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Backpacking Morocco: The Budget Guide

Q: How much does it cost to backpack Morocco?

Roughly 250-450 dirhams a day (about $25-45) for dorms, street food and local transport - around 3,000-4,000 dirhams for a week excluding flights.

Q: Is Morocco good for backpacking?

Excellent - it is cheap, incredibly varied (cities, desert, mountains, coast), has a solid CTM/Supratours bus network and a growing hostel scene, all a short flight from Europe.

Morocco is a backpacker's dream - cheap, varied and endlessly rewarding, with a great bus network and a growing hostel scene. Here's how to do it on a budget.

Daily Budget

Backpackers get by on roughly 250 - 450 Dhs a day (~$25-45): hostel dorm, street food, local buses and the odd shared tour. Full breakdown in is Morocco expensive?

Getting Around Cheaply

CTM & Supratours buses: comfortable, cheap, cover the whole country (bus guide).
Trains: great value 2nd class between the northern cities (train guide).
Shared grand taxis: fill the gaps between towns for a few dirhams a seat (taxi guide).

A Classic 2-Week Backpacker Route

Marrakesh - a Sahara desert tour - Fes - Chefchaouen - Tangier - down to Essaouira and the surf coast. Adapt our 2-week itinerary on a budget.

Money-Saving & Safety Tips

Eat where locals eat (street food), master bargaining, and share desert tours to split costs.
Carry small cash, use bank ATMs (money guide), grab a cheap local SIM.
Solo? Read solo travel in Morocco and is Morocco safe.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to backpack Morocco?

Roughly 250-450 dirhams a day (~$25-45) for dorms, street food and local transport - around 3,000-4,000 dirhams for a week excluding flights.

Is Morocco good for backpacking?

Excellent - it's cheap, incredibly varied (cities, desert, mountains, coast), has a solid bus network and a growing hostel scene, all a short flight from Europe.

Is Morocco safe for backpackers?

Yes, with normal street-smarts. The main annoyances are hustle and, for women, extra attention - see our safety and solo-travel guides.