Is food and drink expensive in Morocco?

Dinners are slightly more expensive than lunches, but still offer great value for money. I spent between $4 and $8 for my evening meals when travelling in Morocco. Keep in mind that Morocco is an Islamic country and that means that alcohol is both expensive and hard to find.



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The Moroccan dirham is the official currency of the country and 1 US Dollar is approximately equivalent to 10 Dirham.

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It's best not to completely rely on being able to use your credit card when shopping in Morocco. Some large, tourist-friendly shops, especially the carpet emporiums, will have the necessary equipment, but when paying for smaller purchases, cash will be the only form of payment accepted.

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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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Moroccan Food Etiquette: How to Eat Without Offending Hosts Never help yourself to bread, wait until the bread is passed to you. Use the bread to mop up leftover sauces on your plate. Don't lick your fingers until the end of your meal – use bread or a napkin to clean your fingers during the meal.

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As a US citizen on a budget, you can easily spend $30 USD per day in Morocco by staying in hostels and eating street food.

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Yes, compared to American standards, $1,000 will go a long way in Morocco. Since the Moroccan cost of living is $409 per month, it's possible to live very comfortably in Morocco for $1,000 a month.

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The main Moroccan dish people are most familiar with is couscous; lamb is the most commonly eaten meat in Morocco, usually eaten in a tagine with a wide selection of vegetables. Chicken is also very commonly used in tagines or roasted.

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There is no rule of thumb per se regarding tipping in Morocco. Moroccans themselves might only leave a few dirhams on a 150 dirhams dinner bill. At many of the upmarket restaurants in the tourist areas they will add 10% to the bill, therefore check your bill.

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Currency restrictions The Moroccan Dirham is a non-convertible currency, meaning it isn't traded internationally. You may, however, import or export a small amount (below Dh2,000). There is no limit on the amount of foreign cash you can bring into Morocco.

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FACTS ABOUT SAFETY IN MOROCCO Morocco gets respectable marks for safety in the various travel-safety indices, though the U.S. State Department gives the country a level-2 – exercise increased caution – rating because of COVID and the threat of terrorism.

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Morocco is primarily a cash-based country, so while you can use a credit/debit card in certain places, you will need cash for many transactions. Closed Currency - The Moroccan Dirham (MAD or DH) is a closed currency, which means that you can only obtain it while physically inside the country.

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