouen to Fes: $29
  • One-Way Transfer from Tangier to Fez via chefchaouen or from fez: $284
  • One-way transfer from Chefchaouen to Fes: $28
  • Private Door to Door Transfer Between Chefchaouen and Tangier: $83
  • Private Guided Tour with Minivan Transfer Chefchaouen to Tangier: $225

Is it cheaper to fly into Delhi or Chefchaouen?

Prices for flights to both Chefchaouen and Delhi 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
    Delhi $18
    Chefchaouen $31
Typical Food Prices in Delhi

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Delhi:


  • McDonalds
    $3.09

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Delhi

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

  • Old Delhi Food Tour: 8 Tastings & Tuk-Tuk Ride with Local Expert: $14
  • Appetizing virtual cooking class from Delhi: $17
  • Old Delhi Food Tour with Spice Market, Temples and Rickshaw Ride: $22
  • Old Delhi Food Tour with Pickup and Drop Off: $22
  • Old Delhi Hidden Gems Walking and Food Tour: $27
  • Online: Indian Food Cooking Class: $29
  • Old Delhi Street Food Tour – Explore Spices in Chandni Chowk: $30
  • Old Delhi Chandni Chowk Heritage Walking Street Food Tour: $30
  • Chandni Chowk Delhi Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $39
  • Old Delhi Street Food Tour: $39
  • Transit Tour-Guided Best Old Delhi's Attractions & Food Tour: $40
  • Old Delhi Street Food Tour with a Local Guide: $40

Typical Food Prices in Chefchaouen

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


  • Lunch for Two
    $9.17
  • Dinner for Two
    $10
  • Cupcake
    $0.31
  • Nutella and Yogurt
    $2.04

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Chefchaouen

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

  • Moroccan Dishes with a Local Family Cooking Classes: $23
  • Authentic Chefchaouen Cooking Class and Market Tour and Flavors: $45
  • Cooking class of the medditeranean diet: $48
  • Cooking Class with Market Tour and Meal in Chefchaouen: $57
  • Cooking Class with Market Tour & Meal: $57
  • Moroccan Cooking Class with a Local Family & Market Visit: $59
  • Cooking with a Local Family in Chefchaouen with Mountain View: $59
  • Moroccan Cooking Class with a Local Family & Market Visit: $63
  • Guided Food Tour with over 6 Tasting Stops: $72
  • Traditional Cooking Class with Local Family | Village around Chefchaouen: $74
  • Chefchaouen Traditional Cooking Class: $80
  • Funny Family Cooking Class in Blue City: $85

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Delhi $17
    Chefchaouen $17
Typical Entertainment Prices in Delhi

Here are a few typical costs in Delhi for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • Red Fort
    $9.16

Tours and Activities in Delhi

Here are a few actual costs in Delhi for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • “Old & New Delhi Discovery: Private Full-Day Guided Tour”: $59
  • "Taj Mahal" Tour from Delhi by India's Fastest Train (Gatiman Express): $76
  • (Time saver) 2-day Golden Triangle Tour all inclusive: $60
  • 01 Day Agra Tour With Taj Mahal and Agra Fort with Lunch: $60
  • 02 Days Agra Tour from Delhi with Sunrise Taj mahal & Agra Fort: $216
  • 02 nights 03 Days Private Jaipur tour from Delhi: $280
  • 02-Days Taj Mahal Sunrise & Sunset Luxury Tour with Fatehpur Sikri from Delhi: $98
  • 03 Days Private Ranthambore Wildlife Safari Tour From Delhi: $230
  • 04-Day Private Luxury Golden Triangle Tour to Agra & Jaipur: $261
  • 06 Hours Old and New Delhi Private City Tour: $14
  • 1 Day Delhi City Tour & 1 Day Agra Taj Mahal Private Combo Tour: $76
  • 1 Day Delhi Sightseeing Tour by Car Explore Iconic Landmarks: $81

Tours and Activities in Chefchaouen

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

  • Chefchaouen Tour with Aman: $20
  • Walking Night Tour at Blue City with Local Guide: $20
  • Chefchouen Night Walking Tour Explore the Blue City After Dark: $23
  • Tour of Discover the Blue Pearl of Morocco: $23
  • Tour of Discover the Blue Pearl of Morocco: $24
  • Hidden Gems Guided Tour with Mint Tea: $26
  • The Real Customized Walking Tour in the Blue city: $27
  • 3-Hour Private Legacy Tour in Chefchaouen: $28
  • Chefchaouen tour guide: $28
  • Chefchaouen Night Walk: Street Food & Gnawa Rooftop Experience: $29
  • Painting Experience with the Local Artist: $34
  • Bake Moroccan Bread with a Local Family and Clay Oven Experience: $39

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Delhi $7.63
    Chefchaouen $14

Sample the Local Flavors in Delhi

Also in Delhi, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Pub Crawl (3 Hours Guided Bar Hopping Tour): $29
  • Pub Crawl Delhi: $35


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

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


Which is Bigger, Delhi or Chefchaouen?

Delhi has a larger population, and is about 300 times larger than the population of Chefchaouen. When comparing the sizes of Delhi and Chefchaouen, 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 Delhi or Chefchaouen?

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 Delhi or Chefchaouen in the Summer?

Both Chefchaouen and Delhi during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Delhi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Chefchaouen year-round.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Delhi. Delhi usually gets more rain in July than Chefchaouen. Delhi gets 170 mm (6.7 in) of rain, while Chefchaouen receives 1 mm (0 in) of rain this time of the year.

In Chefchaouen, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the summer, Delhi often gets less sunshine than Chefchaouen. Delhi gets 166 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Chefchaouen receives 346 hours of full sun.

The heat can be very extreme in Delhi. In the summer, Delhi is a little warmer than Chefchaouen. Typically, the summer temperatures in Delhi in July average around 31°C (88°F), and Chefchaouen averages at about 24°C (74°F).


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Delhi 31°C (88°F) 
    Chefchaouen 24°C (74°F)

Should I visit Delhi or Chefchaouen in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Delhi and Chefchaouen. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Delhi year-round. Chefchaouen attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

In October, Delhi usually receives less rain than Chefchaouen. Delhi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Chefchaouen receives 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Chefchaouen this time of the year. In Delhi, it's very sunny this time of the year. Delhi usually receives more sunshine than Chefchaouen during autumn. Delhi gets 269 hours of sunny skies, while Chefchaouen receives 235 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Delhi is generally a little warmer than Chefchaouen. Daily temperatures in Delhi average around 26°C (79°F), and Chefchaouen fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Delhi 26°C (79°F) 
    Chefchaouen 20°C (68°F)

Should I visit Delhi or Chefchaouen in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Delhi as well as Chefchaouen. Delhi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Chefchaouen throughout the year.

It's quite rainy in Chefchaouen. Delhi usually gets less rain in January than Chefchaouen. Delhi gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Chefchaouen receives 127 mm (5 in) of rain this time of the year.

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Delhi this time of the year. In the winter, Delhi often gets more sunshine than Chefchaouen. Delhi gets 215 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Chefchaouen receives 169 hours of full sun.

Delhi is a little warmer than Chefchaouen in the winter. The daily temperature in Delhi averages around 15°C (59°F) in January, and Chefchaouen fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Delhi 15°C (59°F) 
    Chefchaouen 13°C (55°F)

Should I visit Delhi or Chefchaouen in the Spring?

Both Chefchaouen and Delhi are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Delhi throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Chefchaouen because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

In April, Delhi usually receives more rain than Chefchaouen. Delhi gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Chefchaouen receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.

It's quite sunny in Chefchaouen. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Delhi. Delhi usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Chefchaouen during spring. Delhi gets 261 hours of sunny skies, while Chefchaouen receives 251 hours of full sun in the spring.

In the spring, Delhi is much warmer than Chefchaouen. Typically, the spring temperatures in Delhi in April average around 29°C (84°F), and Chefchaouen averages at about 15°C (60°F).


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Delhi 29°C (84°F) 
    Chefchaouen 15°C (60°F)

Typical Weather for Chefchaouen and Delhi

Delhi Chefchaouen
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 15°C (59°F) 20 mm (0.8 in) 13°C (55°F) 127 mm (5 in)
Feb 17°C (63°F) 30 mm (1.2 in) 13°C (56°F) 137 mm (5.4 in)
Mar 22°C (72°F) 20 mm (0.8 in) 14°C (57°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)
Apr 29°C (84°F) 40 mm (1.6 in) 15°C (60°F) 30 mm (1.2 in)
May 33°C (91°F) 30 mm (1.2 in) 18°C (64°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)
Jun 34°C (93°F) 80 mm (3.1 in) 21°C (69°F) 32 mm (1.3 in)
Jul 31°C (88°F) 170 mm (6.7 in) 24°C (74°F) 1 mm (0 in)
Aug 30°C (86°F) 200 mm (7.9 in) 24°C (75°F) 2 mm (0.1 in)
Sep 30°C (86°F) 110 mm (4.3 in) 23°C (73°F) 18 mm (0.7 in)
Oct 26°C (79°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 20°C (68°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Nov 21°C (70°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 16°C (61°F) 113 mm (4.4 in)
Dec 16°C (61°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 13°C (56°F) 144 mm (5.7 in)