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

Should you visit Mombasa 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 Mombasa 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: Mombasa or Chefchaouen?

Mombasa

Mombasa is a beautiful, large city on the eastern coast of Kenya, bordering the Indian Ocean. The city is famous for its stunning beaches, friendly locals, and diverse marine life. Mombasa experiences a tropical climate year round, meaning temperatures rarely drop below 70° Fahrenheit. The rainiest months of the year are April and May and the driest months are January and February. Temperatures tend to be more mild from May through October, usually in the 70's and 80's. Temperatures get much warmer from November through April, with daily averages reaching the high 90's.

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 Family-Friendly Tours to Kenya, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Kenya, The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, and The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco.


Which place is cheaper, Chefchaouen or Mombasa?

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

  • Mombasa Prices
    Kenya Prices
    Chefchaouen Prices
    Morocco Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Mombasa $81
    Chefchaouen $70

The average daily cost (per person) in Mombasa is $81, 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 Mombasa and Chefchaouen in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Mombasa $26
    Chefchaouen $24
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Mombasa $52
    Chefchaouen $48
Compare Hotels in Mombasa and Chefchaouen

Looking for a hotel in Mombasa 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 Mombasa


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: Mombasa Hotel Prices and Chefchaouen Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Mombasa $18
    Chefchaouen $15

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mombasa

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

  • Mombasa Airport Transfers to Mtwapa: $130
  • Mombasa Airport Transfers : $129
  • Private Day Tour of Mombasa City with Transfers: $104
  • Mombasa Airport Private Transfer To Watamu Hotels: $101
  • Mombasa Airport Private Transfer to Vipingo and Kilifi: $83
  • Mombasa Airport (MBA) to Mombasa - Roundtrip Private Transfer: $81
  • Mombasa Airport Private Transfer To South Coast Diani Hotels: $71
  • Mombasa Airport Private Transfer to Diani Beach: $71
  • DianiBeach: Private Transfer from Airport or Railway Station: $70
  • Private Transfer from Mombasa City Hotels to Mombasa Cruise Port: $69
  • Private Transfer from Mombasa Moi Airport (MBA) to Mombasa Port: $69
  • Diani Taxi and Airport Transfers: $65

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:

  • transfers from Chefchaouen to Fez (Door to Door): $103
  • Vip Private Transfer from Chefchaouen to Fes Vice Versa: $168
  • Transfer to/from Tangier and Chefchaouen: $185
  • Transfer from Fez to Chefchaouen with small group (one way): $33
  • Transfer from Chefchaouen to Rabat or vice versa: $284
  • Transfer Private From Chefchaouen To Tetouan: $70
  • Transfer Private From Chefchaouen To Tangier: $71
  • Transfer Private From Chefchaouen To Rabat: $168
  • Transfer Private From Chefchaouen To Fes: $111
  • Transfer Private From Chefchaouen To Casablanca: $185
  • Private Transfers from Chefchaouen to Fez (one way): $100
  • Private Transfer: Tanger MED Port ⇆ Chefchaouen: $122

Is it cheaper to fly into Mombasa or Chefchaouen?

Prices for flights to both Chefchaouen and Mombasa 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
    Mombasa $41
    Chefchaouen $31

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Mombasa

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

  • city tour, food tour, cultural tour: $25
  • Fort Jesus Sound & Lights Show And Romantic Dinner.: $43
  • Fort Jesus Light and music Night Shows With Dinner.: $44
  • Swahili food Cooking Class Experience: $44
  • Special African Dinner: $46
  • Swahili Street Food Tour: $50
  • Spicy Food Tour in Mombasa Streets And City tour: $150

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.
    Mombasa $18
    Chefchaouen $17

Tours and Activities in Mombasa

For Mombasa, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Kongo River Sunset Experience in Canoe: $39
  • The Best Of Mombasa Walking Tour: $201
  • 1 Day Malindi day Tour (minimum 2 Pax): $194
  • 1 Day Mombasa city Tour: $150
  • 1 Day Wasini Dolphin Tour : $150
  • City Tour with Ghalib: $68
  • Day Tour to Tsavo East National Park from Mombasa or Diani: $280
  • Day tour to Shimba hills National Reserve from Mombasa/Diani: $336
  • Day tour to Tsavo East National Park from Mombasa or Diani: $353
  • Diani: Full-day Guided Mombasa City Tour from Diani: $110
  • Fort Jesus Museum Walking Tour in Mombasa: $35
  • Full Day Mombasa City Tour with Haller Park: $103

Tours and Activities in Chefchaouen

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

  • 10-Day Morocco Adventure: Casablanca to the Sahara: $4,118
  • 3 Days Tour Around Fes/Fez (With Hotel & Without ): $186
  • 9-day/8 nights Tour from Casablanca, Chefchaouen, Marrakech: $2,587
  • Akchour waterfalls tours : $76
  • Chefchaouen Day Tour: $50
  • Chefchaouen Photography tour: $47
  • Chefchaouen Secrets: Private 3-Hour Walking Tour with a Local: $21
  • Chefchaouen Tour and Photographer : $21
  • Chefchaouen tour guide: $26
  • Chefchaouen with Local Eyes Guided Walking Tour: $30
  • Day Tour to Chefchaouen from Fes with Local Expert: $18
  • Explore Chefchaouen from Tangier: An Unforgettable Adventure: $103

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Mombasa $8.85
    Chefchaouen $14

Sample the Local Flavors in Mombasa

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

  • Coastal Pub Crawl - Bamburi Drunk Tour: $25


When comparing the travel costs between Mombasa and Chefchaouen, we can see that Mombasa is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Africa, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Mombasa Expensive? and Is Chefchaouen Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Mombasa or Chefchaouen?

Mombasa has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Chefchaouen. When comparing the sizes of Mombasa 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.


When is the best time to visit Mombasa or Chefchaouen?

Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.

Should I visit Mombasa or Chefchaouen in the Summer?

The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Mombasa and Chefchaouen. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Mombasa year-round. Chefchaouen attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

In July, Mombasa usually receives more rain than Chefchaouen. Mombasa gets 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Chefchaouen receives 1 mm (0 in) of rain each month for the summer.

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Chefchaouen this time of the year. In Mombasa, it's very sunny this time of the year. Mombasa usually receives less sunshine than Chefchaouen during summer. Mombasa gets 216 hours of sunny skies, while Chefchaouen receives 346 hours of full sun in the summer.

In the summer, Mombasa is around the same temperature as Chefchaouen. Typically, the summer temperatures in Mombasa in July average around 24°C (75°F), and Chefchaouen averages at about 24°C (74°F).


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Mombasa 24°C (75°F) 
    Chefchaouen 24°C (74°F)

Should I visit Mombasa or Chefchaouen in the Autumn?

The autumn brings many poeple to Mombasa as well as Chefchaouen. Mombasa attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Chefchaouen throughout the year.

Mombasa receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Mombasa usually gets more rain in October than Chefchaouen. Mombasa gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Chefchaouen receives 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain this time of the year.

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Chefchaouen. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Mombasa this time of the year. In the autumn, Mombasa often gets more sunshine than Chefchaouen. Mombasa gets 291 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Chefchaouen receives 235 hours of full sun.

In October, Mombasa is generally a little warmer than Chefchaouen. Daily temperatures in Mombasa average around 26°C (79°F), and Chefchaouen fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Mombasa 26°C (79°F) 
    Chefchaouen 20°C (68°F)

Should I visit Mombasa or Chefchaouen in the Winter?

Both Chefchaouen and Mombasa are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Mombasa throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Chefchaouen because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Chefchaouen. In January, Mombasa usually receives less rain than Chefchaouen. Mombasa gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Chefchaouen receives 127 mm (5 in) of rain each month for the winter.

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Mombasa. Mombasa usually receives more sunshine than Chefchaouen during winter. Mombasa gets 283 hours of sunny skies, while Chefchaouen receives 169 hours of full sun in the winter.

Mombasa is much warmer than Chefchaouen in the winter. The daily temperature in Mombasa averages around 27°C (81°F) in January, and Chefchaouen fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Mombasa 27°C (81°F) 
    Chefchaouen 13°C (55°F)

Should I visit Mombasa or Chefchaouen in the Spring?

Both Chefchaouen and Mombasa during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Mombasa because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Chefchaouen year-round.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Mombasa. Mombasa usually gets more rain in April than Chefchaouen. Mombasa gets 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Chefchaouen receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.

In Chefchaouen, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Mombasa. In the spring, Mombasa often gets less sunshine than Chefchaouen. Mombasa gets 230 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Chefchaouen receives 251 hours of full sun.

In the spring, Mombasa is much warmer than Chefchaouen. Typically, the spring temperatures in Mombasa in April average around 27°C (81°F), and Chefchaouen averages at about 15°C (60°F).


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Mombasa 27°C (81°F) 
    Chefchaouen 15°C (60°F)

Typical Weather for Chefchaouen and Mombasa

Mombasa Chefchaouen
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 27°C (81°F) 40 mm (1.6 in) 13°C (55°F) 127 mm (5 in)
Feb 27°C (81°F) 20 mm (0.8 in) 13°C (56°F) 137 mm (5.4 in)
Mar 28°C (82°F) 60 mm (2.4 in) 14°C (57°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)
Apr 27°C (81°F) 150 mm (5.9 in) 15°C (60°F) 30 mm (1.2 in)
May 26°C (79°F) 260 mm (10.2 in) 18°C (64°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)
Jun 24°C (75°F) 90 mm (3.5 in) 21°C (69°F) 32 mm (1.3 in)
Jul 24°C (75°F) 80 mm (3.1 in) 24°C (74°F) 1 mm (0 in)
Aug 24°C (75°F) 70 mm (2.8 in) 24°C (75°F) 2 mm (0.1 in)
Sep 25°C (77°F) 50 mm (2 in) 23°C (73°F) 18 mm (0.7 in)
Oct 26°C (79°F) 100 mm (3.9 in) 20°C (68°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Nov 26°C (79°F) 90 mm (3.5 in) 16°C (61°F) 113 mm (4.4 in)
Dec 27°C (81°F) 100 mm (3.9 in) 13°C (56°F) 144 mm (5.7 in)