Morocco (MA)

Morocco is a gateway between Europe and Africa — a kingdom of extraordinary diversity combining ancient imperial cities (Marrakech, Fez, Meknes, Rabat), dramatic Atlas Mountain ranges, Sahara Desert dunes, Atlantic and Mediterranean coastlines, and a growing cosmopolitan expat scene.

Capital: Rabat

Region: Africa

Language: Arabic

Currency: MAD (DH)

Cost of living: Very affordable (index 35)

Emergency: 15

Cost of Living

Real prices in Morocco — 2026 data in MAD.

Cost of living index

(100 = NYC reference)

Very affordable compared to major global cities. Your money goes a long way here.

Food & Groceries

Khobz (Moroccan bread loaf) 1.2–2 MAD

Eggs (tray of 30) 40–60 MAD

Chicken (whole, ~1.2kg) 40–65 MAD

Ground lamb/beef (500g) 35–55 MAD

Sardines (fresh, 1kg) 15–25 MAD

Tomatoes (1kg) 5–15 MAD

Oranges (1kg) 5–10 MAD

Olive oil (1 litre, local) 35–60 MAD

Mineral water — Sidi Ali (1.5L) 6–10 MAD

Milk (1 litre, Centrale Laitière) 7–9 MAD

Imported cheese (200g Camembert) 30–55 MAD

Imported wine (bottle, Moroccan) 80–200 MAD

Beer (330ml Casablanca or Flag, supermarket) 20–35 MAD

Dining Out

Harira soup (local restaurant) 10–15 MAD

Sandwich merguez or kafta (street stall) 15–30 MAD

Tagine at traditional restaurant (set menu) 60–120 MAD

Couscous at traditional restaurant 70–130 MAD

Pizza / pasta (mid-range restaurant) 60–120 MAD

Business lunch at brasserie (3 courses) 80–150 MAD

Dinner at upscale restaurant (per person) 200–500 MAD

Fresh-squeezed orange juice (street stand) 5–10 MAD

Mint tea (café) 8–15 MAD

Café au lait / café crème 10–20 MAD

Beer at bar/restaurant (33cl) 30–60 MAD

Rent

Studio apartment — Casablanca (Gauthier, Racine) 4,000–8,000 MAD

2-bedroom apartment — Casablanca (expat areas) 8,000–20,000 MAD

Furnished villa with pool — Casablanca (Ain Diab) 25,000–60,000+ MAD

Studio — Rabat (Agdal, Hassan) 3,500–7,000 MAD

2-bedroom — Rabat (Souissi) 7,000–15,000 MAD

Studio — Marrakech (Gueliz) 3,000–6,000 MAD

Riad rental — Marrakech (Medina) 5,000–25,000 MAD

Studio — Tangier (Malabata) 2,500–5,000 MAD

Studio — Agadir (Founty) 2,500–4,500 MAD

Transport

Petit taxi (city, typical fare) 10–30 MAD

Petit taxi (night surcharge, +50%) 15–45 MAD

Yassir/Careem ride (Casablanca, 5km) 25–45 MAD

Airport taxi Casablanca (fixed CMN tariff) 250–350 MAD

Casablanca tramway (single journey) 6 MAD

ONCF train Casablanca–Rabat (2nd class) 45 MAD

Al Boraq HSR Casablanca–Tangier 239 MAD

CTM bus Casablanca–Marrakech 90–110 MAD

Petrol / Essence (1 litre, 2026) 13–15 MAD

Motorway toll Casablanca–Marrakech (full) ~100 MAD

Annual vehicle vignette (small car) 350–600 MAD

Health & Insurance

GP consultation (private clinic, no insurance) 150–300 MAD

Specialist consultation (private) 300–600 MAD

Dentist consultation (private) 200–400 MAD

Dentist tooth extraction (private) 400–800 MAD

Pharmacy: paracetamol (box) 8–15 MAD

Pharmacy: amoxicillin course (generic) 30–60 MAD

Blood test (standard panel, private lab) 150–400 MAD

X-ray (private clinic) 200–400 MAD

Ultrasound scan (private clinic) 300–600 MAD

Childbirth (private clinic, normal delivery) 5,000–20,000 MAD

SOS Médecins home visit 400–600 MAD

Private international health insurance (expatriate) 8,000–30,000 MAD/year

Utilities

Electricity (2-bed apartment, moderate use) 200–500 MAD

Water (monthly, household) 80–200 MAD

Butane gas cylinder (12kg) 50 MAD

Internet — fibre 100 Mbps (Maroc Telecom) 299 MAD

Mobile prepaid data (5GB, Inwi) 30–50 MAD

Mobile postpaid plan with calls + 10GB 120–200 MAD

Childcare

Private crèche (nursery, 0–3 years) 1,500–4,000 MAD

French AEFE school (for non-French nationals, annual) 15,000–30,000 MAD/year

American international school K–12 (annual) 50,000–130,000 MAD/year

Public school (école publique, grades 1–12) Free to MAD 500/year

Private tutor (per hour) 100–300 MAD

Leisure

Hammam (traditional public bath) 15–30 MAD

Hammam with scrub and massage (gommage) 80–200 MAD (traditional); 200–500 MAD (spa)

Gym membership (monthly) 250–600 MAD

Cinema ticket (Marrakech, Casablanca) 50–80 MAD

Golf round (18 holes, Marrakech) 400–800 MAD

Netflix Morocco (streaming, monthly) 44–117 MAD

Haircut (barber, men) 30–80 MAD

Hairdresser (women, salon) 150–500 MAD

Camel trekking (1 hour, Merzouga) 200–400 MAD

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