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 $91Casablanca $95
The average daily cost (per person) in Marrakech is $91, while the average daily cost in Casablanca is $95. 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 $47Casablanca $47
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMarrakech $94Casablanca $94
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 $14Casablanca $12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Marrakech
Also for Marrakech, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Camel Ride Through the Palmeraie Grove With Transfer - Marrakesh: $5.00
- VIP Luxury Moroccan Hammam & Massage with Transfer - Marrakesh: $5.00
- Horse Riding in Palmeraie Grove 2 hour ride & transfer- Marrakech: $5.00
- 2 Hours Horseback Riding at Palmeraie with Transfers - Marrakech: $5.00
- Agafay Desert Buggy Adventure with Convenient Transfer– Marrakech: $5.00
- ATV Quad Adventure in Agafay Desert with Transfer – Marrakesh: $5.00
- Moroccan Hammam Experience with Transfer - Marrakesh: $5.00
- Journey Through the Palmeraie, Camel Ride & Transfer - Marrakesh: $5.00
- Experience Horse Riding in Palmeraie Grove & Transfer - Marrakesh: $5.00
- Agafay Desert, Swimming Pool Day With Lunch & Transfer -Marrakesh: $5.00
- Exciting Buggy Adventure in Agafay Desert & Transfer - Marrakesh: $5.00
- 2 Hour Horse Ride Through Palmeraie Grove with Transfer-Marrakech: $5.00
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)$7.76
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Taxi Ride$8.87
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Casablanca
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Casablanca:
- transfer from casablanca airport to casablanca city & hotels: $30
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service Casablanca APT-HTL (CMN): $42
- Transfers: $49
- Transfer from Casablanca to your Riad or Hotel and Airport in Marrakech: $238
- Transfer from Casablanca city or Casablanca Airport to Marrakech: $163
- Transfer from Casablanca Airport to Marrakech: $165
- Transfer from Casablanca Airport : $155
- Transfer from CASABLANCA airport to Marrakesh: $155
- Transfer between Casablanca and Fez: $328
- Transfer Private From Casablanca To Tangier: $273
- Transfer Marrakech - Casablanca or return: $155
- Transfer From Casablanca To Chefchaouen: $263
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 $37
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$0.33
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Breakfast$1.33
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Dates$0.67
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Olives$1.00
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Sandwich$1.44
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Souvenir Spices$6.87
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Marrakech
For Marrakech, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Agafay Camel Ride & Romantic Dinner with Transfer - Marrakesh: $5.00
- Romantic Sunset in Agafay Desert with Dinner : $5.00
- Amazing Camel Ride & Romantic Dinner Agafay, Transfer - Marrakech: $5.00
- ATV Quad in Agafay desert, Dinner, Show & Camel Ride - Marrakesh: $5.00
- Agafay Desert Sunset & Romantic Dinner with Transfer – Marrakech: $5.00
- Day Trip to Essaouira City with Cooking Class & Lunch - Marrakesh: $5.00
- Agafay Escape: Camel Ride, Fire Show & Dinner Under Stars: $9.52
- Agafay Desert Sunset, Camel Ride and Dinner from Marrakech: $12
- Agafay Desert : Quad Biking, Camel Ride and Dinner : $13
- AGAFAY DESERT: Dinner, Camel Ride, Berber Camp , Sunset: $13
- Quad & Camel Ride with Sunset, Dinner & Show: $14
- Cooking class with Berber family: $14
Typical Food Prices in Casablanca
Some typical examples of dining costs in Casablanca are as follows:
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Breakfast$3.33
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Lunch$9.98
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Dinner at Rick's Cafe (for Two)$36
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Casablanca
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Casablanca.
- Traditional Cooking Courses in Casablanca : $55
- Casablanca Night Tour with Andalusian Dinner Show: $59
- Moroccan cooking class with a local family: $59
- Moroccan Cooking Class Casablanca: $60
- Dinner and DJ Night on The James Rooftop An Elevated Casablanca : $65
- Casablanca After Sunset Traditional Photoshoot and Dinner Show: $69
- Private CousCous Cooking Class in a Traditional Family Home: $70
- Street Private Guided Food Tour with Tastings at Casablanca: $75
- Casablanca City Night Tour and Traditional Moroccan Dinner: $80
- Moroccan Royal Dinner and Cultural Storytelling with Transfer: $83
- Small Group Casablanca Food Tour with a Local: $95
- Private Moroccan Cooking Class in Casablanca with a Local Expert: $100
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Marrakech $11Casablanca $9.90
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$2.22
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Golf at Atlas Golf$63
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: $3.56
- Exclusive Tour Bahia Palace, Ben Youssef & Medina - Marrakech: $5.00
- Explore Atlas Mountains River Trip & Hiking Adventure - Marrakesh: $5.00
- Amazing Thrilling Jet Ski 15 Min & Aqua Trip Adventure- Marrakesh: $5.00
- 3 Days Merzouga Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes: $5.00
- ATV Quad Adventure & Camel Ride in Palmeraie Desert – Marrakech: $5.00
- Bahia Palace, Ben Youssef & Medina Private City Tour - Marrakech: $5.00
- City Tour To Jardin Majorelle & Koutoubia By Horse - Marrakesh: $5.00
- Explore Atlas Mountain River With Hiking Adventure - Marrakesh: $5.00
- Agafay Desert ATV Adventure, Show & Sunset Camel Ride – Marrakesh: $5.00
- Bahia Palace Ben Youssef & Medina Private Guided Tour - Marrakesh: $5.00
- 2 Hours Palmeraie Grove Horseback Riding Adventure - Marrakesh: $5.00
Tours and Activities in Casablanca
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Casablanca are as follows:
- Casablanca Guided tour : $119
- 14 Days Authentic Morocco Tour: $269
- 3-Hour Private Casablanca Authentic Home Dining Experience: $100
- Amazing Private Guided Tour of Fez with lunch from Casablanca: $177
- Amazing visit Hassan 2 Mosque included entrance ticket +transport: $47
- An Evening Hookah (Shisha) Lounging Experience in Casablanca: $48
- Casablanca & Rabat Full Day Cultural Private Tour: $274
- Casablanca 4 Hours Private Tour with Port Pick up: $143
- Casablanca Airport Layover Private Cultural Tour: $237
- Casablanca Airport Layover Tour with Return to Airport or Hotel : $79
- Casablanca Airport Layover Tour with Return to Airport or Hotel Dropoff: $80
- Casablanca City Tour: $70
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMarrakech $11Casablanca -
Sample the Local Flavors in Marrakech
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Marrakech:
- Marrakech Nightlife Adventure: The Ultimate Pub Crawl: $24
When comparing the travel costs between Marrakech 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 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.