Which place is cheaper, Casablanca or Malaga?
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 Malaga or Casablanca?
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 Malaga and Casablanca. 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: Malaga or Casablanca?
Malaga
Malaga is a port city in the southern part of Spain. It is the 6th largest city in Spain and the southernmost large city in Europe. Malaga lies on the Mediterranean on the Costa del Sol, only 62 miles east of the Strait of Gibraltar, and 80 miles north of Africa. Malaga's history dates back about 2,800 years, which makes it one of the oldest cities in the world. The archaeological remains and monuments from the Phoenician, Roman, Arabic and Christian eras make the historic center of the city an "open museum", displaying its history of more than 3,000 years. Because of its important cultural infrastructure and the artistic heritage, Malaga has been nominated for the European Capital of Culture. Malaga's most important economic contributors include tourism, technology, and construction, but transportation and logistics are becoming increasingly important factors as well.
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 10-Day Tours from Madrid, The Best 10-Day Tours from Barcelona, 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 dayMalaga €165Casablanca €81
The average daily cost (per person) in Malaga is €165, 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 Malaga and Casablanca in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMalaga €75Casablanca €40
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMalaga €150Casablanca €80
Compare Hotels in Malaga and Casablanca
Looking for a hotel in Malaga 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: Malaga Hotel Prices and Casablanca Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Malaga €31Casablanca €10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Malaga
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Malaga:
- Transfer from Malaga City Center to Malaga Airport (AGP): $33
- Transfer from Malaga airport to malaga city,marbella,banus,etc: $42
- Private One Way Airport Transfer from Malaga to Malaga Airport: $44
- Private One Way Airport Transfer from Malaga Airport to Malaga: $44
- Malaga Airport (Costa del Sol) Private Departure Transfer: $50
- Benalmadena: AGP Airport to Downtown|Hotels Private Transfer: $51
- Arrival Transfer from Malaga airport AGP to Malaga City by Sedan: $55
- Private Transfer from Malaga Cruise Port to Málaga Airport (AGP): $56
- Private Transfer from Malaga hotels to Malaga Cruise Port: $56
- Private Malaga Transfer: Cruise Port to Central Malaga and Costa del Sol: $56
- Departure Transfer: Malaga to Malaga Airport AGP by Business Car: $59
- Vip Transfer from Malaga Airport to Malaga Fuengirola or Marbella: $60
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 Malaga or Casablanca?
Prices for flights to both Casablanca and Malaga 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 dayMalaga €60Casablanca €31
Typical Food Prices in Malaga
Some typical examples of dining costs in Malaga are as follows:
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Dinner for 2€30
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Dinner for 2€44
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Breakfast for 2€8.00
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Malaga
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Malaga.
- Authentic Flamenco Dinner Show at Restaurant VinoMio: $8.81
- Hard Rock Cafe Entrance with Lunch or Dinner: $38
- Málaga: Morning Guided Food Tour: $68
- Malaga Atarazanas Market Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $71
- Dinner and Show at Alegría Flamenco & Restaurant in Malaga: $72
- Málaga: Spanish Cooking Workshop with Paella and Sangria: $78
- Malaga Food Tour with Tapas & Drinks with a Local: $84
- Malaga Tapas Cooking Class: $84
- Pedregalejo Food Tour: Explore Malaga's most iconic quarter: $87
- Horse and Flamenco Show in Malaga with Dinner: $87
- Authentic Paella Cooking Class with Sangría: $88
- Málaga: Tapas, Wine & Rooftops Small Group Food Tour: $94
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.Malaga €31Casablanca €8.42
Typical Entertainment Prices in Malaga
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Malaga are as follows:
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Entrance to Castillos€7.10
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Concert€31
Tours and Activities in Malaga
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Malaga are as follows:
- Alcazaba to Picasso: Málaga’s Best in a Self-Guided Tour: $1.17
- Malaga Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $3.58
- Malaga's historic center: Self-guided tour created by a local Official Guide: $4.70
- Skip the Line: Picasso's Birthplace Museum Entrance Ticket: $4.78
- Essential Round Self-guided tour created by a local Official Guide: $4.78
- Guided Walking Tour of the Old Town of Frigiliana: $5.97
- Ronda Old Town Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone: $8.35
- Malaga Self Guided Audio Experience: $9.00
- Málaga Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone: $9.55
- Malaga City Center's Architecture: A Self Guided Walking Tour: $9.99
- Ronda Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $10
- Málaga: Picasso Birthplace Museum Ticket & City Audio Guide: $11
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 dayMalaga €22Casablanca -
Sample the Local Flavors in Malaga
Also in Malaga, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Málaga: Pub Crawl Málaga Madness: $14
- Malaga Nightlife Pub Crawl Tour with Drinks and Clubs Entry: $19
- Visit the Oldest Winery of Malaga and Wine Tasting: $23
- C/Echegaray 5 Málaga center: Malagueño Massage: Massage + Wine Tasting: $65
- Ronda Wine Tasting with Tapas in a Scenic Vineyard: $66
- Málaga: Traditional Andalusian Tapas and Wine Tour: $77
- Discover the Hidden Gems of Natural Wine Tasting Tours: $99
- White Village, Vineyard, and Wine Tasting Wine Tour: $106
- Flamenco, Tapas, and Wine Tour: $110
- OLIVE OIL & WINE TOUR Organic fields - 5 Wines + 3Olive Oils: $112
- Caminito Del Rey and Wine Tasting from Malaga: $114
- Flamenco, Tapas and Wine Tour: Best of Málaga in one Evening: $118
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Malaga and Casablanca, we can see that Malaga is more expensive. And not only is Casablanca much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Malaga 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 Malaga would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Malaga 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 Malaga Expensive? and Is Casablanca Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Malaga or Casablanca?
Casablanca has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Malaga. When comparing the sizes of Malaga 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 Malaga or Casablanca?
Malaga 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 Malaga or Casablanca in the Summer?
Both Casablanca and Malaga are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Malaga in the summer for the beaches, snorkeling, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences. Plenty of visitors come to Casablanca because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Malaga is around the same temperature as Casablanca in the summer. The daily temperature in Malaga averages around 25°C (77°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 Malaga. Malaga usually receives more sunshine than Casablanca during summer. Malaga gets 348 hours of sunny skies, while Casablanca receives 303 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Malaga usually receives more rain than Casablanca. Malaga gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Casablanca receives 1 mm (0 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMalaga 25°C (77°F)Casablanca 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Malaga or Casablanca in the Autumn?
Both Casablanca and Malaga during the autumn are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Malaga for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Casablanca year-round.
In the autumn, Malaga is around the same temperature as Casablanca. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Malaga 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. It's quite sunny in Malaga. In the autumn, Malaga often gets less sunshine than Casablanca. Malaga gets 213 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Casablanca receives 233 hours of full sun.
Malaga usually gets more rain in October than Casablanca. Malaga gets 54 mm (2.1 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 OctoberMalaga 19°C (67°F)Casablanca 20°C (67°F)
Should I visit Malaga or Casablanca in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Malaga and Casablanca. The winter months attract visitors to Malaga because of the shopping scene and the cuisine. Casablanca attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In January, Malaga is generally around the same temperature as Casablanca. Daily temperatures in Malaga average around 12°C (54°F), and Casablanca fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
Malaga usually receives less sunshine than Casablanca during winter. Malaga gets 171 hours of sunny skies, while Casablanca receives 190 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Malaga usually receives more rain than Casablanca. Malaga gets 83 mm (3.3 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 JanuaryMalaga 12°C (54°F)Casablanca 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Malaga or Casablanca in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Malaga as well as Casablanca. The beaches and the natural beauty are the main draw to Malaga this time of year. The warm climate attracts visitors to Casablanca throughout the year.
Malaga is around the same temperature as Casablanca in the spring. The daily temperature in Malaga averages around 16°C (60°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 Malaga this time of the year. In the spring, Malaga often gets less sunshine than Casablanca. Malaga gets 220 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Casablanca receives 262 hours of full sun.
Malaga usually gets around the same amount of rain in April as Casablanca. Malaga gets 40 mm (1.6 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 AprilMalaga 16°C (60°F)Casablanca 16°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Casablanca and Malaga
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 12°C (54°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 62 mm (2.5 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (57°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (72°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (78°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (74°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (60°F) | 115 mm (4.5 in) | 16°C (62°F) | 72 mm (2.9 in) |
| Dec | 13°C (55°F) | 102 mm (4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
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