A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Masai Mara vs. Casablanca for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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.


Which place is cheaper, Casablanca or Masai Mara?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

  • Masai Mara Prices
    Kenya Prices
    Casablanca Prices
    Morocco Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Masai Mara $134
    Casablanca $72

The average daily cost (per person) in Masai Mara is $134, while the average daily cost in Casablanca is $72. 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
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Masai Mara $37
    Casablanca $43
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Masai Mara $74
    Casablanca $86
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.

Hotels in Masai Mara


Hotels in Casablanca


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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
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Masai Mara $48
    Casablanca $11

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Masai Mara

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Masai Mara:

  • Airport Transfers: $40

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Casablanca

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Casablanca:


  • Train from Airport (for 2)
    $7.09
  • Taxi Ride
    $8.10

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Casablanca

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Casablanca:

  • Private Airport Transfer from or to Marrakech Menara Airport.: $6.57
  • Casablanca Private Airport Transfer: $19
  • Casablanca Mohamed V Airport to Hotels Private Arrival transfer : $19
  • Casablanca Private Transfer from Hotel Accommodation To Airport : $19
  • Casablanca private Airport Transfer : $19
  • Private Airport Transfer with Comfort and Style Casablanca : $20
  • Private transfer from Casablanca Airport to hotels and cities: $20
  • Transfert Privé Aéroport-Hôtel à Casablanca – Service Confort”: $21
  • Casablanca Cruise Port to Casablanca hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $21
  • Casablanca Mohammed V Airport (CMN) to Casablanca - Arrival Private Transfer: $21
  • Private Transfer from Casablanca Airport (CMN) to Casablanca Port: $21
  • 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Masai Mara $57
    Casablanca $20

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Masai Mara

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Masai Mara.

  • Carnivore Resturant Dinner Experience : $68

Typical Food Prices in Casablanca

Some typical examples of dining costs in Casablanca are as follows:


  • Breakfast
    $3.04
  • Lunch
    $9.11
  • Dinner at Rick's Cafe (for Two)
    $33

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Casablanca

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Casablanca.

  • Flavors of Morocco Food Tour in Casablanca: $30
  • Old local Market visit+Moroccan cooking class with a local family: $59
  • Authentic Moroccan Food Tour in Casablanca with Dinner: $65
  • Casablanca City Night Tour and Traditional Moroccan Dinner: $65
  • Street Private Guided Food Tour with Tastings at Casablanca: $70
  • Small Group Casablanca Food Tour with a Local: $88
  • Casablanca Food Tour - Moroccan Street Food Tour: $107
  • Moroccan Cooking Class in Casablanca with Return Hotel Transfers: $108
  • Casablanca Food Tour: $115
  • Casablanca Private Night Tour with Traditional Dinner: $132
  • Private Moroccan Cooking Class in Casablanca with Hotel Transfers: $140
  • Casablanca Food Tour - Marché Central & Seafood Lunch: $140

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Masai Mara $61
    Casablanca $9.04

Tours and Activities in Masai Mara

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Masai Mara are as follows:

  • Half Day Tour Elephant Orphanage,Giraffe CenterKobe Beads Factory: $38
  • Half Day Giraffe Center,Baby Elephant&Karen Blixxen Guided Tour: $38
  • Half Day Guided Tour in Nairobi National Park: $42
  • 6 Hours Nairobi National Park and Giraffe Center Tour: $48
  • 1Day Tour Nairobi Park ,Giraffe Center,karen Blixxen Guided tour: $50
  • Cultural Day Tour to Bomas of Kenya Nairobi: $51
  • Nairobi African Shopping Tour: $55
  • Giraffe Centre and Animal Orphanage Guided Tour In Nairobi. : $60
  • Half-Day Private Cultural Tour to Bomas of Kenya: $65
  • Nairobi City Tour: $68
  • Lake Nakuru National Park; Admission Ticket: $75
  • Lake Nakuru National Park Day Tour from Nairobi: $75

Tours and Activities in Casablanca

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Casablanca are as follows:

  • HoplaPass 1 Day: Self-Guided Electric Scooter Tour: $17
  • Skip the line Hassan II Mosque guided Tour entry tickets included: $19
  • Skip the line Hassan 2 mosque Premium Tour entry ticket included: $19
  • Visit to the Hassan2 mosque, ticket included, skip the line: $21
  • Casablanca Guided Tour of Hassan II Mosque and Arab League Park: $32
  • Private Guided Tour of Casablanca Including Mosque Entrance: $35
  • I love Casablanca Tour with FREE Access to Hassan II mosque: $39
  • 2-Hour Casablanca Walking Tour : $39
  • Casablanca City Tour with Hassan II mosque ticket: $39
  • Casablanca City Tour Hassan II Mosque with Ticket Included: $39
  • 13 Km Bike Tour in Lively Casablanca: $39
  • Historical Secrets of Casablanca tour free mosque ticket: $40

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Masai Mara $27
    Casablanca -

Sample the Local Flavors in Casablanca

Also in Casablanca, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Wine Tasting and Lunch at the oldest Domaine from Casablanca: $299


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?.