Which place is cheaper, Casablanca or Tel Aviv?
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 Tel Aviv or Casablanca?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Tel Aviv 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: Tel Aviv or Casablanca?
Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv is the second largest city in Israel and is situated on the Mediterranean coast 60 kilometers north of Jerusalem. It's a rapidly growing city and is one of the most modern and cosmopolitan cities in Israel. The official name is Tel Aviv-Yafo because the city has grown to include the ancient port city of Yafo. If you're looking for an embassy, you are likely to find it in Tel Aviv, despite Jerusalem being the official capital of Israel.
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 Luxury Tours to Israel, The Best Budget Tours to Israel, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Morocco, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTel Aviv $200Casablanca $92
The average daily cost (per person) in Tel Aviv is $200, while the average daily cost in Casablanca is $92. 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 Tel Aviv and Casablanca in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTel Aviv $108Casablanca $46
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTel Aviv $216Casablanca $92
Compare Hotels in Tel Aviv and Casablanca
Looking for a hotel in Tel Aviv 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: Tel Aviv Hotel Prices and Casablanca Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tel Aviv $11Casablanca $12
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Tel Aviv
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Tel Aviv are as follows:
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Local Bus to Central Bus Station$1.98
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Taxi to Airport$50
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tel Aviv
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Tel Aviv:
- Private Arrival Transfer: From Ben Gurion Airport to Tel Aviv City Center: $48
- Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) to Tel Aviv - Arrival Private Transfer: $52
- Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) to Tel Aviv - Arrival Private Transfer: $53
- Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) to Tel Aviv Hotels - Private Transfer: $55
- Herzliya to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport Private Departure Transfer: $56
- Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) to Jerusalem Hotels - Private Transfer: $85
- Private Transfer from Ben Gurion Airport to Tel Aviv, Bat Yam, Rishon LeZion: $85
- Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) to Jerusalem - Arrival Private Transfer: $88
- Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) to Jerusalem Hotels - Private Transfer: $90
- Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) to Tel Aviv - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $104
- Private Transfer: From Tel Aviv to Jerusalem: $107
- Tel Aviv to Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) - Departure Private Transfer: $110
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)$7.57
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Taxi Ride$8.65
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Casablanca
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Casablanca:
- 24/7 Private Transfer: Casablanca to Marrakech Airport or City: $197
- Airport Transfer Marrakech: $14
- Airport Transfer from Casablanca Airport to City Center: $38
- Airport transfer from Casablanca airport to Marrakech: $110
- Arrival Casablanca Airport CMN Transfer to Hotels Accommodation: $30
- Arrival transfer from Casablanca Mohamed V Airport to Hotels: $21
- Best Private Transfers Between Casablanca & Fez: $161
- Casablanca & Marrakech Private Transfer: $210
- Casablanca & Marrakech Private Transfer: $148
- Casablanca Airport (CMN) Private Transfer to Casablanca City: $18
- Casablanca Airport (CMN) to Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $54
- Casablanca Airport CMN to City Private Transfer Door to Door: $40
Is it cheaper to fly into Tel Aviv or Casablanca?
Prices for flights to both Casablanca and Tel Aviv 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 dayTel Aviv $60Casablanca $36
Typical Food Prices in Tel Aviv
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Tel Aviv:
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Dinner for Two$28
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Dinner for 2 at Vatroshka$163
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Lunch at Segev Sarona$43
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Aroma Iced Coffee$4.69
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Lunch at the airport$40
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tel Aviv
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Tel Aviv.
- Carmel Market Food Tour: $45
- Tel Aviv Food Tour: The Magic of Carmel Market: $49
- Private Jaffa Flea Market Hapishpeshim Food Tour: $60
- Carmel Market Food Tour: $75
- Levinsky Market Food Tour: $145
- Food Tour of Sarona Market and Azraeli Center: $165
- Christmas Eve Tour Jerusalem and Bethlehem Dinner from Tel Aviv: $180
Typical Food Prices in Casablanca
Some typical examples of dining costs in Casablanca are as follows:
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Breakfast$3.24
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Lunch$9.73
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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.
- Authentic Berber Moroccan Cooking Experience: $40
- Casablanca Tour by Night Dinner Included: $50
- Food Tour with Tastings in Quartier Habous: $55
- Casablanca Night Tour with Andalusian Dinner Show: $59
- Bahja Bites Casablanca Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $59
- Moroccan cooking with a local family: $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: $63
- Casablanca Family Dinner Experience: $66
- Casablanca City Night Tour and Traditional Moroccan Dinner: $69
- Casablanca Evening Food Tour with 10Tastings & Traditional Dinner: $70
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tel Aviv $28Casablanca $9.66
Typical Entertainment Prices in Tel Aviv
Here are a few typical costs in Tel Aviv for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Masada tour from Tel Aviv$99
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Etzel museum$5.02
Tours and Activities in Tel Aviv
Here are a few actual costs in Tel Aviv for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- A Self-Guided Jaffa Tour: The Story of its American-German Colony: $7.99
- Historic walking tour of Tel Aviv - Secrets of Sarona - Self-Guided Tour: $30
- Tel Aviv Street Art Tour (Graffiti): $35
- Jaffa Walking Tour: Old Jaffa, Jaffa Port, the Flea Market & More: $35
- Jaffa Walking Tour: Old Jaffa, Jaffa Port & the Flea Market: $39
- Jaffa Sunset Tour History, Sea and Tel Aviv Skyline: $48
- Carmel Market & Tel Aviv Tour with Tastings: $49
- Jaffa Half-Day Walking Tour: $49
- Jerusalem Old City Morning Tour: $49
- Jerusalem Old City Half-Day Tour from Tel Aviv: $49
- Jaffa Walking Tour - Half-Day: $49
- Guided Tour of Iraqi Jewish Tikva Market: $50
Tours and Activities in Casablanca
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Casablanca are as follows:
- Skip the line Hassan 2 mosque Premium Tour entry ticket included: $16
- Skip the line Hassan II Mosque guided Tour entry tickets included: $16
- Casablanca Hassan II Mosque Guided Tour with Skip the Line Entry: $17
- Hassan II Mosque Premium Tour with Entry Ticket: $19
- Hassan II Mosque & City Highlights Tour: $21
- City Highlights Tour: $23
- Private Guided Tour: $23
- Casablanca City Tour: Hassan II Mosque, Arab League Park & Sights: $24
- Tour of Casablanca from cruise or hotels: $25
- Skip-the-Line Hassan II Mosque Entry Ticket with Guided Tour: $30
- Hassan II Mosque Tour w/ City Highlights Option: $30
- Casablanca City Tour with Hassan II Mosque – 4 Options: $30
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTel Aviv $27Casablanca -
Sample the Local Flavors in Tel Aviv
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Tel Aviv:
- Pub Crawl and Nightlife Tour with Shots: $27
- Tel Aviv Pub Crawl: $30
- Pub Crawl with 4 Stops and Free Shots: $32
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tel Aviv and Casablanca, we can see that Tel Aviv is more expensive. And not only is Casablanca much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tel Aviv is in Middle East and Casablanca is in Africa, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. 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 Tel Aviv would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tel Aviv 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 Tel Aviv Expensive? and Is Casablanca Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Tel Aviv or Casablanca?
Casablanca has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Tel Aviv. When comparing the sizes of Tel Aviv 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.