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:

  • $ 41 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 6.8 per person
  • $ 1.9 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 812* (7364 MAD)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 123 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 23 per person
  • $ 4.7 per person
  • $ 6.9 per person

Total budget:

$ 2680* (24290 MAD)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 131 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 43 per person
  • $ 10.1 per person
  • $ 14 per person

Total budget:

$ 3687* (33404 MAD)

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



Cost of living in Marrakesh compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Marrakesh in 2025 is 38% 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 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

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Local prices in Marrakesh by expense type

Restaurant budget in Marrakesh

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Marrakesh is 47% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Restaurant: sample prices in Marrakesh (compared to United States)2222414112126.56.54.14.126266.66.65.55.5United StatesMarrakeshLunch3 course dinnerMcDonald's mealLocal beer02468101214161820222426283032343638404244
Lunch
Lunch
$ 4.1/person
($ 2.2 to $ 8.3)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 26/person
($ 14 to $ 56)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 6.6/person
($ 6.6 to $ 9.7)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Local beer
Local beer
$ 5.5 for 500ml
($ 2.8 to $ 8.8)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.5
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.8 for 330ml
($ 1.5 to $ 3.8)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.6/cup
($ 1 to $ 5.5)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.6
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.5/can
($ 0.5 to $ 3.3)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.6/bottle
($ 0.3 to $ 1)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Marrakesh

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Marrakesh is 36% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Hotel: sample prices in Marrakesh (compared to United States)1671672462463463461771772542541391391081081551556161158158United StatesMarrakesh2-star hotel3-star hotel4-star hotelHostel/Youth HostelCottage or guest house0100200300255075125150175225250275325350375
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 53/night
($ 30 to $ 173)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 139/night
($ 25 to $ 739)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 167
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 108/night
($ 34 to $ 261)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 246
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 155/night
($ 45 to $ 492)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 346
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 360/night
($ 80 to $ 2166)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 565
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 61/month
($ 28 to $ 153)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 223/month
($ 30 to $ 1422)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 264
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 113/month
($ 39 to $ 218)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 224
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 158/month
($ 51 to $ 638)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 254
Family room
Family room
$ 308/month
($ 39 to $ 1424)

42% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218

Supermarket food budget in Marrakesh

On average, the price of supermarket food in Marrakesh is 63% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Milk
Milk
$ 0.9/litre
($ 0.7 to $ 1.2)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 0.6/500g
($ 0.2 to $ 2.2)

85% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 2/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 2.2)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.1/12 eggs
($ 1.5 to $ 2.7)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Chicken
Chicken
$ 6.2/kg
($ 2.8 to $ 8.8)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 1.4/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 2)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 0.9/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1.5)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.8/kg
($ 0.3 to $ 1)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.6
($ 0.6 to $ 0.9)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Marrakesh

On average, the price of transport in Marrakesh is 48% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.5/ticket
($ 0.5 to $ 0.6)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.6/km
($ 0.3 to $ 0.8)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.6/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 1.7)

53% 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)
$ 0.8
($ 0.7 to $ 1)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Car hire
Car hire
$ 32/24hrs
($ 13 to $ 94)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 81

Leisure activity budget in Marrakesh

On average, budget for leisure activities in Marrakesh is 6% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 6.9/ticket
($ 5.5 to $ 7.7)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16
Tennis
Tennis
$ 33/hr
($ 33 to $ 34)

43% 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 27% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 4.3/pack
($ 4.3 to $ 4.7)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 41
($ 14 to $ 89)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 52
($ 40 to $ 61)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

London → Marrakesh
London → Marrakesh
London → Marrakesh
$ 189
(fair price: $ 146)
Manchester → Marrakesh
Manchester → Marrakesh
Manchester → Marrakesh
$ 239
(fair price: $ 196)
Montreal → Marrakesh
Montreal → Marrakesh
Montreal → Marrakesh
$ 825
(fair price: $ 766)
Edinburgh → Marrakesh
Edinburgh → Marrakesh
Edinburgh → Marrakesh
$ 236
(fair price: $ 200)
Dublin → Marrakesh
Dublin → Marrakesh
Dublin → Marrakesh
$ 238
(fair price: $ 204)
New York City → Marrakesh
New York City → Marrakesh
New York City → Marrakesh
$ 793
(fair price: $ 687)

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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 28-02-2025.

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