Daily costs per person in Moroccan Dirham (MAD). Marrakech is excellent value — one of the cheapest destinations in the Mediterranean region.
Daily cost breakdown
Currency: MAD (Dirham) (1 USD ≈ 10 MAD)
| Category | Budget | Mid-range | Splurge | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | 200–400 MAD | 600–1,200 MAD | 2,500+ MAD | Budget riads → boutique riads → luxury palaces |
| Food | 80–150 MAD | 200–400 MAD | 800+ MAD | Street food & stalls → riad restaurants → Dar Yacout feast |
| Transport | 20–50 MAD | 80–150 MAD | 300+ MAD | Walking & petit taxi → grand taxi → private driver |
| Activities | 50–150 MAD | 200–500 MAD | 1,000+ MAD | Palaces & souks → hammam & cooking class → hot air balloon |
| Drinks | 20–40 MAD | 60–120 MAD | 200+ MAD | Mint tea & juice → café terraces → rooftop cocktails |
| Daily Total | 370–790 MAD | 1,140–2,370 MAD | 4,800+ MAD | $37–79 → $114–237 → $480+ |
Money-saving tips
Jemaa el-Fnaa food stalls
A full meal at the night market stalls costs 30–60 MAD — brochettes, harira soup, grilled fish, and bread. Fresh orange juice is 5 MAD everywhere on the square.
Haggle everything
In the souks, start at 30–50% of the asking price. Never accept the first or second price. Walk away and they'll call you back. Fixed-price at the Ensemble Artisanal for calibration.
Riad over hotel
Budget riads in the medina cost 200–400 MAD/night including breakfast — a traditional courtyard house. Better value and more atmospheric than hotels. Book on riad-specific sites.
Local transport
Petit taxis within the medina cost 20–30 MAD. Insist on the meter (compteur) or agree a price before getting in. Buses cost 4 MAD but are slow.
Free attractions
Jemaa el-Fnaa, the medina souks, Koutoubia Mosque exterior, and wandering the medina lanes are all free. The real Marrakech experience is walking and absorbing.
Supratours buses
Supratours and CTM buses are cheap and reliable — Essaouira 80 MAD, Fes 200 MAD, Casablanca 120 MAD. Book a day ahead for guaranteed seats.
