If you’re interested in visiting Morocco for a week, you’re likely curious about what to budget.
Here’s my break down for my budget for a week in Morocco as a short-term resident, and a second example for someone spending a week in Morocco as a tourist:
Budget for a Working Week in Morocco:
In-Airport Expenses:
Sim Card: $30
Cash Machine: $3 fees
Snacks: $3
Worried about the arrival process? Check out this arrival guide video for everything you need to know about arriving in the Marrakech Airport.
Settling In Expenses:
First grocery run at the souk: $12
A face cream that I forgot at home: $5
Bus ride to Marrakesh bus stop: $3
Bus ride to Agadir: $11
Taxi ride to coliving in Taghazout: $15
Accommodation:
$25/night including an office at a coworking space
Extras:
Barbeque dinner: $9
Total spent in week 1: $62
Budget for a Week-Long Holiday in Morocco:
In-Airport Expenses:
Sim Card: $30
Cash Machine: $3 fees
Snacks: $3
Worried about the arrival process? Check out this arrival guide.
Accommodation:
Hostel: $7-10/night per person
Riad: $35-200/night per room
Hotel: $50-200/night per room
I recommend using Booking.com to reserve hotels in Morocco.
Food:
Breakfasts: Unsure, typically included with accommodation
Lunch: $5-10
Dinner: $7-13
Drinks: Sprite is about $.35 in any kiosk, beer is $1-3 if you can find it
Snacks: $1-3 for grab-and-go snacks
Transportation:
Buses in the city are no more than $3
Intercity buses are $10-25
Intercity shuttles are $15-40
Taxi in the city: $5-10
Taxi between cities: $90-150
Extras:
Camel rides: $10-30
Surfing days: $25-50
Walking tours: $10-25
Shopping: Varies. A small rug might cost $50, a lamp or hookah might cost $20-100. Food is very inexpensive.
Total to tourist cost for a week in Morocco as a tourist: $500-1000
This number is contingent on how much you choose to spend, eat, and do in Morocco. Don’t be afraid to haggle for taxi prices – it’s customary here outside of the airport. You can also haggle in the markets, but typically anything in a shop or that has a sticker price is firm.