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.
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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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Masai Mara Prices
Kenya PricesCasablanca Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMasai Mara $132Casablanca $86
The average daily cost (per person) in Masai Mara is $132, while the average daily cost in Casablanca is $86. 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 $37Casablanca $43
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMasai Mara $74Casablanca $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.
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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: Casablanca Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Masai Mara $47Casablanca $11
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)$7.06
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Taxi Ride$8.07
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Casablanca
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Casablanca:
- Airport Transfer Marrakech: $14
- Private Airport Transfer to Marrakech City Center: $14
- Casablanca Airport (CMN) Private Transfer to Casablanca City: $18
- Casablanca Mohamed V Airport to Casablanca City Arrival transfer: $19
- Private Transfer with Driver to the Airport: $20
- Casablanca Mohamed V Airport to Hotels Private Arrival transfer: $20
- Private Casablanca Airport Transfer to Casablanca City: $20
- Mohammed V Airport to City Private Transfer: $21
- Private Transfer to Mohammed V Airport: $21
- Casablanca Airport CMN to Casablanca City Private Transfer: $21
- Casablanca Airport Private Transfer To/From City-No Waiting 24/7: $21
- Private airport transfer to Casablanca.: $23
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 $57Casablanca $34
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Masai Mara
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Masai Mara.
- Nairobi Nightlife and Safari Park Hotel Dinner with Pick Up: $125
- Nairobi Private Carnivore Dinner Experience: $125
- Nairobi City Walking Tour with Lunch/Dinner Carnivore Restaurant: $165
- Kibera Slums Bomas of Kenya and Dinner at Carnivore Tour: $225
- Nairobi National Museum and Carnivore Restaurant Food Tour: $275
Typical Food Prices in Casablanca
Some typical examples of dining costs in Casablanca are as follows:
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Breakfast$3.03
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Lunch$9.08
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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.
- Authentic Berber Moroccan Cooking Experience: $40
- Experience Private Moroccan Cooking Class: $46
- Traditional Cooking Courses in Casablanca: $53
- Food Tour with Tastings in Quartier Habous: $55
- Moroccan cooking with a local family: $59
- Maghrib Meals Casablanca Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $59
- Bahja Bites Casablanca Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $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: $61
- Casablanca City Night Tour and Traditional Moroccan Dinner: $68
- Casablanca City Night Tour and Traditional Moroccan Dinner: $69
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Masai Mara $60Casablanca $9.01
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: $38
- Nairobi African Shopping Tour: $55
- Guided "Matatu" Experience Half Day Tour Within Nairobi.: $60
- Nairobi: Private Cultural Tour to Bomas of Kenya: $60
- Bomas of Kenya cultural Dance and Acrobatic Show Tour: $64
- David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage Half-Day Tour in Nairobi: $75
- Nairobi City Tour and Afternoon Visit to Bomas of Kenya: $80
- Half Day Private Tour to Lake Nakuru National Park: $80
- Nairobi City Tour with Bomas Of Kenya Visit: $90
- Full-Day Kiambethu Tea Farm Tour From Nairobi with Lunch: $90
- Giraffe Center and David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage Tour: $95
- David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage & Giraffe Center Guided Day Tour: $95
Tours and Activities in Casablanca
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Casablanca are as follows:
- Private Morocco Tour: Imperial Cities & Sahara Desert: $14
- Skip the line Hassan II Mosque guided Tour entry tickets included: $16
- Skip the line Hassan 2 mosque Premium Tour entry ticket included: $16
- Casablanca Hassan II Mosque Guided Tour with Skip the Line Entry: $16
- Hassan II Mosque Premium Tour with Entry Ticket: $19
- Hassan II Mosque & City Highlights Tour: $21
- Private Guided Tour: $23
- City Highlights Tour: $23
- Casablanca City Tour Hassan II Mosque Arab League Park and Sights: $23
- Hassan II Mosque Tour w/ City Highlights Option: $30
- Skip-the-Line Hassan II Mosque Entry Ticket with Guided Tour: $30
- Casablanca City Tour with Hassan II Mosque – 4 Options: $30
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMasai Mara $26Casablanca -
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?.
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.