Which place is cheaper, Chefchaouen or Marrakech?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Marrakech or Chefchaouen?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Marrakech or Chefchaouen? 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 Chefchaouen?
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.
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 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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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMarrakech $71Chefchaouen $59
The average daily cost (per person) in Marrakech is $71, while the average daily cost in Chefchaouen is $59. 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 Chefchaouen in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMarrakech $48Chefchaouen $25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMarrakech $96Chefchaouen $50
Compare Hotels in Marrakech and Chefchaouen
Looking for a hotel in Marrakech 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.
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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 Chefchaouen Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Marrakech $6.52Chefchaouen $16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Marrakech
Also for Marrakech, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- One way transfer from Fes to Marrakech: $318
- Private Transfer between Marrakech and Casablanca: $316
- Private Premium Transfert From / To Marrakech To / From Tangier: $290
- Private Transfer From Marrakech To Tangier: $268
- Private Transfer From Marrakech To Agadir Or Agadir To Marrakech : $268
- Private Transfer Marrakech - Rabat : $267
- "Marrakech to Fes: Your Private Transfer for a Smooth Journey": $260
- City to City Transfer - Marrakesh > MHamid: $260
- Private Transfer from Marrakech Menara (RAK) Airport to Taroudant: $260
- Private Transfer from Safi to Casablanca (CMN) Airport: $260
- From Marrakech : Private Transfer to Fes : $246
- Marrakech to Casablanca Airport or City Hotels Private Transfer: $245
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Chefchaouen
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Chefchaouen:
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Taxi Ride$1.03
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): $109
- Vip Private Transfer from Chefchaouen to Fes Vice Versa: $178
- Transfer to/from Tangier and Chefchaouen: $196
- Transfer to/from Tangier and Chefchaouen: $117
- Transfer from Fez to Chefchaouen with small group (one way): $34
- Transfer from Fez to Chefchaouen go and back (Both ways): $202
- Transfer Private From Chefchaouen To Tetouan: $75
- Transfer Private From Chefchaouen To Tangier: $75
- Transfer Private From Chefchaouen To Rabat: $179
- Transfer Private From Chefchaouen To Casablanca: $195
- Transfer Private From Chefchaouen To Airport Casablanca: $187
- Tangier to Chefchaouen private transfer: $84
Is it cheaper to fly into Marrakech or Chefchaouen?
Prices for flights to both Chefchaouen 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 $13Chefchaouen $18
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$0.31
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Breakfast$1.24
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Dates$0.62
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Olives$0.93
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Sandwich$1.34
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Souvenir Spices$6.40
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Marrakech
For Marrakech, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Agafay Quad Bike, camel ride, sunset, dinner & show: $3.34
- Sunset Dinner in the Agafay Desert: $15
- Agafay Desert Sunset, Camel Ride and Dinner from Marrakech: $15
- From Dinner in Agafay Desert with Sunset: $19
- Cooking Lesson at the Ouirgane Ecolodge with Lunch: $19
- Dinner Show in Agafay Desert with Camel in Sunset: $19
- Dinner in Agafay desert from Marrakech & camel riding: $19
- Agafay Desert Dinner Show , Sunset And Camel Ride: $19
- From Agafay Desert Sunset at Dinner And Fireshow: $21
- From Marrakech Agafay Desert Camel Tour Sunset With Dinner Show : $21
- Agafay Camel Ride Sunset and Dinner with Show: $21
- Marrakech : Moroccan Cooking Class with our Executive Chef: $21
Typical Food Prices in Chefchaouen
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Chefchaouen:
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Lunch for Two$9.28
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Dinner for Two$10
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Cupcake$0.31
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Nutella and Yogurt$2.06
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Chefchaouen
For Chefchaouen, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 3-Hour Cooking Class overlooking the Blue City: $55
- Chefchaouen Private Cooking Class with Mountain View: $67
- Chefchaouen Food Tour: $69
- Guided Food Tour with over 6 Tasting Stops: $71
- Discovery more Chefchaouen evening food tour with locals: $72
- Street Food Tour: $75
- Make Your Own Tajine and Pastilla Cooking Class: $79
- Funny Family Cooking Class in Blue City: $85
- 4 Hours Gourmet Cooking Class in Chefchaouen: $90
- Discovery more Chefchaouen evening food tour with locals: $90
- Private Tagine Cooking Class in Chefchaouen with Lunch: $100
- Chaouen: 4- Hour Moroccan Cooking Class: $125
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Marrakech $7.25Chefchaouen $17
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$2.06
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Golf at Atlas Golf$58
Tours and Activities in Marrakech
For Marrakech, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 3 Days Tour - Marrakech To Fez via Sahara Desert Erg chebbi: $211
- Agafay Desert: Three Valley Guided Tour From Marrakech : $21
- Atlas Mountains Horseback Ride Day Tour From Marrakech : $51
- Atlas Mountains Tour & three valleys with camel ride : $17
- Atlas Mountains and Berber villages & Waterfalls Day Tour from Marrakech : $27
- Berber Experience Atlas and Sahara: $200
- Best Private Shopping Tour In the Souks of Marrakech: $45
- City Tour Marrakech with guide 1/2 day: $39
- Desert Agafay and Atlas Mountains Day Tour & Camel ride From Marrakech: $18
- Desert Thrills: Quad Biking Adventures in Palmeraie Marrakech: $45
- From Ouzoud Waterfalls Guided Tour & Boat Ride: $29
- Full Day Guided Tour in Ouzoud Waterfalls : $30
Tours and Activities in Chefchaouen
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Chefchaouen.
- 2 Hours Private Chefchaouen Walking Tour: $45
- 10-Day Morocco Adventure: Casablanca to the Sahara: $4,205
- 15 Days from Casablanca To Imperial Cities And Desert Tour: $2,734
- 3 Days Tour Around Fes/Fez (With Hotel & Without ): $197
- 3-Hour Private Legacy Tour in Chefchaouen: $22
- 9-day/8 nights Tour from Casablanca, Chefchaouen, Marrakech: $2,642
- Akchour Waterfalls and Gods Bridge Tour from Chefchaouen: $95
- Akchour waterfalls tours : $90
- Chefchaouen Day Tour: $53
- Chefchaouen Day Tour From Tangier: $191
- Chefchaouen Photography tour: $48
- Chefchaouen Tour with Aman: $20
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMarrakech $15Chefchaouen $14
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Marrakech and Chefchaouen, we can see that Marrakech 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 Marrakech would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Marrakech 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 Marrakech Expensive? and Is Chefchaouen Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Marrakech or Chefchaouen?
Marrakech has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Chefchaouen. When comparing the sizes of Marrakech and Chefchaouen, 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.