Quick answer: Marrakech runs about EUR 50 per day mid-range - noticeably less if you eat local and walk. Cheapest window: March–May or October–November (avoid summer heat).
What things actually cost
| mint tea in a cafe | 1 EUR |
| tagine at a local restaurant | 5 EUR |
| petit taxi across town | 3 EUR |
| Bahia Palace entry | 7 EUR |
| hammam (local, self-service) | 2 EUR |
| fresh orange juice on Jemaa el-Fnaa | 0.50 EUR |
Eat well for little
- Lamb or chicken tagine at a medina restaurantslow-cooked with preserved lemon or prunes, 5-8 EUR
- Food stalls on Jemaa el-Fnaa at nightgrilled skewers, harira soup and snail broth; a full plate runs 4-6 EUR
- Msemen (flaky pancake) with honey from a street griddlethe classic breakfast, under 1 EUR
- Couscous on Fridaythe traditional day for it; family-run places serve big plates for 5-7 EUR
- Fresh orange juice on the main squarepressed while you wait, about 0.50 EUR a glass
Money mistakes to avoid
- Following anyone who says the way is closed or offers to guide you - it is almost always a hustle ending in a demand for money; navigate with an offline map and walk confidently
- Getting in a taxi without agreeing the price firstmeters are rarely used; fix the fare before the door closes or insist on the meter
- Photographing snake charmers, monkey handlers or performers without agreeing a tip - they will demand payment aggressively afterward
- Sightseeing at midday in summerJune to August afternoons exceed 40 C; do sights early morning, retreat to the riad pool, and go out again after 5 pm
Transport without the tourist tax
From Menara Airport a petit taxi to the medina should cost 7-10 EUR if agreed upfront, or take bus 19 for about 3 EUR. The medina itself is walkable only - for trips to Gueliz or Majorelle use petit taxis at 2-4 EUR per ride.
Planning the full trip? Start with the 3-day Marrakech itinerary.