How much money should I take to Marrakech for a week?

Also, the average hotel price in Marrakech for a couple is MAD930 ($91). So, a trip to Marrakech for two people for one week costs on average MAD9,625 ($945). All of these average travel prices have been collected from other travelers to help you plan your own travel budget.



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You should plan to spend around MAD688 ($67) per day on your vacation in Marrakech, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, MAD126 ($12) on meals for one day and MAD63 ($6.20) on local transportation.

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How much money will you need for your trip to Marrakech? You should plan to spend around MAD688 ($67) per day on your vacation in Marrakech, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors.

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1. Take cash with you. ATMs are a little difficult to locate within Marrakech's ancient medina, and the ones that can be found (usually around Jemaa el-Fna, the main square) often don't accept foreign cards.

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Is Morocco cheaper than Spain? Short answer is yes - significantly cheaper. Spain is known as a fairly expensive country to visit while Morocco is famous for being one of the cheapest and most rewarding countries to visit in Europe's near abroad. If one is on a budget, then certainly choose Morocco.

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Other than these high-end places, Morocco is a largely cash-based society and it's advisable to carry cash with you most of the time for purchases. If you do decide to use your debit or credit card in Morocco, make sure your bank knows that you're planning a trip. If not, they may block your cards.

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Exchanging Money -- Morocco is still very much a cash society. Throughout the country, it's very difficult to cash traveler's checks or use credit cards. Euros are by far the easiest foreign currency to exchange, and are often accepted as payment if you don't have any dirham on hand.

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MAD currency (Moroccan Dirham) is the best to carry and ATM's (bank machines) are generally available.

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Seven days is a perfect stay for all there is to see and do in Marrakech and to delve into the mysteries hidden in the nearby desert.

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So that you can recreate this trip for yourselves, we've put together a 5 day itinerary for visiting Marrakech, based on our own experiences. In terms of how many days you need in Marrakech, we think 5 days is the perfect length of time – as we hope this guide will prove.

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Visiting Marrakech in four days will allow you to see all the attractions of Marrakech, from its Medina to the Menara gardens, through its souks and, of course, the Jamaa el Fna square. In addition, you will have time to take an excursion that will take you to some of the magical locations that are in its surroundings.

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While tipping isn't mandatory in Morocco, rounding up the bill and leaving tips at restaurants and cafes is standard practice. If you're happy with the service provided by waiters, drivers and other service workers, leaving a small tip is a good way to show your appreciation.

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Food plays a big part in Moroccan culture, and if you go where the locals go, it's accessible and inexpensive. Tasty street-food is served up in stalls all over. At a simple roadside cafe you can pick up a sizzling tagine for around 40 MAD.

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Morocco and Spain maintain extensive diplomatic, commercial, and military ties. Morocco's foreign policy has focused on Western partners, including neighboring Spain. They have, however, been historically intense and conflictive.

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The amount is entirely a personal preference, however the equivalent of USD 2–4 per person, per day, is a commonly used guideline. Of course, you are free to tip more or less as you see fit, depending on your perception of service quality and the length of your trip.

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For Morocco there are two associated plug types, types C and E. Plug type C is the plug which has two round pins and plug type E is the plug which has two round pins and a hole for the socket's male earthing pin. Morocco operates on a 220V supply voltage and 50Hz.

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