Money and costs

The national currency is the Moroccan Dinar (MAD). There are ATMs in the centers of major cities and the main beach resorts in the country. Payment with credit cards is a conventional practice in the most sophisticated establishments and businesses, certainly in those belonging to multinational companies.

ACCOMMODATION

In most Moroccan cities, the most affordable accommodation is concentrated within the medinas, where inns, pensions and even the residents' houses are rented for daily rates in the order of €15 to €20 per double room. Intermediate hotels have daily rates from 20€ to 40€. The most refined hotels and resorts have prices that start at €50 and can go up to €150, in the case of those belonging to the most reputable international chains. Prices for all types of accommodation fluctuate substantially depending on the time of year. 

FOOD

It has the same base ingredients from other countries in North Africa and a series of dishes and snacks that define the national cuisine:  tagine (in great varieties) , harire and os couscous. As elsewhere, popular restaurants frequented by Moroccans have the most affordable prices, with traditional full meals costing as little as €4 per person. Reputable restaurants in major cities (Casablanca, Rabat, Marrakesh) charge substantially higher prices. Those at reputable hotels and resorts where the value of a meal can reach €20, €30 per person are even more expensive.

INTERNET

The Internet has become widespread in recent years and Internet Cafés are abundant even in smaller cities with average prices ranging from €0.40 to €1.5 per hour. However, they have been decreasing due to the proliferation of the 3G network that Moroccans and visitors to the country find it very easy to use on their Smart Phones, tablets and laptops. To purchase a SIM card, a valid passport is required.

Internet speed is generally very acceptable, especially in the north and the main towns on the west coast. It decreases a lot in the interior and south of the country.