Is Morocco cheap or expensive?

It's not as busy as the high season, so you can often get good deals on accommodations and tours, but the weather is generally more pleasant than in the peak summer heat or the chill of winter. A piece of advice: Morocco is not expensive so even if you visit during the high season, it won't really cost a lot.



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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. See also: Should women travel alone to Morocco? Morocco itinerary for 5, 7, 10 and 14 days.

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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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This is also the starting range for entrance fees to historical sites and museums. 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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If you plan to stay in Morocco for more than 90 days, you will need to register with the police and apply for a residence permit, known locally as a Certificat d'Immatriculation.

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Morocco allows the consumption of alcohol. Alcohol must be purchased and consumed in licensed hotels, bars, and tourist areas. You can also buy alcohol in most major supermarkets. The alcohol section is usually in a separate room from the main supermarket.

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There is rarely violent crime in Morocco and it almost never targets foreigners. The Moroccans are very welcoming and love to share their traditions and culture with foreign tourists. Moroccans love to meet foreigners and practice their English with them…

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Morocco remains a vibrant and welcoming destination,” he said. “However, we encourage visitors to be mindful of their surroundings and exercise respect for the local communities' particular circumstances.

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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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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. U.S. dollars and British pounds can be exchanged at banks and bureaux de change, but will rarely be accepted as payment.

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Morocco is one of America's oldest friends in the Middle East and North Africa and is recognized today as a major non-NATO ally.

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US citizens are visa-exempt, however US green card holders from non-exempt countries require a Morocco visa. The standard Morocco e visa fee is MAD 770, approximately USD 76. The evisa for Morocco has a processing time of 3 days. The e-visa Morocco allows a stay of 30 days.

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For $100, you can really see a lot of Morocco: Make a return trip from Tangier to Marrakech (10 hours) in a sleeper cabin on the train ($70) and eat plenty of snacks on the way. Rent a car for 3 days ($30 per day).

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Although you can pay in euros or U.S. dollars in most shops and restaurants, merchants will always try and convince you that the exchange rate euro/dollars to dirhams is favourable to them. Thus, we recommend paying by debit or credit card whenever possible, and if it is not, to pay in dirhams.

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Passports and Visas: You must have a valid passport with at least one blank page. Visas are not required for visits lasting less than 90 days. Visit the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco website for the most current visa information.

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