Is Morocco more expensive than Spain?

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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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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Tangier is a large port city in Morocco located across the Strait of Gibraltar, where Africa meets Europe. At 27km (17 miles) from the Spanish coast, it's one of the most popular Morocco day trip destinations from Spain. If you book the fast ferry, you can be there in an hour.

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The best time to book flights to Morocco is typically during the off-season months of July, August, and November. These months are considered off-season because there is less demand for flights and, therefore, flight prices tend to be cheaper.

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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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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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If you're planning to visit southern Spain, Morocco is an easy add-on and well worth the detour. At a minimum, do a Tangier day trip and return to Spain the same evening. But I recommend staying at least one night so you can visit Chefchaouen or take more time to explore Tangier.

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March-May and September-October are the best times of year for this trip; Spain's interior and Morocco's low lying cities bake to a crisp from mid June to mid September, and while the Moors and Andalucians really know their stuff when it comes to cooling architecture, sightseeing is not fun in 40°C heat.

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Low season in Morocco Because of the intense heat in many popular destinations, fewer tourists tend to visit during this period, leading to lower prices for accommodations and sometimes even tours. November to February are the Winter months and can be quite cold, especially in the Atlas Mountains and inland cities.

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

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Taking money into Morocco There is no limit on the amount of foreign cash you can bring into the country. You won't be able to change Scottish or Northern Irish bank notes. It's difficult to exchange travellers' cheques. The Moroccan Dirham (MAD) is non-convertible.

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