Marrakesh travel budget

Marrakesh: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Marrakesh

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 39 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 5.7 per person
  • $ 1.7 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 747* (7546 MAD)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 87 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 20 per person
  • $ 4.9 per person
  • $ 6 per person

Total budget:

$ 2054* (20762 MAD)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 116 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 36 per person
  • $ 11 per person
  • $ 12 per person

Total budget:

$ 3259* (32942 MAD)

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



Cost of living in Marrakesh compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Marrakesh in 2024 is 34% 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

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Marrakesh is 54% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 3.5/person
($ 1.9 to $ 6)

82% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 22/person
($ 13 to $ 31)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 6/person
($ 5.6 to $ 7.5)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 4.5 for 500ml
($ 1.9 to $ 8)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.5 for 330ml
($ 1.2 to $ 3.5)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 1.7/cup
($ 1 to $ 5)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.9/can
($ 0.4 to $ 2.1)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.4/bottle
($ 0.3 to $ 1)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Marrakesh

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Marrakesh is 35% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 70/night
($ 30 to $ 338)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 144
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 82/night
($ 19 to $ 377)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 144
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 91/night
($ 32 to $ 429)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 207
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 141/night
($ 46 to $ 735)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 295
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 296/night
($ 82 to $ 1178)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 508
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 54/month
($ 24 to $ 143)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 143
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 188/month
($ 28 to $ 1080)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 207
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 164/month
($ 43 to $ 910)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 190
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 124/month
($ 32 to $ 742)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Family room
Family room
$ 227/month
($ 39 to $ 1032)

17% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 194

Supermarket food budget in Marrakesh

On average, the price of supermarket food in Marrakesh is 66% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 0.8/litre
($ 0.6 to $ 1)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 0.4/500g
($ 0.2 to $ 1.9)

87% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 1.7/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 1.9)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 1.9/12 eggs
($ 1.2 to $ 2.6)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 5.1/kg
($ 1.9 to $ 7)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 1.3/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 1.8)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 0.8/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 1.4)

84% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.6/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 0.9)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.5
($ 0.5 to $ 0.6)

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

Public and private transport budget in Marrakesh

On average, the price of transport in Marrakesh is 11% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.4/ticket
($ 0.4 to $ 0.6)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.6/km
($ 0.3 to $ 1)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.5/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 1.7)

56% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 0.6
($ 0.5 to $ 1)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8
Car hire
Car hire
$ 70/24hrs
($ 12 to $ 1328)

121% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 32

Leisure activity budget in Marrakesh

On average, budget for leisure activities in Marrakesh is 13% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 6/ticket
($ 3.5 to $ 7)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 31/hr
($ 30 to $ 31)

31% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Marrakesh

On average, shopping budget in Marrakesh is 23% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 3.9/pack
($ 3.5 to $ 4.8)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 43
($ 13 to $ 81)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 51
($ 26 to $ 90)

13% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Plane ticket budget

London → Marrakesh
London → Marrakesh
London → Marrakesh
$ 137
(fair price: $ 111)
Manchester → Marrakesh
Manchester → Marrakesh
Manchester → Marrakesh
$ 187
(fair price: $ 147)
Dublin → Marrakesh
Dublin → Marrakesh
Dublin → Marrakesh
$ 165
(fair price: $ 131)
Edinburgh → Marrakesh
Edinburgh → Marrakesh
Edinburgh → Marrakesh
$ 175
(fair price: $ 144)
New York City → Marrakesh
New York City → Marrakesh
New York City → Marrakesh
$ 738
(fair price: $ 647)
Montreal → Marrakesh
Montreal → Marrakesh
Montreal → Marrakesh
$ 743
(fair price: $ 638)

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About this information on the cost of living in Marrakesh

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

The information about the cost of living in Marrakesh was updated on 27-03-2024.

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