How Much Does a Trip to Morocco Cost? A Realistic 2026 Budget
In 2026, a trip to Morocco costs roughly €40–€60 per person per day on a budget, €90–€160 for mid-range travel with riads and a few tours, and €250 or more for luxury. A typical 7-day mid-range trip including a 3-day Sahara tour comes to about €560–€1,000 per person, excluding international flights.
Daily budget by travel style
| Travel style | Per person per day | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | €40–€60 | Hostel or simple guesthouse, street food and local cafés, buses and trains, shared tours |
| Mid-range | €90–€160 | Comfortable riad (double room shared), restaurant meals, some private transfers, guided tours |
| Luxury | €250+ | Boutique riads and resort hotels, private drivers and guides, luxury desert camps |
Figures are estimates in euros based on typical 2025–2026 prices and exchange rates (roughly 10–11 MAD per euro); costs are higher in Marrakech than in smaller towns and peak around Christmas and Easter.
Typical prices in Morocco
Accommodation
- Hostel dorm: €10–€20
- Simple guesthouse double room: €30–€50
- Mid-range riad double room with breakfast: €60–€140
- Luxury riad or resort: €200–€600+
Food and drink
- Mint tea or coffee in a local café: 10–20 MAD
- Fresh orange juice at Jemaa el-Fnaa: about 10–15 MAD
- Street food meal: 30–60 MAD
- Tagine in a mid-range restaurant: 70–150 MAD
- Dinner in an upscale restaurant: 300–600 MAD per person
Transport
- Petit taxi ride within Marrakech: 20–50 MAD (more at night)
- Train Marrakech–Casablanca: from about 100–200 MAD depending on class
- Bus between major cities: 80–250 MAD
- Private driver: around €80–€150 per day per vehicle
Sights and activities
- Monuments (Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, Ben Youssef): roughly 70–100 MAD each
- Majorelle Garden: noticeably more, especially combined with the museum
- Hammam: 50–100 MAD local, 300–800 MAD in a spa
- Agafay desert evening: from €25
- Atlas day trip: from €25
- 3-day Sahara tour: from €145
Sample budget: 7 days, mid-range, per person
| 4 nights in a Marrakech riad (shared double) | €160–€280 |
| 3-day Sahara tour (2 nights, meals included) | €145–€250 |
| Meals outside the tour | €120–€200 |
| One day trip and one activity | €60–€120 |
| Entry fees, taxis, tips, SIM card | €80–€130 |
| Total | about €560–€980 |
How to save money in Morocco
- Travel in shoulder seasons (March–April without Easter, October–November).
- Eat where locals eat: set menus and street food are excellent value.
- Choose shared tours over private ones if you travel solo or as a couple.
- Use trains between Marrakech, Casablanca, Rabat, Fes and Tangier.
- Pay in dirhams; card payments abroad can carry fees. See our Morocco money and currency tips.
- Budget for tips: our tipping guide gives typical amounts.
To check the latest exchange rate, use your bank or the Bank Al-Maghrib website, Morocco's central bank. To turn this budget into a route, read our 7-day Morocco itinerary and Sahara desert tour prices.
Book it with a local operator
- From Marrakech: 3-Day Sahara Desert Tour to Merzouga with Camel Trek — from €145 per person, pay on the day.
- From Marrakech: Ourika Valley & Atlas Mountains Day Trip with Waterfalls — from €25 per person, pay on the day.
- From Marrakech: Agafay Desert Sunset Camel Ride, Dinner & Show at Camp — from €25 per person, pay on the day.
Frequently asked questions
How much money do I need per day in Morocco?
About €40–€60 per day on a budget, €90–€160 for mid-range travel and €250 or more for luxury, per person, excluding flights.
Is Morocco expensive for tourists?
No. Morocco is good value compared with Europe, especially for food, transport and tours. Marrakech is the most expensive city, and luxury riads can be pricey.
How much does a week in Morocco cost?
A mid-range week including a 3-day Sahara tour costs roughly €560–€1,000 per person without flights, depending on accommodation and activities.
Should I pay in euros or dirhams in Morocco?
Pay in dirhams wherever possible: prices in euros are often rounded up. Some tour operators, including us, accept euros or dirhams on the day.
Main photo: Freepius, Wikimedia Commons, CC0.
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