Which place is cheaper, Casablanca or Masai Mara?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Masai Mara or Casablanca?
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 Masai Mara and Casablanca. 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: Masai Mara or Casablanca?
Masai Mara
Masai Mara National Reserve is a beautiful, scenic, nature reserve in southwest Kenya, just west of the capital city, Nairobi. The reserve belongs to the Masai people and was created in order to protect the land and the people and animals living on it. Masai Mara is considered to be one of the best reserves in all of Africa, offering the quintessential African safari experience.
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 Budget Safaris in Kenya, The Best Luxury Tours to Kenya, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Morocco, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMasai Mara $111Casablanca $69
The average daily cost (per person) in Masai Mara is $111, while the average daily cost in Casablanca is $69. 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 Masai Mara and Casablanca in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMasai Mara $38Casablanca $42
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMasai Mara $76Casablanca $84
Compare Hotels in Masai Mara and Casablanca
Looking for a hotel in Masai Mara 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: Masai Mara Hotel Prices and Casablanca Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Masai Mara $48Casablanca $11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Masai Mara
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Masai Mara:
- Private One-Way Nairobi Airport Transfer: $29
- Airport Transfers: $40
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)$6.98
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Taxi Ride$7.98
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Casablanca
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Casablanca:
- Private Airport Transfer from or to Marrakech Menara Airport.: $6.36
- Best Private Transfer From Casablanca Airport To All Morocco: $17
- Mohammed V Airport to City Private Transfer: $19
- Private Transfer to Mohammed V Airport: $19
- Casablanca private Airport Transfer : $19
- Casablanca Private Transfer from Hotel Accommodation To Airport : $19
- Casablanca Mohamed V Airport to Hotels Private Arrival transfer : $19
- Transfer from Mohammed V Airport to your hotel Casablanca: $20
- Transfer from your hotel Casablanca to Mohammed V Airport: $20
- Private transfer from Casablanca Airport to hotels and cities: $20
- Private transfer: from Casablanca to the airport: $20
- Casablanca Port to Mohammed V Airport (CMN) - Departure Private Transfer: $21
Is it cheaper to fly into Masai Mara or Casablanca?
Prices for flights to both Casablanca and Masai Mara 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 dayMasai Mara $34Casablanca $19
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Masai Mara
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Masai Mara.
- Safari Park Dinner with Safari Cats Dance Show: $91
Typical Food Prices in Casablanca
Some typical examples of dining costs in Casablanca are as follows:
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Breakfast$2.99
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Lunch$8.97
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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.
- Couscous Cooking with a Local Family: $50
- Street Food Tour by Night: $60
- Casablanca City Night Tour and Traditional Moroccan Dinner: $64
- Street private Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $67
- Food Tour with Tastings and Lunch: $71
- Experience Casablanca Night Tour & Authentic Moroccan Dinner: $73
- Casablanca City Night Tour and Traditional Moroccan Dinner: $74
- Central Market Food Tour with Tastings and Lunch: $96
- Casablanca Food Tour - Marché Central & Seafood Lunch: $140
- Private Moroccan Cooking Class in Casablanca with a Local Expert: $146
- Casablanca Food Tour: $150
- Market Tour & Moroccan Cooking Class in Casablanca with Transfers: $190
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Masai Mara $61Casablanca $8.90
Tours and Activities in Masai Mara
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Masai Mara are as follows:
- Half Day Giraffe Center,Baby Elephant&Karen Blixxen Guided Tour: $35
- Half Day Tour Elephant Orphanage,Giraffe CenterKobe Beads Factory: $38
- 1Day Tour Nairobi Park ,Giraffe Center,karen Blixxen Guided tour: $45
- A day tour to Nairobi National Park and Giraffe Center: $52
- Nairobi African Shopping Tour: $55
- Nairobi City Tour: $68
- Lake Nakuru National Park; Admission Ticket: $75
- Lake Nakuru National Park Day Tour from Nairobi: $75
- Karen Blixen Museum & Giraffe Centre Half day tour: $90
- Day tour to Hell's gate and optional boat ride at lake naivasha : $98
- Giraffe Center, Elephant Orphanage, Beads Center & Bomas of Kenya Tour Nairobi: $115
- Day trip - Lake Nakuru National Park Tour From Nairobi: $130
Tours and Activities in Casablanca
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Casablanca are as follows:
- Platinum Tour - Hassan II Mosque and cathedral: $10
- Hassan II Mosque : Secure your Skip The Line Tickets Now !: $15
- Hassan II Mosque Premium Tour with Entry Ticket: $15
- Skip the line Hassan II Mosque guided Tour entry tickets included: $15
- Private Tour the Mosque Hassan II & Sacred Heart Cathedral: $15
- HoplaPass 1 Day: Self-Guided Electric Scooter Tour: $17
- The Backstage of Art: Private Guided Tour: $20
- Traditional Souks Shopping Private Guided Tour: $24
- City Tour with Hassan II Mosque Entry Ticket: $24
- casablanca Shopping Hidden Souks : Private guided Tour: $26
- City Highlights Tour with Lunch: $26
- Hassan II Mosque: Fast-Track Tickets Available!: $31
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMasai Mara $27Casablanca -
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Masai Mara and Casablanca, we can see that Masai Mara is more expensive. And not only is Casablanca much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Casablanca would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Casablanca 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 Masai Mara would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Masai Mara than you might in Casablanca.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Masai Mara Expensive? and Is Casablanca Expensive?.
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.