Moroccan market — Morocco travel budget
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“Morocco is one of the best value-for-money destinations in the world. From 30€ to 300€/day, every budget has its own Morocco.”
2026 prices1€ ≈ 10.8 MAD
How much does it cost

Three budgets, three Moroccos

Backpacker

30 — 50€ / day

  • Hostel / dormitory80 — 150 MAD
  • Street food & snacks30 — 60 MAD
  • Local bus / walking5 — 20 MAD
  • Medina strolls, beachesFree

Ideal for solo travelers and digital nomads.

Comfort

80 — 150€ / day

  • Mid-range riad400 — 800 MAD
  • Local restaurant100 — 200 MAD
  • CTM bus / ONCF train100 — 300 MAD
  • Guided excursions150 — 400 MAD

The best value for money. Our recommendation.

Luxury

200 — 500€ / day

  • Palace / 5★ riad2,000 — 5,000 MAD
  • Fine dining & rooftop400 — 800 MAD
  • Private driver800 — 1,500 MAD
  • Spa, private hammam300 — 800 MAD

For an exceptional trip, no compromises.

Where to stay

Accommodation — real 2026 prices

TypeDirhamsEuros
Hostel / dormitory80 — 200 MAD8 — 20€
Mid-range riad400 — 800 MAD37 — 74€
Luxury riad1,000 — 2,500 MAD93 — 232€
5★ Hotel2,000 — 5,000 MAD185 — 465€
Airbnb / apartment300 — 600 MAD28 — 56€
Desert bivouac300 — 800 MAD28 — 74€
Inner courtyard of a Moroccan riad

Our tip

A mid-range riad between 400 and 800 MAD/night offers an authentic experience with breakfast included, patio and personalized service.

Food

Food — from street food to palace dining

Moroccan street food

A full meal at a local eatery (tagine + bread + tea) costs between 35 and 60 MAD — that is 3 to 6€.

DishPrice
Msemen / pancake3 — 5 MAD
Tagine at local restaurant35 — 60 MAD
Friday couscous40 — 70 MAD
Tourist restaurant100 — 200 MAD
Riad fine dining200 — 400 MAD
Mint tea10 — 15 MAD
Getting around

Transport — 2026 fares

Petit taxi (in-city)10 — 30 MAD
Grand taxi (shared)20 — 50 MAD
CTM bus (Marrakech → Fes)180 MAD
ONCF train (Casa → Marrakech)140 MAD
Al Boraq TGV (Casa → Tangier)300 MAD
Domestic flight400 — 800 MAD
Car rental / day250 — 400 MAD
Activities

Activities & extras

Monument / museum entry10 — 70 MAD
Medina guide (half-day)150 — 300 MAD
Public hammam10 — 30 MAD
Private riad hammam200 — 500 MAD
Desert excursion (2 days)800 — 2,000 MAD
Cooking class300 — 600 MAD
4G SIM card (10 GB)50 — 100 MAD
Save money

Tips to save money

1

Exchange your euros at a bureau de change

Currency exchange offices in town offer much better rates than the airport. Change the bare minimum on arrival, then go to the medina.

2

Eat where the locals eat

A tagine costing 10 MAD more than the local price is normal. A tagine at 5x the price means you're in a tourist trap. Look for small restaurants packed with Moroccans.

3

Bargain in the souks

30 to 40% off the first quoted price is the norm. Stay friendly — it's a game, not a fight.

4

Travel off-season

March, October and November offer pleasant weather, fewer crowds and prices 20 to 40% lower.

5

Take the train, not a plane

ONCF is reliable, comfortable and affordable. The Al Boraq TGV connects Tangier to Casablanca in 2h10 for 300 MAD.

6

Download useful apps

InDrive and Careem for taxis (fixed fares), offline Google Maps for the medina, ONCF Direct for trains.

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