What budget for activities and outings Morocco?
Morocco offers a wide range of activities to do on site: hiking, camel riding, surfing, sea fishing, skiing, climbing, cooking classes ... Everyone will find what they want, at affordable rates. For some activities, such as climbing, you will have to check the quality of the equipment or bring your own for more precautions. Along the coasts, beautiful beaches are revealed, perfect for lazing around. However, beware of the strong Atlantic currents if you wish to swim. For relaxation, a break in the hammam is a must! It's up to you to see if you want to try the experience of the public hammam, whose entrance fee is derisory, or if you prefer the hotels' hammams, which have much higher rates. Numerous body treatments based on essential oils are offered, for total relaxation.
In the souks, you can find pottery, jewelry, ceramics and other handicrafts from Morocco. You will have a wide choice, and products from the surrounding area, generally of quality. Sometimes, the objects are even made on the spot. Be careful, however, with the scams.
With 12 branches in Morocco, the French Institutes are a good option for cultural outings (theatre, concerts, dance...). Some top-of-the-range hotels have a bar with a panoramic terrace open to outside guests. There you can enjoy an aperitif or a digestif in beautiful surroundings.
What budget to eat Morocco?
On average, count between 10 and 15 € for a full meal. You will also find a few unpretentious local addresses where you can eat copious Moroccan specialities on the go. Be careful, however, about the reputation of the address so as not to fall ill. In the big cities, a few restaurants stand out from the crowd with their top-class gastronomy. The prices are a little higher, between 40 and 60 € for a full meal, but the quality will be there.
In the north of Morocco, some bars have retained the Spanish custom of drinking with tapa. Perfect for eating on the go!
What is the budget for accommodation Morocco?
Riad, guest house, hotel, camping, old kasbah: the choice of establishments in Morocco is extremely wide. There is something for every taste and every budget! To sleep in a hotel of good standing, you will have to pay between 50 and 80 € per night. Guest houses, sometimes categorized as riads, generally offer very good value for money. You will be warmly welcomed by a Moroccan family, sometimes Franco-Moroccan, and immersed in the heart of the culture. Count on around 50 € per night. For those on a budget, there are many youth hostels in Morocco. At less than 10 € per night, they offer beds in dormitories, generally very clean. The kitchen is shared and the atmosphere is very friendly. In spring or summer, campsites are also an interesting option. In a tent with a pitch, you can expect to pay around 10 € per night. For those who wish to travel in an eco-responsible way, many ecolodges have sprung up all over the country. While respecting the environment, they offer very good services. Prices are a little higher, between 80 and 100 € per night.
Travel budget Morocco and cost of living
Although not an expensive country, Morocco is not a paradise for the poor. The government has encouraged tourism for the wealthy in order to bring in foreign currency, hence the many luxury hotels in tourist areas.
If you eat and sleep in small establishments, you can live on 200 DH a day.
A stay in a mid-range establishment, with one meal a day in a pleasant restaurant and another in a gargote, will set you back 800 DH a day.
A stay ina superior hotel, with one meal in the hotel and another in a good restaurant in town, will cost you 1,100 DH.
