What a week in Morocco actually costs
Reviewed August 2026 by Ahlam Giyat, travel editor at Taxi Maroc Aéroport, Marrakech.
A week in Morocco runs from about €350 per person on a tight budget to €1,200 comfortably, excluding flights. The gap is almost entirely accommodation and how you move between cities — food and entry fees barely shift it. Below are real 2026 figures, including the four costs almost nobody budgets for until they are standing in an arrivals hall.
Getting from the airport, before anything else
This is the first money you spend and the first place people overpay. From Marrakech Menara it is 6 km to the medina:
- Bus 19 — 30 MAD one way, 50 MAD return valid two weeks, every 20 to 30 minutes, 25 to 40 minutes to Jemaa el-Fna
- Petit taxi on the meter — 70 to 100 MAD by day, roughly 50% more at night. Airport drivers frequently quote 150 to 200 MAD instead
- Private transfer — €15 per vehicle, fixed before you land
For one person travelling light in daylight, the bus is honestly fine. For two or more with luggage the gap closes to nothing, and see our full airport taxi price guide for the meter rules.
Moving between cities
The single biggest variable after your room. Morocco's railway ends at Marrakech, so half the country is coach or car only — the detail is in our transport guide.
Per person on the popular legs: Marrakech–Casablanca 49–200 MAD by train; Marrakech–Essaouira ~140 MAD by Supratours; Marrakech–Agadir 80–110 MAD by coach; Tangier–Casablanca 150–240 MAD on Al Boraq.
A private car is priced per vehicle, so it divides: Essaouira €95, Agadir €130, Casablanca €140. At four people the arithmetic flips.
Where you sleep
- Hostel dorm — 80 to 150 MAD a night
- Simple riad — from about €40, breakfast almost always included
- Mid-range riad — €70 to €120
- Luxury riad or resort — €200 upwards, and in the Palmeraie or Hivernage far more
Riads include breakfast far more often than hotels do, which is worth 30 to 60 MAD a day per person. Our riad or hotel guide covers the trade-offs beyond price.
Eating
Food is the cheapest part of a Moroccan trip and the least worth economising on.
- Street food and snacks — 10 to 30 MAD
- Local restaurant, tagine and a drink — 50 to 90 MAD
- Mid-range tourist restaurant — 120 to 200 MAD
- Rooftop restaurant with a view — 250 MAD upwards, and you are paying for the view
- Mint tea — 10 to 20 MAD, 40 in a tourist square
Alcohol is the exception: licensed venues only, and a beer runs 50 to 80 MAD. Many riads are dry.
Sights and entry fees
- Majorelle Garden — around 150 MAD, plus separate entry for the Yves Saint Laurent museum
- Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, Ben Youssef — 70 to 100 MAD each
- Jemaa el-Fna and the souks — free, though the souks are not where you save money
- Local guide, half day — 300 to 500 MAD for a licensed one
Budget 400 to 600 MAD per person for a week of sights in Marrakech. Our ten things worth doing covers what is actually worth the ticket.
Excursions, the part that swings the total
A day trip is per vehicle with us, so it divides across the group: Ourika €55, Agafay €60, Imlil €65, Essaouira €90, Ouarzazate €95.
The 3-day Sahara trip is €280 per person and is the single largest line in most budgets. It is also 1,120 km of driving, which is why it costs what it does.
A week, three ways
Per person, seven nights, excluding flights.
| Per person, 7 nights | Tight | Mid-range | Comfortable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | 700–1,000 MAD | 2,500–4,500 MAD | 7,000+ MAD |
| Food | 700–1,000 MAD | 1,500–2,500 MAD | 4,000+ MAD |
| Intercity transport | 300–600 MAD | 800–1,500 MAD | 2,500+ MAD |
| Sights and entries | 400–600 MAD | 600–900 MAD | 900+ MAD |
| Excursions | 0–500 MAD | 1,500–3,000 MAD | 4,000+ MAD |
| Total, excluding flights | ~€350 | ~€650 | ~€1,200 |
The four costs nobody budgets for
- Tips. Not obligatory, but constant. 10 to 20 MAD for a taxi, similar in a café, more for a guide. Budget 200 to 300 MAD a week and stop thinking about it.
- The last 300 metres. Cars cannot reach most medina riads. Either you walk with your suitcase or a porter carries it for 20 to 50 MAD.
- Cash. Many riads, all street food and most taxis are cash only. Use the ATM in arrivals rather than the exchange counter — the rate is noticeably better.
- The airport run home. People budget the arrival and forget the departure. It is the same price again, and on an early flight it is not optional.
Three ways to spend less without spending badly
Travel between cities by train where the rails go. On Marrakech–Casablanca and Marrakech–Rabat it is both cheaper and faster than driving for one or two people. We sell cars and we still say it.
Stay in a riad rather than a hotel of the same price. Breakfast included, and you are inside the medina rather than paying for taxis in and out.
Go in March–May or September–November. Room rates drop noticeably against the December and Easter peaks, and the weather is better than either — the detail is in our best month guide.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a week in Morocco cost?
Roughly €350 per person on a tight budget, €650 mid-range and €1,200 comfortable, excluding flights. Accommodation and intercity transport account for almost the whole difference.
Is Morocco expensive?
Food and local transport are inexpensive by European standards — a full meal in a local restaurant is 50 to 90 MAD. Accommodation and organised excursions are where the cost sits.
How much money should I bring per day?
Around 400 to 500 MAD a day per person covers a mid-range room, meals, local transport and one sight. Cash matters: many riads, all street food and most taxis do not take cards.
How much is a taxi from Marrakech airport?
70 to 100 MAD on the meter to the medina by day, roughly 50% more at night. Drivers often quote 150 to 200 MAD instead. A fixed private transfer is €15 per vehicle.
How much is the bus from Marrakech airport?
30 MAD one way on ALSA route 19, or 50 MAD return valid two weeks, running every 20 to 30 minutes.
How much should I tip in Morocco?
It is not obligatory. 10 to 20 MAD for a taxi or café, more for a guide. Budgeting 200 to 300 MAD for a week covers it comfortably.
Is a riad cheaper than a hotel?
Not necessarily — simple riads start around €40 and luxury ones run to several hundred. Breakfast is almost always included in a riad, which is rarely true in a hotel.
How much does the Sahara trip cost?
€280 per person for the 3-day trip to Merzouga, including the vehicle and driver, one hotel night, one desert camp night, the camel trek and two meals.
Do I need cash in Morocco?
Yes. Many riads, all street food and most taxis are cash only. Withdraw at an ATM rather than an exchange counter, and keep small notes for tips and short taxi rides.
When is Morocco cheapest to visit?
January and February, and the summer heat in July and August also softens prices in Marrakech. March to May and September to November cost more but are far more pleasant.