Should you visit Nairobi or Casablanca?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Nairobi and Casablanca can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Nairobi or Casablanca?
Nairobi
Nairobi is Kenya's capital as well as the country's largest city. With a population of about 3 million, it is also one of the largest cities in Africa. It is a prominent city both politically and financially within the region. There are many international companies that are located in Nairobi and the Nairobi Securities and Exchange is one of the largest in Africa.
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.
Which city is cheaper, Casablanca or Nairobi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Nairobi is $60, 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 city. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Nairobi and Casablanca in more detail.
Accommodation
Looking for a hotel in Nairobi 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:
Nairobi Hotel Prices and
Casablanca Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
Typical Local Transportation prices in Nairobi
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Nairobi:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nairobi
Also for Nairobi, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Nairobi Airport Transfer Shuttles:
$15
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Airport Transfers:
$15
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Private Arrival or Departure Transfer: Nairobi Airports:
$17
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Airport Transfers in Nairobi:
$19
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Nairobi Airport Transfer, Hotel Pick up and Drop Off:
$19
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Covid-19 Safe Airport transfer in Nairobi:
$19
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Airport Transfers within Nairobi:
$20
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Private One-Way Nairobi Airport Transfer:
$23
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One-Way Nairobi Airport Transfer:
$24
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Nairobi Airport Transfers- Arrivals Covid-19 Safe & Private Transfers:
$24
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Nairobi Airport One Way Private Transfer:
$24
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Jomo Kenyatta Airport Taxi transfers to Nairobi hotels:
$25
Typical Local Transportation prices in Casablanca
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Casablanca:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Casablanca
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Casablanca:
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Vtcgo Casablanca Book Your Transfers:
$136
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VIP Transfer From Casablanca To Marrakesh:
$310
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Transfer in private vehicle from Casablanca City to Airport:
$38
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Transfer in Private from Casablanca Mohammed V Airport to Casablanca City:
$34
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Transfer in Private car from Casablanca Mohammed V Airport to Casablanca City:
$38
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Transfer in Private Vehicle from Casablanca City to Airport:
$34
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Transfer from anywhere in Casablanca to anywhere in Marrakech:
$199
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Transfer from Casablanca to your Riad or Hotel and Airport in Marrakech:
$218
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Transfer from Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport To Marrakech:
$162
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Transfer from Casablanca Airport:
$82
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Transfer from CASABLANCA airport to Marrakesh:
$119
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Transfer Private From Rabat to Chefchaouen:
$211
Is it cheaper to fly into Nairobi or Casablanca?
Prices for flights to both Casablanca and Nairobi 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 day
Nairobi $7.21
Casablanca $19
Typical Food prices in Nairobi
For Nairobi, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nairobi
For Nairobi, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Carnivore Restaurant: Lunch or Dinner Experience in Nairobi:
$19
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Cultural Tour:Bomas of Kenya and Dinner Experince Carnivore Restaurant:
$40
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Carnivore restaurant lunch or dinner from Nairobi:
$45
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Visit market tour and cooking class: kenyan food with a home cook:
$50
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Private Traditional Kenyan Cooking Class with Lunch in Nairobi:
$60
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Private Kenyan Cooking Class in Nairobi with a Local:
$61
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Carnivore Resturant Dinner Experience:
$65
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Cooking Lesson of Local Food $ Lunch:
$65
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Carnivore restaurant Dinner or lunch from Nairobi:
$65
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Private Market Tour and Traditional Kenyan Cooking Class in Nairobi with a Local:
$72
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Dinner/Lunch Eating Experience Carnivore Restaurant & Transport:
$75
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Lonely Planet Experiences: Nairobi Nightlife Tour and Dinner:
$77
Typical Food prices in Casablanca
Some typical examples of dining costs in Casablanca are as follows:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Casablanca
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Casablanca.
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Private Virtual Moroccan Cooking Class Experience with a Local:
$27
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Casablanca Food Tour:
$87
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Casablanca Food Tour - Moroccan Street Food Tour:
$94
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Casablanca Food Tour - Marché Central & Seafood Lunch:
$140
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Authentic Moroccan Home-Cooking: Private Cooking Class with a Casablanca Local:
$146
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Private Cooking Class with Optional Market Tour:
$150
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Casablanca Food Tour:
$156
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6-Hour Private Market Tour and Cooking Class in Casablanca:
$156
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Authentic Moroccan Cooking Class in Casablanca with Hotel Transfers:
$156
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Casablanca unique private walking food tour.:
$166
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Private Market Tour and Cooking Class with a Casablanca Local with Transfers:
$171
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Experience Moroccan Cuisine - Private Market Tour & Cooking Class with Transfers:
$173
Entertainment
Typical Entertainment prices in Nairobi
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Nairobi's activities, tours, and tickets:
Tours and Activities in Nairobi
For Nairobi, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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Karen Blixen Museum Admission Ticket:
$15
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Memorable Daily KIBERA Slums/Toi Market Tour with Locals (2 hours):
$20
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Nairobi Half-Day Tour in a Museum, Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Center:
$24
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Nairobi Cultural Shopping Experience:
$26
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Mathare Community Slum Tour:
$26
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David Sheldrick Half-Day Tour:
$30
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Kibera Slum Tour:
$30
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Nairobi Historical Walking City Tour:
$31
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Carnivore Restaurant: A Unique Eating Experience in Nairobi:
$31
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Half-Day Trip David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, Giraffe Centre Tour in Nairobi:
$35
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Nairobi Storytelling Tour with Former Street Kids:
$35
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Nairobi African Shopping Tour:
$35
Tours and Activities in Casablanca
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Casablanca are as follows:
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10 Day Morocco Affordable Tour starting in Casablanca and ending in Tangier:
$2,600
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10 Day private tour around Moroccco:
$2,074
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10 Days 9 Nights Budgeted Casablanca Adventure:
$2,051
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10 Days 9 Nights Luxury Tour of Morocco:
$2,295
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10 Days 9 Nights Private Morocco Tour from Casablanca with Camel Trek:
$2,364
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10 Days Grand Morocco Tour for Best Experience:
$1,991
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10 Days Imperial Cities and Desert Tours:
$2,261
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10 Days Morocco Luxury Classic Tour:
$4,198
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10 Days Tour From Casablanca to Merzouga Desert, Chefchaouen, Fes and Marrakech:
$3,636
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10 Days Tour From Casablanca, Morocco:
$1,866
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10 Days Tour Imperial Cities and Sahara Desert (Any Departing Point):
$1,963
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10 Days Tour from Casablanca:
$1,493
Alcohol
Sample the Local Flavors in Casablanca
Also in Casablanca, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Day Tour of Casablanca with Lunch and Wine Tasting in Benslimane Vineyard:
$170
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Organic Wine Tour And Premium Lunch In Casablanca Valley:
$188
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Nairobi and Casablanca, we can see that Casablanca is more expensive. And not only is Nairobi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Nairobi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Nairobi 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 Casablanca would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Casablanca than you might in Nairobi.
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