Morocco is considered a relatively inexpensive travel destination – but the costs in Morocco can vary considerably depending on your travel style. How much does a round trip like this really cost? We spent almost three weeks in the country, stayed in riads, drove around in a rental car, ate well, saw a lot, and even treated ourselves to a few extras.

In this article, we’ll show you transparently what we spent on what – from accommodations to food and entrance fees to tolls and fuel costs. Of course, your budget always depends on your travel style, but our figures give you a good idea of what to expect on an individually planned round trip around Morocco.

  • Costs in Morocco – our overall overview
  • 1. Flights to Marrakech
  • 2. Rental car, fuel, etc.
  • 3. Accommodation costs
  • 4. Expenses for restaurants, cafés, etc. Snacks
  • 5. Entrance Fees & Tours
  • 6. Tips
  • 7. Miscellaneous Expenses
  • 8. Internet
  • Costs in Morocco – Our Conclusion

Costs in Morocco – Our Overview

In total, we spent around €4,410 for three weeks in Morocco for two people – that’s approximately €2,205 per person (€116 per day). We traveled with a rental car, stayed in mid-range to upscale accommodations, ate pretty well, and didn’t limit ourselves too much on tours, entrance fees, etc.

If you choose simple accommodations, it’s obviously much cheaper. But this way you get a realistic impression of what to expect on an individually planned tour with a bit more comfort.

The costs for Morocco naturally depend heavily on your travel style, travel period, length of stay, itinerary, and booking behavior. If you travel in the off-season, book early, and are flexible, you can definitely save a lot.

1. Flights to Marrakech

We flew with Ryanair from Berlin to Marrakech and back. The price included one piece of hand luggage and a designated seat – we had no checked luggage. Unfortunately, there were no reasonable alternatives for us from northern Germany, so we opted for the connection from Berlin. We spent €233.90 per person.

If you don’t want to travel in circles but would rather see as much of the country as possible, a round-trip flight is also worthwhile. You arrive in one place and fly back from another. For example, connecting flights are particularly convenient. For example, the following combinations:

  • Marrakech – Fez: Ideal if you want to combine the Atlas Mountains, the desert, and the imperial cities.
  • Agadir – Marrakech: Perfect for a route along the Atlantic coast and the hinterland.

2. Rental Car, Fuel, etc.

We ended up paying €220 for 18 days for our rental car – and that was a really good deal. We compared prices over the course of weeks at billliger-mietwagen.de* and canceled twice because the offers kept getting cheaper. It was worth it! The first booking cost us almost €100 more.

In addition, we had the following costs along the way:

  • Diesel: €156.12 (1 liter = 10 dirhams)
  • Tolls: €28.88 (especially between the imperial cities)
  • Parking: €41.74 (always outside the medina)

Fuel prices in Morocco are significantly cheaper than in Germany – especially if you drive a diesel car. The highways are generally in very good condition, and the toll system is simple: You pay directly at small stations, usually in cash. In the cities, you need a bit of patience and nerves, but in the countryside, driving is super relaxing.

Tip: Don’t choose the cheapest provider, but also read the reviews. We cannot recommend the provider MOVIS. Our first rental car was a complete wreck, which we had to exchange after a week. Spend a little more money and get a car from AutoEurope, Argus Car Hire, Sunny Cars, or SIXT.

Rental car Morocco costs

3. Accommodation costs

For 18 nights in Morocco, we spent a total of €2,119.04 on accommodation – an average of around €122 per night for two people, including breakfast. We mostly stayed in very beautiful riads in the heart of the medina, often with a rooftop terrace and breakfast. There were also a few hotels with a bit more comfort, as well as the occasional simple but charming accommodation.

It was important to us that the accommodations were well located and authentic – not necessarily super fancy, but stylish, clean, and with a great atmosphere. If you want to travel much more affordably, you can easily find good double rooms in simpler riads in Morocco for €30–50 per night.

Note: In some accommodations, we also had to pay a tourist tax on site – usually €2.50 per person per night. Sometimes it was included in the price, sometimes we had to pay it separately in cash. It’s best to check in advance when booking or have some change ready (at the Hyatt Regency it was €4 per night per person).

Accommodation Merzouga Dunes Sahara Accommodation Marrakech Riad Dar El Qadi Riad Amaris Rabat Morocco Courtyard

4. Expenses for restaurants, cafes & snacks

In total, we spent €604.42 on food & drink for two people – that is, just under €302 per person for 3 weeks. We mostly ate in small restaurants, but also often ate in cafes or at snack bars. Morocco is quite exciting from a culinary perspective and, compared to Europe, relatively inexpensive.

Our expenses in detail:

  • Restaurants & cafes: €523.52 (€261.76 per person)
  • Street food & Snack: €39.54 (€19.77 per person)
  • Groceries & snacks from the supermarket: €41.36 (€20.68 per person)

Tagine, couscous, fresh salads, crêpes, dates, juices, and of course the obligatory mint tea – you can eat your way across the country. It was particularly cheap at small food stalls or at markets, and a little more expensive (but often very nice) in the rooftop restaurants in the big cities.

Food Restaurant Morocco Taghazout

Typical prices for food & Drinking in Morocco

5. Entrance Fees & Tours

We spent a total of €514.87 on activities, guided tours, and entrance fees – or about €257 per person. We didn’t see everything, but we definitely wanted to treat ourselves to a few special experiences.

These tours & activities were included:

  • Cooking class in Marrakech* – with shopping at the market & delicious three-course meal
  • Quad tour through the Agafay Desert* – dusty, fast, and really fun
  • Guided city tour of Fez* – we highly recommend it!
  • Buggy tour in the Sahara* – through the dunes near Merzouga (adrenaline included)
  • Hamam in Marrakech – simply relax and let yourself be pampered
  • Entrance to sights – e.g., the Ben Youssef Koran school, kasbahs, museums, etc.

Some entrance fees cost only a few dirhams, but the tours in particular cost a bit more. However, they were often real highlights of our trip. Occasionally, we were only able to pay for entrance fees in cash – but more information about this can be found in the respective city guides.

Quadtour Agafay Marrakech Cooking course Marrakech Morocco Tanneries Fes Morocco City Tour

6. Tips

In total, we estimated around 60 € in tips – sometimes a few dirhams for the porter or parking attendant, sometimes 20–50 MAD for guides, cleaning, or service staff.

Many people in Morocco work in the service sector – often under simple conditions and for very low wages. For them, tips are not a nice gesture, but an important part of their income.

A few dirhams can make a difference. We usually gave 10–20 MAD (about 1–2 €) – sometimes more for tours or good service. Especially in riads, on guided tours, or trips, a little extra is simply fair – and is always gratefully accepted.

7. Miscellaneous Expenses

Of course, we also spent a few small items (magnets, postcards, laundry, hairdresser) – a total of €20.64, or about €10 per person. We hardly shopped this time, as we only had hand luggage – otherwise, it would probably have been a few dirhams more. If you love souks and enjoy browsing, you should definitely plan a little extra budget for shopping and, above all, make sure you have some space in your suitcase.

Souks Shopping Morocco

8. Internet

For mobile internet, we got an E-SIM from Airalo* right from the start (2 x 10 days of unlimited data) – super convenient because you can activate it directly on your phone without having to buy a local SIM card anywhere.

In total, we spent 140€ for two people for 3 weeks – that’s 70€ per person, depending on how much data you book. We did research on the go, navigated a lot, streamed, and of course used Instagram & Co. – it was perfectly sufficient for that.

Tip: If you spend less time online, you’ll also get by much cheaper. Most riads and cafés have free Wi-Fi – but the e-SIM was ideal for us on the go. Local providers for a local SIM card are Maroc Telecom, Orange, and Inwi.

Costs in Morocco – Our Conclusion

Overall, the costs for Morocco were approximately €4,400 for the two of us – or around €2,200 per person. In return, we had a great mix of comfort, experiences, and flexibility. We stayed in very nice accommodations, ate very well, booked cool tours, and drove our own rental car.

We treated ourselves to quite a few things, especially with the accommodations – stylish riads, great locations, often with roof terraces, and always with breakfast included. This was important to us, but of course also made up a large part of the budget. If you travel with simple accommodations and less comfort, you can easily get by on a much smaller budget in Morocco.

In general, however, Morocco – compared to Europe – is a very affordable travel destination. Prices vary by region, city, and season, but overall, you get a lot of travel for your money. Food, rental cars, and tours are especially affordable—and if you book early or compare prices, you can save even more.