Is Morocco Expensive?

Morocco is a wonderful place to visit - from its atmospheric streets and markets to sandy beaches and peaceful mountains. The good news is that you certainly don’t need deep pockets to travel here.

In this Morocco travel guide, we share tips and insights for visitors on a budget.

The cost of transport in Morocco

There’s a broad variety of .

Most importantly, it almost always pays to book flights as far in advance as possible to keep costs down.

Is food expensive in Morocco?

Food in Morocco is a sensory experience, with tasty kebabs, fruity couscous and aromatic tagine typical dishes to try. Meals are generally cheap and street food is widely available.

Mint tea is the national drink, but coffee and fruit juices are also worth sampling. While tap water is generally safe to drink, bottled water is also cheap.

As Morocco is an Islamic country, bars and drinking are not part of the traditional culture. A typical city bar will usually be male-dominated, but women are welcome in bars in tourist destinations and more upmarket hotels.

Where to eat cheaply in Morocco

It’s easy to find budget meals in Morocco. You might be worrying about food prices in Morocco, but in fact, a three-course meal is often much cheaper than the UK. Just take a look at restaurant menus to choose an eatery to meet your budget.

Street food is a great source of tasty items and buying food from a supermarket and eating in your accommodation is a good way to save money.

The consumption of alcohol is allowed in Morocco but only tourists are allowed to drink in public. You can buy drinks in bars, hotels and supermarkets.

So, given its Islamic culture, is Morocco expensive for drinks? Well, there is considerable tax on alcohol, making it more costly. Overall, you may see similar prices you would in the UK.

Get ready for your trip - and read more in our Morocco travel guide

Ready to start planning your trip to Morocco? As you know now you can’t buy Moroccan dirham until you land in the country.

For more information about travelling to Morocco see our Morocco travel guide, or find out more about the Moroccan dirham.

Since Moroccan dirhams aren’t available outside of the country, you won’t be able to pick up any before you head off.

If you’d rather not carry cash, you can take our Travelex Money Card. It's not linked to your bank account, minimising your risk of losing all your funds in case of loss or theft. You can make secure contactless payments directly at the point of sale in Morocco with our card, if you have a balance in your wallet and withdraw Moroccan dirhams from ATMs.

Please note that a 2% fee applies to GBP loads, and a 5.75% fee is incurred when using the card in Morocco where the local currency isn't offered on our Travelex Money Card. This fee also extends to cash withdrawals for Moroccan dirham and other currencies that are not offered on our Travelex Money Card. While Travelex does not impose charges to ATM withdrawals, it's important to note that fees from other ATM providers may apply. Find out more on our fees here.

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