A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Kampala vs. Casablanca for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Kampala or Casablanca?

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

Should I visit Kampala or Casablanca? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.

Where Should I go: Kampala or Casablanca?

Kampala

Kampala is the capital of Uganda in the South part of the country near Lake Victoria. It is the largest city in Uganda, with a population of over two million people. This city is very safe and the locals are known to be very kind and approachable.

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 Camping Tours in Uganda, The Best Safaris in Uganda, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Morocco, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco.


Which place is cheaper, Casablanca or Kampala?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Kampala is $67, 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 Kampala and Casablanca in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Kampala $57
    Casablanca $42
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Kampala $114
    Casablanca $84
Compare Hotels in Kampala and Casablanca

Looking for a hotel in Kampala 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.

Hotels in Kampala


Hotels in 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: Kampala Hotel Prices and Casablanca Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Kampala $2.41
    Casablanca $11
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Kampala

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Kampala are as follows:


  • Taxi around town
    $3.86

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kampala

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kampala:

  • Entebbe Airport taxi. For a safe, affordable and reliable 24/7 airport transfer.: $45
  • Entebbe kampala airport transfers: $80
  • Private Transfer from Entebbe Airport (EBB) Uganda to Kampala: $129
  • Full-Day Kampala Trip with Lunch and Hotel Transfers: $200
  • From 3-Day Murchison Falls Safari with Transfer: $2,200

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Casablanca

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


  • Train from Airport (for 2)
    $6.96
  • Taxi Ride
    $7.96

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Casablanca

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Casablanca:

  • Casablanca Tour with Round-Trip Airport Transfer: $85
  • Mohammed V Airport (CMN) to Casablanca Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $21
  • One-Way Transfer from Casablanca to Fez via rabat : $222
  • Private Transfer Marrakech-Casablanca: $154
  • - transfer from CasaBlanca to Fez Airport or city: $150
  • Best Private Transfer From Casablanca Airport To All Morocco: $16
  • Casablanca : Private Transfer From Fez To Casablanca: $143
  • Casablanca Airport Departure Private Transfer From Fez: $206
  • Casablanca Airport Departure Private Transfer From Rabat: $88
  • Casablanca Airport to Marrakech Private Transfer : $55
  • Casablanca Airport to Rabat Private Transfer: $60
  • Casablanca Arrival Airport Transfer: $34

Is it cheaper to fly into Kampala or Casablanca?

Prices for flights to both Casablanca and Kampala 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
    Kampala $8.11
    Casablanca $19
Typical Food Prices in Kampala

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


  • Lunch for 2
    $1.54

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kampala

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

  • Like a local cooking Tours: $26
  • Cooking Class for Typical Ugandan Food in Kampala: $31
  • Three-Hour Food Tour: $41
  • Private Cooking Class with a Local Host: $47
  • Momma Ida's Ugandan Cuisine Cooking Tour: $75
  • Kampala City Walking Food Tour: $77
  • The Food Tour | Uganda | Half day: $123
  • Kampala cooking tour: $133
  • Half-day Kampala City Tour and Traditional Dance Show with Dinner (7-Hours): $147
  • Kampala food tour: $205

Typical Food Prices in Casablanca

Some typical examples of dining costs in Casablanca are as follows:


  • Breakfast
    $2.98
  • Lunch
    $8.95
  • 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.

  • Flavors of Morocco Food Tour in Casablanca: $50
  • Couscous Cooking with a Local Family: $50
  • Old local Market visit+Moroccan cooking class with a local family: $59
  • Casablanca City Night Tour and Traditional Moroccan Dinner: $65
  • Casablanca Food Tour - Moroccan Street Food Tour: $105
  • Casablanca Food Tour: $107
  • Private Moroccan Cooking Class in Casablanca with Hotel Transfers: $140
  • Casablanca Food Tour - Marché Central & Seafood Lunch: $140
  • Private Moroccan Cooking Class with a Casablanca Local Chamsi: $146
  • Casablanca Food Tour: $150
  • Experience Moroccan Cuisine - Private Market Tour & Cooking Class with Transfers: $190
  • Private Market Tour and Cooking Class with a Casablanca Local with Transfers: $200

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Kampala -
    Casablanca $8.88

Tours and Activities in Kampala

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

  • Uganda Community Tour: $15
  • African Fabric Market Tour : $18
  • Kampala Half-Day Walking Tour with Local Female Guides: $20
  • 3-Hour Walking Tour with Optional Gaddafi Mosque: $24
  • Kampala:Guided walking tour: $25
  • Entebbe Walking Tour (3 Hours) with Zoo and Botanical Gardens Options: $25
  • Tombs, King’s palace and Gaddafi mosque walk tours: $26
  • Steve Kampala Walking tours: $27
  • Kampala Guided walking Tour: $30
  • Inside Kampala walking tour (Female guided): $33
  • Running City Tour of Kampala at Dawn (7 KMs | Sundays): $33
  • Rent A Bike And Cycle Your Own Adventure: $34

Tours and Activities in Casablanca

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Casablanca are as follows:

  • Skip the line Hassan II mosque Premium Tour entry ticket included: $15
  • Casablanca Instant Access Entry Tickets to Hassan II Mosque : $20
  • Visit to the Hassan2 mosque, ticket included, skip the line: $25
  • Casablanca Hassan II Mosque Guided Tour with Entrance Ticket: $34
  • Casablanca City Tour with Hassan II mosque ticket: $39
  • 2-Hour Casablanca Walking Tour : $39
  • Casablanca city tour, mosque fees included, Skipper the line: $40
  • Tangier's Hidden Gems: 4-Hour Private Walking Tour: $43
  • Casablanca Guided Private Tour Including Mosque Entrance: $45
  • Casablanca City Tour: $49
  • Casablanca Tour with Hassan II mosque entry: $50
  • Casablanca Private Tour including Hassan II Mosque: $50

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Kampala -
    Casablanca -

Sample the Local Flavors in Kampala

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Kampala:

  • Entebbe and club,pub and bar crawl experiences: $35
  • Kampala Pub Crawl | Uganda | 4 hours: $65


When comparing the travel costs between Kampala and Casablanca, we can see that Casablanca is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Africa, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.

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


Which is Bigger, Kampala or Casablanca?

Casablanca has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Kampala. When comparing the sizes of Kampala 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.

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