Is Morocco cheap to eat out?

While meal prices in Morocco can vary, the average cost of food in Morocco is MAD167 per day. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in Morocco should cost around MAD67 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner.



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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.

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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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Morocco is an ideal backpacker's destination. Not only is it a great destination for hiking, culture, and history lovers, it's also very cheap to travel and live here.

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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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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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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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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 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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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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Don't worry, you don't need to finish everything. Be aware that Moroccans often do have multiple courses. If it is a special meal, there might be two or three courses as well as salads and dessert.

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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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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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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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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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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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