Travel budget and cost of living in Marrakesh (Morocco) how much does a trip cost?

Marrakesh travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Marrakesh

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Marrakesh for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Marrakesh compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Marrakesh in 2024 is 39% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Marrakesh in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Marrakesh by expense type

Restaurant budget in Marrakesh

Lunch

$ 3.5/person
($ 2 to $ 6)

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82% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

3 course dinner

$ 22/person
($ 13 to $ 32)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 6/person
($ 5.6 to $ 7.5)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 3.7 for 500ml
($ 2 to $ 5)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 2.5 for 330ml
($ 1.2 to $ 3.5)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 1.7/cup
($ 1 to $ 5)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 0.7/can
($ 0.4 to $ 2)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 0.4/bottle
($ 0.3 to $ 1)

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79% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Marrakesh

1-star hotel

$ 104/night
($ 33 to $ 586)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 167

2-star hotel

$ 108/night
($ 21 to $ 596)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 157

3-star hotel

$ 100/night
($ 27 to $ 541)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 228

4-star hotel

$ 151/night
($ 37 to $ 880)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 306

5-star hotel

$ 284/night
($ 59 to $ 1634)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 481

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 76/month
($ 24 to $ 288)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164

Room with kitchen

$ 211/month
($ 25 to $ 1312)

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12% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 240

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 129/month
($ 37 to $ 673)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 211

Cottage or guest house

$ 130/month
($ 28 to $ 636)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Family room

$ 267/month
($ 35 to $ 1315)

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25% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 215

Supermarket food budget in Marrakesh

Milk

$ 0.9/litre
($ 0.6 to $ 1)

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23% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 0.4/500g
($ 0.2 to $ 2)

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88% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 1.7/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 2)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 1.9/12 eggs
($ 1.2 to $ 2.6)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 5.1/kg
($ 2 to $ 7.1)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 1.4/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 1.8)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 0.7/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 1.4)

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84% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 0.6/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 0.9)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 0.5
($ 0.5 to $ 0.7)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Marrakesh

Bus ticket

$ 0.4/ticket
($ 0.4 to $ 0.5)

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84% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.7/km
($ 0.3 to $ 1)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.5/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 1.7)

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56% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 0.7
($ 0.6 to $ 1)

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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Car hire

$ 28/24hrs
($ 13 to $ 57)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 55

Leisure activity budget in Marrakesh

Cinema

$ 6/ticket
($ 3.5 to $ 7.1)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Tennis

$ 30/hr
($ 30 to $ 32)

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27% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Marrakesh

Cigarettes

$ 4/pack
($ 4 to $ 4.8)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Levi's jeans

$ 43
($ 12 to $ 81)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 51
($ 26 to $ 91)

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15% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

London → Marrakesh

$ 140
(fair price: $ 110)

Manchester → Marrakesh

$ 190
(fair price: $ 147)

Montreal → Marrakesh

$ 737
(fair price: $ 635)

Edinburgh → Marrakesh

$ 180
(fair price: $ 147)

Dublin → Marrakesh

$ 170
(fair price: $ 134)

New York City → Marrakesh

$ 731
(fair price: $ 641)

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