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The Cost of Travel in Morocco: A Detailed Budget Breakdown

Morocco is one of those countries that I find myself forever dreaming of revisiting.

While the country is certainly challenging to travel through — at least in comparison to Western Europe — the scenery is spectacular, the food fantastic, and culture fascinating. If you’re not travelling as a solo woman, you’ll be eliminating many of the struggles that come from exploring Morocco, but if you’re determined to strike out on your own, as I did, it’s just as likely you’ll have a wonderful trip.

Throughout the country, you’ll find beautiful spots to explore. Marrakech is chaotic yet wonderful, Essaouira has a crumbling, atmospheric medina, Casablanca is home to one of the prettiest mosques in the world, Tangier has the gorgeous beaches, and Chefchaouen is undoubtedly one of the prettiest cities in the world. Spending a night camping beneath the stars in the Sahara Desert is in my top three experiences after 10 years of full-time travel.

On top of all of that, Morocco is inexpensive. I spent just $28 per day  in the country!

So let’s talk about expenses.

I’ve been recording my travel budget from the very first day I started my travel blog because I want to show you guys that it’s possible to travel the world without spending a fortune. 

Unlike almost every travel blogger on the planet, I refuse to take comps/freebies/press trips when I travel and make sure to always pay for everything with my own money. That means that my opinion is never swayed by tourism boards and marketing companies, and you’ll always be receiving my honest thoughts, good and bad, when it comes to experiences and value. I choose where I stay and what I do in a country, travel anonymously to ensure I receive the same experience as you would, and then write freely about whether something sucked or rocked my world.

Because of this, this post contains affiliate links . That means that if you decide to book any accommodation, tours, or travel insurance through the links in this post, I receive a commission from that sale at no additional cost to you. This is my primary way of funding my travels and posts like these, so I greatly appreciate your support if you do decide to click through.

Let’s get started.

How to Find Cheap Flights to Morocco

European readers: you’re in luck! With a plethora of budget airlines across the continent, getting to and from Morocco will likely cost under €150 each way . If you’re all about overland travel, you can travel down to Tarifa, in Spain, then take the ferry (€38.70) across to Tangier.

For anyone in North America, Oceania, Asia, Africa, and elsewhere, my first recommendation is Secret Flying and my second is Skyscanner .

Secret Flying is my number one flying tool and it’s rare for me to ever travel anywhere on a flight that wasn’t found through that website. It’s a flight deals site that shares some of the absolute best prices for flights that have recently gone on sale. It’s thanks to Secret Flying that I flew from Lisbon to Cape Town for $280 return, London to Los Angeles for $120 one-way, and Singapore to London for $120 one-way. In short, regularly checking flights from your home country to Morocco will help you save a lot of money.

Of course, if Secret Flying doesn’t have any great deals showing, or its deals don’t match with your dates, you can use Skyscanner  from the get-go.

After 11 years of continuous travel, it’s my favourite way to search for flights, as I love that you can search for flights from an entire country to Morocco, and that you can search for travel dates across an entire month to ensure you’re flying on the cheapest days.

As always, the more flexible your plans, the easier you’ll find it to save money on flights. If you’re happy to fly into and out of different airports, you may be able to pick up a deal (flying into Marrakech and out of Casablanca, for example), and if you’re happy to visit at any time of year, you’ll be able to pick and choose the best prices, too.

The Cost of Accommodation in Morocco

You can visit Morocco on any budget, from a €7 a night dorm bed (that’s surprisingly well-reviewed) in Marrakech to $1,000 a night riads you can rent out with your 10 closest friends.

In this blog post, though, I’m going to be focusing on value . Because whether you’re travelling as a solo backpacker on a tight allowance, as part of a couple on a mid-range budget, or as a family looking for a little luxury, value is the one thing you’re going to be looking for. That doesn’t necessarily mean cheap — it means offering up more than similarly-priced options.

There’s some seriously great value accommodation up for grabs in Morocco, whether it’s comfortable hostels with daily activities to help you explore with new friends or glamorous riads that are just perfect for photoshoots. To start with, I’m going to cover the cheapest way to travel in Morocco.

If you’re on the tightest of tight budgets, there are several options that’ll land you with free accommodation  while you’re in the country. Courchsurfing allows you to connect with locals by sleeping on spare sofas in their homes. It doesn’t cost a penny to do so, and is a fantastic way to gain an insight into Moroccan daily life away from the tourists.

Housesitting is a more upmarket way to avoid paying for accommodation, as it’s aimed at the mid-range and luxury travellers. You’ll be looking after homes and pets while their owners are on holiday, and the houses can be extremely luxurious. I’ve met travellers that have pet-sat in an enormous castle in France before! Some of my friends housesat for a month in a luxurious riad in the Moroccan desert several years ago and it looked amazing . This option works best if you don’t have fixed travel dates, as you’ll be agreeing to dates that the owners set.

Finally, when it comes to free accommodation, you could take a look at WorkAway in Morocco , where you’ll be able to help out locals in exchange for food and board. There are some seriously cool options available on the site, from rebuilding a Berber house in a Sahara oasis to helping manage a palm tree farm in the desert.

If you’re not looking to travel for free and just want a clean and comfortable room to sleep in, there are plenty of great options, too.

One of the most affordable ways to explore Morocco is by staying in a hostel. I stayed in several over my first visit to the country and was impressed by the quality of the hostels, as well as how many there are to choose from. Let’s look at the best-reviewed hostels in the country.

• The best hostel in Marrakech is easily Mosaic Hostel  (the reviews are amazing!), which comes in at $13 a night for a dorm and $47 a night for a private double room.
• In Essaouira, you can’t get better than the gorgeous Chill Art Hostel , which is priced at  $12 a night for a dorm bed and $28 a night for a private double.
• You’ll likely be heading to Fes while you’re in Morocco, and while you’re there, the highest-rated hostel,  Fes Touria Palace , offers rooms from $19 a night .
• Chefchaouen is my favourite destination in Morocco! When it comes to cheap accommodation, there’s a whole bunch of terribly-rated hostels, but Dar Elrio  is the lone star that receives all the praise. With rooms starting from $46 a night , this is one of the more expensive hostels in the country, but I think it’s worth the cost when you see how beautiful it is.
• Tangier is similar to Chefchaouen, in that there’s a whole lot of hostels with poor reputations, but Tanja Lucia  manages to buck the trend, with excellent reviews, as well as dorms for $15 a night.  Private rooms at the well-reviewed Diafa come in at $20 a night — it’s one of the best places to stay in Tangier.

Overall, then, you can see that you can expect to spend around $12-15 a night  for dorms in Morocco, and around $25-30 a night  for a private double room. If you’re travelling as part of a couple, there’s no question that you’ll receive the best value for money by opting for a private room.

Okay, but what if you’re not a budget traveller and just want to stay in a lovely, well-reviewed hotel or guesthouse that’s good value for money and has all the things you need from a place to lay your head? I’ve got you! When I visited Morocco, I opted to spend half of my trip staying in backpacker hostels and the other half in well-reviewed guesthouses. For around $40 a night , you’ll be able to stay in an excellently-reviewed hotel, in a central location with friendly staff.

Here are my recommendations for travellers on a mid-range budget:

In Marrakech, Riad Carina  ( $62 a night for a double room; rated 9.3 on Booking ) receives a whole lot of love. So what’s so wonderful about it? Not only is it a stunning and well-designed riad, but it’s located just a five-minute walk from all of the main tourist attractions in town and is home to some seriously friendly staff. It’s quiet and peaceful, has a beautiful swimming pool, and an even more beautiful rooftop terrace.

In Essaouira, Riad Dar Awil ( $56 a night for a double room; rated 9.6 on Booking ) is easily the best place to stay for mid-range travellers, as essentially no other riads in town receive such great reviews while still remaining affordable. Riad Dar Awil is new, modern, and clean, and smaller than other riads across the country, which means more attentive staff and a chance to get to know your fellow guests over breakfast. It’s located right in the heart of the medina, which is exactly where you want to be staying in Essaouira.

In Fes, Dar Fes Tresor  ( $47 a night for a double room; rated 9.1 on Booking ) is exactly what you probably picture staying in Morocco to look like. The rooms are gorgeous, with intricate mosaics and stained glass windows, giving a real traditional vibe to the place. It’s in a quiet location, which is essential for travel in chaotic Fes, and the staff are so kind and friendly. The views from the rooftop are really the icing on the cake!

In Chefchaouen, Dar Swiar ( $40 a night for a double room; rated 9.4 on Booking ) offers incredible value when you consider how expensive the city is for travellers. It has a wonderful rooftop view of the blue buildings, is just a minute’s walk from the main square in town, and a very welcoming owner. As a bonus, the Wi-Fi is fast, which is tough to find in Morocco!

And finally, in Tangier, Mnar Castle ( $46 a night for a four-person apartment; rated 9.2 on Booking ) is one of the most popular hotels for a reason. Not only do they have a large swimming pool for guests, but they also offer some of the best-value accommodation in the country. There’s a delicious breakfast, a breathtaking view of the ocean, and a free shuttle that takes you to the main attractions in the city.

How Much Does Transportation Cost in Morocco?

Morocco isn’t an enormous country, so I found it easy and affordable to travel overland.

If you’ll be arriving in Marrakech, as most visitors do, I recommend easing your way into the Morocco travel experience by paying for a private transfer from the airport . For just $15 , you’ll be met at the airport by your driver then taken directly to your accommodation in the city; if you’re staying in a riad in the medina, they’ll help you navigate the maze-like alleyways to ensure you don’t get lost. In a country where scams are rife, not having to haggle with shady taxi drivers is going to make your arrival so much smoother.

If you’re on a tighter budget, you’ll want to opt to take the bus from the airport into Marrakech. The line 19 bus leaves from directly outside the airport and takes you into the city for just over $3 (30 MAD) , making it a simple and cost-effective option.

The best way to get around Morocco is by bus or taxi. There isn’t an extensive train network, the drivers are notoriously aggressive, so you won’t want to hire a car, and flying is always a pain in the ass.

I travelled by bus between Marrakech and Essaouira, Essaouira and Casablanca, Casablanca and Fes, Fes and Chefchaouen, and then hired a shared taxi to get between Chefchaouen and Tangier.

There are two main bus companies in Morocco: CTM and Supratours . CTM is typically the better bus company, as it has more routes and departure times for travellers to choose from. Still, both companies operate clean and modern buses with a good safety record, so there’s no real reason to choose one over the other. Prices are inexpensive, too — for example the three-hour bus from Marrakech to Essaouira costs just 80 MAD ($8.50) , and you’ll rarely pay more than around $15 for any journey in the country.

If you’d rather some privacy for your trip, you can hire taxis to take you between popular destinations, and if you’re travelling as a group, they can work out to be fairly inexpensive. A taxi from Marrakech to Essaouira will typically cost around 600 MAD ($62) , which is expensive as a solo traveller, but not extortionate if you’re part of a group of four friends.

In Morocco, you’ll also find shared taxis, known as grand taxis, which are excellent options for my solo travellers out there. You’ll be sharing with locals, which makes for a great cultural experience, and saving money, as you’ll split the cost of a taxi between six passengers. I took a shared grand taxi between Chefchaouen and Tangier with five locals and paid 100 MAD ($10.45) for the ride.

The Cost of Food in Morocco

Prepare for your upcoming trip to Morocco by preparing your stomach for a hell of a lot of tagine. Moroccan food is delicious , and the tagine is second to none. Seriously — I couldn’t stop eating it while I was in the country!

Food is extremely inexpensive in Morocco and you can easily get by spending around $12-15   per day .

Most accommodation in Morocco offers a free breakfast that usually comprises fried eggs, olives, fresh bread, honey, and delicious fruits. Add in several glasses of fresh mint tea, and you’re perfectly set up for a day of exploring.

If you’re staying somewhere that doesn’t offer breakfast, there’s still plenty of cafes and restaurants around that will be offering local foods to eat, and you can expect to spend around $2 for a simple breakfast of pastries, jam, and honey.

On  average, I paid $5 for lunch while I was in Morocco, which was nearly always tagine, couscous, or harira. These local eats are delicious, filling, and criminally inexpensive. If you venture outside of the tourist-filled medinas, you can even score a tagine for as little as $3 . In the more popular parts of town, you’ll be looking at around $8 .

Dinners are slightly more expensive than lunches, but still offer great value for money. I spent between $4 and $8  for my evening meals when travelling in Morocco.

Keep in mind that Morocco is an Islamic country and that means that alcohol is both expensive and hard to find. I decided to go tee-total while travelling around the country for this reason, but if you’re determined to have a beer with your meals, you can expect to pay around $4 for a small glass — not outrageous, but definitely expensive relative to the cost of everything else in the country.

A half-litre bottle of water is $0.50 , although I recommend travelling with a foldable Vapur water bottle and refilling it with Morocco’s tap water. You’ll save on money, stay hydrated, reduce your risks of getting sick, and reduce your plastic consumption by doing so. And finally, if you’re a coffee drinker, you’ll be looking at paying $1.50 for a cappuccino.

If you’re a fan of eating in when you travel, groceries from the supermarkets and local markets. aren’t too expensive either. Some typical prices of essentials include:

• A loaf of bread: $0.40
• A dozen eggs: $1.20
• A kilogram of tomatoes: $0.50
• A litre of milk: $0.70
• A kilogram of potatoes: $0.45
• A kilogram of chicken thighs: $4.20

The Cost of Activities in Morocco

If you’re travelling on a tight budget, there are plenty of free activities to keep you busy in Morocco.

One of my favourite things to do in this country is simply wander around the medinas on foot. These bustling markets are full of character and so fascinating to explore, even if you do have to put up with hustlers and touts. Banter back with them, sample some of the free mint tea that’s on offer in their stalls, and don’t take anything too seriously: it’s all part of the fun of travel in Morocco!

So how much can you expect to spend on activities and tours in Morocco? I think you’re going to be pleasantly surprised, as prices are relatively low in this wonderful country.

Every time I book a flight to a brand new country, one of the first things I do is head to Get Your Guide for inspiration. Get Your Guide is a tour marketplace — think of it like the Booking.com for tours and activities — with tons of interesting day trips and adventures to sign up for. And the best part is the sheer number of reviews on the site — if a tour has an average of 4.7 from 3,000 reviews, for example, you know you’re guaranteed to have an incredible time.

As an example, when you look for tours out of Marrakech, one of the most popular options is a day trip out to Ouzoud Waterfalls . Have you even heard of Ouzoud Waterfalls? I hadn’t either, but they’re one of the tallest waterfalls in Africa and they ended up being one of my highlights of my time in Morocco. Simply mind-blowing. The tour itself is priced at just $20 for the 10-hour day trip, so if you have time in your itinerary, it’s a no-brainer.

But if you’re going to do just one thing while you’re in Morocco, it has to be exploring those beautiful Sahara sands. The tour I took of the Sahara Desert still has a spot in my top five travel experiences of all time, even after a whopping 10 years of full-time travel. It was that incredible. Now, you’ve got several different options when it comes to taking a desert-themed trip in Morocco.

For those of you who are super-short on time but still want to get that perfect camel-themed photo, you can fake it for your friends by taking an hour-long camel ride through Marrakech’s palm groves. Coming in at just $17 for the experience, you’ll get to travel outside of Marrakech to nearby villages, dress up in traditional outfits, hop up on a camel, then spend a full hour weaving through palm trees and taking plenty of photos.

However, if you came to Morocco for the Sahara, I know you’re not going to be satisfied by a one-hour camel ride. In that case, there are two options: a one-night trip to the desert ( $95 per person ), or a two-night one ( $112 per person ). I opted for the latter for my time in Morocco and it was amazing . If you have the time, I strongly recommend opting for a two-night tour, especially as it’s really not that much more expensive than the overnight one.

But there’s one other major reason why I recommend the two-night tour.

With the one-night-two-days tour , you’ll travel out of Marrakech and over to the sand dunes of Zagora. This part of the Sahara is actually quite rocky, so instead of experiencing the incredible sensation of being surrounded by nothing but towering dunes, you’ll be on a flat section of sand that’s blanketed in rocks. I have friends who opted for the Zagora tour to save money and their photos of the experience… weren’t amazing. Still, the Sahara is the Sahara, so if you can’t justify spending three days in the desert, this is still a fantastic way to get your fix.

So what about the two-night-three-days tour ?

With plenty of time in your itinerary, you’ll be able to travel much deeper into the desert and be able to check out the enormous sand dunes of Merzouga. I love these sand dunes. My time was spent exploring Berber villages in the Atlas Mountains, riding camels over deep-orange dunes to our camp for the night, watching the sunset from the tallest dune around, eating delicious meals under the moonlight, then sleeping out beneath the Milky Way. In the morning, we set off back to our truck on camels at sunrise, and the silence that surrounded us was mesmerising.

Needless to say, this is one activity that I consider a must-do in Morocco!

Miscellaneous Expenses for When You Travel to Morocco

A local SIM card: I don’t know about you, but one of my least favourite aspects of arriving in a new country is having to figure out how to get connected. Specifically: buying a local SIM card so that I have data to use while I’m in the country.

There’s locating a store that will sell you one, language barriers to deal with (in Morocco, you’ll come up against French and Arabic), various forms of ID you might need to bring, scams to navigate, and… well, it’s a headache.

This year, I started using Airalo , which sells local e-SIM cards for travellers. What that means is that you can buy your SIM card online before you arrive in Morocco, and then as soon as you land in the country, you can switch on your data and start using it. It’s worked flawlessly for me and I’ll never go back to physical SIM cards. You’ll pay $9.50 for 1 GB of data and can top-up through the Airalo app.

Travel insurance: If you’ve read any other of my articles on Never Ending Footsteps, you’ll know I’m always talking about how you need to buy travel insurance.

I’ve seen far too many GoFundMe campaigns from destitute backpackers that are unexpectedly stranded in a foreign country after a scooter accident/being attacked/breaking a leg with no way of getting home or paying for their healthcare. In short, if you can’t afford travel insurance, you can’t afford to travel.

Travel insurance  will cover you if your flight is cancelled and you need to book a new one, if your luggage gets lost and you need to replace your belongings, if you suddenly get struck down by appendicitis and have to be hospitalised, or discover a family member has died while you’re overseas and need to get home immediately. If you fall seriously ill, your insurance will cover the costs to fly you home to receive medical treatment.

I use  SafetyWing  as my travel insurance provider, and recommend them for trips to Morocco. Firstly, they’re one of the few companies out there who will actually cover you if you contract COVID-19. On top of that, they provide worldwide coverage, don’t require you to have a return ticket, and even allow you to buy coverage after you’ve left home. Finally, they’re affordable, and have a clear, easy-to-understand pricing structure, which is always appreciated.

My Travel Expenses in Morocco

At the end of my budget breakdowns, I always like to take a look over my own expense reports and tally up exactly what I spent in the countries I visit, in order to give you an idea of how much you should be expecting to spend.

How much I spent over 21 days in Morocco:

• Accommodation: $205.60/$9.70 per day
• Transportation: $44.95/$2.14 per day
• Food: $282.15/$13.44 per day
• Activities:  $130.00/$6.19 per day

Yes, I averaged just $31.47 per day while I was in Morocco.

Phew! 

That’s it for my travel expense report for Morocco! I really hope you found it useful for your upcoming trip, and am happy to answer any further questions you may have in the comments below.

Safe travels!

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Lauren Juliff

Lauren Juliff is a published author and travel expert who founded Never Ending Footsteps in 2011. She has spent over 12 years travelling the world, sharing in-depth advice from more than 100 countries across six continents. Lauren's travel advice has been featured in publications like the BBC, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Cosmopolitan, and her work is read by 200,000 readers each month. Her travel memoir can be found in bookstores across the planet.

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13 comments.

Great guide! What time of year were you in Morocco? I’m going to be visiting Marrakech in June but I’m worried that the Sahara Desert might be too hot to visit then?

I actually visited in June! It wasn’t too bad in the desert, because you’re only really there during late afternoon and early morning, so you don’t get a chance to experience the desert in the heat of the midday sun. I’d recommend taking some warm clothes for the night, actually, as it was pretty cold after sunset :-)

I’d really like to try out a hamman when I’m there at the end of the year. I’m staying in hotels (as a nervous solo traveller) so I know they’ll have something, but I’m wondering whether you went to any that you can recommend? I’ll be in Marrakech, Casablanca, Fes, Chefchaouen!

Hello, I am flying in to Casablanca on January 27th, 2020 and will stay for 5 days. I think I will take a day trip to Marrakesh at least. My question is that I was looking at a day tour from Casablanca to Marrakesh with a well know travel agency and currently the price is less than $100.00. I put in the dates that I will be there in January and the price jumps to $340.00. Am I reading this correctly or that is the norm for that time of the year. If it cost that much then I want be taking the trip and I will just spend my five days in Casablanca. Let me know what you think, and for that matter you may say, just go to these other places instead. Thanks, Ken Hill

Oh yeah, that definitely seems very overpriced — it should be cheap in January, as that’s the lowest of low season. I’d imagine that actually the cost is $100 per person based on a group of 4 and that when you say you’re a solo traveller, the price increases to $340. I know a lot of tour companies set their prices that way.

I’d suggest travelling to Marrakech independently instead. The bus will be around $10 each way and then you can spend some time wandering around. Keep in mind that the driving distance between Casablanca and Marrakech is around three hours each way, so you’ll spend a lot of time on transportation.

I have been reading some articles and I stumbled upon your reply, I am a travel agent based in Marrakesh. just a quick suggestion: Get out of Casablanca if you can. If you’re there for work, no worries, totally understandable. Marrakesh is about a 3.5 hour drive from Casablanca, so it’s a long drive (or train ride!) for a day trip. This isn’t something we would suggest. It’s best to spend at least a couple of nights in Marrakesh.

Conversely, if you are staying for work and want a quick day trip to see some of the “real” Morocco, consider a day trip to either Rabat or Tangier. You can leave via the new high speed train. Rabat is about an hour away while Tangier is 2 hours.

Hey Lauren, thanks a ton :) This is as comprehensive a piece as it gets

Haven’t booked tickets but I plan to travel to Morocco sometime between March-April and visit Marrakech & Casablanca and also take some of the desert safari trips.

Would it be unbelievably hot at this time or do you recommend another time to travel?

Hi Lauren, I was searching the deals on Morocco and came across your webpage. Some quite interesting facts about Morocco. Thank you! :-) I’m from Toronto and planning for a 9-10 days trip to Morocco in March. I have been searching and the best deal I found is from Intrepid travel for a 9 day trip from Casablanca to Marrakech on a twin sharing room is $950 Canadian or about $715 US. Based on your experience do you think it’s a reasonable fair price? Or would it be better if I just go to Casablanca book a room for one night and find some local tour operator over there? I would greatly appreciate your feedback/advise.

Best regards,

What’s the internet situation like in Morocco? Do I need to buy a local sim card when I arrive or are there wifi networks to connect to?

Hi, I didn’t see a link or anything for the $120 to spend three days wandering through the Atlas Mountains experience.

Yes, you can find it on Viator .

Did you book the taxis ahead of time? How do you get a shared taxi?

No, I just turned up. There’s a bunch of shared taxis all over, waiting for people, so you just tell them where you want to go, wait for more people to arrive, and set off.

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How much does it cost to travel to Morocco?

You should plan to spend around $67 (MAD671) per day on your vacation in Morocco. This is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors.

Past travelers have spent, on average for one day:

• $17 (MAD167) on meals
• $8.65 (MAD87) on local transportation
• $75 (MAD757) on hotels

A one week trip to Morocco for two people costs, on average, $935 (MAD9,401) . This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

All of these average travel prices have been collected from other travelers to help you plan your own travel budget.

• Travel Style: All Budget (Cheap) Mid-Range Luxury (High-End)
• Average Daily Cost Per person, per day $ 67 MAD 671
• One Week Per person $ 467 MAD 4,700
• 2 Weeks Per person $ 935 MAD 9,401
• One Month Per person $ 2,003 MAD 20,145
• One Week For a couple $ 935 MAD 9,401
• 2 Weeks For a couple $ 1,869 MAD 18,802
• One Month For a couple $ 4,006 MAD 40,290

How much does a one week, two week, or one month trip to Morocco cost?

A one week trip to Morocco usually costs around $467 (MAD4,700) for one person and $935 (MAD9,401) for two people. This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

A two week trip to Morocco on average costs around $935 (MAD9,401) for one person and $1,869 (MAD18,802) for two people. This cost includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

Please note, prices can vary based on your travel style, speed, and other variables. If you're traveling as a family of three or four people, the price per person often goes down because kid's tickets are cheaper and hotel rooms can be shared. If you travel slower over a longer period of time then your daily budget will also go down. Two people traveling together for one month in Morocco will often have a lower daily budget per person than one person traveling alone for one week.

A one month trip to Morocco on average costs around $2,003 (MAD20,145) for one person and $4,006 (MAD40,290) for two people. The more places you visit, the higher the daily price will become due to increased transportation costs.

Organized tours are usually more expensive than independent travel, but offer convenience and peace of mind that your trip has been planned by a travel expert.

The average price for an organized tour package in Morocco is $194 per day. While every tour varies by total price, length, number of destinations, and quality, this is the daily average price based on our analysis of available guided tours.

• Morocco cultural tour from Casablanca (Private 16-day) 16 Days - 27 Destinations $ 2,061
• The Best Holiday in Morocco / 12 Day tour from Casablanca 12 Days - 26 Destinations $ 2,538

Independent Travel

Traveling Independently has many benefits including affordabilty, freedom, flexibility, and the opportunity to control your own experiences.

All of the travel costs below are based on the experiences of other independent travelers.

Morocco is a reasonably affordable destination to visit. It is in the top 25% of countries in the world for its affordability . If you're traveling on a budget, then this is a good destination with affordable accommodation, food, and transportation.

Within Africa, Morocco is reasonably affordable compared to the other countries. It is in the top 25% of countries in Africa for its affordability . You can find more affordable countries such as Nigeria, but there are also more expensive countries, such as Zambia.

For more details, see Is Morocco Expensive?

How much money do I need for a trip to Morocco?

The average Morocco trip cost is broken down by category here for independent travelers. All of these Morocco travel prices are calculated from the budgets of real travelers.

Accommodation Budget in Morocco

Average daily costs.

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The average price paid for one person for accommodation in Morocco is $38 (MAD379). For two people sharing a typical double-occupancy hotel room, the average price paid for a hotel room in Morocco is $75 (MAD757). This cost is from the reported spending of actual travelers.

• Accommodation 1 Hotel or hostel for one person $ 38 MAD 379
• Accommodation 1 Typical double-occupancy room $ 75 MAD 757

Hotel Prices in Morocco

Looking for a hotel in Morocco? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options.

Find the best hotel for your travel style.

Actual Hotel Prices The average hotel room price in Morocco based on data provided by Kayak for actual hotel rooms is $61. (Prices in U.S. Dollars, before taxes & fees.)

Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world.

Recommended Properties

• Fawakay Villas Budget Hotel - Kayak $ 169
• La Maison Bleue Batha Luxury Hotel - Kayak $ 185

Local Transportation Budget in Morocco

The cost of a taxi ride in Morocco is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $8.65 (MAD87) per person, per day, on local transportation in Morocco.

• Local Transportation 1 Taxis, local buses, subway, etc. $ 8.65 MAD 87

Recommended Services

• Private Transfers and Tours Taxis & shuttles Viator $ 160
• Private transfer from Marrakech Hotels and Riads to Menara Airport Viator $ 11

What did other people spend on Local Transportation?

Typical prices for Local Transportation in Morocco are listed below. These actual costs are from real travelers and can give you an idea of the Local Transportation prices in Morocco, but your costs will vary based on your travel style and the place where the purchase was made.

• CTM bus from Eassaouira to Agadir MAD 130
• Taxi Ride MAD 10
• Taxi Ride MAD 20
• Taxi to Sale MAD 35
• Train from Airport (for 2) MAD 70
• Taxi Ride MAD 80

Food Budget in Morocco

While meal prices in Morocco can vary, the average cost of food in Morocco is $17 (MAD167) per day. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in Morocco should cost around $6.64 (MAD67) per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Morocco is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.

• Food 2 Meals for one day $ 17 MAD 167

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What did other people spend on Food?

Typical prices for Food in Morocco are listed below. These actual costs are from real travelers and can give you an idea of the Food prices in Morocco, but your costs will vary based on your travel style and the place where the purchase was made.

• Fish for Lunch MAD 150
• Dinner for 2 MAD 115
• Dinner MAD 75
• Dinner at Rick's Cafe (for Two) MAD 325
• Souvenir Spices MAD 62
• Sandwich MAD 13
• Popcorn MAD 2.00
• Spices MAD 25

Entertainment Budget in Morocco

Entertainment and activities in Morocco typically cost an average of $10 (MAD101) per person, per day based on the spending of previous travelers. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.

• Entertainment 1 Entrance tickets, shows, etc. $ 10 MAD 101

Recommended Activities

• Tangier Private Customized Tours Viator $ 110
• Medina Walking Tour Secrets Viator $ 44

What did other people spend on Entertainment?

Typical prices for Entertainment in Morocco are listed below. These actual costs are from real travelers and can give you an idea of the Entertainment prices in Morocco, but your costs will vary based on your travel style and the place where the purchase was made.

• Berber Museum (2) MAD 20
• Granary Fee MAD 20
• Golf at Atlas Golf MAD 565
• Show Tickets MAD 23
• Palace Tickets MAD 20

Tips and Handouts Budget in Morocco

The average cost for Tips and Handouts in Morocco is $2.48 (MAD25) per day. The usual amount for a tip in Morocco is 5% - 15% .

• Tips and Handouts 1 For guides or service providers $ 2.48 MAD 25

What did other people spend on Tips and Handouts?

Typical prices for Tips and Handouts in Morocco are listed below. These actual costs are from real travelers and can give you an idea of the Tips and Handouts prices in Morocco, but your costs will vary based on your travel style and the place where the purchase was made.

• Shawl at the Market MAD 50

Scams, Robberies, and Mishaps Budget in Morocco

Unfortunately, bad things can happen on a trip. Well, you've just got to deal with it! The average price for a scam, robbery, or mishap in Morocco is $189 (MAD1,900), as reported by travelers.

• Scams, Robberies, and Mishaps 1 $ 189 MAD 1,900

Alcohol Budget in Morocco

The average person spends about $9.69 (MAD97) on alcoholic beverages in Morocco per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.

• Alcohol 2 Drinks for one day $ 9.69 MAD 97
• Full-Day Boutique Winery and Wine Tasting Tour from Fez Viator $ 255
• Wine Tasting and Lunch at the oldest Domaine from Casablanca Viator $ 299

What did other people spend on Alcohol?

Typical prices for Alcohol in Morocco are listed below. These actual costs are from real travelers and can give you an idea of the Alcohol prices in Morocco, but your costs will vary based on your travel style and the place where the purchase was made.

• Bottle of Wine MAD 46

Water Budget in Morocco

On average, people spend $2.27 (MAD23) on bottled water in Morocco per day. The public water in Morocco is not usually considered safe to drink.

• Water 2 Bottled water for one day $ 2.27 MAD 23

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At A Glance

• Public transportation is very good in Morocco. In most major cities there is a bus station with an indoor area where you can purchase your tickets from official windows. Go directly to your window of choice and do not give your money to anybody outside of the bus station. Touts linger around the buses and carry luggage, purchase tickets or assist foreigners for tips. In some cases they can be a little overly aggressive but generally they are harmless. Otherwise, it's possible to drive yourself as most roads are decent. Here are some tips from driving in Morocco , or you can find car rental prices here .
• Fresh produce is excellent throughout the country. If you have access to a kitchen, head to the market and pick up some vegetables, spices, and a little meat. You can try your hand at making your own Moroccan feast. Although it may not be exactly what you find in the restaurants, it's still a fun experience.
• This is a very diverse country. It is almost impossible to see everything on one trip. Instead, pick one area or a few highlights and spend the majority of your time at these locations. You'll be able to fully experience a small part of the country and your trip will be more rewarding for the experience.
• Visit this country during the shoulder season. Unless you plan to swim at the beaches, there's no need to be in the country when the weather is hot. The crowds will be less and you'll save a lot of money if you're in town during the late fall or winter months.
• There is no shortage of touts in most tourist destinations. If you're exploring a medina, go past the main entrance to the deeper and more authentic areas. You'll get better deals and have a more peaceful and interesting experience. You'll also see where the locals shop and get away from the majority of the hotels and tourist restaurants.

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Home » Africa » Is Morocco Expensive? (Insider’s Guide for 2024)

Is Morocco Expensive? (Insider’s Guide for 2024)

Morocco is a dream destination. A world of vibrant colours, delicious food, exciting cities, and amazing natural landscapes – it’s no wonder you’re considering an epic adventure there!

When you have a budget to consider though, you can find yourself asking, but is Morocco expensive?

Never fear, intrepid traveller! There’s nothing to worry about. The ultimate trip can be had to this amazing African nation without breaking the bank, you just need to know how  and  where  to spend your cash.

All of us are going to have a range of expenses, but we here have prepared the ultimate budgeting guide that covers them all, so that you can prepare a budget for your very own Moroccan adventure.

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So How Much Does a Trip to Morocco Cost on Average?

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The costs of a trip to Morocco are going to depend on a bunch of different things. First of all, there’s the basic stuff – accommodation and flights. But you’ll also want to factor in everything else – food and drink, souvenirs, sightseeing, and even tipping. Ahhh! So much to think about! This is why we have broken each factor down into bite-sized pieces, right here in this post.

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Note that travel costs are estimates and are subject to change. Prices are listed in US Dollars.

Morocco uses the Moroccan Dirham (MAD). As of April 2021, the exchange rate is 1 USD = 8.90 MAD.

Check out the costs of a two-week trip to Morocco as summarised in the table below:

2 Weeks in Morocco Travel Costs

ESTIMATED EXPENSE : $900 – $1476 USD for a roundtrip ticket.

Flying into Morrocco can be expensive. But, it can be made cheaper by avoiding the high season (November – January and June – September) when the country is flush with international tourists. The cheapest month for plane travel to Morocco is in May.

Morocco’s busiest airport is Mohammed V International Airport (CMN), located 15.5 miles away from the city of Casablanca and 80 miles from Marrakesh. The distance from both these cities means that you’ll have to also factor in the cost of transfers into your budget.

Below you’ll find the average costs of flying to Morocco from several international air travel hubs:

• New York to Mohammed V International Airport: 880 – 1322 USD
• London to Mohammed V International Airport: 160 – 660 GBP
• Sydney to Mohammed V International Airport: 1333 – 1527 AUD
• Vancouver to Mohammed V International Airport: 1259 – 1,670 CAD

While some of those flights may look pricey, it’s possible to save a little extra by opting for a flight with multiple connections. It may take much longer to reach your destination, but it pays off when you have extra coin in your pocket upon landing!

Another great way to save money on your trip to Morocco is to use a nifty service like Skyscanner . Getting online and scrolling through a whole load of flights will help you find a cheaper deal.

ESTIMATED EXPENSE: $9 – $80 USD per night

One of the best parts about any trip to Morocco is finding a dreamy place to stay that will make your experiences in this magical country as memorable as possible! But the budget, the budget, what about the budget? How much will accomodation in Morocco cost?

Well, there’s something for varying budgets and travel styles here! There are cheap hostels and Airbnbs at one end, and a good selection of hotels, and even the famed riad at the other. So what style of lodgings you choose will have a big impact on your bottom line. If you’re looking to save the coin, we’ve found the best hostels. If you’re looking to splurge and treat yourself to some luxury, we’ve found the best hotels too!

So, without further ado, let’s take a look at each type of accommodation in more detail below.

Hostels in Morocco 

You may be surprised to learn that there is a good deal of hostels situated throughout the country. Hostels in Morocco help backpackers and independent travellers get around on a budget – and in style too! Many hostels throughout the country are set in traditional buildings, adding to the grand experience of adventuring in Morocco.  

The cheapest hostels in Morocco start at around $9 per night.

Hostels don’t just help you travel Morocco cheaply. They’re also social places where fellow backpackers congregate, making them especially good for solo travellers who want to meet new people to go on epic backpacking adventures with! There are also further money-saving perks like free breakfasts, communal kitchens, and activities, too.

(Sound cool? Then check out our guide to the best hostels in Morocco !)

Here’s a handful of Morocco’s top hostels to give you an idea:

• Hostel Riad Marrakech Rouge – This super nice and relaxing riad-style hostel offers a chance to stay in a riad at a snip of the cost. There’s a free breakfast served up in the courtyard lounge, as well as a rooftop terrace for views and vibes.
• Roof House Hostel Taghazout – This place will be your home away from home while travelling. Just two minutes from the beach, it’s a chilled spot where you can mix with locals and international travellers alike.
• Medina Social Club – Right in the heart of Fes medina, this is a stunning and renovated riad is more like a boutique hotel than a budget hostel. Expect cultural events and artists in residence.

Airbnbs in Morocco 

There are many, many Airbnbs spread throughout Morocco. With the major cities of Rabat, Marrakesh and Casablanca boasting hundreds of options each, you’ll be spoilt for choice if you’re in the market for an Airbnb in Morocco.

The cheapest can be priced as low as $30 – $40.

There are definitely perks to staying in an Airbnb. First of all, the sheer number of Airbnbs means you are spoilt for choice – from cosy studios to large apartments! Secondly, they are often located in authentic, local areas, so you get to explore a different side of your destination. Cooking facilities and helpful hosts seal the deal!

Here are some Airbnbs in Morocco to inspire your trip:

• Calm Casablanca Apartment – This cool and calm apartment is right in the centre of Casablanca. It’s decked out with modern, stylish interiors, and boasts enough room to sleep up to three guests.
• Apartment in Gueliz – Situated in Marrakech, this spacious apartment features colour pops and modern art throughout. Its high-end decor makes you feel like you’re staying in a swish hotel – think marble countertops and houseplants.
• Bright Studio in Rabat – A good option for a couple, this cosy studio comes fully equipped with air conditioning, a TV, a kitchenette and even a small balcony. It feels safe and secure.

Hotels in Morocco 

Are Moroccan hotels expensive? The answer is that it depends . Hotels come in all shapes and sizes all over the world, from the budget to the very, very high-end and Morocco is no different. 

Budget hotels in Morocco can be as cheap as $40 per night.

Staying in hotels may not be the best way to travel cheaply in Morocco, but they are the option for you if you like to sit back, chill out, and not lift a finger during your stay. Housekeeping means no chores, while on-site restaurants, bars, fitness centres, and pools mean extra convenience. Uh, yes, please! They can also help to provide you with an extra sense of security, but if you’re really worried about hitting the road here, we’d recommend checking out our guide to staying safe in Morocco .

Below you’ll find a few of the best cheap hotels in Morocco to give you an idea of what’s in store:

• Marina Bay – This Tangier hotel features polished rooms with views out across the water. In terms of amenities, there’s even a swimming pool and a restaurant for guests to enjoy at this beachfront location.
• Dar Mayssane – A more traditional and authentic hotel in Rabat, this place boasts unique decor throughout. The rooms here are warm and relaxing, and there’s a restaurant on-site serving up traditional Moroccan dishes.
• Domaine Casa Cecilia – This stylish option is close to the Yves Saint Lauren museum in Marrakesh. Boasting its own outdoor swimming pool, rooms at this four-star hotel are tastefully decorated.

Riad accommodation in Morocco 

If you really want a truly epic experience during your trip to Morocco, then you have to stay in a riad . Hidden behind high walls down nondescript alleyways, these are nothing short of secret oases of luxury, some of which date back to Roman times!

As you can imagine, these are pretty high-end, with a price tag of between $100-$200 per night.

Ah, but the perks are plentiful. Riads come with beautiful courtyard gardens full of lush greenery and water features, ornamental architecture, and shady places to chill and sip atay (sweet mint tea) when you’re done exploring for the day. In short, they’re nothing short of amazing.

Here are just a few examples of riads in Morocco:

• Riad Louaya – Right in the medina of Marrakesh, the interiors at this stunning riad are carefully crafted. With five rooms spread over two floors, there’s a charming patio and traditional lounge shaded with orange and mandarin trees.
• Riad Zyo – A contemporary take of a riad in Rabat, Riad Zyo features white-washed walls and minimalist design. It’s got a chic courtyard with a plunge pool, as well as a rooftop terrace, plus a hammam .
• Riad Palais Calipau – Situated in Marrakesh, staying here is like staying in the pages of a design magazine. It’s an elegant riad in the Kasbah district, including perks like a hammam, an indoor swimming pool and two traditional restaurants. 

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ESTIMATED EXPENSE : $0 – $50 USD per day

Getting around Morocco is not only relatively easy, but it’s reasonably priced too. There is a range of trains, buses, taxis, and air travel that help travellers to get from A to B. It can seem daunting for first-time visitors to Morocco to hop on a bus or a shared taxi, but it’s worth it!

Morocco is a fairly compact country and the public transport network reaches out to fairly far-flung destinations. But sometimes, you will have to take into consideration that things here run on “Moroccan time” (delays are not uncommon). Just take it all in your stride, you’re on a damn adventure after all!

For now, let’s take a more detailed look at the public transport in Morocco.

Train Travel in Morocco 

Train travel in Morocco is pretty awesome. It’s an amazing way to see the country. In fact, Morocco boasts some of the best train travel in the whole African continent, and is the best way to travel between the country’s major cities.

There are two main railway lines. One runs between Tangier and Marrakesh, via Rabat and Casablanca; the other runs between Oujda in the northeast to Marrakesh through Fes and Meknes.

There’s even a high-speed train service . Unveiled in 2018, this reduces train travel time between Tangier and Casablanca to around two hours.

For where the trains don’t run, there are buses (more on that later).

Trains provide a good way to travel Morocco cheaply, and they’re often a much more comfortable experience than travelling by bus. They’re usually reliable and stick to their time table.

The slower trains are cheaper, while the high-speed service is more expensive. But for extra convenience, you should consider getting a Rail Pass. Prices are as follows:

• Seven days: $66 (2nd class) / $99 (1st class)
• 15 days: $129 (2nd class) / $176 (1st class)
• 30 days: $231 (2nd class) / $347 (1st class)

If you’re under 26, you’re eligible for discounts on train passes; for children under 12 years of age, there are yet further discounts, helping to keep the cost of your trip to Morocco low.

Bus Travel in Morocco 

If you’re really on a tight budget in Morocco, then bus travel is the mode of transport for you. Much cheaper than trains, buses in Morocco range from hair-raising local minibuses all the way to shiny, modern coaches.

Bus travel is the most popular way to travel around the country for Moroccan people. Part of the reason for this is not just their cheapness, but also because buses can reach much more remote destinations than the train network.

The bus network, however, is pretty complicated. There is a range of different bus companies that trundle across the country, all competing for the most well-trodden routes. The main companies you’ll want to use are Compagnie de Transports Marocains (a national company), Supratours, SATAS, and Trans Ghazala.

All of them boast modern, air-conditioned coaches with seat numbers, so you won’t have to worry about being packed in like sardines. 

An example cost of bus travel in Morocco is Marrakesh to Agadir, $12 one way ; luggage is $0.55 (the cost of “checked” luggage is often on top of your ticket). Another is Meknes to Fes (around 1 hour), $4.50 . Longer journeys, taking upwards of 12 hours, will cost you $35 .

Other private companies have smaller fleets. These depart when the driver deems them full enough. Usually these are poorly maintained vehicles with reckless drivers, but they do ply routes into more far-flung destinations.

Getting Around Cities in Morocco

There is a number of large cities in Morocco, each with its own take on public transport. Only two have a modern tram network – that’s Rabat and Casablanca – with one in the works for Marrakesh too.

Trams are quick and efficient in cities in Morocco, and a safe, affordable way to get around. One trip on a tram in Rabat or Casablanca will cost you around $0.65 . You buy tickets at tram stations.

Other big cities are served by a public bus network. Marrakesh, for example, features a BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) that works sort of like a tram. A standard ride on the Marrakesh BRT costs around $0.55 .

Buses in other places can be overcrowded, rickety and difficult to work out route-wise. Many cities also operate a petit and grand taxi system. Petit taxis are pretty much like normal taxis with a base fare of $0.77 and $0.21 per kilometre. Grand taxis, on the other hand, are shared taxis that follow set routes – very cheap (a typical ride is $1 ), but these are not for everyone! 

Renting a Car in Morocco 

Outside of its hectic cities, Morocco is a fun country to drive around. Having your own wheels means getting to travel at your own pace and explore more unusual routes without having to think about public transport.

There is a surprising number of epic routes along well kept highways. One runs along the Atlantic Coast from Tangier to Safi. Another winds south from Casablanca, through Marrakesh and on to Agadir.

Hiring a car in Morocco costs approximately $30 per day. The longer you rent for, the cheaper it will be per day. It’s best to pre-book online to get the best deal – international firms run here, including Europcar and Avis.

Bear in mind you will need to pay a cash deposit of between $330 – $550 , unless you have a credit card.

Insurance is a must. It’s included in the rental agreement. Collision damage waiver, though not required, is recommended (upwards of $4 per day).

Petrol in Morocco costs around $1.04 per litre . You should also factor in highway tolls as part of the cost of hiring a car in Morocco.

Want to save some cash and explore Morocco by rental car? Use rentalcar.com to find the best deal possible. There are some great prices on the site and they aren’t difficult to find.

ESTIMATED EXPENSE: $10-$30 USD per day

Morocco is a delicious wonderland of food. Packed full of cuisine that reflects the country’s rich history, there are aspects of Arabic, African, and Mediterranean influences in its array of dishes. Spices, stews, meats, salads and pastries all play a part.

Luckily, food in Morocco is not expensive. In fact, it’s possible to eat quite well on a shoestring budget in this melting pot of mouthwatering morsels. That means you won’t have any trouble getting some of the following specialities, even if your budget is tight:

• Couscous – Couscous is world-famous. This Moroccan staple must be tried when you’re here. It varies from region to region; in Casablanca, for example, it’s seksu bedawi (couscous with seven vegetables). Costs around $5.50.
• Bissara – Bissara is fava bean stew spiced with paprika and cumin, with plenty of olive oil and lamb, all simmered up for hours on end. This can be enjoyed very cheaply for $0.43 per serving.
• Kamama – If you find yourself in Meknes, you should try kamama. This lamb stew is flavoured with ginger, fermented butter, ginger, saffron, sweet onions and cinnamon. Quite simply delicious! Priced as low as $3.50.

If you’re wondering how you can save money on the already affordable Morocco food scene, see below..: 

• Al ftour (breakfast) – Don’t skip al ftour . This is a Moroccan staple and is usually a long, leisurely event. If you’re staying in a guesthouse or homestay, expect to be plied with a whole array of scrumptious breakfast delights.
• Eat those snaks – You may be worried about eating street food in Morocco, but we say tuck in. Vendors and sidewalk kiosks called snaks are aplenty in Morocco’s many cities – think kebabs and all sorts of deliciousness (even pizza and tagines).
• Get your five a day – Fruit is a big deal in Morocco. Either dried or fresh, fruit is a good way to keep you satiated between meals when you’re on the road (just make sure you can wash it if it’s been peeled).

Where to Eat Cheaply in Morocco 

Although Morocco is a pretty cheap place for dining anyway, it still pays to know more money-saving tips. After all, if you want to get the most out of your vacation, saving money and eating delicious food is a good place to start.

Here are a few more ways to source cheap eats in Morocco:

• Look for a lunch menu – You’ll often get deals at lunch, so if you want to enjoy a feast head out at lunchtime. It’s a more relaxed time than in the evening, and also much cheaper. Expect three courses of couscous, vegetables and meat, tagine, and, of course, mint tea.
• Stop off at a cafe – Head to one of the numerous cafes around cities. These are good places to enjoy something light to eat and a tea or coffee away from the heat of the day. Sometimes they’re hidden on rooftops, so you get a good view thrown in, too.
• Relax at a riad – Often riads open their doors to non-guests, which is good because they have excellent restaurants hidden inside their walls. They’re affordable, authentic and may also serve alcohol!

However, if you’re really watching the pennies, then you’ll want to cook for yourself. In that case, here are some of the best places to pick up bargain produce: 

• Acima – A supermarket chain found throughout the country. You’ll be able to find a range of products, and they even serve alcohol too (and they’re open during Ramadan).
• Marjane – Marjane is a hypermarket chain and possibly the most well known in Morocco. There are numerous locations, with each one boasting a wide selection of pretty much any foodstuffs you could desire.

ESTIMATED EXPENSE: $0-$25 USD per day

As Morocco is a predominantly Muslim country, alcohol is not always easy to come by. It’s not usually served at restaurants, and there’s not exactly a pub on every corner.

But this doesn’t mean that Morocco is a “dry” country. It just means that drinking out and about in public is not the norm – drinking certainly happens, just in select locations.

For example, in Marrakesh, there are bars or upscale restaurants that have a liquor license. These can sell beer and wine as well as spirits too. Tourist hotels will have a bar attached, too, so you can enjoy a drink after a long journey.

Is alcohol expensive in Morocco? Mmm, yes. It has a high tax, and so compared to many European destinations it’ll cost more for an alcoholic beverage. For a small 250ml bottle of local beer in a bar, you’ll pay around $3.80 ; a 330ml bottle costs around $6.60 .

Regardless of how typically “dry” Morocco is, there are still local beverages to sample, such as: 

• Local beer – Brands include Casablanca, Stork and Flag. These are refreshing, tasty and easy to come by in bars. These are often much cheaper than opting for an international brand.
• Mahia – Meaning “water of life”, this liquor is made from figs and flavoured with anise. And at usually around 80% proof, it’s a force to be reckoned with!

For those of you looking for a glass of wine, there is Moroccan wine available. It’s actually the second-largest producer of wine in the Arab world. Being a former French colony, there’s French wine too. But if you’re in the market for something local, hit up a vineyard; mostly it’s red wine and rosé.

ESTIMATED EXPENSE : $0-$25 USD per day

Morocco is an incredible destination for those who want to get out into nature and there are some amazing ways to lap it all up.

From camping out in the desert, to hot air balloon rides and journeys on camelback, Morocco certainly delivers on its epic amount of outdoors activities.

The compact size of the country means you can pack in a range of adventures in a two-week trip, from hiking in Atlas mountains one weekend to a yoga retreat near the Atlantic the next.

There’s also all the vibrant cities to explore. Think centuries-old mosques, souks crammed full of produce and curios, wandering the insane “blue city” of Chefchaouen as well as cultural institutions like the Jardin Marjorelle in Marrakesh.

To make it all easier, there are tours that whisk you from place to place, connecting the dots. But it doesn’t always come cheap.

Here are some tips to keep you entertained for a low price during your Morocco adventure: 

• Enjoy the nature – Morocco is a veritable paradise when it comes to nature. Birdwatching is particularly amazing here, with over 460 species to spot in the country. Even in winter, birds are still active. Head to Merja Zerga National Park and enjoy.
• Head to a Hammam – Traditional bathhouses or hammam is a must if you like a bit of pampering. Located in pretty much every town, these are usually pretty modern facilities and social spots for discovering local life. They’re welcoming and affordable – admission is typically just $1!

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Think we’ve covered pretty much everything you need to consider for your budget? Think again. There are still a few more things to factor in to keeping the cost of your trip to Morocco low. While flights, accommodation, sightseeing and food will make up most of your budget, there’s also unforeseen costs to consider too.

You may need to pay for luggage storage, you may get caught up in all the haggling in the medina and bag yourself a satchelful of souvenirs, or you may want to send a postcard home (old-school, right?). This all costs money – set aside around 10% of your original budget to be on the safe side.

You’ll also need to think about: 

Tipping in Morocco 

Tipping is well and truly part of the culture in Morocco, so you’ll have to budget accordingly. You’ll be expected to tip for pretty much every service you receive when in the country.

That said, don’t feel like you need to shell out a whole heap of dirhams for a service that someone has seemingly volunteered for. This sort of thing could be seen as a scam. Take each situation individually.

In restaurants, you should pay at least 10% of the bill as a tip. It may be added on as a service charge in high-end restaurants. Whether it’s for a meal or just one drink, you’ll need to tip.

At a cafe, you should tip around $0.20 (2 dirham). 

You can tip car park attendants around $0.30. When you use public toilets, you should pay the attendants $0.10 – $0.20.

Bellboys at hotels can be tipped as much as you like, but between $1 – $2 is fine. Baggage handlers when getting on buses ought to be tipped around $0.50.

You can tip tour guides a discretionary amount. Anywhere between 10 and 20% of the total cost of the tour should be ok.

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If you’re always on the look-out for more budget travel advice, then you’ll be pleased to know we’ve got a few more tried-and-tested tips for Morocco to keep your costs low:

• Look for deals – Keep your eyes out for cheap travel deals and tour packages. You could bag yourself a combined plane ticket and hotel accommodation for a snip of the usual cost, and there’s also deals to be had on tours too. Take the time to hunt down the deals, you won’t regret it!
• Travel out of season – A good way to save money on your trip to Morocco is to not travel during high season (July – August). The cost of flights and accommodation during this time can be much higher than in quieter periods for tourists.
• Go local – Tourist traps are a sure-fire way to spend a load of cash. Leave the big sights behind and eat in restaurants and cafes that cater to locals instead of tourists. That way you will be able to save money and enjoy authentic food.
• Go couchsurfing – Couchsurfing is not only one of the best ways to not only save money when you travel, but also get to know a new local friend too. There’s a ton of Couchsurfing hosts all over Morocco, just check out their profiles and get chatting!
• Have a water bottle : Don’t waste money on plastic, bottled waters; carry your own and refill it in the fountains and the tap. If you’re worried about potable water, get a filtered bottle, like the GRAYL, which filters out 99% of viruses and bacteria.
• Earn money while you travel: Teaching English while traveling is a great way to make ends meet! If you find a sweet gig, you may even end up living in Morocco.
• Become a volunteer with Worldpackers : Give back to the local community and, in exchange, you’re room and board will often be covered. It’s not always free, but it’s still a cheap way to travel in Morocco.

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While some parts of a trip to Morocco can be expensive, generally it’s a very affordable place to visit. That’s great news for fans of history, culture, nature, good food, and epic cities – it’s all here in Morocco, and it can all be experienced without coming home broke!

Let’s round it all up now with some of the basic takeaways from our guide to budget travel in Morocco. Follow these tips, and you’ll be well on the way to enjoying a trip to this amazing country without breaking the bank:

• Skip the big ticket places – Travelling to Morocco is enough of an adventure in itself, you don’t need to shell out for big expensive hot air balloon rides or a drink at Rick’s Bar. Save your money and explore the markets or hit up a hike for free instead. 
• Don’t eat at a restaurant – Eating out every night at restaurants is going to eat a big chunk out of your daily budget. Either buy fresh ingredients and cook at your Airbnb or hostel, or hit up the food kiosks for some cheap local treats.
• Know how to haggle – Haggling is part and parcel of everyday life in Morocco. Whatever price you’re quoted at a market stall, you’ve got to come back with a lower one (start low – less than 50% of the price should do). A quick back and forth can really result in savings – don’t take anything less than 75% of the original price.
• Choose your accommodation wisely – Although there’s plenty of cheap accommodation in Morocco, there’s also a lot of high-priced places too. The best option is to pick somewhere that isn’t dirt cheap so you can be comfortable and enjoy your trip, and also choose somewhere that offers extras like breakfast, too.  
• Pack a filter water bottle – Don’t spend your hard-earned cash on bottles of drinking water. Instead, you can opt for a filter drinking bottle. This way, you can enjoy clean, safe drinking water, but also save the planet (as well as money).  

What we think the average daily budget for Morocco should be:

With all our money-saving tips, we think the cost of a trip to Morocco can be between $60 to $80 USD per day.

One last thing – be sure to check out our essential packing list . Forgetting that one essential item you should’ve remembered to pack can mean buying it again, more expensively, in Morocco. Make a list a check it twice!

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Morocco Travel Guide

Last Updated: September 2, 2023

Chaotic. Colorful. Eye-opening. Visiting Morocco is an intense experience. My time there was challenging, but it was also a reminder that the best part of travel is embracing the uncomfortable.

Once part of the Carthaginian Empire, the first independent Moroccan state emerged around 225 BCE as the Berber kingdom of Mauretania. That kingdom eventually became a Roman province, though, by the 7th century CE, Muslim conquest of North Africa was in full swing. A French Protectorate from 1912-1956, Morocco gained its independence in 1956 and has been an independent state ever since.

I loved my time in Morocco. I gorged on couscous, drank my body weight in mint tea, hiked, and absorbed the hectic sights and sounds of the country.

From the high Atlas Mountains to the desert to the coasts, Morocco is a marvelous country that mesmerizes. True, the sprawling and disorderly medinas can test your patience, but they reward your senses each and every visit.

Use this Morocco travel guide to plan your trip, see the best the country has to offer, save money, and avoid the common pitfalls that waylay unsuspecting travelers!

Table of Contents

• Things to See and Do
• Typical Costs
• Suggested Budget
• Money-Saving Tips
• Where to Stay
• How to Get Around
• How to Stay Safe
• Best Places to Book Your Trip
• Related Blogs on Morocco

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Top 5 things to see and do in morocco.

1. Explore Marrakesh

Spend some time in the Djemaa el-Fna, where you can find exotic street performers, tattoo artists, musicians, and chefs. After that, wander around the medina, explore the souks, eat in the market, see the old city, and enjoy Morocco’s most international city. Marrakesh has it all.

2. Sleep in the Sahara Desert

The Sahara is vast, empty, and spectacular. Spending the night in a simple tent on the dunes was my favorite activity while in the country and I highly recommend you try it too. The stars go on forever and there’s no light pollution to block them out. (Skip the camel ride, though!)

3. Explore the blue streets of Chefchaouen

Chefchaouen is a small city located in the middle of the Rif Mountains. It is very relaxed, offers reasonable accommodations, and is visually stunning as the streets and buildings are all painted a vibrant sky blue (you’ve probably seen it on Instagram). It’s a great place to wander, shop, and sip mint tea.

4. Visit Fez

This old and powerful city is one of the best places in the country. Its narrow streets are filled with wonderful aromas, mosques, craft shops, and crowds upon crowds of people. Though Fez can be a bit overwhelming, once you get used to the pace of the city, it’s simply magical.

5. Relax in a traditional hammam

A hammam is a steam bath popular in North Africa. They are usually found near mosques or toiletry shops and can be upscale or public (traditional). Visit a no-frills traditional bath for an authentic and enlightening experience. Public hammams cost about 10 MAD, while hotel hammams cost 300-500 MAD.

Other Things to See and Do in Morocco

1. get lost in the medinas.

The medinas are the historic hearts of each city in Morocco, part residential area, part shopping center, part food market. Shops, restaurants, markets, and homes all line the twisting and turning streets in buildings seemingly too close together and too old to stay up much longer. As someone who loves to get lost, the medinas were heaven. Word of caution: The Fez Medina is a bit unsafe, so do not go too far off the beaten path. Stick to streets with lots of people or hire a guide to show you around.

2. Trek the High Atlas

The rugged and beautiful Atlas Mountains stretch over 2,400 kilometers (1,500 miles), from the West Coast of Morocco all the way to Tunisia. This mountain range is home to Jebel Toubkal, North Africa’s tallest peak at 13,671 feet. You can hike all year round, but the best time is from April to May. The Toubkal Circuit (7 days) and M’Goun Traverse (3 days) are some of the more popular treks.

3. Trek through the Todra Gorge

Located near Tinerhir in the High Atlas Mountains, this gorge is one of the most recognized in the world and has become very popular with travelers looking to hike the canyon. It’s a challenging hike and takes around 4 hours but if you’re looking for something truly different and outdoorsy in Morocco, don’t miss out on this. For an even more unique experience, skip the day trip and stay overnight in the nearby village of Ait Baha.

4. Visit the Hassan II Mosque

The Hassan II Mosque, located in Casablanca, is a huge mosque with a minaret that stands 60 stories. It’s the second-largest mosque in Africa and the seventh-largest in the world. The walls are made of marble and the roof is retractable (the minaret also has a laser that points to Mecca at night). It took thousands of Moroccan artists a total of five years to build this detailed architectural masterpiece. Its mosaics, plaster moldings, marble and stone columns and floors, and wood ceilings are utterly impressive. It is big enough for 105,000 worshipers! Combined entry to the mosque and museum is 140 MAD.

5. Learn to cook traditional Moroccan food

Traditional Moroccan food is a blend of Berber, Arabic, Turkish, Middle Eastern, and French cuisine. Many hotels and guesthouses offer cooking classes in the big cities like Marrakesh and Fez. You can buy fresh produce from the local market and then make a traditional dish. Café Clock offers some of the best classes. With locations in Marrakesh, Chefchaouen, and Fez, this Western-influenced café is famous for its gigantic and delicious camel burger (which tastes a lot like spicy shawarma).

6. Wander thru Kasbah les Oudaias

Located in Rabat, this 12th-century Kasbah is found in the oldest part of the city. The citadel, with its narrow streets of white houses, and a great place to wander around and take some pictures. Its elevation offers beautiful views of the river and ocean.

7. Go surfing

Morocco is extremely popular among surfers. The best time to go is during the winter months when the waves are bigger and more consistent, and the air and water temperature is mild. Head to Taghazout, the most popular surf town, to catch some of the best surf in the country. A week-long stay at a surf camp, including lessons, equipment, accommodation, and airport transfer costs around 5,000 MAD.

8. Visit Tangier

This major city in northern Morocco is located on the North African coast at the western entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar. The city’s location means that many civilizations and cultures have left their mark on Tangiers since at least the 10th century BCE. From 1924-1956, Tangier was an international zone separate from Morocco, and thus became a destination for many European and American diplomats, businessmen, writers, and spies during this time. Don’t miss the Grand Mosque, the Kasbah, and strolling down the beach promenade.

9. See Atlas Studios

Named for its proximity to the Atlas Mountains, Atlas Film Studios in the city of Ouarzazate is the largest film studio in the world, covering more than 322,000 sq ft of the desert. Many big films have been shot here including: Lawrence of Arabia (1962), The Last Temptation of Christ (1988), The Mummy (1999), Gladiator (2000), Kingdom of Heaven (2005), Hanna (2011), and part of the TV series Game of Thrones . Be sure to visit the nearby Ksar of Aït Benhaddou kasbah too! It plays into what people think a ksar (fortified village) should look like. I enjoyed roaming the streets and climbing to the top for the view.

10. See the Ancient City of Volubilis

A major trading center and the southernmost settlement during Roman times, Volubilis is one of the best-preserved (and least frequented) such ruins in the world. It originally dates to the 3rd century BCE and became the capital of the ancient kingdom of Mauretania, growing even more during Roman rule. I found it empty of tourists, not built up, and open in a way that lets you see the structures up close without being behind ten feet of barriers and jostled by crowds. Most of the city is still unexcavated so the site has a very “Indiana Jones” feel to it. I’ve been to a lot of Roman ruins in my travels, but this one is my favorite. Admission is 70 MAD.

11. Enjoy the Meknes Medina

Pleasantly stroll the Medina in Meknes without being pestered. Located in Central Morocco, this authentic market sells handicrafts made in Meknes such as embroidery and Meknes “Damascene” ironwork. If the Medinas of Fez and Marrakesh overwhelm you, this is the place to go.

12. Explore Essaouira

Essaouira is located a few hours from Marrakesh on the Atlantic coast and is a popular beach destination for tourists, especially Brits. I loved the relaxed atmosphere of the city, the lack of pushy touts, the sea air, and all the fresh fish. Be sure to visit the wonderful fish market in town, where all the small fishermen sell their day’s catch. Afterward, check out the small fish stalls nearby in the main square where you can enjoy fresh, grilled seafood for cheap.

  For more information on specific destinations in Morocco, check out these guides:

• Fez Travel Guide
• Marrakesh Travel Guide

Morocco Travel Costs

Accommodation – Dorm rooms with 6-8 beds cost between 80-110 MAD per night in the big cities like Marrakesh and Fez, and about 50-60 MAD in smaller places. Private rooms in hostels cost around 260-380 MAD. Free Wi-Fi is standard and many hostels also include free breakfast.

Budget hotels in Marrakesh and Fez cost around 270-410 MAD per night for a double room. Expect basic amenities like free Wi-Fi, TV, free breakfast, and sometimes even an outdoor pool.

Wild camping is legal in Morocco for those traveling with a tent. Locals usually don’t like people camping on or near their property, however, so only take advantage of this if you’re not going to disturb anyone. Don’t be surprised if nomads or police stop by to check on you.

Food – Moroccan cuisine is a colorful, flavorful mix of Berber, Andalusian, and Mediterranean traditions with a pinch of French and sub-Saharan cuisine to round things out. It is a land of spices, so expect flavorful meals at every turn (the traditional ras el hanout spice mix is composed of 27 different spices). Beef, goat, and lamb are some of the most common meats, usually eaten with couscous. Fish like mackerel and anchovy are also quite common, owing to the country’s location on the coast. Be sure to try pastilla , a pastry filled with meat or seafood.

Eating in Morocco can be extremely cheap, especially if you eat at the many markets. A pot of mint tea costs between 8-10 MAD. Indulge in local food, including the popular tagine , a meat and vegetables dish for about 35-55 MAD. Sandwiches, pizza, and most other dishes range between 30-50 MAD.

A fish dish in coastal cities like Essaouira costs about 100-150 MAD while a lobster is about 350-400 MAD. Seafood dinners come with drinks, salad, and bread.

For more touristy or Western restaurants, expect to spend at least 150 MAD or more per main dish.

Beer and wine cost around 70 MAD for a drink (however, there aren’t that many opportunities to drink in Morocco, so I wouldn’t factor it much into your budget).

There’s no need to buy groceries here as the food is cheap and it’s far easier to eat out! But if you do, expect to pay 200 MAD per week for groceries that include pasta, vegetables, chicken, and other basic staples.

Backpacking Morocco Suggested Budgets

On a backpacker’s budget expect to spend around 285 MAD per day. This assumes you’re staying in a hostel, eating at market stalls and cooking some meals, limiting your drinking (which is very easy to do here), using local transportation to get around, and sticking to free and cheap activities like free walking tours and public hammam visits.

On a mid-range budget of 525 MAD per day, you can stay in a private Airbnb, eat out for all your meals, take the train between cities, and do more paid tours and activities like museum visits and camping in the Sahara.

On a “luxury” budget of 1,120 MAD or more per day, you can stay in a hotel, eat out anywhere you want, enjoy a few drinks, fly between cities or hire a driver, and do whatever tours and activities you want. This is just the ground floor for luxury though. The sky is the limit!

You can use the chart below to get some idea of how much you need to budget daily, depending on your travel style. Keep in mind these are daily averages — some days you’ll spend more, some days you’ll spend less (you might spend less every day). We just want to give you a general idea of how to make your budget. Prices are in MAD.

Morocco Travel Guide: Money-Saving Tips

It doesn’t cost a lot of money to travel Morocco — though it’s also easy to splash out here if you want. Here are my tips for saving money in Morocco:

• Eat from street stalls – It’s extremely easy to eat cheaply in Morocco. While restaurant meals typically cost as little as 30 MAD, street food is even cheaper. For just a few dollars, you can indulge in delicious kebabs, sausages, barbecued corn on the cob, roasted chicken, huge sandwiches, and more. Stick to eating at the local markets in the medina to spend very little money on food.
• Negotiate your cab fare – Be sure to negotiate a price before you get into the taxi. There aren’t set prices and you need to bargain hard. Ask your hotel/hostel staff for price estimates so you don’t get ripped off.
• Avoid faux guides – Faux guides (or false guides) linger in the medinas and offer you tour services. Be forceful in saying no while walking away. They are persistent but eventually give up if you keep walking.
• Be careful of thieves – Petty theft, mostly involving wallets, watches, and cameras, is prevalent in the crowded medinas around the country. Stay alert and keep your valuables out of sight.
• Avoid drinking – Even though drinking is frowned upon in the country, you can still find plenty of places that allow you to drink. They are overpriced (since alcohol is not common here) and the drinks aren’t that good. Avoid drinking during your visit, save money, and align yourself closer to local norms.
• Stay with a local – If you want to save money and get some local insight into the city, use Couchsurfing. Staying with a local is the best way to get a feel for the country and learn some insider tips in the process.
• Bring a water bottle – The tap water here is generally safe to drink but you should bring a reusable water bottle with a filter just in case. LifeStraw is my go-to brand as their bottles have built-in filters to ensure your water is always clean and safe.

Where to Stay in Morocco

Looking for a place to rest your head in Morocco? Here are some of my favorite places to stay in Morocco for your next visit:

• Riad Dia (Marrakesh)
• Riad Jennah Rouge (Marrakesh)
• Kasbah Red Castle Hostel (Marrakesh)
• Funky Fes (Fez)
• Aline Hostel (Chefchaouen)
• The Chill Art (Essaouira)
• Atlantic Hostel (Essaouira)
• Baytalice (Tangiers)

How to Get Around Morocco

Public transportation – Public transportation can be hit or miss in Morocco. The bigger cities, like Marrakesh and Casablanca, have public bus services, but the buses are old and overcrowded and the routes are hard to figure out.

Instead, most people use petits taxis to get around town. These are small vehicles that can hold up to three people and are prevalent all over the country. They’re very cheap, although there may be a surcharge after 8pm. To ensure you get a fair fare, negotiate your price upfront.

Metered taxis are also available in bigger cities like Marrakesh. Fares start around 7 MAD and then they charge 4 MAD per kilometer.

Grand taxis – Grand taxis are shared taxis that can carry up to six passengers and are used to go longer distances between neighboring towns/cities. They won’t leave until the taxi is full but generally wait times aren’t so bad. You can locate one near just about any taxi stand or bus/train station. If you have a lot of luggage, you may have to pay extra. You should arrange your fare ahead of time.

Bus – Intercity buses are a cheap and efficient way to get around Morocco, especially compared to other methods of transportation. The four most popular operators are:

• SATAS (regional)
• Ghazala (regional)

CTM and Supratours are the most reliable and have comfortable buses with air conditioning. You can book your tickets online or simply show up at the bus station. The websites aren’t terribly reliable or efficient to use. A 4-hour bus ride from Marrakesh to Casablanca is about 75-110 MAD, while a 6.5-hour ride from Marrakesh to Tangier is 260-275 MAD. Casablanca to Fez is 95-120 MAD.

Train – Morocco’s national rail network is operated by ONCF and services some of the country’s major cities like Marrakesh, Casablanca, Rabat, Meknes, and Fez. The trains are comfortable and they’re usually on time, but disruptions do occasionally happen. There is now a high-speed rail running between Casablanca to Fez too. You can look up schedules and prices on ONCF .

The 2.5-hour train trip from Marrakesh to Casablanca costs about 50 MAD, while the 4.5-hour journey from Marrakesh to Rabat starts around 150-180 MAD. Traveling from Casablanca to Fez takes 4 hours and is 50-120 MAD. The journey from Fez to Marrakesh takes 6.5 hours and costs 195 MAD.

Flying – Royal Air Maroc is the main domestic airline, and they sometimes have good sales. An hour flight from Marrakesh to Casablanca starts at around 870 MAD, while a one-hour flight from Marrakesh to Fez starts at 520 MAD.

Car rental – Car rental isn’t typically recommended in Morocco. Drivers are aggressive and accident rates are high! But if you want to venture off the beaten path, it’s a good way to go. You can find rentals starting from 200 MAD per day (sometimes cheaper).

When to Go to Morocco

The best time to visit Morocco is during the country’s shoulder seasons, which run from April to May and September to November. The temperatures are nice and warm during this time and there is less tourist traffic. (However, this changes if you plan on spending most of your time surfing the coast or hiking the Atlas Mountains.)

Summer lasts from June to August, and it can be ridiculously hot all over the country during this time — especially the further south you go (including in Marrakesh and Fez). A lot of people head to the coast to enjoy places like Tangier, Rabat, and Essaouira. Expect highs above 35°C (95°F).

Winters (December-February) are mild, but it can get quite cold in the evenings. Temperatures drop as low as -3°C (27°F) in Marrakesh and the Atlas Mountains receive heavy snowfall. Winters in the north and along the coast are very wet. Overall, it’s not a great time to be here.

The best time to go hiking in the Atlas Mountains is from April to May (spring) and September to October (fall). It’s mild during these months and there’s little risk of severe weather. Summer is the best time to enjoy the coast, where temperatures go as high as 27°C (80°F) but the ocean breeze offers plenty of relief.

How to Stay Safe in Morocco

Overall, Morocco is a safe destination but traveling here requires vigilance. You’re unlikely to ever be in any real physical danger in Morocco, but the petty crime and harassment require you to stay on guard — more so than in other countries.

Women traveling alone attract a lot of attention here and the chances of being followed and possibly groped are high. This is a particular problem in crowded medinas. Always be watchful and trust your gut. Do not bring valuables with you and keep your belongings tight to your body. Dress conservatively and avoid wearing a lot of jewelry.

Walking alone at night is generally not a good idea in the cities. If you’re unsure about an area, ask the hotel staff which areas are safe. If you need a taxi, always arrange the price in advance to avoid getting ripped off.

When out and about, locals might invite you into their shops or offer to guide you around. Always politely but firmly decline otherwise you might end up getting ripped off.

If you’re worried about getting scammed, you can read about common travel scams to avoid here.

If you experience an emergency, dial 19 for assistance (112 for mobile phones).

Always trust your gut instinct. If a taxi driver seems shady, stop the cab and get out. If your hotel is seedier than you thought, get out of there. Make copies of your personal documents, including your passport and ID. Forward your itinerary along to loved ones so they know where you are.

For more in-depth coverage of how to stay safe in Morocco, check out this post that answers frequently asked questions and concerns.

The most important piece of advice I can offer is to purchase good travel insurance. Travel insurance will protect you against illness, injury, theft, and cancellations. It’s comprehensive protection in case anything goes wrong. I never go on a trip without it as I’ve had to use it many times in the past. You can use the widget below to find the policy right for you:

Morocco Travel Guide: The Best Booking Resources

These are my favorite companies to use when I travel. They consistently have the best deals, offer world-class customer service and great value, and overall, are better than their competitors. They are the companies I use the most and are always the starting point in my search for travel deals.

• Skyscanner – Skyscanner is my favorite flight search engine. They search small websites and budget airlines that larger search sites tend to miss. They are hands down the number one place to start.
• Hostelworld – This is the best hostel accommodation site out there with the largest inventory, best search interface, and widest availability.
• Booking.com – The best all around booking site that constantly provides the cheapest and lowest rates. They have the widest selection of budget accommodation. In all my tests, they’ve always had the cheapest rates out of all the booking websites.
• Get Your Guide – Get Your Guide is a huge online marketplace for tours and excursions. They have tons of tour options available in cities all around the world, including everything from cooking classes, walking tours, street art lessons, and more!
• SafetyWing – Safety Wing offers convenient and affordable plans tailored to digital nomads and long-term travelers. They have cheap monthly plans, great customer service, and an easy-to-use claims process that makes it perfect for those on the road.
• LifeStraw – My go-to company for reusable water bottles with built-in filters so you can ensure your drinking water is always clean and safe.
• Unbound Merino – They make lightweight, durable, easy-to-clean travel clothing.
• Top Travel Credit Cards – Points are the best way to cut down travel expenses. Here’s my favorite point earning credit cards so you can get free travel!

Morocco Travel Guide: Related Articles

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Morocco Travel Costs: 2024 Budget Guide

Morocco is definitely a country to experience, especially if you’re a budget traveller! We spent 2 weeks in Morocco exploring Marrakech, Fes, Chefchaeoun, Tangier and the Sahara Desert.

Now we’re here to help you plan your trip with recent travel costs from our Morocco trip, plus plenty of budget tips.

It’s safe to say that Morocco is a budget-friendly destination to visit and whether you’re a backpacker or a luxurious traveller on a budget, there’s something for everyone in the country!

We tracked all of our Morocco travel costs on TravelSpend – a budget-tracking app! Surprisingly this was our first time using a budget app, as we used a Google Sheet to track all of our purchases before this!

We travelled Morocco on a low-mid range budget as a couple from the UK. We stayed in budget accommodation, took buses or shared taxi’s when we needed and ate a few cheap meals, but sometimes spent more than average on food.

One major part of our travel costs was the tour to the Sahara Desert which speaks for itself! We’ll show you how to travel to Morocco on a budget based on everything we’ve learnt while exploring the country.

Morocco is absolutely incredible and there’s nowhere else that we can compare it to! We’d love to visit Morocco again in the future to travel the East Coast and see places such as Essaouira and Taghazout! Now we know how much to budget for future trips.

So now we’ll share an overview of how much we spent in Morocco on a budget and a few tips about each topic.

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Morocco Travel Costs & Budget Guide

We’ll cut right the overall cost of our Morocco trip from when we arrived in the country to the moment we left. We haven’t included flights or pre-travel expenses such as clothes or vaccinations. As we’re from the UK we didn’t need a visa to enter Morocco.

Overall spend £957.21 (£478.60 per person)

Daily Average (14 days): £68.37 (£34.18 per person)

This is the total amount for 2 people spending 2 weeks in Morocco . We are budget travellers but we chose to spend a little more on restaurants and also went on a 3 day tour to the Sahara Desert from Marrakech to Fes . This tour is popular amongst travellers but it’s quite costly if you’re on a budget!

After spending lots of time in Southeast Asia , Canada , the UK and the Balkans, we think the prices in Morocco are similar to the Balkans and not as cheap as countries like Thailand.

Generally, your biggest cost when spending 2 weeks in Morocco will be accommodation, possibly food and any tours such as the Sahara Desert Tour.

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Activities in Morocco on a budget

There are a variety of amazing activities to do in Morocco, especially if you’re on a budget. If you’re staying in Marrakech you can go quad biking in the Agafay Desert from 300 dirham (£25) or simply browse around the medinas for free!

We spent 4330 dirham (£346 for two people) during our 2 weeks in Morocco which is on the pricey side due to our tour to the Sahara Desert! Although this sounds expensive, we could have spent way more on activities during our trip, so we would consider this number budget-friendly in Morocco if you’re planning to visit the Sahara Desert.

Here’s a breakdown of the activities we booked whilst exploring Marrakech , Fes and Chefchaouen:

Madrasa Ben Youssef : 50 dirham each (100 dirham, £8) Cooking Class (partly sponsored): Booked via GetYourGuide £33.80 Cooking Class Tip : 50 dirham (£4) Bahia Palace : 70 dirham each (140 dirham, £11.07) El Badi Palace : 70 dirham each (140 dirham, £11.07) Ait Ben Haddou Tour Guide : 30 dirham (60 dirham, £4.75) Tip for the Tingir Guide : 40 dirham (£3.20) Al Attarine Madrasa : 20 dirham (40 dirham, £3.20)

3 Day Sahara Desert Tour (Marrakech to Fes) : £264.22 for two people. We booked this tour via GetYourGuide and there was a discount at the time! This tour included 2 dinners, 2 breakfasts, accommodation for 2 nights and all of our transportation. We still had to pay for lunches, drinks, snacks, one tour guide and tips ourselves.

We also used our Instagram to get a discount on our cooking class in Marrakech in exchange for a reel and image post. This is something we were going to book anyway, so we took the opportunity to save some extra money! The cooking class would have cost £64 for two people.

Activities that we skipped that you may want to visit during your Morocco trip are the Jardin Majorelle (165 dirham, £13), more museums from around 20 – 50 dirham and a hot air balloon for 1600 – 2500 dirham.

We used GetYourGuide to book our cooking class and Sahara Desert Tour but the palaces are best purchased in person on arrival.

A few more great activities that let you explore Morocco are a day trip to Ouarzazate and Ait Benhaddou and this Essaouira Full-Day Trip .

A cheaper alternative to visit the Sahara Desert is to return back to Marrakech as those tours are a lot cheaper! Here’s a Sahara Desert Tour that returns to Marrakech (around £100). We paid £133 to go from Marakesh to Fes via the Sahara Desert. Alternatively, you can also visit the Agafay Desert from Marrakech for a fraction of the price.

➤ Thinking about renting a car in Morocco ? Compare prices on DiscoverCars .

Accommodation in Morocco on a budget

When looking for accommodation in Morocco on a budget, you’re in luck! Morocco is quite an affordable country. We spent £205 (two people) for 11 nights in Morocco, we also had 2 nights included in our Sahara Desert Tour as we spent two weeks in the country.

This means we averagely spent £18.60 per night in Morocco which is under £10 per person! We stayed in private double rooms but sometimes shared a bathroom with other travellers. Two of our riads included breakfast which helped keep the costs lower!

• Marrakech : 4 nights – £85.48 (£21.37 per night)
• Fes : 3 nights – £54.40 (£18.13 per night)
• Chefchaouen : 3 nights – £49 (£16.33 per night)
• Tangier : 1 night – £16 per night

Where to stay in Marrakech on a budget: Riad 112 – this is where we stayed for 4 nights in Marrakech right near the main square. It’s a private room and very affordable – Find on Booking.com here !

Where to stay in Fes on a budget: Dar Mfaddel – we booked this hotel for 3 nights in Fes and it’s such a good price! perfect location too – Find on Booking.com here !

Where to stay in Chefchaouen on a budget: Riad Mauritania – we stayed here for 3 nights and it ticked all the boxes, although we had a shared bathroom. Free breakfast, great location and comfy rooms – Find on Booking.com here !

Where to stay in Tangier on a budget: Diafa – Although a little outside the main strip, this place was lovely to stay in for 1 night – Find on Booking.com here !

It’s definitely worth staying in a riad or dar during your Morocco trip and honestly most of the budget options you’ll find will be riads! They’re incredibly beautiful with mosaic tiles and Moroccan architecture.

If you want to spend more money on accommodation you’ll likely be paying for comfort, a better breakfast or a swimming pool. The swimming pools in riads are usually pretty cold if that helps you stick to a budget!

Visiting Marrakech? Here’s our 3 day Marrakech Itinerary !

Transportation Costs in Morocco

Our biggest transportation costs are included in our Sahara Tour trip as we drove from Marrakech to Fes via the Merzouga. So our transportation costs for Morocco are quite low! We took two long-distance bus journeys and a few taxis.

The total cost of our transportation in Morocco for two people was 660 dirham (£53).

• Taxis: 245 dirham (£19.37)
• CTM Buses: 350 dirham (£27.68)
• Marrakech Airport Bus : 30 dirhams per ticket (£4.77 for two people)

We visited Marrakech, the Sahara Desert , Fes, Chefchaouen, day trip to Akchour and Tangier. We spent 60 dirham (£4.77) on two Airport Bus Tickets from Marrakech Airport to the Medina. Here’s a better breakdown of how much transportation can cost when travelling the country:

• 2 x Fes to Chefchaouen CTM Bus: 110 per ticket (220 dirham, £17.40)
• 2 x Chefchaouen to Tangier CTM Bus: 65 per ticket (130 dirham, £10.28)
• 2 Luggage Fees on CTM Bus: 5 dirham (£0.40)
• Taxi from Fes Old Town to New Town CTM Bus station: 25 dirham (£2)
• Taxi from Tangier CTM Bus Station to Accommodation: 50 dirham (£4)
• Taxi from Tangier to the airport 60 dirham £4.74 (using InDrive)

2 x Grand Taxi Tickets to Akchour from Chefchaouen: 60 dirham (£4.75) 2 x Grand Taxi Tickets back to Chefchaouen: 50 dirham (£3.96)

Grand Taxi’s have 6 seats to fill and they will leave when they get 150 dirham for a ride, on our way to Akchour there were 2 couples and a solo traveller, so we had to leave with 5 unless we waited for 1 person to join which can take a while.

Whilst in Morocco we were so worried about being ripped off by taxi drivers. They often refuse to use the meter and they’ll charge a crazy rate for a ride which should cost a 1/10th of the price.

After doing a lot of research we found out about InDrive, a ride-sharing app. We were previously told that Uber doesn’t exist in Morocco so we were quite relieved to find an alternative.

As sustainable travellers, we know that it’s great to support the local community, but InDrive lets us see an accurate price to tell taxi drivers on the road or even order a taxi on the app itself.

If you’re not taking a Sahara Desert Tour, you can get a train from Marrakech to Fes for 200 – 300 by train.

You can also pre-book your Marrakech Airport pick up if you’re a larger group!

➤ Browse transportation options in Morocco .

Morroco Travel Costs at Restaurants

We spent a total of 3200 dirham (£255) on restaurants and food during our 2 weeks in Morocco. We also have a groceries and drinks category below, so the total cost for food is a little higher than this!

Generally, food in Morocco is quite inexpensive unless you eat at western restaurants (like we did). As we’re vegan, we chose to spend more money so we could have a variety of food instead of the same vegetable tagine or couscous over and over again.

If you don’t have any dietary restrictions your food budget can be lower, but we were often surprised how expensive some of the restaurants can be for Moroccan standard.

We recorded all of our travel costs for food so here’s a breakdown of what you can expect during your trip to Morocco. We didn’t drink any alcohol on this trip.

Eating at mid-range restaurants in Morocco:

• Broc the Kasbah: 2 mains and 1 dessert 187 dirham, £14.78
• Henna Art Cafe & Tip: 2 big starter dishes, 2 lentil crepes, 1 drink and 1 desert 190 dirham, £15
• Culture Box & Tip: 2 meals & 2 drinks 170 dirham £13.47
• Bilmos & Tip: 2 meals & 2 smoothies 230 dirham (£18.22)
• Syrian Restaurant & Tip: a huge feast of food plus a drink 190 dirham £15

Travel costs for cheap restaurants in Morocco:

• Niam Restaurant & Tip (1 Vegetable Couscous tagine, 2 starter dishes and 1 cinnamon orange for desert) 90 dirham, £7.11
• Sakaya Restaurant & Tip: 2 vegetable tagines with zalouk & orange juice: 125 dirham (£10)
• Bissara Soup & Tip: 20 dirham (£1.60) this was our cheapest meal by far
• Hermanos: 2 meals 110 dirham £8.80
• Syrian Restaurant & Tip: 2 falafel plates 90 dirham £7.12

We also grabbed a few street snacks such as buriat, although there’s not many vegan friendly street snacks anyway so we usually dined at slightly more expensive restaurants compared to street food.

This was a learning curve for us as we love local food, but eating plant-based is so much more important to us.

During our 3 Day Sahara Desert Tour , we were taken to expensive tourist restaurants with low quality food. This is super annoying, especially if you love food and you’re on a budget.

We had to buy 3 lunches during our tour and they were all 100 – 120 dirham each. So together we paid 560 dirham for lunches (as we shared one on the last day) which is quite pricey for the value of the food you get. Paying 120 dirham each was by far our most expensive meal out and wasn’t completely our choice as we were on a guided tour.

Cost of Groceries in Morocco on a budget

Snacks are a must when travelling to any country . We spent £28 on groceries in Morocco which is a little higher than usual due to the peanut butter we purchased to keep us fueled!

Although we didn’t cook lunch or dinner in Morocco we were always on the hunt for fruit, vegan-friendly biscuits or bread! We bought two jars of peanut butter in Morocco to make breakfasts a bit more filling in the morning (they cost around £5.53 for two).

There were also a few times when we packed a banana and peanut butter sandwich for the road, which really did help our budget!

Only one of the accommodations we booked had access to a fridge and that was our very last night in Morocco. It’s quite affordable to eat at restaurants in Morocco although we did go to mid-range restaurants due to our diet choice.

We bought cookies, bananas and general snacks and we wrote down the price of every snack we bought. Here’s a few of our Morocco travel costs:

• Khobz are 1 dirham each equivalent to 8p
• A pack of wafers at a tourist stop 20 dirham (£1.58)
• 250 grams of almonds 25 dirham (£2)
• 5 Bananas 13 dirham (£1.04)
• Little Loquat fruits 7 dirham (£0.56)
• Peanut Butter 29 dirham (£2.32)
• Corn from a Street Stall 5 dirham (£0.40)
• Chocolate Bar (vegan of course) 1 dirham (£0.08)
• Fried Donut 1 dirham (£0.08)
• Crisps and dates for the bus journey 10 dirham (£0.80)

Travel Costs for Water & Juices in Morocco

We’ve made water and juice their own category to track how much we were spending on drinks. We didn’t drink alcohol on this trip, but you’re going to have to add a lot of extra money if you plan to drink. Drinking alcohol in public is strictly forbidden , but there are plenty of bars you can visit for a drink!

For two people spending 2 weeks in Morocco, we spent 233 dirham (£18.42) on water and 105 dirham (£8.30) on juices with a total spend of 335 dirham (£26.72).

As the water is not drinkable in Morocco, you’ll need to buy your own water or use a water filter. We usually travel with our Life Straw, but didn’t have it with us for this trip as we added it to the end of another trip, so we had to buy water and it broke our hearts to be using so much plastic.

We always made sure to recycle any plastic we used and never bought small single-use bottles. Check out our eco friendly travel products guide on more ways to reduce plastic when travelling.

Bring a reusable water bottle to Morocco and buy a big 5L bottle of water then simply fill up your reusable bottle.

Water can vary in price but the going rate for a 1.5 litre bottle is 6 dirham. If you’re on a budget in Morocco, never buy water from restaurants as they will always be double the price. Buy a 5L bottle from stalls in the medina for 13 dirham and fill up a reusable bottle.

We’ve seen 1.5 litre water bottles for 20 dirham in restaurants which is quite expensive. We usually drink our own water when the staff isn’t looking or just wait till we leave the restaurant.

The price for fresh juices in Morocco can vary between 10 dirham and 25 dirham. Street stalls usually charge 10-15 whilst restaurants will charge 15-30 depending on the juice. We usually paid 10 dirham for a fresh Orange Juice.

Other Travel Costs in Morocco

We spent 375 dirham (£30) on general items in Morocco. This includes one sim card, toilet fees, tips for our accommodation, cat food and tissues. Here’s the prices for each of them:

• Sim Card: £20 for 1 Month 20GB (Marrakech airport only accepted Euro, Dollars or Pounds)
• Toilets: 30 dirhams on paid toilets (£2.37)
• General Tips: 60 dirhams (£4.74)
• Other: Cat Food and Tissues – 36 dirham (£2.90)

There’s so many street cats in Morocco, most of them look like they’re fed by the locals but when a cat seemed hungry we wanted to buy some food. A tin of cat food is 6 dirham and we also bought a box of cat biscuits.

We also had to pay a fee to use the toilet in some places throughout Morocco. It was almost impossible to avoid these fees during our 3 day Desert Tour and at the CTM Bus Station. Even the cleaners in the airport were hinting for tips.

Toilets should be around 2 dirham. During our tour, the people sat outside the toilets and tried their luck with tourists and Dan got caught out and had to pay 10 dirham. Stand your ground and pay them 2 dirham before or after. The most annoying thing is that you’ll always need change (1, 2 or 5 dirham coins) to pay for these toilets.

➤ Get your Morrocan E-sim in advance here !

The cost of Laundry in Morocco

Laundry is very confusing in Morocco and I still don’t know if we were ripped off or not. Whenever we travel, we usually bring enough clothes for 1 week – 10 days, as our Morocco trip was 2 weeks we needed to do a wash halfway through.

In Fes, we asked our Riad host if they did laundry and as it was a cloudy day he said our clothes wouldn’t dry but we could visit a local ‘ laundrette ’ nearby.

Laundrettes don’t really exist in Morocco, or at least they didn’t in the places we visited. So laundrettes are called Pressers and they can clean, wash, dry or iron your clothes.

After doing some research on laundry in Morocco, it was hard to get a clear answer on how much it should cost.

The Presser charged us 150 dirham (£11.89) which seems really expensive for Morocco. Sadly, they charge by item and individual socks count as an item. Our clothes ended up being 2 washes with 56 items, yes including our socks.

It took 1.5 days for our clothes to be ready and our Riad host helped us to collect them. Honestly, I’m not 100% sure this is the best way to do laundry in Morocco but at the time we needed clothes urgently and there were almost no other options around.

In the future, I would want to have our clothes washed by our Riad as I’m sure it would be a lot cheaper. We’ve never paid per item, it’s usually done by weight.

Shopping travel costs in Morocco

We didn’t do much shopping in Morocco as we didn’t need anything! We only bought postcards and a magnet as a souvenir for ourselves. Our total cost of shopping was 20 dirham (£1.60).

It’s really popular for travellers to buy items for houses as it’s everywhere in the medina.

Our number one tip when shopping in Morocco is to haggle ! Most items (especially in the medina) don’t have a price on them. It’s best to cut the price in half and try get it as low as you comfortably can.

If you’re after big items, ask your riad how much they should be before making a big purchase. You may need to resist shopping if you’re trying to keep your travel costs in Morocco low.

Breakdown of our Travel Costs in Morocco

All of our travel costs are written in pounds. Currently, £1 is €1.16 and $1.25, but you can use XE Currency Converter to compare to your home country. This breakdown is for 2 people spending 2 weeks in Morocco on a budget.

• Activities : £346
• Accommodation : £205
• Transportation : £53
• Restaurants : £255
• Groceries : £28
• Water & Juices : £26.72
• Laundry : £11.89
• Sim Card: £20
• Toilets & Other Tips: £10
• Shopping : £1.60

£957.21 (£478.60 per person)

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Pre Travel Expenses for Morocco

Our Morocco travel budget only covers costs for when you’re travelling within the country. We want to touch on pre-travel expenses as this can hike up the cost of any trip!

Flights: £100-£800 (use Skyscanner and book direct on the airlines website)

Travel Insurance: SafetyWing is a great nomad insurance if you’re travelling for a month or more, otherwise we use Compare the Market to browse for options.

Getting to the airport from your previous destination: Taxi, bus or parking costs

Other items may include clothes, shoes, luggage, toiletries, vaccinations and visas for some countries.

Don’t forget to include these when planning your Morocco travel costs, they can vary for everyone!

How to travel Morocco on a budget

Eat Local – Moroccan cuisine is incredible and full of spices! You can find soups from 8 dirham and vegetable tagines for 30 dirham. If there’s western food on the menu, prices are usually inflated to 50-70 dirham for Moroccan food. Eat the street food and copy other locals!

Haggle – It’s not rude to ask for a lower price on most things in Morocco, in fact, it’s the culture! You’ll need to negotiate your shopping in the medina, taxis, bananas at the market and sometimes guides.

Avoid Luxury Hotels – When looking on Booking.com it can be easy to get carried away with the expensive hotels, especially in Marrakech. A riad near the medina will be perfect if you’re travelling on a budget in Morocco.

Watch out for scams – As lovely as Moroccans are, it’s good to be wary of anyone who approaches you trying to force you into something. Photos are never free, some locals act as fake tour guides and items can be fake. It’s good to be hesitant and double-check before spending your money!

Get Breakfast Included or make your own – we bought Khobz for 1 dirham a day when breakfast wasn’t included in our riads. We only had to make our own breakfast a few times, but we managed to find cheap food to fuel us for the day.

Budget Guide for Morocco

Here’s a Morocco travel budget guide that you can can use to work out how much you’re going to spend for any amount of time in the country. We generally find when we’re staying somewhere for 3 days, we will have a higher daily spend as you can’t spread out the costs as much.

Our average daily spend per person was 430 dirham (£34.20), so you can expect to spend between 375 – 500 dirham (£30-£40) if you’re travelling Morocco on a budget.

• Local bus : 4 dirham
• Taxis : around 20 dirham (they will always try to charge more)
• Long Distance bus : 60 – 150 dirham
• Hostel dorm : 100 – 150 dirham
• Double room : 200 – 500
• Local Food : 30 – 60 dirham
• Western Food : 50 – 140 dirham
• 1.5L Water : 6 – 10 dirham
• Coffee / Juice : 10 – 30 dirham
• Museums : 20 – 70 dirham
• Basic Sahara Desert Tour : 1200 – 1600 dirham (varies a lot)
• Data Package : 100 – 200 dirham

That’s the end of our Morocco travel budget guide and travel costs! Overall Morocco is cheaper than when we travelled to South Korea on a budget and Japan on a budget . when we were watching. Check out our other Morocco travel guides!

• 3 Days in Marrakech: The Perfect Itinerary
• How to Save Money for Travelling
• What to expect on a Sahara Desert Tour

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Amy & Dan are the founders of The Sunrise Dreamers. They are travellers from the UK who have been on the road since 2017 whilst living in places like England, Canada, Thailand and the Canary Islands. They share their knowledge of travelling the world with detailed travel guides and tips. They're experts in vegan travel and show their audience how to travel on a budget.

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Cost of a Trip to Morocco & the Cheapest Time to Visit Morocco

The average price of a 7-day trip to Morocco is $1,267 for a solo traveler, $2,126 for a couple, and $1,594 for a family of 4 . Morocco hotels range from $37 to $179 per night with an average of $68, while most vacation rentals will cost $100 to $490 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Morocco (from all airports) are between $847 and $1,277 per person for economy flights and $2,660 to $4,010 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $32 to $64 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.

See below for average , budget , and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.

The Cheapest Times to Visit Morocco

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to Morocco and stay in a Morocco hotel:

• January 1st to April 1st
• September 10th to October 7th
• October 29th to December 16th

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Morocco is usually early December .

Average Morocco Trip Costs

Average solo traveler.

The average cost for one person to visit Morocco for a week is $961-$2,159 ($137-$308 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing : $32 to $64 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights : $455 to $1,201 for economy

Lodging : $47 to $65 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $70 to $85 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Morocco for a week is $1,633-$3,808 ($233-$544 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing : $63 to $128 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights : $910 to $2,402 for economy

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Morocco for a week is $3,266-$7,376 ($467-$1,054 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing : $126 to $256 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights : $1,820 to $4,804 for economy

Lodging : $94 to $130 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $105 to $127 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Morocco

How cheap can you make a vacation to Morocco? The cheapest trip to Morocco is about $108 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 7% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $31.

Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.

Budget Solo Traveler

The lowest cost for one person to visit Morocco for a week is $753-$1,856 ($108-$265 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing : $16 to $31 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Lodging : $31 to $37 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $42 to $73 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Morocco for a week is $1,313-$3,281 ($188-$469 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing : $31 to $63 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Morocco for a week is $2,633-$6,346 ($376-$907 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing : $63 to $126 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Lodging : $62 to $73 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $63 to $110 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is easy to travel to Morocco cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Morocco Trip

There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Morocco.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Morocco for a week is $2,174-$9,678 ($311-$1,383 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing : $63 to $128 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights : $1,145 to $2,998 for first class

Lodging : $98 to $179 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $485 to $964 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Morocco for a week is $3,759-$13,573 ($537-$1,939 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing : $126 to $256 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights : $2,289 to $5,997 for first class

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Morocco for a week is $7,526-$24,258 ($1,075-$3,465 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing : $253 to $511 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights : $4,579 to $11,993 for first class

Lodging : $196 to $358 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $729 to $1,448 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Morocco Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Morocco is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Morocco due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.

Morocco Lodging Cost by Star Status

The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.

Prices are based on Morocco hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.

Vacation Rental Prices

The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.

There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Morocco.

Flight Costs to Morocco

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,277 average in early April to a low of $847 in early December. Median flight price is $859. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Morocco our data includes thousands of originating airports, and hundreds of airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations.

Average Flight Cost by Season

Average flight cost by day of week.

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Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Morocco can easily cost $235 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $16 per person. Private tours can cost $470 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.

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Is Morocco expensive – Morocco Budget Guide for 2024

Is Morocco expensive? What are the costs of living in Morocco? How much does it cost to travel in Morocco? In this Morocco travel budget guide, you’ll find all the info about the costs of living and traveling in Morocco.

Morocco is quickly becoming a popular backpacking destination. Its popularity comes from its close proximity to Europe and low-budget flights reaching this country every day.

I spent a year traveling and living all over Morocco, hitchhiking to popular destinations like Fez , Marrakesh , Tangier , and Rabat , and to off the beaten path places like the Akchour waterfalls.

Morocco is an ideal backpacker’s destination. Not only is it a great destination for hiking, culture, and history lovers, it’s also very cheap to travel and live here.

While I was living in this gorgeous country I did countless border runs to extend my travel visa for Morocco and it’s one of the cheapest countries I’ve been to so far.

Since prices in Morocco vary so much depending on your travel style, writing a post about the exact costs of travel, or life in this country is a bit difficult.

It really depends on the way you like to travel. If you are a budget backpacker, it’s easy to find a dorm bed in a popular city between $5 and $10 dollars a night and it’s possible to spend less than 2 dollars on a meal.

Hitchhiking and camping are also very common and quite popular in Morocco so it’s possible to cut your transportation and accommodation budget massively.

Morocco can be super cheap but if luxury travel is more your thing, the country also offers the most luxurious and lavish lifestyle money can afford.

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So, is Morocco expensive?

For me, it was a cheap destination where I could save money while traveling and do tons of fun activities like visiting traditional music festivals, seeing beautiful waterfalls, and spending a few nights in the Sahara desert.

This article is a breakdown of the living and travel costs in Morocco, written with the average budget backpacker in mind.

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• Where to stay : Find a room in a hotel, hostel, guesthouse or desert camp
• Travel Insurance: Find the best travel insurance for Morocco
• Getting around : Rent a car in Morocco or travel by bus or train

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Is Morocco expensive to live in? Costs of accommodation in Morocco

Camping in morocco.

Late spring, summer, and early autumn are perfect times to camp in the pristine countryside of Morocco.

Winter camping in this country, however, is not ideal as the northern part of the country becomes very rainy during the winter months and the south is much colder at night due to the arid desert-like landscapes.

In Morocco you can pitch your tent almost everywhere for free , however, a bit of discretion is advised as commercial campgrounds are quite popular and people will want you to pitch your tent there instead (for which you will have to pay).

Camping is actually so popular during the warmer months of summer that you will be able to find clean and well-maintained budget campsites near almost every bigger city.

If you want to have more amenities such as hot showers, public car parks, and electrical hookups then it’s much better to stay in these.

On Booking.com you can find a list of popular campsites and campgrounds all over Morocco starting from $5 a night and going all the way towards the more luxurious end. 

Costs of h ostels in Morocco

Hostels are always very cheap and ideal if you travel by yourself in this North-African country.

Morocco offers a huge choice of hostels for budget travelers who want to save money to explore during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening.

On Booking.com you can find a bed in a mixed dorm room starting from $5 per night , even in touristic cities such as Tangier , Fez or Marrake c h .

View from the rooftop terrace of a budget hostel in Tangier

How much does it cost to stay at a guesthouse in Morocco

In case you can’t find a hostel in the town you travel to or you want the comfort of your own private room and bathroom right in the heart of the old Kasbah of a popular Moroccan city, then staying in a guesthouse, homestay or renting a room or apartment on Airbnb might be a better option, especially when you are traveling with a partner or friend.

You can find a nice twin or double room on Booking.com starting from $12 per night for 2 people which is extremely cheap.

How much does it cost to stay at a Riad in Morocco

Staying at a Riad is such a typical Moroccan experience that no visit to the country would be complete without spending at least a night in one.

Riads are a type of building that started appearing during the Idrisid dynasty. They usually have indoor courtyards with gardens and fountains.

One notable feature of their construction is that they are designed with zellij,  Moroccan tiles.

Usually, they can be found in more traditional cities such as Fez , Marrakesh , and Meknes . The price of a night for two in a Riad starts around $60 so it isn’t really a budget backpacker-friendly option.

However, I decided to include this option in my guide since, in my opinion, it’s the hallmark of a trip to Morocco.

Booking.com has a wide selection of luxurious yet affordable Riads where you could stay all over Morocco.

How much does it cost to r ent an apartment in Morocco ?

Renting an apartment in Morocco in big cities can be relatively cheap although it depends on where you are and at which time of the year you’re starting to rent. This can affect your costs of living in Morocco.

Our suggestion is to look for housing before or after the high season (May – September) as the prices will be lower.

The following prices are an average of what you can typically expect to pay for an apartment in Morocco as of March 2022:

Apartment (1 bedroom) in city center: $300 USD Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of center: $170 USD Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city center: $530 USD Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of center: $280 USD

source: Numbeo

How to find an apartment to rent in Morocco

Although apartments in Morocco on Airbnb can be quite expensive, most hosts give a good discount if you rent per month.

It’s also possible to send them a private message and negotiate the monthly price, especially when you want to rent the flat during the low season.

• Facebook groups

There are a few Facebook groups on which you can find apartments and flats to rent and where you can also write a post with your preferences.

For example: “I’m looking for a one-bedroom flat in the city center of Tangier for $250 per month”. You can also find people in these groups who are searching for a roommate.

Facebook groups to find cheap flats in Tangier:

Location Colocation Tanger Location Colocation Tanger au Maroc Location Appartements Tanger/ Renting Appartements Tangier/Morocco Wanted Logement, colocation & Sous location (appartement …) sur Tanger Tanger Colocation & Location (Calloc.ma) Tanger location et collocation / Flat rent and flatshare in Tangier

Facebook groups to find cheap flats in Marrakesh:

Locations longue durée à Marrakech Location Colocation vente Casablanca-Marrakech Marrakech location et colocation / Marrakech flat rent and flat share Location & Colocation à Marrakech

Facebook groups to find cheap flats in Casablanca:

Casablanca location et colocation / Flat rent and flatshare in Casablanca Colocation / Flatsharing – Casablanca Location Appartement Casablanca

Another great Facebook group to join is the group Expats in Morocco . This group is comprised of thousands of expats living in Morocco and ready to offer their help and help you find a cheap apartment.

• Real estate websites

You can also search for an apartment or house on this real estate website .

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Getting around Morocco – costs of transportation in Morocco

Hitchhiking in morocco.

Hitchhiking in Morocco is very easy and fun. On our recent trip to Morocco, Cynthia and I never had to wait more than 20 minutes while hitchhiking.

In Morocco, this is a great way to meet people who will often invite you to a meal or to drink delicious Moroccan tea.

One time a family even invited us to sleep over after treating us to a delicious lamb and olive Tajine.

It’s a really adventurous and free way of getting around and a great way for me to practice my Arabic on a daily basis!

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How much does it cost to rent a car in Morocco ?

Renting a car in Morocco isn’t only affordable but also very practical if you want to reach off-the-beaten-path and remote places.

You can travel on your own tempo, camp along the way and you’ll see sides of the country that you wouldn’t if you’d be traveling by public transport.

The price of renting a car per day depends on which city you’re renting it from.  Check out the rates per city for renting a car here.

Renting a car in Morocco – Advice and useful tips

Getting around Morocco by train

Getting around Morocco by train is a fabulous option because they’re not only cheap but also a great way to see the incredible Moroccan landscapes while being comfortably seated.

I crossed a good part of the country from Fez to Tangier overnight on a train and had the chance to admire a wonderful sunrise from my train compartment in the morning.

In Morocco, it’s very easy to buy your train tickets directly at the train station and most of the employees will have a good grasp of English. All the information on prices and timetables can be found on the ONCF website .

Once you know which train you want to take, you can head over to the train station to buy your ticket there. Make sure to bring cash to buy your ticket as it’s not always possible to pay by debit or credit card.

Prices vary quite a lot depending on where you want to go, the time of the year and whether you are taking an overnight or day train.

Taking a train from Marrakesh to Casablanca, for example, can cost between 90 and 140 Dirhams.

Getting around Morocco by bus

Getting around Morocco by bus is very cheap. There are so many bus companies competing that the prices are very low.

Moroccan bus stations very often look like madhouses, with people running around calling the destinations of buses that are about to depart. Most Moroccan cities have a single central bus station also called la Gare Routière in French.

After traveling around Morocco using different bus companies and comparing them I realized that the price they charge does not vary that much from each other, however, some companies have buses that are much more comfortable than others.

We once traveled by a cheap local bus company from Tangier to Chefchaouen in a bus that had no air conditioning.

The road was so windy that some people got sick and vomited and I can assure you having air conditioning on the bus in such a situation would have been a stomach saver.

I would recommend the CTM company for the extra comfort their buses provide.

If you can’t buy from CTM because their tickets are sold out, I would recommend buying your ticket from a company called Nejme Chamal . They are the second-best bus company in Morocco and also have very comfortable coaches.

Bus travel is quite cheap especially if considering the distances being covered. The CTM fare from Casablanca to Marrakesh, for example, is only 90 Dirhams.

Consider visiting the CTM website to have a list of their prices and schedules.

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Getting around Morocco by taxi

It’s possible to find two types of Taxis in Morocco: Petit taxi (small taxi) and Grand taxi  (big taxi).

The Petits Taxis are usually smaller cars and are used to take short rides within the city. Their rates vary over Morocco, charging between 5 and 7 Dirhams per kilometer and they charge 50% more at night.

Most big cities in Morocco suffer a constant shortage of taxis, so remember that you can always flag down a taxi that already has a few passengers but still has spare seats left.

Always ask the driver to turn on the taximeter and if he doesn’t, just walk away and find another one. One good rule of thumb is that most rides within the city limits should cost between 10 and 15 Dirhams.

Have a look at the Numbeo website to see what the current fares for small city taxis are.

The Grand taxis are used to take long rides from city to city or from the airport to the city center. These cars are typically four-door Mercedes from the eighties without air conditioning.

The Grand taxi is commonly a shared taxi in Morocco and will usually not leave the city before it’s full unless you want to have the entire taxi for yourself and pay for the 6 seats.

They can be found at the port of coastal cities when arriving by ferry, waiting at the airport, at bus and train stations and at the bigger hotels in the cities.

When we were in Chefchaouen , Cynthia and I used a shared Taxi to visit the Akchour waterfalls .

We had to wait until it filled up before leaving but it only cost us 25 Dirhams each to cover the 45 kilometers distance between the city and the entrance of the waterfall park.

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Morocco flights – Getting around Morocco by plane

Another option to consider when traveling around Morocco is to take a domestic flight.

The flights in Morocco are more expensive than making the same distance by train but it’s worth checking them out if you are limited in time.

The main domestic airline is Royal Air Maroc but it’s sometimes possible to find cheaper flights with other airlines as well.

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Is food in Morocco expensive? food prices in Morocco

It doesn’t really matter where you are in the world, the cheapest way to eat is always by buying food from the local supermarkets and street stalls.

Buying food in the streets of Morocco is super cheap and there are plenty of open-air street markets in every town and city where it’s possible to buy delicious fruits and vegetables.

Eating at restaurants is also quite cheap if you want to order a Tajine or Moroccan couscous. You absolutely have to try the delicious Moroccan cuisine!

Here’s a breakdown of the average costs of what we paid for shopping and eating in restaurants in Morocco.

Moroccan Couscous

Restaurants

Meal for 2 people, inexpensive restaurant:  30.00 MAD Meal for 2 People, mid-range restaurant, 3-course: 150.00 MAD Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught): 27.75 MAD Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle): 30.00 MAD Coffee (regular): 10.00 MAD Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle): 5.21 MAD Water (0.33 liter bottle): 3.40 MAD

Shops/markets

Milk (regular), (1 liter):  6.99 MAD Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g):  5.66 MAD Rice (white), (1kg):  11.76 MAD Eggs (regular) (12):  12.03 MAD Local Cheese (1kg):  76.62 MAD Apples (1kg):  11.74 MAD Banana (1kg): 10.57 MAD Oranges (1kg):  5.91 MAD Tomatoes (1kg): 4.85 MAD Potatoes (1kg):  4.60 MAD Water (1.5-liter bottle):  5.91 MAD

Source: Numbeo

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Is Morocco expensive for tours and activities?

You might think that going on a tour in Morocco would be expensive. This really depends on the travel company, the number of days and the activities you like to do.

Nowadays you can already on a guided day trip to the desert for less than $50USD!

We recommend looking on websites like Viator and Get Your Guide to find the best deals and compare prices for tours in Morocco.

In conclusion, it’s possible to make your trip to Morocco as cheap or expensive as you want.

While we do enjoy spending a bit more in restaurants every so often ( it’s impossible to visit Morocco without trying those delicious Tagines ) we have been able to travel around the whole country and do a plethora of fun activities without breaking our piggy bank. 

Morocco is also a great destination for buying beautiful souvenirs!

Here’s a great guide to shopping in Morocco and how to bargain for decent prices.  If we would only have a home to store all those beautiful carpets, ceramics, mirrors, lamps,…

Morocco is a great destination to travel and live for a long time without becoming broke and the perfect place to escape the cold in winter!

I hope this guide was useful in preparation of your trip to Morocco!

Do you have any updates or questions? Let me and other readers know in the comments below!

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Morocco looks wonderful. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I don’t sense so nervy about stay at now.

i really liked this post .thank you for the great words about my country and its people .i have been working in Morocco tourism for 15 year now and most of the people go with a smile and full of memories.

We absolutely love Morocco so it’s not hard to write beautiful things about this country 🙂 Where have you been working in Morocco?

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Ya know what, I have to admit, I thought Morocco was going to be cheaper! Is Morocco cheap? Yes, but is it as cheap as I thought it was going to be? Not really. Of course, the cost is relative to many different factors, and overall, it wasn’t expensive!

Now, below I’m giving you the basic costs, what we paid for things, and the “highlights” of the cost of traveling in Morocco.

I won’t be displaying our total spending as it wouldn’t help you! We stayed here for nearly three months and we lived in Taghazout for about five weeks of that time. Who travels like that? Pretty much nobody.

Good news is, my info can still provide value if you’re wondering ‘is Morocco cheap’ because we experienced A LOT during that time thus giving you a wide range of what the costs are in Morocco.

But let’s stop babbling and I’ll just show you the numbers, cool?

At the time of writing $1 USD = 9.43 Moroccan Dirhams (MAD) Just remember every 10 MAD equals a dollar. You can even just slice off the last zero to make it even easier. 450 MAD becomes around $45. I found it easier to display everything in MAD as currency conversions change often. Check here for a conversion update.

Accommodation

Accommodation will obviously vary from city to city and from person to person but hopefully, my travel style is a bit of what yours is like and you can get some ideas.

Generally, we went for cheaper places that still offered value, we don’t stay in dorms and don’t book total sh*tholes to save a buck. #TooOldForThat.

Our goal was to get hotels for under 280 MAD per night. We met this goal overall as a few nights we spent a bit over and a few nights we spent way under.

But we also stayed in an Airbnb for four weeks while living in Taghazout. We ended up only spending 150 a night at that place as we worked out a month deal with him.

PRO TIP: if you plan on spending a good chunk of time in a place (literally anywhere in the world) and you find a place you like on Airbnb, stay a few nights and then work out a deal for a month and pay off the system for a sweeter deal. It’s exactly what we did and it ended up being 1400 MAD cheaper.

Something to keep in mind is, most accommodation we found included a breakfast, and it was often plentiful and actually really nice! So keep that in mind while browsing hotels, you may be getting a meal with that price!

Our most expensive hotels were:

• Ouarzazate – 350 MAD with breakfast
• Agdz – 450 MAD with dinner and breakfast

Not too bad considering the meals included.

Our cheapest hotel score:

• Mirleft – 170 MAD

AND the vibes were awesome and it was a super cute place. This was the only place where we had a shared shower and bathroom though!

Our apartment in Taghazout

• One month for 4500 MAD

If you’re wondering ‘is Morocco cheap?’ Then this may be a huge NO in your face. BUT this was a fully furnished private apartment, with kitchen and appliances etc, two rooms, living room, and we could see the beach from our wall of windows! Not too shabby.

We definitely could have found something cheaper but it wouldn’t have given us a view it would have been more out of town, and the value would have been less. At the end of the day, this place was only $16 USD a night split between two people!

Our landlord also ran the downstairs shop which was convenient and they also brought us home cooked food randomly which was SO sweet of them!

If you’re curious exactly where we stayed in each place, check out my other Morocco posts as I give all of my hotel recommendations in the specific posts about the places we went!

Transportation

Transportation costs aren’t too bad but they will surely add up if you’re bopping around the country every other day! We found our road trip to be one of our best travel experiences and wouldn’t have changed a thing.

Again, we’re talking value here and while a car rental will obviously be more than a bus ticket, the value given is far greater and worth every cent.

With the car, you can get a lot more done and see more of Morocco than you would from a bus.

Here is how much we got taxis for. NOBODY would turn their meter on. *insert eye roll and shock*

• CTM bus station to Marrakesh medina – 50 MAD
• CTM bus station to Chefchaouen medina – 25 MAD
• Agadir to CTM bus station – 30 MAD
• Fes medina to CTM bus station – 20 MAD
• Marrakesh medina to the airport – 80 MAD

You can find more prices simply by looking on CTM’s website . This is the more expensive bus to ride but convenience, less hassle, fewer stops, faster trips etc all made it worth it in my eyes!

• Marrakesh to Agadir – 110 MAD
• Fes to Chefchaouene – 75 MAD

By far the best way to travel the country! We already want to go back and road trip more. DON’T be scared, it was actually safe and easy. But this is one thing that isn’t that cheap in Morocco. Ouch. Still totally worth it! Check all the driving tips you need for Morocco .

• Car rental for 13 days was – 3100 MAD / 238 MAD per day

And don’t think you’re getting away with cheap gas either.

• A half tank will run you around – 400 MAD

And don’t forget about parking! Luckily this one is cheap in Morocco.

• Depending if it’s just a tip after a few hours or overnight parking –  2 MAD to 30 MAD

Now, you can definitely get a car for cheaper depending on when you come. If you’re visiting Morocco in winter, the car may be cheaper. This is how much it cost us when we were visiting (March) and we shopped around! Check prices on our go-to site for renting cars around the world.

Food and Drink

This is another thing that will vary wildly from person to person. We love eating local, we love cooking for ourselves, and we also like to grab a damn simple pizza here and there too. So shoot me!

Local food in Morocco is pretty good but I don’t know what all the rave is about. To be short, there’s tagine and couscous and those are the main items. And when you’re vegetarian, that limits things even more.

But we had the opportunity to cook for ourselves a lot while living in Taghazout and it was so good and cheap too! We also found a few “cheat” places.

Alcohol isn’t too easy to find unless you go to a club or a nicer hotel but we did find some! And you can’t forget about the tea, you’ll be addicted!

• Beer at a hotel in Ouarzazate – 25 MAD
• Random hotel in the middle of nowhere and their local bottle of wine – 150 MAD
• Mint tea for two – 20 MAD
• Large bottle of water – 10 MAD (plastic sucks but you can help cut down a bit by buying the large 5L bottle rather than 100 small ones)

We often ate two meals and then a snack for our third. This is something we do a lot of, simply because we eat well when we do eat and sometimes three full meals aren’t necessary! Also, when you’re out filming, snapping pictures and enjoying yourself, you lose track of time and it’s already dinner. So sometimes lunch was more of a quick bite and that’s it.

• Brekkie (usually eggs, bread, OJ, coffee at a decent cafe) – 30 MAD
• A few bananas and oranges – 8 MAD
• Veggies – 5 MAD /kilo (we found a guy in Taghazout who sold us veg per kilo for this cheap!)
• Fish tagine on the beach for two  – 100 MAD
• Random sandwich – 30 MAD
• Olive oil – 60 MAD (liter)

We are not shoppers. In fact, I hate shopping, But I did want a cool local dress and my mom essentially begged me to buy her stuff and bring it home. So we went shopping… And I think we did pretty good!

Remember, haggling is part of the culture, just don’t get disrespectful about it. They will always try to sell it to you for higher, of course, but as long as you’re nice, you can end up getting it for nearly half price!

I think of it like this: What am I comfortable paying? What was the initial price they offered? I’ll offer around half and try to keep it there as best as I can. In the end, I won’t haggle for an extra dollar off.

Just keep in mind for those who are “awkward” with haggling, they won’t sell it to you if it’s not a decent deal for them… So if they refuse to go lower after a while, either buy it or move on.

Another few shopping tips:

• Shop in small towns and on the side of the street, they can be cheaper than the big bustling cities.
• Buy all of your things from the same person. They will give you a sweet deal!
• Know what to buy in Morocco.

Gifts we bought:

We got these mirror things with little doors on them to hide the mirror (super cute!) for our moms.

We also got a teapot and a small specially crafted tagine (a bit fancier than the plain ceramic painted ones).

• ALL four items we got for 300 MAD from the same person.

Stuff for us:

• A dress for me – 90 MAD (starting price was 130 MAD)
• A Jellaba for Garrett – 250 MAD

There’s so much fun to be had! Where do you draw the line? Well, the good news is, there’s a lot of free and cheap stuff. The beaches, walking around the medinas, window shopping at the markets, entrance fees, surfboard rental…

You could also spend a lot of money on expensive riads (I don’t get it?) just to have fun at their pool (because pools in other parts of the world doesn’t exist…?) and get your Insta-photos (because nothing says #culture like bikinis at a pool in Morocco, amiright?), but I think spending money on hotels is a bit silly.

I’d rather spend money on experiences. At the end of the day, I’m literally just there to sleep.

There are plenty of things you can blow your Morocco budget on… and experiences are where it’s at (in my opinion)! 

So how much money do you want to spend in Morocco? Well, that’s up to you! Here are a few examples of things we spent money on…

• Surfboard rental and wetsuit – 70 MAD per day (no time limit and renting from the same dude often)
• Entrance to CLA Studios – 40 MAD
• Desert tour experience – 950 MAD (per person)
• Entrance fee for Telouet Kasbah – 20 MAD
• Surf camp in Taghazout – around 5000 MAD + (depending on the package you get but this includes everything for a whole week!)
• Hike around Imlil – free – 2000 MAD + (depending on the hike you take!)
• Data for your phone (Maroc Telecom) – 50 MAD for 5GB (so cheap!)
• Medicine for getting sick – 100 MAD (nausea and probiotics)
• 4 batteries – 20 MAD (world’s crappiest batteries)

Hopefully, you found this helpful! Does this answer, “is Morocco cheap?” for you? We found it to be relatively cheap and it offered great value. We can’t wait to return!

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Morocco Travel Guide: Best Things To Do (10-day Itinerary)

Morocco: beautiful, diverse, adventurous, and mysterious. On the same day, you can walk with a camel in the Sahara at sunrise, snowboard in the Atlas Mountains by the afternoon, and relax in luxurious medina riads by evening. It is a large country with legendary scenery that makes it a delight to travel through. Distances can be long; however, the stunning destinations make it worth it. Follow this 10-day Morocco travel guide to include all the amazing highlights of this wonderful country!

Best things to do in Morocco

Our 10-day Morocco itinerary started in Chefchaouen , but you can easily do this the other way around. If you have the time, we would recommend extending the itinerary to 12 days (instead of 10) to have one more day in Chefchaouen and one extra for the Sahara Desert Tour . Take as much time as you can to enjoy the magic of Morocco!

Day 1 – From Tangier Airport Directly to Chefchaouen

The nearest airport to Chefchaouen is Tangier Airport. From Tangier, it’s a 2-hour drive by taxi or a 4-hour drive on the CTM bus. The bus costs around 50 DH, which is a little less than 5 USD.

From the airport, take a taxi to the gare routière (bus station), which is 1.5 km away. All buses, including CTM, will leave from here. Or, get a rental car from the airport in Morocco. You can also split the cost of a taxi to Chefchaouen with other travelers and pay around 15 USD each.  This will save you 2 hours of time on the bus and ultimately give you more time on your Morocco itinerary.

Hotels in Chefchaouen 😴

Day 2 – Explore the Blue City of Chefchaouen

Chefchaouen is the one place you shouldn’t skip while creating your Morocco itinerary. It’s a mountain village painted in 100 shades of blue. Wander the beautiful streets here, explore the city’s hidden gems , and take pictures of cute doorways and cute kittens in this photographer’s paradise!

Spend one extra day in this city if you are able to, and use this day to enjoy the nature of the Riff Mountains surrounding the city.

Read more: Best things to do in the Blue City of Morocco: Chefchaouen

Day 3 – Traveling to Fes

Getting from Chefchaouen to Fes is a 4-hour bus ride along beautiful roads. You really see the countryside of Morocco , which is great to see aside from the big cities. If you’ve got your own transportation, you can also drive to Fes yourself, passing through the diverse landscape of the country.

We recommend to rent a car in Morocco through Sunny Cars with free cancellation and insurance included. Book your rental car here .

Day 4 – Wandering Around in Fes

Fes is a city that is very hard to be bored in. There is a lot to do in and around Fes. It has one of the oldest medinas, which is also the largest car-free urban area in the world! Join a guided walking tour through the Old Medina and learn about it’s rich history. It is also surprisingly not that touristy, as it’s not on most people’s Morocco itinerary.

The city is a must-see to experience true, medieval, authentic Morocco, often feeling like a step back in time! Discover towers of spices, colorful rugs, leather tanneries, and steamy hammams in this fascinating city.

Read more: Best things to do in Fes, Morocco

Hotels in Fes 😴

Day 5 – Travel to Merzouga (Sahara Desert Morocco)

Merzouga is a town on the edge of the Sahara Desert in Morocco. From here, it is a 45-minute drive to the camp where you will be staying for the night. It is an unforgettable moment on your Morocco itinerary as you witness the rippling orange and red sands for the very first time.

It is best to do a 3-day Sahara Desert Tour from Fes to Marrakech. From Fes to Merzouga is a spectacular 5-hour drive through beautiful landscapes and the snow-covered Atlas Mountains. A tour will take you right into the Sahara desert and give you a true feel for these landscapes and the friendly people that live here.

Read more: Sahara Desert Tour (Discount code available for the tour)

Day 6 – Sunrise in the Sahara and Marrakech

It is an early morning wakeup on day 6, after a great evening with music, dinner, and some of the best star-gazing in the world! Hop out of bed, and go for a walk with a camel before trekking along the tops of the dunes to see a stunning Saharan sunrise. This is one of the most breathtaking moments on the Morocco itinerary!

Please note: Since this trip in 2016 we have learned a lot about animals used in tourism. We don’t recommend riding a camel anymore! Learn more about different forms of wildlife tourism and the better alternatives .

After sunrise, breakfast is served before getting back in the car again to carry on the 10-day Morocco itinerary. The car takes you to Boumalne Dades as a place to sleep on your way to Marrakech. This is a beautiful town situated on the edge of the desert, surrounded by uniquely shaped cliffs and gorges. If you’re visiting in Spring, there may be an opportunity to see the valleys full of red and pink flowers!

You will visit a lot of wonderful sights on your way to Boumalne Dades, including many typical, earthen-style villages of the Sahara.

Hotels in Boumalne Dades 😴

Day 7 – Heading to Marrakech

On the last day of the tour, you will be visiting Ait Benhaddou, a breathtaking town! Here, houses look like giant sandcastles and are built against a hilltop, surrounded by beautiful palm trees. The movie-like scenery of this town has made it a popular location for many movies to be filmed.  Additionally, you will visit one of the highest points in the Atlas Mountains. The views from up here are spectacular! 

By the end of the day, you will arrive in Marrakech , probably ready to dip in the refreshing waters of a swimming pool. Because of this, make sure to book into a great riad in Marrakech.

Hotels in Marrakech 😴

Day 8 + 9 – Marrakech

Marrakech is a fantastic city to end your Morocco itinerary. Wander through the Medina , bargain for some souvenirs, enjoy the many-colored buildings and palm tree-filled parks, and stay in the most stunning riads (guesthouses). This city is full of gems to discover, and best of all, it’s foodie heaven!

Spend days hunting for treasures in the maze of souks, and end them by enjoying the Moroccan delights of tagine and mint tea on one of the many beautiful roof terraces in the city.

Read more: Best things to do in Marrakech, Morocco

Day 10 – Flying Home

Enjoy your last delicious Moroccan breakfast, and fly home from Marrakech International Airport.

Want to see more of Morocco? Head out to Essaouira or go surfing in Taghazout. There are endless beautiful places to explore in Morocco, and your itinerary can be adjusted to account for other new and exciting places.

Is Morocco Safe to Travel?

Yes!! Morocco is really safe as a country to travel to. People are friendly and will often smile and chat. They will also politely let you know when they don’t want you to take a picture of them. At night, make sure not to walk alone and try to stay in the city center (medina) to ensure safety.

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Is Morocco Safe to Travel Solo as a Woman?

Yes, it’s definitely safe! However, keep in mind that this is a Muslim country, and men are not really used to ‘Western’ women. Blonde hair, in particular, will draw a lot of attention. It’s helpful to wear clothes that cover up your shape a little, so no shorts or mini skirts, for example.

This is also more respectful when traveling in a Muslim country. It’s a good idea to pack a few scarves to take out with you, just in case there are situations when you may need to cover your shoulders and arms (for religious sites, for example).

Traveling Morocco, as a woman, can definitely be an enjoyable experience. However, it’s always safer to travel together with someone else if there is the option.

Morocco Budget

Traveling in Morocco can be as cheap or expensive as you make it! A group tour to the Sahara will cost around 150 USD, and a private tour around 600 USD. Trains and buses are very cheap, whereas taxis can get pricey very fast, especially if you get stuck in Moroccan traffic! Expect food to cost anywhere between 2 and 12 USD, and fresh orange juice only 0,50 to 3 USD. 

Costs of Traveling in Morocco

Travel on a budget in Morocco, from $170 − $590 USD weekly per person, mid-range $720 − $1430 USD, and high-end from $1480 − $2320 USD. However, costs depend on factors like accommodation, transportation, and activities. We did not include flights. Check flight prices here

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• Transport: $2 − $25 USD Book public transport
• Car Rental: $25 − $50 USD Book a rental car
• Food: $5 − $25 USD
• Activities: $5 − $100 USD See tickets & tours
• Travel Insurance: $2 − $6 USD Get Travel Insurance

Best Time to Visit Morocco

We would recommend avoiding Morocco in July and August, as it can get unpleasantly hot in the cities.  We visited in February, and we only needed a light jacket for a few days of the trip, which was the perfect climate for us.

The country is at its most beautiful from March to May when the landscape bursts into spring. During this time, you can expect to see valleys of flowers and fields of green. During Autumn (September to October), temperatures are also very pleasant, which makes traveling throughout the country more comfortable.

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How Much Does a Morocco Trip Cost? 2024 Morocco Budget Breakdown

Morocco is often thought of as a good destination for budget travelers. And while traveling in Morocco is much cheaper than in other parts of the world, it can be as cheap or as expensive as you want it to be depending on your travel style. Our Morocco trip cost came to around $1,000 a day (with airfare), which tends to still be a good starting point in 2024 for families vacationing in many cities across the country.

However, we were NOT looking to do this trip on the cheap. Because of safety concerns and overall culture immersion challenges, we wanted to take a bit more of a luxury approach than we do on most of our trips. Instead of exploring on our own and staying in Airbnbs , we wanted to stay in nice riads and hotels. But most of all, we wanted to have a driver that stayed with us throughout the trip.

I have included a number of splurges in this Morocco trip budget (like staying at a luxury desert camp ) because this tends to be a trip of a lifetime. There are plenty of ways to reduce these expenses to fit your budget — and I’ll point those out.

If you are planning a trip to Morocco, I strongly recommend working with EPIC Travel , a boutique travel agency that focuses exclusively on Morocco and Portugal , with in-country trip planners that will design a custom itinerary for you and source the right fit of hotels, guides, drivers, and unique experiences. Mention We3Travel when you reach out and if you book a trip, you will receive a free VIP welcome gift on arrival.

If you are just visiting Marrakech or flying from Marrakech to Fes and only visiting those two cities or doing day trips, you can plan it all on your own. Or if you are very adventurous, you could rent a car or use the bus system to get around the country without any extra help. However, I feel that especially for families, working with a third-party expert is well worth it.

How much does a trip to Morocco cost?

I have based this Morocco trip cost loosely on the Morocco itinerary that we followed during our family visit, which was for 12 nights in March. For purposes of this Morocco travel budget, I have used the following assumptions:

• Family of four with two adults and two kids under 16 sharing a family room/suite or two rooms;
• Flying from NYC to Casablanca;
• Staying in Morocco for 12 nights during spring break;
• Staying in 4 star riads and hotels;
• Splurging on a few special activities.

Based on these assumptions, a 12 night trip to Morocco for a family of four costs approximately $13,381 or $278 per person, per day . If you are traveling as a couple, you can adjust accordingly based on the breakdown below. In this Morocco budget I have included airfare, on-the-ground transportation, accommodations (4 star primarily), activities, and food.

Airfare to Morocco

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The reason we decided to visit Morocco is because we found a great airfare deal from New York to Casablanca. Today, when looking at an estimated average ticket cost from New York to Casablanca they come to around $550 per person in the off-season and $950 during the summer.

You can usually find the best fares on direct flights on Air Maroc, but you can also connect in Europe on Air France or TAP Airlines through Portugal. When looking for airfare deals, I highly recommend signing up for a membership to Going , which will send you airfare deal alerts for the cities that you are interested in.

Total airfare & express arrivals cost: $2,200 ($550x 4 people)

Accommodations Costs in Morocco

In Morocco, you can stay in a range of accommodations. For an authentic experience, book a riad in the old city or Medina. A riad is a small guest house that was a large home that has been converted to welcome guests. There are usually a small number of rooms arranged around a central courtyard. Most will offer breakfast and tea, if not a full-service restaurant. For riads, expect high ceilings, large rooms, and very authentic decor. Many riads are now owned by Europeans or other expats.

Riads range from basic to luxury and the prices range as well, but can generally be found for under $200 per night. You will note that we splurged in a number of locations for the nicer accommodations.

You can also find hotels in the newer sections of cities, but don’t expect to find many American brands where you can use your points. However, you will find many luxury resorts in Marrakech, such as the Fairmont and Four Seasons. It is easy to spend upwards of $1000 per night at some of these resorts. If you don’t want to spend that much, there are more affordable luxury riads in Marrakech .

I have broken out the room rates where we stayed for comparison purposes. Note that all of these prices included breakfast, and the desert camp and L’Ma Lodge also included dinner:

• Lina Ryad and Spa in Chefchaouen is one of the nicest riads in Chefchaouen but not luxury – Junior suite with an extra bed = $165 per night
• Riad Fes is a Relais & Chateaux property and a luxury riad – Junior suite with an extra bed at around = $350 per night
• Riad Chebbi luxury desert – Deluxe double room = $247 per night
• L’Ma Lodge – Private suite with two bedrooms, including breakfast = $254 per night
• Riad Kaiss in Marrakech – Suite with breakfast included = $532 per night

Total accommodations cost = $4,263

Morocco Trip Activities Costs

On our trip, we wanted to experience the Moroccan culture, learn its history, and explore its ancient corners. Yes, we could have just landed in a city and set out to get lost in the Medina. But since this was my first time visiting an African country and a Muslim country where I don’t speak either Arabic or French, I wanted a little hand-holding along the way. Plus, we have found through our travels that we get much more out of our explorations if we take at least one tour in each destination.

Before we left, there were a few things I had on my wish list (thank you Instagram for introducing me to the Blue City of Chefchaouen .) A little research uncovered a few other “must-do” experiences. These included a camel trek in the Sahara and a Moroccan cooking class.

Since we always love to explore a culture through its food, we also added in a food tour in a different city. Trying to balance out our structured activities with downtime, we ended up with one planned activity per day. Of course, you may prefer more free time on your own and skip some of the guided tours or special interest activities like the cooking class or photography tour.

Here is how our activity budget breaks down. We found that the cost of private tours is cheaper in Morocco than in many European cities, so I would encourage everyone to take a few tours when you visit.

• Half-day tour of Chefchaouen = $189
• Food tour in Fes = $300 (for 4 people)
• Full day tour of Fes = $257 (for 4 people)
• Evening photography tour of the Fes Medina = $172
• Camel trek in the desert = $133
• Guided tour of Ait Ben Haddou = $344
• Half-day tour of Marrakech souk = $140
• Marrakech cooking class & market visit = $168
• Flytographer family photo shoot = $385

Total activities cost: $2,088

Transportation Costs in Morocco

If you are traveling around the more remote areas of Morocco or through the Atlas Mountains, I would encourage you to hire a driver . You can certainly arrange transfers from place to place, but you can also hire a driver to stay with you throughout the trip.

There is a cost difference between arranging transfers versus having a driver at your disposal while in a city. The other, more expensive option, is to also hire a guide to travel with you, versus picking up local guides in each destination.

That option was too cost-prohibitive for us, so we chose to hire a driver from our arrival in Casablanca, through our arrival in Marrakech. This way he was available for us if we needed him in Fes and Skoura, and we were able to develop a rapport after spending a week together. From Marrakech, we arranged transfers for our return to Casablanca. This provided a good mix of budget-consciousness and luxury.

Expect to spend about $200 per day to hire a private driver, not including tips (we will talk about tipping etiquette later.) Basic taxi rides around the city will generally cost you about $5, depending on distance and if it is a “petite” cab (holds up to 3 people) or “grand” taxi. Just beware of taxi scams in Marrakech .

Of course, you can always rent a car or use the bus and rail system to save money. But traveling as a family without speaking Arabic or French, we felt most comfortable hiring a private driver. You won’t need a driver when you are staying in Marrakech.

Total transportation cost: $1800

Food Costs in Morocco

Food costs in Morocco also vary depending on if you are eating at local food stalls, local cafes, or in the hotel/riad restaurant. For example, a cup of mint tea or a bottle of water will be about $1.00 (remember you can’t drink the tap water in Morocco) and a budget lunch will cost about $5.00-20.00 per person.

However, dinner at a nice restaurant can still run you $40-50 per adult (without alcohol) and $20 per child. For our trip, breakfasts were included at each hotel, as well as three dinners. We also timed our cooking class and food tour to cover two other meals, so we didn’t spend as much on food as we usually would.

Total food costs: $2100

Tipping in Morocco

Tipping is an important part of the culture in Morocco and everyone that helps you does expect to get tipped. Plan on carrying plenty of small bills and coins with you for tipping.

In restaurants, you should generally tip 10 percent of the bill. Guides and drivers should both get about 100-200 Dirhams per day (about $10-20). For half-day excursions, 50-100 Dirhams is an acceptable amount.

At hotels, you may also want to tip the porters and housekeeping staff or anyone who provides you with a personal service. Of course, in the souks look out for those that make a living on “tips” from giving tourists directions, posing for pictures, etc.

Because we usually had both a driver and a guide on most days, we spent about $25-30 per day on tips.

Total budget for tips: $300

Of course, when you are walking through the souks, you are going to be tempted to go shopping in Morocco and purchase some of the textiles, spices, Moroccan Argan oil, soaps, shoes, and other goods. Haggling is expected and you should usually be able to get the item for about half the initial offer. What you spend is up to you!

Total budget for souvenirs: $200

Travel Insurance

This post is brought to you in part as a paid partnership with Allianz Travel. All opinions are my own.

Even though we already have an annual travel insurance plan with Allianz, I wanted to get some extra travel insurance for this trip because it was such an investment and we need to pay for everything except food and tips up front.

There are just so many variables for this trip: would a blizzard stop us from getting out, would we miss a connection, would they lose our luggage, what if our camera got stolen, what if we got sick and needed to get an emergency evacuation from the Sahara desert? It gave me peace of mind to make sure that we were covered and for an amount that would cover the cost of the trip.

I actually priced out a couple of options and not only did Allianz come in with the best coverage for the best rate, I know from previous experience how easy they are to work with to file claims. So while I do work with them as a sponsor, I have also become a loyal customer.

Total trip insurance cost: $430

Total Morocco Trip Cost

So how much does a trip to Morocco cost? Well, the average cost of a 12-night trip to Morocco costs $13,381 including flights, nice hotels, a private driver, a full load of activities, meals, and miscellaneous expenses.

If you want to drive yourself and stay at cheaper riads with fewer activities, it is easy to decrease this Morocco trip cost, but how many times will you go to Morocco? You might as well do it nicely if you can.

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How much does it cost to travel morocco.

Well congratulations! You’re about to visit one of the best and most affordable countries in Africa!

Signs indicate that if you’re reading this post, you’re probably thinking about travelling to Morocco and let me just start by saying… you definitely should!

One of the top budget travel destinations going (and definitely one of the cheapest countries to travel in Africa ), Morocco still has plenty of undiscovered gems to unearth amidst its dazzling diversity.

And that’s not to mention the “on the beaten track” gems you shouldn’t miss either!

But you want the best news?

Yup, it gets better!

Because no matter if it’s on, or off, the beaten track, Morocco is one of the most affordable countries to travel in… ever!

So, as a dedicated budget traveller, Morocco is music to my ears!

Read on to learn more about how much it costs to travel Morocco and what your trip budget should be if you’re planning on visiting soon…

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A word on these morocco travel costs.

This budget is based exactly on my travels in this amazing country in early 2020, so you can trust it’s entirely authentic.

But let’s be honest for a moment – this budget involves travelling in Morocco on a budget, i.e. eating in cheap, local restaurants and staying at cheap local hostels.

It also involves using local public transport, and often maps.me , instead of official guides!

This is because, as a budget travel blogger, I’m always looking to do things as cost-effectively as possible and, as such, this article is really about showing you just how cheaply you can travel in Morocco.

However, if you want to splurge in this country, you certainly can too.

Luxury riad stays, professional tours, private guides and organised drivers, as well as top restaurants, are all available – but just don’t expect your budget to be the same as mine!

And with that out the way, the next thing I want to let you know is that this article is broken down into different travel categories, namely…

• accommodation
• entrance fees / guides
• other expenses

By using this structure, I hope I’ll allow those of you with a bit more / less cash, to do your own workings about how much it might cost you to travel in Morocco too.

And then, at the end of the post, we look at the overall costs of what an average 2 week budget trip to Morocco might set you back.

This budget won’t include the cost of any visas (although for Morocco you probably won’t need one), nor the cost of international flights, (I always use Skyscanner to find the best deals) so don’t forget to factor those in as well.

If you want to use a ferry to get to Morocco, as I have, then check out this post I wrote which gives you all the details about travelling from Spain to Morocco by ferry .

I also recommend you pick up a Wise card before you travel here, to make sure you’re getting charged real exchange rates, with no markups or sneaky transaction fees being added.

And with that preamble out the way, let’s get on with answering the question about how much it costs to travel Morocco…

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#1 Accommodation

With Morocco now well and truly on the traveller map, there really is every bracket of accommodation available here – from dorm beds in huge hostels to ritzy luxury hotels, especially in destinations like Marrakesh and Essaouira.

As a budget traveller however, there’s no prizes for guessing which end of the scale I inhabited!

Yup I’m delighted to report that, if your pockets are small too, both dorm beds and private rooms in hostels, as well as local guesthouse /  homestay options, are super cheap in Morocco.

In fact, accommodation accounted for under 20% of my total spend in the country (and yes I use a very geeky, but helpful app called TravelSpend to track this stuff!) and most of that was in private rooms.

Accommodation in tourist hot spots such as Fez (where basically everyone passes through) or Chefchaouen (where lots of travellers visit) tend to be higher than those in smaller villages or towns that receive less tourists, but even there, the costs were very good.

As an example, I paid $18 USD for a private hostel room in Chefchaouen (at Casa Amina ) and $13 USD for a private room in a hostel in Fez (in Moroccan Dream Hostel ) – not bad for a solo traveller, as both rooms featured double beds!

Sharing a bathroom was a small price to pay given that both these accommodation choices were in traditional riads in the heart of their respective historic quarters too.

In rural areas, such as the Todra Gorge in Morocco, I paid even less.

On average I spent around $10 USD a night on a private ensuite room in a private guesthouse… and this generally included breakfast and usually an epic view thrown in too!

Across the whole country, you can benchmark a dorm bed at between $6-10 USD and a budget private room at $10-$20 USD.

If you want to splash out more, then a traditional Moroccon Riad is a great way to go.

Check out these top riads in Marrakesh , which start from $80 USD a night – the perfect way to end your trip in style!

To work out your overall accommodation costs therefore, you simply need to multiply one of the figures above by the number of nights you plan to spend in Morocco and you’ve got your rough accommodation budget mapped out!

Standards of budget accommodation in Morocco tend to be very good and most backpacker hostels are clean with good wifi, free breakfast and open-air communal areas, either in the centre of the riad, on the roof, or both.

Just be careful of bedbugs, as these can be an issue – eek!

#2 Transport

The thing we have to remember about transport when we’re talking about how much it costs to travel in Morocco, is how much style you want to travel in.

It goes without saying that the cheapest options for longer distance travel, i.e. between cities, are 2 nd class trains or local buses.

The tier up from this is 1 st class train services or luxury coach companies such Supratours or CTM Buses.

The top tier features private taxis, tours or drivers.

The price jump between the bottom and middle tiers here is negligible, which is why I’d suggest that most travellers will feel better with 1 st class or better buses.

As many inter-city journeys in Morocco take several hours, a little bit more comfort for a few dollars can go a long way.

And as proof of this value, even though I opted for middle-tier travel options across Morocco, transport in this country still only accounted for 18% of my total budget.

And this also included taxis between bus stations and city centres (although these only amount to a few dollars each if you utilise your bargaining skills!)

As an example of the value of transport in Morocco, a 4 hours bus from Chefchaouen to Fez cost me just $6 USD in a premier service – learn more in this post I wrote about how to get to Chefchaouen .

As another example, a 12 hour bus premier journey from Tinghir to Agadir via Marrakesh cost me just $20 USD. You can learn more about how to get to Fez from Marrakesh here.

The thing to remember with buses in Morocco, is that you have to pay a tiny amount to store your checked luggage underneath the bus.

Although this amounts to very little, it’s wise to carry some small change with you for this purpose.

I’d also recommend booking buses and trains a day in advance, especially on popular routes, or in rural locations, where services may be limited.

I use Bookaway , who are great for booking a huge range of bus journeys across Morocco.

Taking overnight buses that run between distant cities will further help your budget by doing away with your need to pay for a night’s accommodation.

Domestic flights can also be used to travel between cities in Morocco, with domestic airports in most major cities such as Marrakesh, Tangier, Fez, Casablanca and Agadir.

Taking a flight will bump up your budget, with the cheapest options with budget airline Air Arabia starting from around $50 USD.

They will also bump up your carbon footprint, but if you do want to check out prices, I advise using Skyscanner , who list budget airlines within their flight options, making it easy to compare and find the best deals.

#3 Tours & Activities

As always, it’s tours and activities that can be the make or break of your budget when it comes to travel, and Morocco is no different.

As such, if you want to keep the costs of travelling in this country down, I’d highly suggest limiting the number of tours you take.

And really there isn’t a need for you to go crazy with the tours in Morocco as the vast majority of destinations can be accessed easily, safely and independently.

Perhaps the only exceptions are for hiking trips to the Atlas Mountains or for desert tours from either Fez or Marrakesh.

Just one of these actually accounted for over 20% of my budget!

To give you some idea, a private guided morning tour in Agadir cost me $20 USD, while a 2-3 Day desert trip beginning in Fez and ending in Marrakesh set me back $95 USD.

This was by far the biggest single expense during my whole trip, but having heard stories about the most basic tours, I wanted to go one notch up and bag a private tent in the desert at least!

Given the fact this tour included all accommodation, food and transport from Fez to Marrakesh essentially (even though I jumped out early at Tinghir), I didn’t think it was too bad – although I could have paid a lot less if I had put in the energy to finding the best bargain and haggling hard.

If you want to book tours in advance (i.e. from home before you travel) you will pay more but you’re also be guaranteed a trip without any hassle, which can be great if you have a short travel timeframe.

In this instance, I recommend the following options:

• Guided Day Trip to Moulay Idriss, Volubilis Ruins and Meknes from Fez
• 3 Day Desert Trip from Marrakesh
• Day Trip to Chefchaouen from Tangier

#4 Entrance Fees & Guides

Entrance fees and guides will likely set you back very little in Morocco.

That’s because many of the historical sights you’d expect to pay for in other countries are still living and functioning cities aka medinas in Morocco, so they can’t charge people to visit!

There’s also many free and amazing things to do around these medinas, such as watching the sunset, visiting the souks and getting lost!

What you will pay for are visits to some ruins and museums within the medina, so I’d suggest limiting these to your top picks if your budget is tight.

Plus it’s very easy to get history-ed out in Morocco!

The other place you’re likely to spend your time in Morocco is amidst the amazing nature of this country and that, of course, is free – hoorah!

Yup, no charge to go to the desert, the beach or the mountains, plus all the hiking and sightseeing you can do there is generally free too (outside of any guides you want to hire).

As such, entrance fees and guides made up the lowest percentage of my Morocco budget – only around 5%.

#5 Food & Drink

For those not in the know, I’ve got good news!

Morocco is a foodie paradise and eating and drinking all the local goodness here is a huge part of your travel experience to come!

And if you eat local, which you definitely should, then food and drink here is very affordable too.

Most hostels and hotels in Morocco include breakfast in their prices.

If they don’t, it’s only a few dollars extra usually, so that’s that sorted.

When it comes to lunch, a fresh juice plus a sandwich in a local market will set you back just $2-5 USD.

A good mint tea at a café will cost less than $2 USD.

Coffee is cheap too – I spent less than $10 USD on the black gold in over 2 weeks in Morocco – a record for me!

Grocery stores are plentiful in Morocco and offer good value when buying snacks like packets of nuts, seeds and crackers that are good for bus rides or other meals on the go.

They also sell big bottles of water.

The best value here is to buy a 5l bottle and then decant that into a smaller metal water bottle which you carry with you during the day. This saves money and plastic waste.

Or, better still, is to take a Lifestraw Go Water Filter Bottle as I did – this allows you to drink water safely from the tap in Morocco as it filters out 99.9% of bacteria.

Outside of grocery stores, local markets are the place to pick up a ton of fresh fruit and vegetables, as well as baked goods, for just a few dollars.

For dinner, if you eat in local cafes / restaurants you can expect to pay around $5-10 USD for a good, healthy feed – often this will involve a 3 course meal (salad starter, tagine main dish, fruit dessert and include lashings of mint tea.)

Vegetarians are catered for, especially in touristy spots.

#6 Other Expenses

And finally, when it comes to Morocco travel costs, you’ve got to factor in all those other incidental expenses like laundry (once a week should do it) and possibly a SIM and data package too.

I used a Maroc Telecom SIM cards while in Morocco and paid around $10 USD for 8GB of data and the SIM.

Laundry in Morocco can normally be arranged through local laundromats in larger towns.

In general, you’ll pay around $5 USD for an average weekly load to be washed, dried and returned to you in 24 hours.

And don’t forget a bit of extra money for souvenir buying!

This is Morocco after all 🙂

How Much Does it Cost to Travel in Morocco?

And with all that in mind, there’s no question Morocco comes in as one of the cheapest countries I’ve ever visited.

Even beating the low cost of travelling in Armenia on the average daily spend!

Yup in Morocco I spent just $29 USD a day, including accommodation.

To explain more, I wanted to give an example of how much it costs to travel in Morocco so you can see, in practical terms, what you might need for a trip.

For this, I’ve chosen a budget trip for a solo traveller, based on my suggested 2 week Morocco itinerary , which I think allows you to see the best parts of this huge country in a limited time.

Here’s what an example budget might look like…

• Total Accommodation in Private Hostel Room x 14 nights = $80 USD
• Total Transport Spend = $70 USD including several taxi rides & long distance bus rides
• Total Tours and Activities = $110 USD including trips to the desert
• Total Entrance Fees & Guides = $10 USD
• Total Food and Drink = $100 USD
• Other Expenses = $35 USD

The rough amount you can therefore expect to spend in Morocco over a fortnight is around $405 USD.

This is roughly $29 USD per day, which is in the region of £25 GBP per day or 27€.

Please remember this is based on a budget traveller and will vary wildly depending how many activities you do, whether you stay in dorms or private rooms and how much you eat and drink!

You could cut this significantly by travelling independently to the desert and avoiding all other tours… although given these were some of my highlights I think carefully about this!

Sometimes you’ve got to ask yourself what you’ll remember more, than a few dollars saved or the amazing time you had!

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Thank you very much, very detailed and great write up. All intricate details to know are here. After reading this I am very well aware of what I will have to plan. Thanks again. you are the best.

Thanks Sonny, so happy to hear this post was useful 🙂

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Morocco Travel Budget: What Does a Trip to Morocco Cost?

Morocco is, by and large, a very budget-friendly destination, and a Morocco travel budget can accommodate anything from very bare-bones backpacking (under $30/person/day) all the way up to extreme luxury (the sky’s the limit).

We didn’t find it difficult to keep to our overall Morocco travel budget, but there were definitely varying degrees of how inexpensive things were based on our US standards of value.

The Morocco trip costs outlined here represent our time spent backpacking Morocco on what we would consider a flashpacker budget. Basically, no to dorm rooms, (mostly) yes to a/c, and no to major luxuries.

We spent 12 full days in the country, averaging a total Morocco travel budget of $72.34/day for two people, or $36.17 per person, per day. This added up to a total cost of $868.00 for our nearly 2-week trip.

Our time spent backpacking Morocco took us to Marrakech, Erg Chebbi in the Sahara Desert (with various side stops along the way), Fes, Chefchaouen, and, briefly, Tinghir.

All prices for our trip to Morocco costs are listed in USD unless otherwise noted, and, as usual for our travel budget roundups, we don’t include the costs of entering or leaving the country here, as those expenses can vary so dramatically depending on your starting point.

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Our General Impression of Travel Costs in Morocco

Transportation inside cities was very inexpensive: we paid $1.50 for most cab rides, with a maximum cost of $3.00. As far as cab rides go, those are some of the least painful that I’ve ever experienced.

Long-distance taxis, though, were another matter: we ended up forking over $60.00 for a taxi from Tinghir to Fez.

Restaurant food was generally 25-50% of what we pay in the US, with the exception being tourist-driven restaurants without any competition nearby to dilute the prices.

Orange juice was always worth the money in my opinion–4 dirham ($0.40 USD) for a fresh-squeezed glass always hit the spot.

Lodging was where we found that we had the most room to breathe: we spent $15-35/night for a riad, had private rooms everywhere, and private bathrooms, and included breakfast in all but the Blue City of Chefchaouen –but that was also the least expensive place that we stayed.

We didn’t have a chance to visit coastal destinations and explore the things to do in Essaouira , Oualidia, or Agadir on this trip, but hope to add them to our itinerary on our next trip and check out prices there, as well.

Our Lodging Costs in Morocco

Total: $258.00 for 9 nights, an average of $28.67/night..

We spent 11 nights total in Morocco, and the lodging for two of them is wrapped up in our 3 day/2 night desert tour. Our remaining 9 nights average out to $28.67/night.

We initially booked all of our lodgings online, and when we extended our stays in Fes and in the blue city of Chefchaouen , we handled that in cash (and received a nice discount each time for doing so).

Our riad in Marrakech was by far the most expensive–if we go back to Morocco, experience has taught us that we can find a far better rate.

Here’s where we stayed in Morocco!

Riad Ineslisa — This was an inexpensive riad in the medina, and the cost showed. While it was walking distance (about 15 minutes) to Jemma el-Fnaa, the room felt insecure.

Our room had only a very thin door with a simple lock and had airflow from the lobby.

This was both good since there was no air conditioning, and bad since there was very little privacy as far as noise goes. We wouldn’t stay here again.

Riad Malak — This was our favorite place that we stayed in Morocco! The riad was beautiful, the owner kind and helpful, and the breakfast amazing (so many pastries!). Best of all, it had air conditioning.

The riad is located in the heart of the medina, easy walking distance to most of the major sites. The only issue we had was a strong mildew smell in the bathroom, but, well–that wasn’t exactly rare in Morocco.

Chefchaouen

Vallparadis Pension Familiar — Cheap, clean, and very basic: this hostel was exactly what we were looking for. It is made up of all private rooms and is very quiet–exactly what we needed by the time we arrived in Chefchaouen.

The rooms and bathrooms (shared) were clean, and the location is walking distance from almost everything we needed (except the bus station). We wouldn’t mind returning here!

Our Transportation Costs in Morocco

Total: $127.50  .

The biggest expenses here were our airport transport ($35.00, higher than it could have been because we booked through our riad for ease), and our taxi from Tinghir to Fez.

Bus rides cost under $10.00 per person for long distances.

A Morocco road trip will likely raise your transportation prices a bit, but depending on what kind of trip you’re planning (for example, are you planning to travel to Morocco with kids ?), it might be worth it! We didn’t feel ready to take that on during our first trip to Morocco.

Our Restaurant Travel Budget for Morocco

Total: $152.50  .

The bulk of the meals listed in our Morocco travel budget are from restaurants–and yes, we were completely sick of it by the end.

The tagine and couscous were great, but after nearly two weeks in Morocco , I think I’ll be fine if I don’t see either for another five years.

Our Grocery Expenses in Morocco

Total: $59.00  .

By far, our biggest addition to our trip to Morocco cost in this category was water. It seems fairly inexpensive (most frequently we paid 36 dirham, or $3.60 USD, for 9 liters), but it adds up over time. If you go to the desert, be sure to stock up on water first: the prices rise the closer you get.

We also bought several rounds of snack food and treats, since we didn’t have access to a kitchen and sometimes needed to taste something familiar–Pringles, Oreos and Nestle candy bars were ubiquitous.

Our Tour + Excursion Expenses in Morocco

Total: $217.00  .

The vast majority of these Morocco costs was our 3 day/2 night tour to the Sahara Desert (which also included plenty of other sightseeing, like Game of Thrones film locations such as Ait Ben Haddou and some beautiful Atlas Mountain viewpoints), but it also includes our disastrous tannery visit, our time at Ben Youssef Madrasa, and a few other odds and ends.

Miscellaneous Morocco Travel Budget Costs

Total: $54.00  .

We had a lot of miscellaneous purchases that we needed to fit into our Morocco travel budget, including bathroom fees (most bathrooms have a fee and do not provide toilet paper) and a new pair of cheap sunglasses for both of us (definitely add sunglasses to your Morocco packing list !).

Most expensive (and most embarrassing) were the cash advance fees that we ended up paying on our credit card when our debit card refused to work in Morocco. We ended up working the issue out with our bank, but not before racking up some obnoxious fees.

Because of limited storage space, we did at least pass on all of the (tempting) souvenirs–but the price of those is definitely determined by how good you are at shopping in Morocco !

Overall, I’m very happy with how our Morocco travel budget worked out, given that we were working within the confines of a limited RTW trip budget at the time and needed to prioritize the length of our travels as well as the experiences we had during it.

If we were to return, we would be capable of completing our Morocco itinerary less expensively–but instead, what we would actually do is spend more.

In retrospect, I think that while our trip to Morocco cost exactly what we needed it to at the time, we would have enjoyed Morocco much more by increasing our travel budget by about 50% and enjoying a few more creature comforts.

While Morocco is a very budget-friendly place for backpackers, we’d personally splurge a bit more there if we had it to do all over again!

Don’t visit Morocco without travel insurance! We use and recommend Safety Wing for their competitive prices, ease of purchasing, and the clarity of their contracts. We didn’t include it on this Morocco travel budget because, similar to entering and exiting the country, the costs can vary widely for each trip. Be sure to research your needs before taking off!

About Kate Storm

In May 2016, I left my suburban life in the USA and became a full-time traveler. Since then, I have visited 50+ countries on 5 continents and lived in Portugal, developing a special love of traveling in Europe (especially Italy) along the way. Today, along with my husband Jeremy and dog Ranger, I’m working toward my eventual goal of splitting my life between Europe and the USA.

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I never knew Morroco was this cheap! Very cool

Absolutely! A budget traveler could do it much cheaper than this, but it wasn’t worth the trade off for us.

Wow, I thought that Morocco was very expensive so I turned down a trip to Morocco, but now I regret it so much!

Never too late! 🙂 It’s a fascinating country and well worth the trip, but definitely go in prepared–it’s not very relaxing!

Beautiful photos, you guys look like you had a real wonderful time! Morocco a great spot for camping, the landscape is magical. Appreciate you guys sharing your experience and expense break downs, articles like these helped me a lot before visiting any country!

Thanks so much, Agness! Morocco was definitely an unforgettable experience. 🙂

Great post! We find it very helpful! It’s great to know just how much things cost and what transportation and things are like when planning a trip somewhere.

That’s great to hear, Briana and Kyle! I hope you guys have a wonderful adventure in Morocco!

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Hello together!

Sounds like an awsome trip!

My boyfriend and I are planning to travel in Morocco soon. Did you book the desert tour in advance? Do you have any recommendation?

Thank you in advance!

Safe travels! Cheers Alex

Hey Alex! I hope you guys have so much fun. No, we didn’t book the desert tour in advance, and I definitely don’t recommend that you do–the prices they charge to book in advance are insane! There are tons of companies eager to take you out there, you won’t have any trouble finding a company on the ground. I really recommend you read this post I wrote about our time in the Sahara–we learned so much about the process while we were out there and I put all the information right here: https://www.ourescapeclause.com/saharadesertmorocco/ It’s an absolutely magical experience–I hope you guys love it as much as we did!

It’s great to see a breakdown of the costs. I’m so glad you mentioned the bathroom fees and toilet roll, I’ll try to remember to carry some in my bag at all times! I read on another blog that you aren’t supposed to drink the tap water but that you could fill water bottles up in restaurants and cafes – did you see anything like that? I saw you recommended not booking the desert tours in advance because it’s cheaper when you’re in Morocco – does that extend to all tours? We were planning a trip to the Atlas mountains, but will it be cheaper when we get there?

Hmm–I didn’t see anything like people filling up reusables at restaurants. If I had to guess, I would say it’s possible (most tourist restaurants will have purified water on hand), but you’ll undoubtedly be charged for it. We bought bottled water throughout Morocco, but if we were traveling there today we would use our Steripen to purify the tap water.

We didn’t look at any other tours, but yes, I would guess so–virtually everything was cheaper on the ground once we got to Morocco, by quite a large margin! Atlas Mountain tours are popular, there will be dozens of agencies selling them in major cities.

Hi there! This was insanely helpful in getting a concrete idea of how much basic things cost in comparison to USD. People say that when shopping in the souks the sellers usually price up the products triple what it actually costs. Were the prices that exorbitant in USD?

I’ve typically heard that it’s 4x–if it’s 3x now, maybe they’re getting more realistic! Lol. But yes, the initial prices are always ridiculous–feel free to quote WAY under that. We always followed the rule that we knew what we were willing to pay when we started (after all, the “worth” of something is simply what someone else is willing to pay for it), and we didn’t argue over less than $1.00 USD. If we got close, great, if not–there’s always the next place.

This is extremely helpful.

However, it looks like our trip (late December/ early January) will be in the busiest season based on what I’ve read around. I think we will opt to stay in nicer places in Fes and Chefchouhan rather than Marrakech because from my research so far Marrakech sounds the most expensive.

We are wondering whether we should skip the desert tour and go the other way and see Rabat and the coast.

Haven’t been to the coast or Rabat ourselves (though Essaouria looks lovely), so can’t compare… but we did really love the desert trip. Being out in the sahara at night is still one of our favorite travel memories to date!

We might end up doing both the desert tour and Rabat since we now have a return flight from Marrakech. Hopefully it is not too much running around.

Push comes to shove, you can always look into budget flights in the area. I know Ryanair does a lot in Fes and Marrakech, not sure about Rabat.

I think we will skip Rabat. Right now it’s looking like: 3 nights in Marrakech (try to do a day trip to Essaouria) 3 nights for the desert trip that will take us to Fes 4 nights in Fes (with a day trip or maybe squeeze in a night in Chefchouan) 2 nights in Marrakech It will be a bit of a journey from Fes to Marrakech, so we might break it up and do a quick visit to Casablanca and then get back on the train. Not sure if that’s a good idea as we will have to store our luggage somewhere.

Sounds like an amazing trip! You’ll be very tired at the end of it… which is often true of excellent journeys. 🙂

I’ve seen so numerous posts about Morocco in recent times I’ve been thriving to go! How is it for females wandering solo there?

I didn’t travel alone, but I have many friends who did! I won’t sugarcoat it: I traveled with a man, and Morocco is still home to the worst street harassment I have ever faced. My female friends who traveled alone had it even worse, and while they weren’t assaulted, there were some close calls.

I don’t want to dissuade you from going–Morocco truly is a rewarding country, and women regularly travel there alone–but it is definitely one to be cautious in. Bring the thickest skin you can manage, and don’t expect a peaceful trip. I recommend googling the Morocco posts from Eternal Arrival and Never Ending Footsteps to get an idea of what solo female travel in Morocco looks like behind the gorgeous photos. 🙂

Thank you for the information.

I’ll be heading to Morocco with a tour group in September and really looking forward to the trip.

You mentioned you had trouble using your debit cards, can you elaborate? Was it because the card did not have a chip? I know we can’t order money through out bank as it’s a close currency so I will need to withdraw once I am there. I’ve been wondering if I should take cash and exchange when I get there in case my debt card doesn’t work.

But at least with your information I can decide how much to budget for my trip.

Thanks again

Hi Claudia!

Essentially, not all ATMs would take our debit cards–in some cases we had to try several before finding one that worked. Our cards do have chips.

Personally, I would bring some USD or Euros to exchange if necessary (we usually carry a bit of just-in-case USD anyway). You probably won’t need it, but better safe than sorry. 🙂

Heading to Morocco next week – great post to assist with budget, and to get a heads up re possible issues with debit card. Were you using a regular debit card or a travel card? Again -thanks

Thanks Ann! We were using our regular debit card from Schwab, but we’ve used it in 40+ other countries and so far, Morocco is the only place we’ve had a major issue!

Thank you for information!

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Discovering the prices in Morocco is crucial for any traveler planning a visit. Questions about the cost of renting accommodations, purchasing food, dining out, and enjoying entertainment naturally arise. Additionally, understanding the average income of Moroccan residents provides insight into the country’s standard of living.

Therefore, we have compiled an overview of prices in Morocco, covering essential expenses such as public transport, restaurant dining, rent, and healthcare. This comprehensive guide aims to assist travelers and individuals alike in budgeting for their Moroccan experience.

*1 euro is approximately equal to 11 Moroccan Dirhams

*1 dollar is approximately equal to 10 Moroccan Dirhams

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Food prices in supermarkets

Food prices in Morocco are comparable to international prices. However, the selection and quality of vegetables, fruits, meat, and seafood in Morocco are much better. Here are some grocery prices in Morocco:

• oranges: 4-6 DH/kg
• apples: 10-15 DH/kg
• strawberry: 15-25 DH/kg
• potatoes, carrots, onions, tomatoes, cucumbers: 4-6 dx/kg
• beef (on the bone/tenderloin): 60-120 dx/kg
• fish: 60-120 DH/kg
• chicken: 40 DH/kg
• eggs (ten): 15 DH
• milk (liter): 7 DH
• bread (round Moroccan or baguette): 2-6 dx
• bottle of mineral water 0.5 l: 2.5-3.5 DH
• butter: 20 DH/200 g
• imported cheese: from 200 DH/kg

Prices in restaurants and cafes

You can eat or eat in Morocco from 10 to 1000 Dirhams. For 10 Dirhams in a street restaurant, you can buy a plate of beans in tomato sauce, a sandwich, or a couple of hearty spring rolls (msmen). For 50 DH, you can dine like an average office worker: take a snack,  tagine , and  tea  in a simple restaurant. At 100 DH, you can eat like a tourist or an upper-middle-income Moroccan: in a clean restaurant with an exciting interior and view and a menu with a large selection. For 250-450 DH, you can eat in an upscale restaurant with entertainment and alcohol. Well, dinner at one of the best gastronomic restaurants in the country will cost 1000 DH!

A cup of coffee or a pot of Moroccan tea at a street cafe costs an average of 10 to 20 Dirhams. For the same price, you can drink a glass of excellent freshly squeezed juice (exceptional establishments offer up to 20-30 varieties).

Rental prices

Numerous visitors enjoy their time in Morocco so much that they consider returning for the winter or settling permanently in the country. In this case, the main expense item, of course, will be rent. In major cities ( Casablanca ,  Rabat ,  Marrakech …), the cost of renting an apartment with 1 bedroom and a living room starts from 2000 DH per month for an unfurnished apartment in a remote area. A budget apartment with furniture near the center can be rented for 4000 DH. Expat housing options in good locations and luxury residences with quality finishes and furnishings start at 6,000 DH and go up to 10,000 DH in Casablanca. You can also rent a villa with a pool near the ocean in Rabat or Casablanca’s suburbs for 10,000 DH. To the cost of renting an apartment, you must add the payment for water, electricity, Internet, and concierge,

The cost of mobile communications and the Internet

Depending on your needs, a mobile Internet connection in Morocco will cost 100-200 Dirhams per month (10-20 hours of calls + 10-20 GB of Internet). Home Internet ADSL will cost 100-200 DH per month. Fiber optic Internet with a speed of 100-200 Mbps and unlimited phone calls – 500-1000 DH per month.

Public transport prices

The most famous urban transport in Morocco is a small taxi (petit taxi). A trip on such a taxi around the city will cost 10-20 Dirhams (payment by the meter). There is only so much to do in Morocco’s cities besides taking a tiny taxi because there isn’t an excellent public transportation system. Taking multiple daily trips can add up to a decent amount. You can travel between cities by bus or train.

Train travel cost:

• Casablanca – Rabat (1 hour): 45 days
• Casablanca – Marrakech (2.5-3 hours): 100 DH
• Casablanca –  Fez  (4 hours): 120 DH

Bus travel cost:

• Marrakech –  Agadir  (3h): 100 DH
• Marrakech –  Essaouira  (3h): 80-100 DH
• Marrakech –  Ouarzazate  (4.5 h): 100 DH

Prices for alcohol and cigarettes

Alcohol and cigarettes in Morocco are sold in a limited number of stores, are subject to high excise taxes, and are expensive. Approximate prices:

• beer Heineken or Casablanca (0.25 l): 20-25 DH
• local wine of average or good quality (0.75 l): 100-150 DH
• Marlboro cigarettes: 33 DH

The cost of leisure, sports, culture, and nightlife

In Morocco, leisure and entertainment can be significant expenses. An annual subscription to a fitness club of the standard we are used to will cost 10,000 DH per year. You can go to a fitness club for 2000 DH a year, but you have to put up with poor hygiene, cramped rooms, and a lack of ventilation and air conditioning.

So popular with us, yoga is an exotic hobby for the wealthy in Morocco. One lesson in a yoga studio will cost 150-200 Dirhams. If you like running or cycling, a few places in Morocco are suitable. There are just as few opportunities to develop your talents in music, dance, drawing, and other hobbies.

Nightlife in Morocco– is an expensive pleasure and is concentrated only in 2 cities: Casablanca and Marrakech. Liquor licenses are difficult to obtain and costly, hence the high cost of nightclubs. A bottle of beer, coca-cola, or water in a lounge will cost 100 Dirhams, and more potent alcohol will cost even more. Some establishments may charge an additional entrance fee of 100-200 Dirhams. Of course, there are cheaper bars and clubs, but you probably don’t want to go to them.

Cultural life in the cities of Morocco  is less rich than ours, but it has enough exciting events. For a nominal fee of 20 to 100 DH, you can watch concerts and performances in theaters and cultural centers of Rabat, Casablanca, Marrakech, and  Tangier . Major cities of Morocco host many interesting music festivals with the participation of world stars: Mawazine in Rabat, Tanjazz in Tangier, Jazzablanca in Casablanca, and others. Many of these events are accessible or more affordable than ours.

Prices for car rental and gasoline

Renting a small car in Morocco will cost 200 DH per day. It is better to rent in small agencies that offer lower prices and flexible conditions (look for recommendations on travel forums). For 300 DH per day, you can rent a Dacia Duster diesel car. The cost of a liter of gasoline in Morocco is 10 DH, and diesel – is 8 DH.

The budget for traveling by car must also include parking, which is paid for absolutely everywhere in Morocco. For each stop (even for 5 minutes), you will have to pay parking attendants 2 dirhams for fenced parking near tourist attractions – from 10 hh, overnight parking – from 20 DH.

Expressways between major cities in Morocco are also paid for. You will have to pay from 20 to 80 DH for travel on each of them.

The cost of medicine

Getting sick in Morocco is expensive. Foreigners in Morocco and Moroccans who can afford it prefer to use better quality private healthcare. A visit to a therapist or specialist will cost 200-300 Dirhams. Blood tests, ultrasounds, x-rays, and other diagnostics will cost even more. Finally, medicines are also quite expensive in the country. Moroccans, for whom the employer makes contributions to the social insurance fund, receive compensation for most doctors and drug costs. However, this system only covers some.

The cost of education

Morocco has public and private kindergartens, schools, and higher education institutions. Those who can afford it prefer private education for their children. For a month of kindergarten or elementary school, you will have to pay 1500 DH (plus transport, meals, and textbooks) for middle and high school – from 2500-3000 DH. Higher education in full-time in Morocco exists only on a fee basis; the cost depends on the chosen specialty and educational institution. So, for example, a year of study as a dentist will cost 150,000 Dirhams. Therefore, many Moroccans prefer to study in the EU countries, Russia or Ukraine, where education is cheaper or covered by grants and scholarships.

Additional education and leisure for children in Morocco can also be afforded only by wealthy families. To teach a child to draw, sing, or dance, you must send him to a paid circle or hire a private foreign teacher. Mugs will cost 1000 DH per month, and a private lesson – from 150 DH. To this must be added the transport or driver costs.

How much do Moroccans earn?

The minimum wage in Morocco is 3000 DH per month. So many receives, for example, a housekeeper who comes every day for several hours.

A graduate with higher education and knowledge of foreign languages ​​can get a first job in a call center with a salary of 6000-8000 Dirhams per month. An accountant or an ordinary travel agent will receive approximately the same amount.

Engineers, sales managers, and other qualified employees with work experience receive 10,000 Dirhams and above. More than 20,000 DH in Morocco is earned by doctors, lawyers, business people, and senior managers.

When an employee is laid off in Morocco, the employer must pay him several salaries (depending on the length of service).

Primarily only civil servants receive a pension in Morocco. Still, its size is approximately equal to the average earnings during the work period, and it is quite possible to live on it.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a meal cost in morocco.

The supper price in Morocco can vary depending on restaurant type, location, and the dish ordered. Street cuisine and local restaurants are generally less expensive than upscale restaurants.

A supper at a local restaurant or from a street vendor can cost between 20 and 80 Moroccan Dirhams (MAD), roughly equivalent to 2 to 9 US dollars. A mid-range restaurant may charge between 100 and 200 MAD (11 to 22 USD) per person, while a high-end restaurant may charge upwards of 400 MAD (44 USD) per person.

It is important to note that prices in Morocco may vary depending on the city or region. Popular tourist destinations like Marrakech or Casablanca may have slightly higher prices than smaller towns or villages.

Is Morocco expensive for tourists?

Morocco can be affordable if tourists are prepared to stay in budget accommodations, eat at local restaurants, and use public transportation. Suppose you prefer luxury accommodations, exquisite dining, and private transportation. In that case, Morocco can be more expensive than other countries in the region.

The cost of travel in Morocco varies according to the region visited. Popular tourist destinations like Marrakech, Fes, and Casablanca are typically more expensive than smaller villages and rural areas.

The average cost of lodging in Morocco ranges from 10 to 20 USD for dormitories to 100 to 200 USD for luxury hotels. The price of food can range from $2 to $5 for street cuisine to $10 to $20 for a meal at a moderately priced restaurant.

The cost of transportation in Morocco can vary depending on the mode of conveyance chosen. Taxis and private transfers are typically more costly than buses and railroads.

Morocco can be a relatively inexpensive tourist destination, particularly if you prioritize budget-friendly options. However, it is always a good idea to research and budget before your vacation to better anticipate your expenses.

Are prices cheap in Morocco?

Morocco is generally considered an affordable travel destination, and prices for many products and services can be low compared to Western nations.

In Morocco, necessities such as food, water, and transportation are typically affordable. The cost of street cuisine and public transportation (including buses and trains) can be as low as two to three dollars. Moreover, souvenirs and handcrafted products at local markets and bazaars are frequently reasonably priced.

Nevertheless, the price of certain products and services can vary based on the region and the time of year. Prices may be marginally higher in tourist hotspots such as Marrakech or Casablanca than in rural regions. In Morocco, prices for luxury goods, high-end restaurants, private excursions, and transportation can also be relatively high.

With some planning and budgeting, it is possible to experience the country’s numerous attractions without spending a fortune in Morocco.

How much is a drink in Morocco?

The price of a drink in Morocco varies dependent on the type of beverage and where it is purchased.

Prices for non-alcoholic beverages such as water, seltzer, and juice typically range from 5 to 15 Moroccan Dirhams (MAD), or approximately 0.50 to 1.50 U.S. dollars. Water and soda typically cost between 5 and 7 MAD at local street vendors or small stores. In contrast, restaurants and cafes may charge slightly more.

Additionally, the prices of alcoholic beverages such as beer, wine, and cocktails can vary. In general, the price of a bottle or pint of beer can range from 20 to 50 MAD (approximately 2 to 5 USD). In restaurants, a bottle of wine will typically cost between 50 and 100 MAD (approximately 5 to 11 USD). Cocktails in taverns and nightclubs can cost anywhere from 60 to 150 MAD (approximately 7 to 16 USD) per drink.

Notably, drink prices may be slightly higher in prominent tourist destinations such as Marrakech or Casablanca than in smaller towns or rural areas. In addition, some restaurants and bars may increase their drink prices during prime tourist season or special events.

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Morocco Cost of Travel – What is a typical Backpacker Budget?

This post will see us take a look at the estimated cost of travel in Morocco. We have two daily travel budgets – one for shoestring travellers looking to get by on less, and another for those with a slightly more comfortable backpacking budget. Further down, you will find more details on the local currency and typical prices for travel in Morocco.

Morocco Cost of Travel in 2023

Shoestring backpacker budget.

• US$25/day | 255 Moroccan Dirham

Overall Morocco is certainly a cheap country to travel in, by just about any standards. $25/day may be a realistic backpacking budget for Morocco if you’re careful with what you spend. This should just about cover the cost of dorm accommodation, food and some activities and trips. If you’re based in Europe, it’s also cheap and easy to get to which makes it a very appealing budget travel destination for Europeans with even the most affordable Eastern European countries struggling to match it for value.

You may also be surprised by just how easy and relatively fast it is to travel around the country with an excellent rail network linking most major destinations. Morocco even boasts Africa’s first high-speed service in the form of the 200 mph connection between Casablanca and Tangier . Rail travel is mostly good value, particularly in the lower classes, and Morocco isn’t an enormous country so you shouldn’t spend too much on transport unless you opt to do the long trip into the Sahara Desert which most visitors do via a tour company. If you’re planning to visit the Sahara via a tour as part of a relatively short (week or two week) visit to Morocco, you will struggle to stick to this budget.

In terms of other costs, typical backpacker-style accommodation will only be a minor dent in your daily spend and most museums and attractions are also very cheap, with entrance fees typically in the region of 10-20 Dirhams, although some Marrakech attractions have increased their price significantly in recent years.

More Comfortable Morocco Backpacking Budget

• US$35/day | 355 Moroccan Dirham

Morocco isn’t really one of those countries where you need too much discipline to keep to a ‘backpacker’ travel budget. Even the best classes on trains are pretty good value and outside of Marrakech, there’s not much of a party culture so you are highly unlikely to find yourself in a situation where you end up blowing your budget on nights out. That being said, if you do like a drink, alcohol in Morocco is relatively expensive and a beer can cost as much as a cheap meal in some restaurants.

Of course there are always nicer riads and hotels that may prove tempting if you want to spend a few more days in more luxurious surroundings. Increasing your Moroccan travel budget by $10 or so a day will enable you to sample this more regularly, although most major towns and cities also have plenty of airbnb options where you sample staying in a more authentic Moroccan home without paying the tourist rates.

If you are planning to do a trip into the Sahara via a tour company from Marrakech or Fes, then you may want to up your budget to something like $40-50 per day, although it will depend on the total length of your time in Morocco as there’ll be plenty of days where you can get by on $25 or less.

Morocco Travel Costs

The sample prices above help demonstrate how cheap Morocco can be, particularly if you eat in local restaurants rather than typical tourist joints. Things certainly compare favourably to the cost of travel in Spain with the Iberian country less than an hour away by ferry.

Money – Moroccan Dirham

£1 = 12.62 Dirham

€1 = 11.11 Dirham

US$1 = 10.22 Dirham

These exchange rates are accurate as of March 2023. Euros may be accepted in some settings and are the easiest foreign currency to exchange. Card/contactless payments are usually accepted in more touristy restaurants/attractions but you’ll certainly also need plenty of Dirhams in cash to get by in Morocco.

This Morocco backpacking budget was last updated in March 2023.

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Faqs - booking morocco flights, where can i lounge at cmn.

Are you looking forward to an exceptionally relaxing airport experience? Consider purchasing a ticket to one of CMN’s VIP lounges. Mohammed V International Airport boasts two Pearl Lounges; one in the arrivals section, Terminal 2 airside, and is an ideal place to rejuvenate after you deplane at Casablanca. The other Pearl Lounge is located by the departure gates. You can also pay at the door to enjoy amenities like drinks, snacks, showers, and magazines. Business and first-class ticket holders are welcome at Royal Air Maroc Lounge in airside Terminal 1.

Where can I find information on Casablanca at Mohammed V International Airport (CMN)?

If you require assistance getting to a particular location in Casablanca or simply want suggestions on where to go during your stay, stop by one of the airport's information booths in the arrivals section of both terminals. These desks offer information on local events, maps, and assistance in navigating the area.

Which airport should I fly into if I want to visit Koutoubia Mosque?

If you would like to visit Koutoubia Mosque, be sure to book flights to Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK). The airline hub is roughly three miles from the renowned Koutoubia Mosque, and journeying by the local bus between the two locations takes up to 30 minutes. However, it should take about 10 minutes by car if there is light traffic.

What are the transport options from Marrakesh Menara Airport?

Passengers from Marrakesh Menara Airport to the city center, roughly six miles away, can take the local bus or taxis. Buses by L19 Express bus service depart from outside the airport’s arrival section every 20 minutes via bus routes 12, 11, 18, 33, and 20. Alternatively, you could catch a taxi outside the airline hub. Although they are costly, they are the fastest means of transportation and offer door-to-door services.

Are there nonstop flights to Morocco?

There are several international airports serving different regions of Morocco, but the only nonstop flights that are available from the United States arrive in Casablanca. There are nonstop flights from the US to Morocco available from international air hubs like Boston, New York, Miami and Washington D.C. on Royal Air Maroc.

Will I need a visa to enter Morocco?

If you’re a United States national, you will not require a visa to enter Morocco and stay for a duration of up to 90 days. To enter Morocco, you will need a passport with at least one blank page that is valid throughout the entire duration of your stay in the country.

Where should I fly to in Morocco for the best access to the coast?

Morocco is bordered by the sea on its entire western border, and there are several port cities and beach resort destinations you can fly to on the coast. The best cities to fly into for coastal access in Morocco are Tangier, Casablanca, Rabat and Agadir, depending on which region you’ll be traveling in.

I want to visit the Atlas Mountains in Morocco, which airport should I fly into?

The Atlas Mountains are one of the most popular natural attractions of northern Africa, and they stretch from northeastern Morocco to the western region near Agadir. The best access to the Atlas Mountain range in Morocco can be found by flying into either Fes, which offers direct access to the mid-Atlas Mountains; or Marrakesh, which offers direct access to the anti-Atlas Mountains.

How long is the flight to Morocco?

An average nonstop flight from the United States to Morocco takes 13h 45m, covering a distance of 4327 miles. The most popular route is New York - Casablanca with an average flight time of 6h 55m.

What is the cheapest flight to Morocco?

The cheapest ticket to Morocco from the United States found in the last 72 hours was $359 one-way, and $442 round-trip. The most popular route is New York John F Kennedy Intl to Casablanca Mohamed V and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $469.

Which airlines fly to Morocco?

American Airlines & Royal Air Maroc fly the most frequently from the United States to Morocco.

What are the most popular destinations in Morocco?

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Casablanca (66% of total searches to Morocco). The next most popular destinations are Marrakech (21%) and Rabat (8%). Searches for flights to Tangier (3%), to Agadir (2%) and to Fez (0.8%) are also popular.

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• Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Morocco flight deals.
• If you are looking to discover Morocco’s vibrant desert landscape on your terms, get a car rental directly from Mohammed V International Airport (CMN) to hasten and simplify the process. The airline hub boasts car rental agency kiosks for companies such as Budget, Africa Rent, Avis, Hertz, and Thrift, close to the baggage claim area of Terminal 2.
• Are you heading to Morocco for business? You can get a head start at the business center in Terminal 1’s main hall once your plane touches down at CMN. The facility has photocopying and fax capabilities.
• Mohammed V International Airport features ramps and lifts so passengers with special needs can access most airport locations hassle-free. Additionally, wheelchairs are offered between the aircraft and airport terminals; request one prior to your trip. Flight information display screens are available at the arrivals and departure sections of the airport. Lavatories at CMN are wheelchair-accessible.
• Do you require any last-minute cosmetics or medications? Swing by Ali Ait Sayad Pharmacy, nestled in the pre-security area of Terminal 1, RAK. Passengers who are feeling under the weather, either from the journey or airport foods, can obtain over-the-counter medications at the facility.
• Mohammed V International Airport boasts two on-site hotels. Passengers who wish to rest up after touching down in the airline hub can do so at Terminal 2’s Transit Hotel.
• When you’re booking your flight to Morocco, you’ll notice that there are a handful of different airports to choose from. Casablanca Airport (CMN) handles the most international air traffic in Morocco, but there are many flights that are available from the United States to the airport in the city of Marrakesh, which is further south and more inland.
• If you’re planning on exploring Spain after spending some time in Morocco, you can take the ferry north to the southern coast of Spain. The most popular route from Morocco to Spain is the ferry to Tarifa, Spain, from the city of Tangier in Morocco. There are several trips per day between Tangier and Tarifa.
• Although US dollars and euros are commonly accepted in some tourist areas of major cities in Morocco, the Moroccan Dirham is required for everyday use and in locations outside of the country’s main cities. ATMs are widely available in the big city and often offer rates that are more favorable than money changers.
• Morocco has an extensive network of railways that connect the major cities inland and the cities that lie on the northwest coastline.
• Agadir has become a popular resort destination for both foreign and domestic tourism. There are no nonstop flights between the US and Agadir, but there are plenty of flights that have two stops. Most of the second stops on these flights are in Marrakesh or Casablanca. If you’re planning on visiting one of those cities anyway, you can plan your layover accordingly.

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A regional sized plane was used for a cross country flight with no overhead bin space. I had to "pink check" my laptop and my medications. I was NOT pleased!!!!

Absolutely nothing flight was cancelled and delayed for 2 days. Barely a heads up I want a full refund

The plane from SNA wouldn’t start after 5 tries. The team gave me an option of flying direct from LAX and giving me a Lyft ride there! Perfect!

Best airline! Always friendly and welcoming. Skyclub was great and loved the fast free wifi on board. I also love that you can pre-order your meal on the app!

Atlanta boarding crew at gate were filled with arrogance and were disrespectful. In flight crew showed indifference to the needs of passengers. This is about the flight from ATL to BDL.

The plane was FREEZING SEATS UNCOMFORTABLE Otherwise smooth Thank you

Boarding was chaotic. I didn’t finish dinner because I went to bed early. Breakfast omelet was overcooked and tasteless but croissant was better than usual. Plane was dirty—crumbs in every seam and lavatory was poorly maintained (paint peeling, etc.) and toilet paper had not been refreshed before takeoff. No cubby for storage in first and seat was narrow.

Boarding was somewhat chaotic. Unable to evaluate crew or food/drink because captain kept them seated due to turbulence. Have no idea if entertainment was offered.

West Jet has a horrible boarding process and the seats have no cushion.

Everything went smoothly. I didn’t like that when I booked in the main cabin my wife and I weren’t seated together. One would think when booking on an option that allows picking your seat. They would put you and your travel partner together. Had to call to get it sorted. They did fix.

The check in was horrible. I stood in line for 1 hour to check in with an Air France ticket. Then I was told I had to go to Delta counter onstead to check in instead. It made no sense.

Generally good. The crew is excellent. The food could be better.

Excellent apart from transport to actual plane 10 minutes from the actual gate , walking out in the tarmac in the rain and having to climb stairs to enter while holding luggage.

Did not find the wheelchair that supposed to assist and went to a long queue for transit security chk which was very slow and boarding desk wanted to close counter although that they knew that I am minutes away because of their mistake of not providing the wheelchair.

Boarding was smooth and on time. The seat was comfortable and the entertainment worked. Staff were gracious.

Good aorcraft 777 but Worst food ever Breakfast was a bû’with matonnaise… Staff was nice but invisible most of the flight

Business class in the second leg - CDG-EVN was a disaster.

worst experience ever i choose my seat in advance and also have my seat selected in my boarding and the they told me that my seat has been changed without notify me

No birding was given for next trip on same carrier, food was very moderate.

We transited through Chad and what was supposed to be a 1hr 20 minutes transit time lasted over 4hrs. We didn't get regular updates until we complained. After a 10hr flight from Paris no form of refreshment given and finally arrived Abuja over 6hrs later and none of my bags came

Seats comfortable on economy plus and attendants very helpful. Food was ok. Bathrooms needed servicing.

Good food, prompt and timely flight, good on-board personnel

Original flight was cancelled - After waiting 2 hours for new take-off times. Then had to stand in line for 3 hours, ending at 2:30 am - to be told, " No hotel rooms anywhere in Dallas". No way for me to get any rest at DFW at that time of night.

I liked the friendly crew and desk staff, all very helpful. I was surprised and a little annoyed on my outbound flight from LGW to MCO as I had prepaid and booked my seat, which was all correct at check in on my boarding pass. when I got on the plane someone was in my seat ! I was moved to another seat. The food choice is quite limited and I feel that an option of a muffin for breakfast snack would be welcomed, not everyone wants egg or bacon wrap. The choice of entertainment is good, plenty to keep you busy on a long haul flight. I liked the option offered to have the cabin bag checked into the hold, it saved me as an older, lone traveller lifting my case into the overhead locker or finding there was no space.

My luggage did not get to my Miami destination/home. I am waiting for it 24 hours later.

good service from crew. Before the would have an option between cookies or nuts as snacks.. Now, there are only cookies. too bad. People who can not have sugar don't have a choice.

I’m hoping for WiFi included. Everything else was very good

Rude security cunts. However the lady that issued my boarding ticket when I was flying back from New York was lovely & helpful!!

Appalling! The flight was delayed by 3.5 hours and the American Airlines staff at the airport where nit very helpful. Once boarded, the flight crew were unhelpful, the food was poor and the aircraft was tatty.

I called prior to flying to confirm our baggage allowance which was 5 bags. On our outbound flight thee were no problems. On the return flight we were charged for each bag totaling $400! We are working with customer service to resolve the issue.

They canceled the flight on us very close to the flight date .

It took 66 hours to get from Seattle to Tel Aviv. As a minor, I was left for more than 12 hours in Toronto and Frankfurt without hotel and food vouchers. It took 5 layovers. It was insane and not okay

It was delayed but got us to YYZ. I had great copassengers.

Flew SEA-CA, then CA-NRT. First flight was short but very uncomfortable, dirty, and had very small overhead storage space. The seats and fans were not cleaned and had visible dirt on them. Second flight was perfect.

My second flight ended up being through United and it was fine. Again, just frustrating that it was so late.

My experience was pretty frustrating because the first leg of my flight on United (though booked through Air Canada) was delayed causing me to miss my connecting flight on Air Canada. This could have been an easy solve as there was a direct flight later that morning via Air Canada that they easily could have put me on which would have only gotten me to my destination 2 1/2 hours later but because United and Air Canada don’t seem to have good communication they gave me the run around both telling me to talk with the other which I did three times to no avail. I ended up taking the delayed flight and getting on a new connecting flight which ended up getting me to my destination 6 hours later and I missed the event I was planning to go to this evening.

Everything went smoothly and as expected. We were on time and one flight arrived early.

First time flying Air Canada and the trip was very pleasant! They did a great job getting us out of Toronto and into Rome (early!) For an international flight it was very enjoyable.

This is not a Business Class equipped airplane and even the crew apologize before take over BUT BUT Air Canada charged full business class fare

All was good, except our baggage was lost for most of a day. We are thankful that it was found quickly and delivered to our hotel. Rouge was fine outside of that problem.

Babies, crying, movies and sound doesn’t working overpacked and delayed flight

Pretty good flights! If they can let y u s know regarding delays by announcing it in the PA system it would be a good business practice!

3 hours late, came at my final destination without any of my luggage.

Delays with no communication. Broken business class seat and no one seems to care or help.

The head of the flight attendants was very rude and impolite and insisted to know my nationality on flight while I had my Can passeport! against all rules!

I spent 4 hours untill get my bags no food no entertainment on the flight

Adequate. Served our purpose of getting there safely. Nothing to rave about. Decent value for the amount paid

Old planes that are not being maintained with at least basic cleaning. Plane smells awful, bathrooms not cleaned either. Customer service probably one of the worst I have experienced.

I lost my connection flight from Casablanca to Marrakech because we arrived late to Casablanca. I had to rent a car to continue my trip . I need refunds

Nothing. Everything, the service the delayed plane and communications to passengers, the boarding, the food access before flight, no aircon on the plane until high altitudes and super long wait for baggage claim with no direction on tv signs.

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Making Payments In Morocco: Deciding Between Cash Or Traveler's Checks

• Last updated May 11, 2024
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When traveling to Morocco, one of the important decisions to consider is how to make payments. While cash is widely accepted, some may prefer the convenience and security of traveler's checks. In this article, we will explore the advantages and disadvantages of each method, helping you make an informed decision on how to handle your money in this vibrant North African country.

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Pros and cons of carrying cash in morocco, advantages and disadvantages of using travelers checks in morocco, safety considerations when carrying cash in morocco, best practices for using travelers checks in morocco.

When planning a trip to Morocco, one of the important decisions you will need to make is how to handle your money. With the prevalence of credit card acceptance and ATMs, you may be wondering if it is worth carrying cash in Morocco. In this article, we will discuss the pros and cons of carrying cash in Morocco, so you can make an informed decision for your trip.

Pros of Carrying Cash in Morocco:

• Widely Accepted: Cash is widely accepted throughout Morocco, especially in traditional markets (souks), small shops, and rural areas. While credit cards are becoming more common in larger cities and tourist areas, having cash on hand will ensure you can make purchases wherever you go.
• Negotiating Power: In Morocco, bargaining is a common practice, especially in souks and with street vendors. When you have cash, you have more negotiating power, as vendors may be more likely to offer better prices for cash transactions. Carrying cash can help you save money by taking advantage of bargaining opportunities.
• Convenience: Carrying cash provides convenience, especially if you are planning to visit remote areas or small towns where ATMs may be scarce. Having sufficient cash with you will give you peace of mind knowing that you can buy what you need without relying on finding an ATM.
• Avoiding Foreign Transaction Fees: By carrying cash, you can avoid foreign transaction fees that are typically associated with credit card usage. These fees can add up quickly, especially if you plan on making multiple transactions throughout your trip.

Cons of Carrying Cash in Morocco:

• Safety Concerns: Carrying large amounts of cash can make you a target for pickpockets or thieves. While Morocco is generally a safe country, it is always wise to take precautions. Be discreet when handling cash and avoid displaying large sums of money in public. Consider using a money belt or hidden pouch to keep your cash safe.
• Exchange Rate Fluctuations: The value of cash can fluctuate due to exchange rates. If the exchange rate is unfavorable at the time of your trip, you may end up losing some money when converting your cash. It is a good idea to monitor the exchange rates and exchange your currency at a reputable money exchange office to get the best rate possible.
• Limited Options for Large Purchases: Carrying large amounts of cash may limit your options when it comes to making large purchases, such as booking accommodations, renting a car, or purchasing expensive items. Many establishments prefer credit card payments for these types of transactions, and you may have difficulty finding a place that accepts cash for large purchases.
• No Fraud Protection: Unlike credit cards, cash does not offer any fraud protection. If your cash is lost or stolen, it is gone for good. It is important to keep your cash secure and be cautious when handling it to minimize the risk of loss or theft.

In conclusion, carrying cash in Morocco has both advantages and disadvantages. It is a widely accepted form of payment, provides convenience, and allows for better bargaining power. However, safety concerns, exchange rate fluctuations, limited options for large purchases, and lack of fraud protection are important factors to consider. Weigh these pros and cons carefully to make the best decision for your trip, and don't forget to take appropriate precautions to keep your cash safe.

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Traveling to Morocco can be an exciting and enriching experience, but it's important to be prepared when it comes to managing your finances abroad. One of the key decisions you'll need to make is whether to carry cash or travelers checks. Both options have their advantages and disadvantages, and understanding them can help you make the right choice for your trip.

Advantages of Using Travelers Checks in Morocco:

• Security: One of the biggest advantages of travelers checks is their security. They are issued with a unique serial number and can be replaced if lost or stolen, providing valuable peace of mind. This makes them a safer alternative to carrying large amounts of cash, especially in busy tourist areas where pickpocketing can pose a risk.
• Acceptance: Travelers checks are widely accepted in Morocco, especially at hotels, larger businesses, and banks. They offer a familiar and secure way to make payments, without the need for exchanging large sums of cash. This can make your transactions more convenient and hassle-free.
• Exchange Rates: Travelers checks often offer competitive exchange rates, which can help you get more value for your money. This is particularly beneficial if you plan on making larger purchases or need to cover significant expenses during your trip.
• Record Keeping: Each time you use a travelers check, you receive a receipt or voucher as proof of your transaction. This can be helpful for tracking your expenses, especially if you need to provide documentation for reimbursement or tax purposes. The record keeping aspect of travelers checks can be a valuable organizational tool during your trip.

Disadvantages of Using Travelers Checks in Morocco:

• Limited Acceptance: While travelers checks are widely accepted in larger establishments and banks, they may not be as readily accepted in smaller businesses or more remote areas. If you plan on exploring rural areas or visiting local markets, it's important to have a backup plan, such as carrying some cash, as not all vendors will accept travelers checks.
• Time and Effort: Using travelers checks can be more time-consuming and require more effort compared to using cash. You'll need to locate a bank or establishment that accepts travelers checks, present your identification, and potentially wait in line. This can be inconvenient and may take away from your precious time exploring the country.
• Fees: Travelers checks often come with fees, including purchase fees and potential fees for replacement or cashing out unused checks. These fees can add up, especially if you're planning on using travelers checks for the majority of your transactions. Make sure to read the terms and conditions provided by your travelers check issuer to understand the fee structure involved.
• Exchange Rate Fluctuations: While travelers checks generally offer competitive exchange rates, they are subject to fluctuations in the currency market. If the value of the currency changes significantly between the time you purchase your travelers checks and the time you use them, you may end up with less favorable exchange rates than if you had used cash.

In conclusion, using travelers checks in Morocco has its advantages and disadvantages. They offer security, convenience, and competitive exchange rates, but may not be accepted everywhere, can involve fees, and require effort to use. It's advisable to carry a combination of travelers checks and some cash for greater flexibility and peace of mind during your trip.

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Morocco is a beautiful country with a rich culture and history, attracting millions of tourists each year. However, like any other destination, visitors need to be cautious when it comes to carrying cash. Here are some safety considerations to keep in mind when carrying cash in Morocco:

• Limit the amount of cash you carry: Carrying excessive amounts of cash is never a good idea, regardless of the destination. Decide on a reasonable amount of cash that you will need for daily expenses and keep the rest of your money in a secure location, such as a hotel safe or a hidden money belt.
• Use a money belt or hidden pouch: Pickpocketing can be a concern in crowded places, especially in popular tourist areas. Consider using a money belt or a hidden pouch that you can wear under your clothing to keep your cash, credit cards, and other valuable items secure and out of sight.
• Be discreet when handling cash: Avoid flaunting large amounts of cash in public. Always be discreet when handling your money, whether it's during a transaction or when counting your bills. Dividing your cash into smaller amounts and keeping it stored in different pockets can help reduce the risk of theft.
• Separate your cash: It is always a good idea to separate your cash into different locations, so you don't lose everything in case of theft. For example, keep some money in your wallet, some in your money belt, and some in a secure location in your accommodation. This way, even if one of your cash stashes is compromised, you will still have access to emergency funds.
• Use a mixture of payment methods: While cash is necessary in many situations in Morocco, having alternative payment methods can be useful. Consider carrying a credit or debit card for larger purchases or emergencies. Just make sure to notify your bank or credit card company about your travel plans to avoid any issues with your cards being blocked.
• Be cautious when using ATMs: ATMs can be a convenient way to withdraw local currency when needed. However, it's crucial to be cautious. Stick to ATMs located in well-lit and busy areas, such as those found in shopping malls or banks. Cover the keypad when entering your PIN and be aware of your surroundings.
• Avoid exchanging money on the street: While it may be tempting to exchange money on the street to get a better rate, it is generally not recommended. Street money changers may use deceptive tactics or counterfeit bills. It's best to use legitimate exchange offices or withdraw cash from an ATM.
• Keep emergency numbers handy: In case of theft or any other safety-related incident, make sure to keep emergency contact numbers, such as the local police and your embassy, saved in your phone or written down somewhere accessible. This will ensure that you can quickly report any issues and seek assistance if needed.

Remember, safety should be a priority when traveling, and being cautious with your cash is an essential part of staying safe in Morocco. By following these safety considerations, you can minimize the risk of theft and enjoy your trip with peace of mind.

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If you're planning a trip to Morocco, you might be wondering about the best way to carry money during your stay. While credit cards and debit cards are widely accepted in larger cities and tourist areas, it's always a good idea to have some cash on hand, especially if you're planning to visit smaller towns or rural areas. Travelers checks can be a convenient option for carrying cash in Morocco, as they offer security and ease of use. Here are some best practices for using travelers checks in Morocco:

• Find a reputable issuer: Before your trip, research different issuers of travelers checks and choose a reputable one that is widely accepted in Morocco. American Express is one of the most widely accepted issuers in the country.
• Purchase travelers checks in a major currency: It's best to purchase travelers checks in a major currency, such as US dollars or Euros, as these are easily exchangeable in Morocco. Avoid purchasing travelers checks in Moroccan dirhams as it may be difficult to find places to exchange them.
• Keep a record of the serial numbers: Before you leave for Morocco, make sure to record the serial numbers of your travelers checks and keep this information separate from the actual checks. This will help in the event of loss or theft, as you can report the serial numbers to the issuer to have them replaced.
• Exchange travelers checks at reputable establishments: When you need to cash your travelers checks, look for reputable banks, currency exchange offices, or major hotels. Avoid exchanging at unofficial or street vendors, as they may offer less favorable exchange rates or be involved in fraudulent activity.
• Carry identification: When you're ready to exchange your travelers checks, remember to carry your passport or another form of identification. Many establishments will require identification to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
• Avoid carrying large amounts of cash: While travelers checks offer security, carrying large amounts of cash is never advisable. Only carry the amount of travelers checks that you expect to use in the near future, and keep the rest in a secure place, such as a hotel safe.
• Be prepared for limited acceptance: While travelers checks are widely accepted in major tourist areas and hotels, they may not be accepted everywhere in Morocco. In more remote or rural areas, it's always a good idea to have some cash on hand as a backup.
• Plan ahead for emergencies: In the event that your travelers checks are lost or stolen, make sure you have a backup plan. Carry a small amount of cash and have the contact information for your travelers check issuer readily available. They will be able to assist you in canceling the lost checks and issuing replacements.

By following these best practices, you can ensure a smooth and secure experience when using travelers checks in Morocco. Remember to always exercise caution and be vigilant with your money, and enjoy your travels in this beautiful country!

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