Morocco can be a very affordable destination or a luxury one — often on the same street. This guide gives realistic daily budgets and typical prices so you can plan without surprises. All prices are in Moroccan dirhams (MAD); roughly 10 MAD ≈ €1, but always check the current rate.
Daily budget per person
| Style | Per day | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Backpacker | 350–600 MAD | Hostel or simple riad, street food, buses, few paid sites |
| Mid-range | 800–1,500 MAD | Nice riad, restaurant meals, private transfers, guided visits |
| Comfort / luxury | 2,500 MAD+ | Boutique riads, luxury desert camp, private driver-guide, spa |
Typical prices
- Mint tea in a café: 10–20 MAD
- Fresh orange juice at Jemaa el-Fna: 10–15 MAD
- Street food (sandwich, harira, msemen): 15–40 MAD
- Tagine in a tourist restaurant: 70–130 MAD
- Dinner in a fine riad: 250–450 MAD
- Bottle of water (1.5 L): 6–10 MAD
- Petit taxi ride in Marrakech: 20–40 MAD (use the meter)
- Entry to Bahia Palace / Ben Youssef: 70–100 MAD
- Hammam (public): 15–50 MAD; spa hammam with massage: 350–800 MAD
- Riad double room: 350–900 MAD; boutique: 1,200 MAD+
Tours and transport
Private desert tours are usually priced per vehicle and per itinerary, and include the driver, fuel, accommodation and half board on tour days. Splitting the price between 3–6 travellers makes a private tour similar in cost to a group tour, with far more flexibility. Ask us for an exact quote for your dates — we send a full breakdown with no hidden extras.
What is usually not included
- Lunches on the road (60–120 MAD each)
- Entrance fees to monuments
- Drinks and tips
- Optional activities: quad, sandboarding, hot-air balloon
Tipping guide
- Restaurant: round up or 10%
- Camel man / camp staff: 20–50 MAD per person
- Driver-guide for a multi-day tour: 100–200 MAD per day from the group
- Porter / luggage: 10–20 MAD
Money tips
- The dirham is a closed currency: withdraw from ATMs on arrival.
- Cards work in hotels and bigger restaurants; souks and taxis are cash only.
- ATMs are rare between Tinghir and Midelt — take cash before the desert.
- Keep small notes for tips and taxis.
How to save money
- Travel in low season (June–August, or January–February).
- Share a private tour with friends or family.
- Eat where locals eat, one street away from the main squares.
- Book riads with breakfast included.
- Bargain politely in the souks — see our souk shopping guide.
For a tailored quote with exact prices for your dates and group size, message us on WhatsApp: +212 606-957514. You can also read our first-timer travel tips.