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

Should you visit Lake Nakuru or Chefchaouen?

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 Lake Nakuru and Chefchaouen. 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: Lake Nakuru or Chefchaouen?

Lake Nakuru

Lake Nakuru is one of Kenya's 23 National Parks, also qualifying as one of the two Premium Parks in the country. Located in central Kenya, about 90 miles west of Nairobi, the area encompasses a large lake as well as the surrounding wooded grasslands. A naturalist's paradise, Lake Nakuru is home to wildlife like flamingos, other water birds, and the black and white rhinoceros.

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 Family-Friendly Tours to Kenya, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Kenya, The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, and The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco.


Which place is cheaper, Chefchaouen or Lake Nakuru?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Lake Nakuru is $117, while the average daily cost in Chefchaouen is $57. 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 Lake Nakuru and Chefchaouen in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Lake Nakuru $45
    Chefchaouen $24
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Lake Nakuru $90
    Chefchaouen $48
Compare Hotels in Lake Nakuru and Chefchaouen

Looking for a hotel in Lake Nakuru 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 Lake Nakuru


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: Chefchaouen Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Lake Nakuru $41
    Chefchaouen $15

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Chefchaouen

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


  • Taxi Ride
    $1.00

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Chefchaouen

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

  • transfers from Chefchaouen to Fez (door to door): $107
  • transfers from Chefchaouen to Fez (Door to Door): $107
  • Vice versa transfer to chefchaouen with optional tour guide: $64
  • Transfer to/from Tangier and Chefchaouen: $191
  • Transfer to/from Tangier and Chefchaouen: $113
  • Transfer from Fez to Chefchaouen go and back (Both ways): $196
  • Transfer Private From Chefchaouen To Tetouan: $73
  • Transfer Private From Chefchaouen To Tangier: $74
  • Transfer Private From Chefchaouen To Rabat: $173
  • Transfer Private From Chefchaouen To Merrakash: $296
  • Transfer Private From Chefchaouen To Casablanca: $190
  • Transfer Private From Chefchaouen To Airport Casablanca: $182

Is it cheaper to fly into Lake Nakuru or Chefchaouen?

Prices for flights to both Chefchaouen and Lake Nakuru 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
    Lake Nakuru $41
    Chefchaouen $18

Typical Food Prices in Chefchaouen

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


  • Lunch for Two
    $8.97
  • Dinner for Two
    $9.97
  • Cupcake
    $0.30
  • Nutella and Yogurt
    $1.99

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Chefchaouen

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

  • Funny Family Cooking Class in Blue City: $28
  • Cooking Class in Mountain From Chefchaouen: $44
  • Vegetarian food Cooking Class in Chefchaouen: $44
  • 3-Hour Cooking Class overlooking the Blue City: $55
  • 4 hours Private Cooking Class With Family in Chefchaouen: $60
  • Chefchaouen Cooking Class : $65
  • Chefchaouen Food Tour: $65
  • Chefchaouen Food Tour: $68
  • Guided Food Tour with over 6 Tasting Stops: $69
  • Discovery more Chefchaouen evening food tour with locals: $70
  • Make Your Own Tajine and Pastilla Cooking Class: $76
  • Chefchaouen Traditional Cooking Class: $80

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Lake Nakuru $37
    Chefchaouen $17

Tours and Activities in Chefchaouen

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

  • 2 Hours Private Chefchaouen Walking Tour: $40
  • Walking Tour in Chefchaouen: $14
  • 2 days Guided tour Rabat and Chechouen from Casablanca: $391
  • 3-Hour Private Legacy Tour in Chefchaouen: $35
  • 9-day/8 nights Tour from Casablanca, Chefchaouen, Marrakech: $1,391
  • Akchour waterfalls tours : $87
  • Best Experience Fes to Chefchaouen Day Tour multi languages: $34
  • Bleu city walking Tasting Tour : $60
  • Chefchaouen : Traditional Hammam Experience As A Local: $75
  • Chefchaouen Day Tour: $51
  • Chefchaouen Photography tour: $46
  • Chefchaouen Tour with Aman: $20

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Lake Nakuru $7.74
    Chefchaouen $14


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

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