Which place is cheaper, Casablanca or Catania?
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 Catania or Casablanca?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Catania and Casablanca can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Catania or Casablanca?
Catania
Located on the east coast of Sicily, Catania is at the base of Mount Etna, which is the largest volcano in Europe. It's also the island's second largest city and a major transportation center for the area. With almost one million residents in the metropolitan area, the city serves as an important economic base and university town for Sicily. It's a vibrant city with a young population, a lively downtown, and an excellent nightlife. The city has an abundance of Sicilian Baroque architecture and the downtown area, where much of it is this architecture is concentrated, has been declared a World Heritage Site.
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 Romantic Tours for Couples in Italy, The Best Walking Tours in Italy, 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 dayCatania €150Casablanca €81
The average daily cost (per person) in Catania is €150, while the average daily cost in Casablanca is €81. 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 Catania and Casablanca in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCatania €65Casablanca €40
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCatania €130Casablanca €80
Compare Hotels in Catania and Casablanca
Looking for a hotel in Catania 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: Catania Hotel Prices and Casablanca Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Catania €20Casablanca €10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Catania
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Catania:
- PRIVATE TRANSFER from CATANIA to TAORMINA (or VICEVERSA): $76
- PRIVATE TRANSFER from CATANIA to SIRACUSA (or VICEVERSA): $76
- Catania Private Transfer (Taormina, Siracusa, Noto, Messina, Naxos, Etna, etc): $77
- Private Transfer from Catania to Taormina or vice versa: $83
- Catania Airport CTA Arrival Private Transfer to Syracuse by Sedan: $89
- Private Transfer from Catania to Ragusa with Tour options: $90
- Private One-way Transfer From Catania Airport To Catania: $90
- Private Transfer from Catania Airport to Siracusa or Taormina : $91
- Private Transfer Catania Airport ⇄ Syracuse Ortigia: $91
- Private Transfer from Catania to Syracuse with Tour options: $96
- Private Transfer from Catania Airport to Locations in Southern Sicily: $102
- Private Transfer from CATANIA AIRPORT to SOUTH OF SICILY: $104
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)€6.60
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Taxi Ride€7.54
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Casablanca
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Casablanca:
- Transfers from Marrakech airport: $10
- Casablanca Mohamed V Airport to Hotels Private Arrival transfer : $21
- Casablanca Airport Transfer to your hotel accommodation: $21
- Private transfer from Mohammed V airport to Casablanca: $22
- Hotel to Casablanca Airport CMN Departure Transfer: $22
- Casablanca Airport Transfer to any hotel in Casablanca city: $22
- Private airport transfer to Casablanca.: $23
- Transfer from Hotel to Casablanca Airport CMN Departure Transfer: $23
- Casablanca Airport Transfer from hotel in Casablanca: $23
- Casablanca Cruise Transfer or Airport Transfer Service: $24
- Casablanca Cruise Port to Casablanca - Arrival Private Transfer: $28
- Casablanca to Casablanca Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $28
Is it cheaper to fly into Catania or Casablanca?
Prices for flights to both Casablanca and Catania 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 dayCatania €70Casablanca €31
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Catania
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Catania.
- The Sweet Side of Sicily – A Food Tour by Do Eat Better: $66
- Catania Sicilian Street Food Tour: Small Group by Do Eat Better: $74
- Street food tour of Catania by night: $83
- Cooking lesson in Catania with lunch or dinner: $113
- the Magic and secrets of Sicilian Cooking Classes: $154
- Cesarine: Home Cooking Class & Meal with a Local in Catania: $173
- Cooking Class in Taormina with Lunch Included: $184
Typical Food Prices in Casablanca
Some typical examples of dining costs in Casablanca are as follows:
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Breakfast€2.83
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Lunch€8.48
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Dinner at Rick's Cafe (for Two)€31
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Casablanca
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Casablanca.
- Casablanca Night Tour with Andalusian Dinner Show: $59
- Moroccan Cooking Class Casablanca: $60
- Casablanca City Night Tour and Traditional Moroccan Dinner: $71
- Authentic Moroccan Food Tour in Casablanca with Dinner: $71
- Street Private Guided Food Tour with Tastings at Casablanca: $75
- Private Moroccan Cooking Class in Casablanca with a Local Expert: $100
- Explore Casablanca Night Spa Relaxing Hammam and Dinner Included: $100
- Dinner and DJ Night on The James Rooftop An Elevated Casablanca : $108
- Casablanca Food Tour - Marché Central & Seafood Lunch: $140
- Casablanca Private Night Tour with Traditional Dinner: $144
- Private Moroccan Cooking Class in Casablanca with a Local Expert: $146
- Casablanca Food Tour: $150
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Catania €19Casablanca €8.42
Tours and Activities in Catania
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Catania are as follows:
- Catania Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local: $6.58
- Catania : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour): $54
- Half Day Catania Gastronomic and Cultural Tour from Taormina: $60
- Etna Morning Jeep Tour: $68
- CATANIA : Etna Sunset Tour with Free Pick-Up from Catania: $70
- Etna Morning Tour from Catania: $72
- Mt. Etna Sunset Experience - Breathtaking Adventure from Catania: $72
- Half Day Guided Tour in Mount Etna (3000 meters): $73
- Typical Pottery Experience with local Artisans in Catania: $75
- Catania Street Food Walking Tour and Market Adventure: $76
- Etna Morning Experience: $77
- Bike tour of Catania by e-bike: $78
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
- Casablanca City Tour with Couscous Meal and Souvenir Gift: $18
- Skip the line Hassan II Mosque guided Tour entry tickets included: $19
- Guided tour mosque hassan2, ticket included, skip the line: $21
- Exclusive tour of Casablanca with access to the Hassan II Mosque: $30
- Casablanca Walking Tour with Local Guide: $31
- Casablanca Hassan II Mosque Guided Tour with Entrance Ticket: $35
- Casablanca Guided Tour: $36
- Private Tour of casablanca city from any hotel & cruise: $38
- Casablanca Guided Tour : Top-Rated Tour of Casablanca Highlights: $38
- 11 Km Guided Bike Tour in Lively Casablanca: $39
- Casablanca Half-day guided tour: $41
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCatania €18Casablanca -
Sample the Local Flavors in Catania
Also in Catania, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Sicilian Villages Wine Tasting, Oil and Ricotta, Lunch Included: $96
- Mt Etna and Wine tasting tour from Catania: $127
- Castelmola and Etna Wine Tasting Tour from Messina: $167
- Tour Etna & Wine Tasting: $173
- Etna trekking and wine tasting: $184
- Private visit to the cellars of Etna with wine tasting: $222
- Etna private tour with wine cellar gambino lunch and wine tasting: $281
- Etna Tour and Lunch in a Winery with Wine Tasting: $299
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Catania and Casablanca, we can see that Catania is more expensive. And not only is Casablanca much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Catania is in Europe 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 Catania would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Catania 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 Catania Expensive? and Is Casablanca Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Catania or Casablanca?
Casablanca has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Catania. When comparing the sizes of Catania 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.
When is the best time to visit Catania or Casablanca?
Catania has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Casablanca experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Catania or Casablanca in the Summer?
Both Casablanca and Catania are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The beaches, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Catania this time of year. Plenty of visitors come to Casablanca because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Catania is a little warmer than Casablanca in the summer. The daily temperature in Catania averages around 26°C (79°F) in July, and Casablanca fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
It's quite sunny in Casablanca. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Catania. Catania usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Casablanca during summer. Catania gets 325 hours of sunny skies, while Casablanca receives 303 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Catania usually receives more rain than Casablanca. Catania gets 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Casablanca receives 1 mm (0 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCatania 26°C (79°F)Casablanca 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Catania or Casablanca in the Autumn?
Both Casablanca and Catania during the autumn are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Catania for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, and the shopping scene. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Casablanca year-round.
In the autumn, Catania is around the same temperature as Casablanca. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Catania in October average around 19°C (67°F), and Casablanca averages at about 20°C (67°F).
In Casablanca, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the autumn, Catania often gets less sunshine than Casablanca. Catania gets 189 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Casablanca receives 233 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Catania. Catania usually gets more rain in October than Casablanca. Catania gets 128 mm (5 in) of rain, while Casablanca receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCatania 19°C (67°F)Casablanca 20°C (67°F)
Should I visit Catania or Casablanca in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Catania and Casablanca. Many visitors come to Catania in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Casablanca attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In January, Catania is generally cooler than Casablanca. Daily temperatures in Catania average around 10°C (51°F), and Casablanca fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
Catania usually receives less sunshine than Casablanca during winter. Catania gets 153 hours of sunny skies, while Casablanca receives 190 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Catania usually receives more rain than Casablanca. Catania gets 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Casablanca receives 62 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCatania 10°C (51°F)Casablanca 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Catania or Casablanca in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Catania as well as Casablanca. Most visitors come to Catania for the beaches and the activities around the city during these months. The warm climate attracts visitors to Casablanca throughout the year.
Catania is around the same temperature as Casablanca in the spring. The daily temperature in Catania averages around 15°C (58°F) in April, and Casablanca fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Casablanca. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Catania this time of the year. In the spring, Catania often gets less sunshine than Casablanca. Catania gets 204 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Casablanca receives 262 hours of full sun.
Catania usually gets less rain in April than Casablanca. Catania gets 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Casablanca receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCatania 15°C (58°F)Casablanca 16°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Casablanca and Catania
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (51°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 62 mm (2.5 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (52°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (58°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| May | 19°C (65°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (79°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (74°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 128 mm (5 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 16°C (62°F) | 72 mm (2.9 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
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