Which place is cheaper, Casablanca or Moshi?
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 Moshi or Casablanca?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Moshi or Casablanca, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Moshi or Casablanca?
Moshi
Moshi is a town in northern Tanzania, near the Kenyan border. It’s known as a gateway to Kilimanjaro National Park, home to Africa’s highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro. Trails run up the mountain's cloud-ringed, snow-capped dome, through alpine forests and meadows home to elephants and leopards. The noticeably clean capital of the densely populated Kilimanjaro region sits at the foot of Mt Kilimanjaro and makes a good introduction to the splendors of the north. It's a low-key place with an appealing blend of African and Asian influences and a self-sufficient, prosperous feel, due in large part to its being the center of one of Tanzania's major coffee-growing regions. Virtually all visitors are here to climb Mt Kilimanjaro or to recover after having done so. Yet there’s much more to do, including cultural tours and hikes on the mountain’s lower slopes.
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 Wildlife Tours to Tanzania, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Tanzania, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Morocco, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco.
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Moshi Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMoshi $84Casablanca $91
The average daily cost (per person) in Moshi is $84, while the average daily cost in Casablanca is $91. 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 Moshi and Casablanca in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMoshi $36Casablanca $45
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMoshi $72Casablanca $90
Compare Hotels in Moshi and Casablanca
Looking for a hotel in Moshi 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: Moshi Hotel Prices and Casablanca Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Moshi $17Casablanca $12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Moshi
Also for Moshi, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Airport transfers from any hotel in Zanzibar (Departures): $30
- Private Transfer from Kilimanjaro Airport to Moshi: $47
- Kilimanjaro Airport Private Transfer from/to Moshi: $49
- Private Transfer from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) Moshi or Arusha: $50
- Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) Transfer/Taxi Services: $53
- Private Kilimanjaro Airport Transfer to or from Tanzania: $55
- Kilimanjaro Airport Transfer: $60
- Tanzania Private Airport Transfer: $67
- Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) Private Transfer to Mount Kilimanjaro: $78
- Airport Transfer between Moshi and Kilimanjaro International Airport: $82
- Moshi to Arusha or Arusha to Moshi Transfer (Intercity transfer): $93
- Kilimanjaro Airport Transfer to Moshi/Arusha: $107
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)$7.49
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Taxi Ride$8.55
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Casablanca
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Casablanca:
- private transfer from casablanca airport to casablanca city: $29
- airport transfer from Casablanca to Marrakech: $71
- Vip Transfer . Casabalanca to Tangier /Chefchaouen: $290
- VIP Private Transfer from Casablanca to Marrakech: $117
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service Casablanca APT-HTL (CMN): $47
- Transfers from Casablanca, Mohamed V Airport to Marrkech: $80
- Transfer from Casablanca city or Casablanca airport to Marrakech: $159
- Transfer from Casablanca city or Casablanca Airport to Marrakech: $159
- Transfer from Casablanca Airport to Marrakech: $161
- Transfer between Casablanca and Fez: $334
- Transfer and Shuttle Casablanca Mohamed V Airport: $50
- Transfer Private From Casablanca To marrakash: $142
Is it cheaper to fly into Moshi or Casablanca?
Prices for flights to both Casablanca and Moshi 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 dayMoshi $34Casablanca $36
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Moshi
For Moshi, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cooking class and Coffee tour in Moshi Kilimanjaro: $15
- Kili View Tanzanian Cooking Class: $26
- Private Market Tour and Tanzanian Cooking Class in Moshi: $109
- 3 Days Chaga Culture: Cooking, NGO Projects, Banana Beer, Hiking: $203
Typical Food Prices in Casablanca
Some typical examples of dining costs in Casablanca are as follows:
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Breakfast$3.21
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Lunch$9.62
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Dinner at Rick's Cafe (for Two)$35
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Casablanca
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Casablanca.
- Food Tour with Tastings in Quartier Habous: $55
- Bahja Bites Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $59
- Casablanca Night Tour with Andalusian Dinner Show: $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 Family Dinner Experience: $65
- Casablanca City Night Tour and Traditional Moroccan Dinner: $68
- Casablanca City Night Tour and Traditional Moroccan Dinner: $69
- Private CousCous Cooking Class in a Traditional Family Home: $70
- Casablanca Street Food Tour with Local Tastings: $71
- Street Private Guided Food Tour with Tastings at Casablanca: $90
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Moshi $19Casablanca $9.55
Tours and Activities in Moshi
For Moshi, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Roast coffee and tour a chagga owned coffee farm: $25
- Materuni Waterfalls, Coffee Plantations & Banana beer experiences: $26
- Materuni Waterfalls Hiking & Coffee Farms - Tuk Tuk Experiences: $30
- Private guided tour to the night lifestyle of Moshi town: $30
- Materuni Waterfall and Coffee Plantation Half Day Tour: $30
- Materuni Waterfall & Coffee Experience Half-Day Trip (Moshi): $36
- Moshi - Arusha: Materuni Waterfalls Hike and Organic Coffee Tour: $40
- 1-Day Moshi Villages bike tour: $50
- Day Trip Coffee Tour and Materuni Waterfalls: $55
- Marangu & Chagga - Cultural Day Tour form Moshi: $59
- Day trip to materuni waterfalls and coffee tour from Moshi: $60
- Chemka Hot Springs Tour from Moshi: $60
Tours and Activities in Casablanca
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Casablanca are as follows:
- 2-Days Private Tour of Chefchaouen and Fez, from Casablanca: $275
- 3-Hour Private Casablanca Authentic Home Dining Experience: $100
- An Evening Hookah (Shisha) Lounging Experience in Casablanca: $49
- Casablanca & Rabat Full Day Cultural Private Tour: $267
- Casablanca 1-Day Layover Private Tour and Authentic Moroccan Bath: $157
- Casablanca 4 Hours Private Tour with Port Pick up: $139
- Casablanca Airport Layover Private Cultural Tour: $231
- Casablanca Airport Layover Private Tour: $200
- Casablanca Airport Layover Tour Explore Casablanca and Rabat: $186
- Casablanca City Tour - Let's travel: $75
- Casablanca City Tour Hassan II Mosque with Ticket Included: $95
- Casablanca City Tour by Night: $70
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMoshi $3.37Casablanca -
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 comparing the travel costs between Moshi and Casablanca, we can see that Casablanca 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 Moshi Expensive? and Is Casablanca Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Moshi or Casablanca?
Casablanca has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Moshi. When comparing the sizes of Moshi and Casablanca, 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.
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.