Which place is cheaper, Casablanca or Ephesus?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Ephesus or Casablanca?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Ephesus or Casablanca, 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: Ephesus or Casablanca?
Ephesus
The ancient city of Ephesus was famed for the Temple of Artemis (completed around 550 BC). It is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The temple was destroyed in 401 AD and rebuilt by Emperor Constantine I along with new public baths. The town was again partially destroyed by an earthquake in 614 AD. The city's importance as a commercial center declined as the harbor was slowly silted up by the Cayster River (Kucuk Menderes).
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 Cultural Tours in Turkey, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Turkey, 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 dayEphesus $143Casablanca $71
The average daily cost (per person) in Ephesus is $143, 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 Ephesus and Casablanca in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEphesus $70Casablanca $42
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEphesus $140Casablanca $84
Compare Hotels in Ephesus and Casablanca
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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: Ephesus Hotel Prices and Casablanca Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ephesus $51Casablanca $11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ephesus
Also for Ephesus, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Kusadasi Cruise Port to Kusadasi Hotels: $22
- Private Transfer from Kusadasi hotels to Kusadasi Cruise Port: $22
- Private Transfer from Kusadasi Cruise Port to Kusadasi hotels: $24
- Private Transfer from Kusadasi hotels to Kusadasi Cruise Port: $24
- Kusadasi Buggy Car Safari With Free Hotel Transfer Service: $40
- Kusadasi Boat Trip With Lunch And Hotel Transfer: $40
- Kusadasi Half Day Quad Safari Experience With Free Hotel Transfer: $50
- Kusadasi Samos Ferry Trip With Free Hotel Transfer Service: $55
- Private Transfer from Kusadasi Cruise Port to Izmir Airport (ADB): $58
- Scuba Diving Experience in Kusadasi with Instructor and Transfer: $60
- Kusadasi Port Private Departure Transfer: $63
- Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport - Kusadasi Centrum (All hotels, home...) transfers: $65
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)$6.98
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Taxi Ride$7.98
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Casablanca
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Casablanca:
- Transfer between Casablanca and Fez: $481
- Casablanca & Marrakech Private Transfer: $330
- Casablanca Airport Departure Private Transfer From Agadir: $309
- Transfert Arrival - Casablanca Airport to Marrakech City: $298
- Private Transfer Casablanca - Maknes : $287
- Transfer Private From Casablanca To Chefchaouen: $284
- Casablanca Airport Arrival to Agadir Private Transfer: $283
- From Fez: Private 1-Way Transfer to Casablanca: $278
- Private Transfer from Casablanca (CMN) Airport to Safi: $260
- From Casablanca Airport: Private Transfer to Marrakech 1 Way: $258
- Private transfer from Marrakech to Casablanca: $255
- Transfer Casablanca to Essaouira: $239
Is it cheaper to fly into Ephesus or Casablanca?
Prices for flights to both Casablanca and Ephesus 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 dayEphesus $33Casablanca $19
Typical Food Prices in Ephesus
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Ephesus:
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Sandwiches$0.15
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Dessert$0.17
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Lunch at Beach (for 2)$0.59
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Snacks$0.25
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ephesus
For Ephesus, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cooking Class in Kusadasi Ephesus: $110
- Ephesus Tour with Cooking Class in the Village: $149
- Taste of Traditional Turkish Cuisine | Small Group Kusadasi Food Tour: $211
- Cooking Class in Ephesus Selcuk Town: $228
Typical Food Prices in Casablanca
Some typical examples of dining costs in Casablanca are as follows:
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Breakfast$2.99
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Lunch$8.97
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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.
- Couscous Cooking with a Local Family: $50
- Street Food Tour by Night: $60
- Casablanca City Night Tour and Traditional Moroccan Dinner: $64
- 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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ephesus $59Casablanca $8.90
Tours and Activities in Ephesus
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Ephesus.
- For Cruisers: Skip-the-line Private Free Ephesus Tour : $0.05
- Self-guided Virtual Tour of The Highlights: $6.53
- Entry Free: Drive by Ephesus and Ancient Wonder Tour: $12
- Self-guided Virtual Tour of the ancient pearl of the Mediterranean: $17
- Kusadasi Traditional Turkish Bath Hamam Experience : $17
- SKIP THE LINE :Best Seller Ephesus Private Tour For Cruiser Guest: $19
- Private & Mini Group Classical Ephesus Tour For Cruisers: $19
- Skip the Line - Best of Ephesus: $19
- Time Travel in Affordable and Spectacular Experience: $20
- Best of Ephesus Guided Tour For Cruise Guest : $20
- Kusadasi Scuba Diving Tour By Local Experts: $20
- Kusadasi Quad Safari Adventure: $20
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": $309
- 10 Day Private Tour in Morocco Imperial Ceties+Sahara Desert: $2,421
- 2 Days Tour And Excursion From Casablanca To Chefchaouen: $204
- 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: $3,090
- 6 Days of Desert Wonders: A Tour from Casablanca's Gateway: $1,288
- 7 Days, 6 Nights - Imperial Cities, Blue City & Sahara Tour: $2,266
- A True Evening Hookah (Shisha) Lounging Experience in Casablanca: $46
- An Evening Hookah (Shisha) Lounging Experience in Casablanca: $45
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayEphesus $15Casablanca -
Typical Alcohol Prices in Ephesus
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Ephesus from other travelers:
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Beer$0.12
Sample the Local Flavors in Ephesus
Also in Ephesus, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Skip-the-line Ephesus & Wine Tasting Tour From Kusadasi Port: $53
- Ephesus port tours and Wine Tasting Tours : $70
- Ephesus&Sirince Village with Wine Tasting Shore Ex: $100
- Ephesus and Sirince with Wine tasting Private Half Day Shore Excursion: $100
- Ancient Ephesus tour with Wine Tasting in the village and visit to Mother's Mary House: $130
- Private Ephesus Tour with Wine Tasting: $134
- Virgin Mary Bread and Wine Tour included Lunch: $300
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ephesus and Casablanca, we can see that Ephesus is more expensive. And not only is Casablanca much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Ephesus is in Europe 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 Casablanca would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Casablanca 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 Ephesus would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ephesus than you might in Casablanca.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Ephesus Expensive? and Is Casablanca Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ephesus or Casablanca?
Casablanca has a larger population, and is about 50 times larger than the population of Ephesus. When comparing the sizes of Ephesus 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 Ephesus or Casablanca?
Ephesus has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Casablanca experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Ephesus or Casablanca in the Summer?
Both Casablanca and Ephesus during the summer are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Casablanca year-round.
Ephesus is a little warmer than Casablanca in the summer. The daily temperature in Ephesus averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Casablanca fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
In Casablanca, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Ephesus. In the summer, Ephesus often gets more sunshine than Casablanca. Ephesus gets 378 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Casablanca receives 303 hours of full sun.
Ephesus usually gets more rain in July than Casablanca. Ephesus gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Casablanca receives 1 mm (0 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyEphesus 27°C (81°F)Casablanca 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Casablanca in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Ephesus and Casablanca. Casablanca attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the autumn, Ephesus is around the same temperature as Casablanca. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Ephesus in October average around 19°C (66°F), and Casablanca averages at about 20°C (67°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Casablanca this time of the year. In Ephesus, it's very sunny this time of the year. Ephesus usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Casablanca during autumn. Ephesus gets 232 hours of sunny skies, while Casablanca receives 233 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Ephesus usually receives around the same amount of rain as Casablanca. Ephesus gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Casablanca receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberEphesus 19°C (66°F)Casablanca 20°C (67°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Casablanca in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Ephesus as well as Casablanca. The warm climate attracts visitors to Casablanca throughout the year.
In January, Ephesus is generally cooler than Casablanca. Daily temperatures in Ephesus average around 10°C (50°F), and Casablanca fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
In the winter, Ephesus often gets less sunshine than Casablanca. Ephesus gets 131 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Casablanca receives 190 hours of full sun.
Ephesus receives a lot of rain in the winter. Ephesus usually gets more rain in January than Casablanca. Ephesus gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Casablanca receives 62 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryEphesus 10°C (50°F)Casablanca 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Casablanca in the Spring?
Both Casablanca and Ephesus are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Casablanca because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Ephesus is around the same temperature as Casablanca in the spring. The daily temperature in Ephesus averages around 15°C (59°F) in April, and Casablanca fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
It's quite sunny in Casablanca. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Ephesus. Ephesus usually receives less sunshine than Casablanca during spring. Ephesus gets 231 hours of sunny skies, while Casablanca receives 262 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Ephesus usually receives less rain than Casablanca. Ephesus gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Casablanca receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilEphesus 15°C (59°F)Casablanca 16°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Casablanca and Ephesus
| Ephesus | Casablanca | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 62 mm (2.5 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 16°C (62°F) | 72 mm (2.9 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
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