Which place is cheaper, Casablanca or Marrakech?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Marrakech or Casablanca?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Marrakech 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: Marrakech or Casablanca?
Marrakech
Marrakech is on of the most popular travel destinations in Morocco. It is the third largest city in Morocco after Casablanca and Rabat and is located near the foothills of the Atlas Mountains only a few hours from the Sahara Desert. It's a beautiful city that is often referred to as the "Pink City" because of the pale pink color of many of the city's buildings. These striking colors make the city particularly beautiful during the evening hours when the low sun creates a very dramatic lighting.
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 10-Day Tours in Morocco, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Morocco, The Best 2-Week Tours in Morocco, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Morocco.
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Marrakech Prices
Morocco PricesCasablanca Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMarrakech $101Casablanca $92
The average daily cost (per person) in Marrakech is $101, while the average daily cost in Casablanca is $92. 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 Marrakech and Casablanca in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMarrakech $58Casablanca $46
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMarrakech $116Casablanca $92
Compare Hotels in Marrakech and Casablanca
Looking for a hotel in Marrakech 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.
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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: Marrakech Hotel Prices and Casablanca Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Marrakech $13Casablanca $12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Marrakech
Also for Marrakech, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Marrakech Airport (RAK) Private Transfer to/from City Hotels: $5.45
- Private One way Menara Airport Transfer to Marrakech Hotel: $6.00
- Transfer privé depuis ou vers l'aéroport marrakech: $6.00
- Private Transfer to Marrakech Menara Airport: $6.21
- Marrakech Airport Private Transfer | Fast, Comfortable & Reliable: $6.51
- Private transfer to or from Marrakech airport: $7.00
- private taxi transfer on arrival from Marrakech airport to medina: $7.00
- Marrakech Airport Transfer ( ONE WAY pick-up OR/OU ONE WAY drop-off): $7.11
- Marrakech TAXI Airport privâtes Transfer: $7.50
- Private Transfer - Marrakech Menara airport (RAK): $7.70
- Marrakech City Center Private Airport Transfer: $8.00
- Transfers between Menara Airport and Marrakesh: $8.29
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)$7.57
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Taxi Ride$8.65
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Casablanca
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Casablanca:
- transfer from casablanca airport to casablanca city & hotels: $30
- private transfer from casablanca airport to casablanca city: $30
- airport transfer from Casablanca to Marrakech: $97
- Vip Transfer . Casabalanca to Tangier /Chefchaouen: $296
- VIP Private Transfer from Casablanca to Marrakech: $130
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service Casablanca APT-HTL (CMN): $47
- Transfer from Casablanca city or Casablanca airport to Marrakech: $162
- Transfer from Casablanca Airport to Marrakech: $165
- Transfer from CASABLANCA airport to Marrakesh: $155
- Transfer between Casablanca and Fez: $334
- Transfer and Shuttle Rabat-Sale Airport: $35
- Transfer and Shuttle Casablanca Mohamed V Airport: $51
Is it cheaper to fly into Marrakech or Casablanca?
Prices for flights to both Casablanca and Marrakech 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 dayMarrakech $29Casablanca $36
Typical Food Prices in Marrakech
For Marrakech, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Orange Juice on the Square$0.32
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Breakfast$1.30
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Dates$0.65
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Olives$0.97
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Sandwich$1.40
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Souvenir Spices$6.71
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Marrakech
For Marrakech, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Marrakech to Agafay Sunset Camel and Quad Combo with Dinner: $9.00
- Agafay Desert Camel Ride and Quad Bike with Dinner Show: $9.48
- Camel Ride at Marrakech Desert Agafy with Dinner: $11
- Excursion from Marrakech to Agafay desert Quad Camel dinner show: $12
- Marrakech desert tour dinner show & camel ride with sunset views: $12
- Agafay Desert Camel Ride and Quad bike & Dinner Show: $12
- Morocco's Top Cooking Classes For Authentic berber Cuisine in the Atlas Mountain: $13
- Agafay desert quad &camel ride with dinner show: $14
- Agafay Desert Quad Bike Camel Ride and Dinner Show: $14
- Agafay Desert Sunset Camel Ride with Dinner Show: $15
- Agafay desert dinner show camel ride with sunset: $15
- Agafay Desert Sunset Dinner, Fire Show, Music & Stargazing: $15
Typical Food Prices in Casablanca
Some typical examples of dining costs in Casablanca are as follows:
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Breakfast$3.24
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Lunch$9.73
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Dinner at Rick's Cafe (for Two)$35
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Casablanca
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Casablanca.
- Authentic Berber Moroccan Cooking Experience: $40
- Casablanca Tour by Night Dinner Included: $50
- Food Tour with Tastings in Quartier Habous: $55
- Casablanca Night Tour with Andalusian Dinner Show: $59
- Bahja Bites Casablanca Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $59
- Moroccan cooking with a local family: $59
- Cooking Moroccan Food with local & try Traditional Clothes: $60
- Casablanca : Traditional Moroccan Cooking Class with Locals: $60
- Casablanca Tour with free Traditional Moroccan Lunch or Dinner: $63
- Casablanca Family Dinner Experience: $66
- Casablanca City Night Tour and Traditional Moroccan Dinner: $69
- Casablanca Evening Food Tour with 10Tastings & Traditional Dinner: $70
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Marrakech $11Casablanca $9.66
Typical Entertainment Prices in Marrakech
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Marrakech's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Palace Tickets$2.16
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Golf at Atlas Golf$61
Tours and Activities in Marrakech
For Marrakech, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Marrakech Medina Self-Guided Walking Tour Experience: $3.54
- 3 Days Merzouga Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes: $5.00
- Berber Culture Experience & Atlas Mountains Tour: $5.92
- Marrakech Audioguided walking tour 2h45 and 21 reviews: $6.99
- Agadir Goats Climbing Argan Trees Tour with Souk El Had Market: $7.11
- Guided Medina Walking Tour Monuments and Souks: $10
- Marrakech Airport to Hotel – Your Premium Arrival Experience: $11
- Bahia Palace Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry: $12
- Cycling tour in marrakesh desert: $12
- Marrakech Private Walking Tour: $12
- Shared Sightseeing Tour Visit to Marrakech with Licensed Guide: $12
- From Ourika Valley Adventure with Atlas Mountains: $12
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
- 3-Hour Private Casablanca Authentic Home Dining Experience: $100
- 7-Day Morocco Desert Tour from Casablanca to Marrakech: $166
- Adrenaline Buggy Experience on Casablanca Beach: $118
- An Evening Hookah (Shisha) Lounging Experience in Casablanca: $49
- Best of Casablanca Half Day City Tour with Top Highlights: $45
- Casablanca 4 Hours Private Tour with Port Pick up: $142
- Casablanca Airport Layover Private Cultural Tour: $236
- Casablanca Airport Layover Private Tour: $200
- Casablanca Airport Layover and City Tour: $178
- Casablanca City Tour Hassan II Mosque with Ticket Included: $95
- Casablanca City Tour with Hassan II Mosque – 4 Options: $30
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMarrakech $10Casablanca -
Sample the Local Flavors in Marrakech
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Marrakech:
- Marrakech Nightlife Pub Crawl with Hotel Pickup: $36
- Private Vineyard Day from Marrakech Wine Tasting and City Tour: $130
When comparing the travel costs between Marrakech and Casablanca, we can see that Marrakech 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 Marrakech Expensive? and Is Casablanca Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Marrakech or Casablanca?
Casablanca has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Marrakech. When comparing the sizes of Marrakech 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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