Is Morocco expensive for US citizens?

Not only is it a great destination for hiking, culture, and history lovers, it's also very cheap to travel and live here. While I was living in this gorgeous country I did countless border runs to extend my travel visa for Morocco and it's one of the cheapest countries I've been to so far.



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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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Overall, the cost of traveling to Morocco can range from a few hundred to several thousand dollars per person, depending on your travel style and preferences. Whether you're a family, couple, or single traveler, expect to spend anywhere from $500 to $5000 for a trip to this captivating country.

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A piece of advice: Morocco is not expensive so even if you visit during the high season, it won't really cost a lot. I just prefer to travel to Morocco during the low season because there are fewer tourists. I even spent a whole month of Ramadan here because I was traveling slowly.

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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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In some tourist places you can pay for hotels, restaurants, and activities in USD, EUR, or GBP, but only banknotes are accepted. Although, you'll always get a better deal paying in the local currency.

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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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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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Marrakech is an inexpensive city compared to any top tourist destination in Europe or the United States. Most of your budget will be destined to the flights and accommodation, since the price of food, drinks, souvenirs, museums and other attractions are relatively cheap.

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Currently, citizens of Australia, New Zealand, the USA, the UK, the EU and Canada, among many others, do not need a visa to travel to Morocco, provided they have a passport of usually six months' validity and an onward or return ticket (with supporting documents).

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Bush, who designated the country as a Major non-NATO ally. Formal U.S. diplomatic relations with Morocco began in 1787 when the Confederation Congress ratified a Treaty of Peace and Friendship between the two nations which had been negotiated earlier in 1786.

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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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Due to taxes, alcohol in Morocco is very expensive compared to most places in Europe. A small 25cl domestic beer will cost between 25 – 35 MAD (€2.50 – €3.50) in a bar. A 33cl bottle of local Casablanca beer will cost 45 – 60 MAD (€4 – €6) when purchased in a bar.

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

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