How Much Does a Trip to Morocco Cost? A 2026 Budget Guide

Daily Budgets at a Glance

Backpackers can travel comfortably on roughly 30-60 USD per day, sleeping in hostels or simple riads, eating street food and local tagines, and using trains and buses. With a little discipline, Morocco is one of the better-value destinations within easy reach of Europe.

Mid-range travelers typically spend 70-150 USD per day for private riad rooms, good restaurant meals, the occasional tour and comfortable transport. Luxury travelers should budget 200 USD a day and up, which buys boutique riads, private drivers and high-end desert camps. Over a week, expect roughly 350-550 USD budget, 700-1,200 USD mid-range and 1,800 USD plus for luxury, excluding international flights.

Accommodation Costs

At the budget end, hostel beds and basic medina riads run about 10-35 USD per night, often with breakfast included. These are great for meeting other travelers and staying central, though comfort and quiet vary.

Mid-range private riads and small hotels cost roughly 40-100 USD per night and are where Morocco shines, with beautiful courtyards and rooftop terraces at fair prices. Luxury and boutique riads range from about 150 to 500 USD or more, especially in prime Marrakech and Fez locations.

Food and Transport

Eating is cheap if you eat local. Street food can cost under 2 USD, and a tagine in a neighborhood restaurant might start around 25 MAD versus 80 MAD or more in tourist spots. Sticking to where locals eat keeps food costs low and the quality high.

Intercity trains between Marrakech, Casablanca and Fez are excellent value, typically 10-20 USD second class. CTM and Supratours buses reach places trains do not, like Chefchaouen and Essaouira, for similar money. Shared grand taxis fill the gaps cheaply, while in-city petit taxis are inexpensive if you use the meter or agree a fare first.

Tours, Tips and Hidden Costs

A multi-day Sahara tour is often the biggest single expense: budget roughly 80-150 USD per person for a shared 3-day Merzouga trip, less for Zagora, and considerably more for private or luxury options. Entrance fees to palaces and gardens are modest, usually a few dollars each.

Budget extra for tipping, which is customary and expected for guides, drivers and restaurant staff, plus small fees for things like the public toilets and unofficial parking helpers. Carry cash, as many small vendors do not take cards, and keep some small notes handy for the souks and taxis.

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