Costs and money
Morocco travel costs and money
What a day in Morocco really costs at three travel styles, how to get dirhams without losing money on fees, and how tipping works.
Currency: Moroccan dirham (MAD)Cash still rules in medinasPrices checked for 2026
Daily budgets
Per person per day, including accommodation, food and local transport. Rough ranges at the time of writing.
Budget
350–600 MAD
Backpacker
Hostels or simple guesthouses, street food and local cafes, trains and CTM buses, and the many medina sights that cost nothing.
Mid-range
800–1,800 MAD
Comfort
A riad with breakfast in the courtyard, sit-down restaurants, an official guide for a morning and a couple of day trips.
Luxury
2,500+ MAD
Boutique
Heritage palaces, a private desert camp with your own bathroom, a private driver and spa treatments.
Prices change with the season and demand, especially around Christmas, New Year and Easter, and with exchange rates. Treat these ranges as a starting point and check current prices before you book.
Money on the ground
Cash and cards
ATMs and the dirham
The dirham is a closed currency, so you get it in Morocco. Use ATMs from major banks, and when the machine offers a conversion, choose to be charged in dirhams to avoid a poor exchange rate.
Local customs
Tipping and bargaining
Tipping is expected for good service, and prices in the souks are a conversation. A few simple rules keep it friendly and fair.
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