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

Should you visit Masai Mara or Chefchaouen?

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 Chefchaouen. 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 Chefchaouen?

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.

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 Budget Safaris in Kenya, The Best Luxury Tours to Kenya, The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, and The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco.


Which place is cheaper, Chefchaouen 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
    Chefchaouen Prices
    Morocco Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Masai Mara $133
    Chefchaouen $70

The average daily cost (per person) in Masai Mara is $133, while the average daily cost in Chefchaouen is $70. 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 Chefchaouen in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Masai Mara $37
    Chefchaouen $24
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Masai Mara $74
    Chefchaouen $48
Compare Hotels in Masai Mara and Chefchaouen

Looking for a hotel in Masai Mara 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.

Hotels in Masai Mara


Hotels in Chefchaouen


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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 Chefchaouen Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Masai Mara $48
    Chefchaouen $15

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Masai Mara

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Masai Mara:

  • Airport Transfers: $40
  • Nairobi Airport (NBO) Private Transfer to Nairobi City/Hotels: $17

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Chefchaouen

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Chefchaouen:


  • Taxi Ride
    $0.99

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Chefchaouen

Also for Chefchaouen, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Fes: One-Way Transfer to Chefchaouen "The Blue City": $20
  • One-Way Transfer from Chefchaouen to Fes : $20
  • One-way transfer from Chefchaouen to Fes: $21
  • One Way Shared Transfer from Chefchaouen to Fes : $21
  • One Way Shared Transfer from Chefchaouen to Fes : $21
  • One-Way Transfer from Chefchaouen to Fes: $31
  • Transfer from Fez to Chefchaouen with small group (one way): $33
  • From Fes:2-Day Transfers to Chefchaouen & back to Fez/Tanger: $62
  • Chefchaouen to Tangier private transfer: $62
  • Transfer Private From Chefchaouen To Tetouan: $70
  • Transfer Private From Chefchaouen To Tangier: $71
  • One Way Transfer from Fes To Chefchaouen Via Volubilis: $83

Is it cheaper to fly into Masai Mara or Chefchaouen?

Prices for flights to both Chefchaouen 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
    Chefchaouen $31

Typical Food Prices in Chefchaouen

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Chefchaouen:


  • Lunch for Two
    $8.95
  • Dinner for Two
    $9.95
  • Cupcake
    $0.30
  • Nutella and Yogurt
    $1.99

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Chefchaouen

For Chefchaouen, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Moroccan Dishes with a Local Family Cooking Classes: $16
  • Moroccan Cooking Class with a Local Family & Market Visit: $44
  • Cooking class of the medditeranean diet: $44
  • 3-Hour Cooking Class overlooking the Blue City: $55
  • Chefchaouen Food Tour: $62
  • Chefchaouen Food Tour: $63
  • Chefchaouen Private Cooking Class with Mountain View: $64
  • Guided Food Tour with over 6 Tasting Stops: $70
  • Chefchaouen Traditional Cooking Class: $80
  • 4 Hours Gourmet Cooking Class in Chefchaouen: $85
  • Funny Family Cooking Class in Blue City: $85
  • Private Tagine Cooking Class in Chefchaouen with Lunch: $100

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Masai Mara $61
    Chefchaouen $17

Tours and Activities in Masai Mara

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

  • 1Day Tour Nairobi Park ,Giraffe Center,karen Blixxen Guided tour: $50
  • 5 hours Nairobi national park Private tour: $150
  • Kibera Slum Guided Tour from Nairobi: $97
  • 5 Hour Private Tour Nairobi National Park Or Evening Game Drive: $100
  • 6 Hours Nairobi National Park and Giraffe Center Tour: $66
  • Airport Layover Tour to Nairobi National Park and Giraffe Center: $225
  • Amboseli National Park Day Tour from Nairobi: $150
  • Cultural Day Tour to Bomas of Kenya Nairobi: $51
  • Cultural Day Tour to Bomas of Kenya Nairobi: $75
  • Day Tour To Mt. Kenya : $285
  • Day Tour to Amboseli National Park: $300
  • Day Tour to Amboseli National park and Masai Village Tour: $195

Tours and Activities in Chefchaouen

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Chefchaouen.

  • Your Local Friend in chefchaouen – Guided Tour: $16
  • Guided tour of Chefchaouen: $16
  • Day Tour to Chefchaouen from Fes with Local Expert: $18
  • From Fez: Day Tour to the Blue Town of Chefchaouen: $21
  • Chefchaouen Secrets: Private 3-Hour Walking Tour with a Local: $21
  • Chefchaouen Tour and Photographer : $21
  • From Fes : Chefchaoun day trip group tour: $24
  • Chefchaouen tour guide: $26
  • Private walking tour of Chefchaouen (The blue city): $29
  • Chefchaouen with Local Eyes Guided Walking Tour: $30
  • chefchaouen tours : $32
  • From Fez: Chefchaouen Guided Day Tour: $35

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Masai Mara $26
    Chefchaouen $14


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Masai Mara and Chefchaouen, we can see that Masai Mara 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 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 Chefchaouen.

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 Chefchaouen Expensive?.