How Much Does a Trip to Morocco Cost? A Realistic Budget Breakdown

A trip to Morocco costs roughly €45–70 per person per day on a backpacker budget, €100–180 per day mid-range and €250 or more for comfort travel, excluding international flights. A typical mid-range week with riads, a Sahara camp night, guides and meals comes to about €700–1,200 per person; ten days to around €1,100–1,800. All figures are approximate and vary by season.

What drives the cost of a Morocco trip

Four things determine your total: accommodation style, how you move between regions, how many guided experiences you add, and the season. Morocco is cheap for food and local transport but mid-range riads and private drivers are priced for international visitors. Easter, the May holidays, August and Christmas–New Year raise room rates by 20–40%.

Prices below use an exchange rate of about €1 = 10.8 MAD (2026); rates fluctuate.

Daily budget by travel style

Accommodation prices

• Hostel dorm: €8–15 per bed in Marrakech, Fes and Chefchaouen.
• Simple riad double: €35–60 per room, breakfast included.
• Mid-range riad with pool or plunge pool: €70–150 per room.
• Luxury riad or palace hotel: €200 to over €500.
• Desert camp: standard tents with shared facilities cost less than luxury tents with private bathrooms; on a tour the camp is usually included with dinner and breakfast.

Food and drink prices

Transport costs

• Airport transfer, Marrakech: around 150–250 MAD by taxi or pre-booked car.
• Petit taxi within a city: 15–50 MAD on the meter.
• Train Marrakech–Fes (ONCF, second class): roughly 220–300 MAD, about 7 hours.
• Bus (CTM or Supratours) Marrakech–Merzouga: roughly 250–300 MAD one way, 12+ hours.
• Car rental: €25–50 per day plus fuel (diesel around 12–13 MAD per litre).
• Private driver: the most expensive option alone, but reasonable when shared by two to four people.

Entrance fees and experiences

• Bahia Palace, Marrakech: about 100 MAD.
• Jardin Majorelle: roughly 150 MAD, more with the YSL Museum.
• Bou Inania and Al-Attarine madrasas, Fes: about 20 MAD each.
• Volubilis: about 70 MAD.
• Hassan II Mosque tour, Casablanca: about 140 MAD.
• Local hammam: 20–50 MAD; spa hammam with gommage: 250–600 MAD.

Fees change periodically; treat these as a guide. A full sightseeing programme in the imperial cities rarely exceeds €10–15 per day in entrance tickets.

Sample trip costs

One week, mid-range

Seven days on the classic Marrakech–Sahara–Fes week usually totals €700–1,200 per person including riads, a camp night, transport, guides and most meals. Our organised version starts from €690 per person.

Ten days, mid-range

Adding Chefchaouen, Rabat and Casablanca on a 10-day Morocco itinerary takes the total to around €1,100–1,800. The 10-day Grand Morocco tour starts from €1,190 per person.

Just the desert

If you only want the Sahara, our breakdown of Sahara desert tour costs from Marrakech compares 2- and 3-day options.

Money-saving tips

• Travel in November, January or early February for lower riad prices; see the Morocco seasons explained.
• Eat lunch at local restaurants and keep riad dinners for special evenings.
• Withdraw larger amounts less often to limit ATM fees.
• Share a private tour with friends or join a small group to split vehicle and guide costs.
• Agree taxi fares and guide fees upfront; it prevents most overcharging.

Hidden costs to budget for

• Tips for drivers, guides and riad staff: allow €5–10 per day.
• Travel insurance.
• Souvenirs: rugs and leather goods can quickly exceed your daily budget.
• Bank fees on foreign withdrawals and card payments.

Budget by region

Costs are not uniform across the country. Marrakech is the most expensive city for accommodation and dining, particularly around Jemaa el-Fna and in the Hivernage district. Fes and Meknes are typically 10–20% cheaper for comparable riads. Chefchaouen has good-value guesthouses but few luxury options. In the Sahara, prices are driven by camp category: a standard camp is modest, while a luxury camp with private bathrooms and heated tents adds significantly to the cost of the night. Mountain villages such as Imlil have simple gîtes and a few boutique lodges.

Frequently asked questions

Is Morocco expensive for tourists?

Compared with Western Europe, day-to-day costs are low: meals, taxis, trains and entrance fees are all cheap. What makes a trip expensive is accommodation in boutique riads, private transport and shopping. A traveller in Marrakech can spend €40 or €400 in a day depending on these choices.

How much cash should I carry?

For a mid-range traveller, around 500–1,000 MAD (roughly €45–95) in your wallet is enough for a day in the medina, plus a reserve for areas without ATMs such as desert camps and mountain villages.

Are multi-day tours good value?

For two to four people, usually yes. The package price includes the vehicle, fuel, driver, accommodation, desert camp, camel trek and several meals, which would cost as much or more to arrange separately, without the time spent organising it.

Do I pay in euros or dirhams?

Pay local expenses in dirhams. Tour operators and some riads quote and accept euros, which is convenient for larger payments made in advance.

How much are flights to Morocco?

Low-cost carriers link Marrakech, Fes, Agadir and Tangier with many European cities, often for €50–200 return outside peak weeks; from North America, fares via Casablanca or European hubs are considerably higher. Flights are not included in the figures above.

Getting a fixed price for your trip

One of the simplest ways to control costs is a package with transport, accommodation and guides included. Our 10-day Grand Morocco tour starts from €1,190 per person, with free riad pickup in Marrakech, a licensed driver and a Sahara camp night; private and small-group options are available. Compare prices across all our multi-day Morocco tours or send us your dates and budget on WhatsApp for a tailored quote.