Travel budget in Morocco

Morocco: calculate your travel budget

Morocco: sample budgets by traveller type

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 39 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 5.5 per person
  • $ 2.4 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 765* (7014 MAD)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 73 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 16 per person
  • $ 5.7 per person
  • $ 6.6 per person

Total budget:

$ 1789* (16394 MAD)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 103 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 21 per person
  • $ 13 per person
  • $ 14 per person

Total budget:

$ 2737* (25088 MAD)

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).



Cost of living in Morocco in 2023

Cost of living: Morocco VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Morocco in 2023 is 48% less than in the United States (USA).

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:

Cost of living in Morocco by city

See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Morocco compared to the national average.

Cities /Morocco View Details
Settat 28% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Settat
Casablanca 13% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Casablanca
Marrakesh 12% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Marrakesh
Kenitra 8% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Kenitra
Oued Zem 7% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Oued Zem
Berrechid 4% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Berrechid
Tangier 3% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Tangier
El Jadida 0% lessTravel budget and cost of living in El Jadida
Agadir 2% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Agadir
Nador 8% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Nador
Fez 10% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Fez
Ouarzazate 19% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Ouarzazate

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Local prices in Morocco by expense type

Morocco: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Morocco costs 64% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 3.2/person
($ 1.7 to $ 6.6)

85% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 11/person
($ 7.6 to $ 28)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 6.6/person
($ 5.5 to $ 7.6)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Local beer
Local beer
$ 2.7 for 500ml
($ 1.7 to $ 5.5)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.5 for 330ml
($ 1.7 to $ 4.4)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 1.7/cup
($ 0.8 to $ 3.2)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.6/can
($ 0.4 to $ 1.3)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.4/bottle
($ 0.4 to $ 0.7)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Morocco: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Morocco costs 52% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 53/night
($ 40 to $ 79)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 126
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 55/night
($ 38 to $ 95)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 147
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 90/night
($ 52 to $ 176)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 211
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 116/night
($ 83 to $ 200)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 316
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 228/night
($ 167 to $ 343)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 684
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 44/month
($ 35 to $ 60)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 131
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 136/month
($ 84 to $ 243)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 208
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 128/month
($ 88 to $ 219)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 193
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 91/month
($ 70 to $ 136)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 257
Family room
Family room
$ 158/month
($ 90 to $ 306)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 199

Morocco: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Morocco costs 69% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 0.8/litre
($ 0.7 to $ 1.1)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 0.5/500g
($ 0.2 to $ 1.3)

87% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 1.6/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 2.2)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 1.6/12 eggs
($ 1.2 to $ 1.9)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Chicken
Chicken
$ 5.5/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 8.2)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 1.3/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 1.9)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 0.7/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 1.3)

85% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.6/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 1)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.6
($ 0.6 to $ 0.7)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Morocco: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Morocco costs 44% less than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.6/ticket
($ 0.5 to $ 0.8)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.7/km
($ 0.5 to $ 1.1)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.8)

34% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 0.7
($ 0.6 to $ 1)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Car hire
Car hire
$ 23/24hrs
($ 7.2 to $ 316)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

Morocco: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Morocco costs 21% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 6.6/ticket
($ 4.9 to $ 8.7)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 23/hr
($ 11 to $ 34)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Morocco: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Morocco costs 35% less than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 4.2/pack
($ 3.8 to $ 4.5)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.9
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 36
($ 14 to $ 88)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 42
($ 23 to $ 66)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 46

Plane ticket budget

London → Marrakesh
London → Marrakesh
London → Marrakesh
$ 144
(fair price: $ 110)
Manchester → Marrakesh
Manchester → Marrakesh
Manchester → Marrakesh
$ 163
(fair price: $ 136)
London → Agadir
London → Agadir
London → Agadir
$ 143
(fair price: $ 97)
Montreal → Casablanca
Montreal → Casablanca
Montreal → Casablanca
$ 862
(fair price: $ 760)
London → Casablanca
London → Casablanca
London → Casablanca
$ 217
(fair price: $ 162)
Manchester → Agadir
Manchester → Agadir
Manchester → Agadir
$ 167
(fair price: $ 128)


About the information on the cost of living in Morocco

The information about the cost of living in Morocco shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Easyvoyage and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Morocco updated on 23-05-2023.

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