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Cost of Living in Marrakesh

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Marrakesh is an affordable and culturally rich destination that's great for a short stay or stopover. Many visitors note the warm weather all year round, though temperatures in summer can be extremely hot and uncomfortable. Locals are generally friendly, and the city is welcoming to tourists, especially in terms of dress and communication. French is widely spoken and English is also commonly understood in key areas.

Travelers caution about the prevalence of tourist-targeted scams, particularly in the medina and with taxi pricing. The experience there can be intense or overwhelming if staying too long. Likewise, internet quality tends to vary significantly—some places offer reliable high-speed connections, while others are nearly unusable, so it's worth checking with accommodations in advance if internet is important.

Eating out is affordable, and meals are generally good, but caution is advised when trying street food. For budget-conscious visitors, Marrakesh offers excellent value with inexpensive accommodations and services. Key attractions like Jemaa el-Fna, the YSL Museum, and Jardin Majorelle are worth visiting, but many felt several days was enough to see the highlights before moving on to other areas such as the desert or coastal towns.

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5 months ago

Most people I speak to confirmed my belief that Marrakesh is a place to visit for a few days max. The excitement and chaos are novel for a short time, particularly in the old medina. Scams, expensive and tiresome. For sure Marrakech is something to experience, it really is a buzz, especially if you want to shop but within a couple of days I learned to avoid the medina as much as I could and within a week I was ready to leave. Plenty of excursions and day trips including Atlas mountains, Sahara, Essaouira and surrounding towns/villages to get you out of Marrakech but living staying a long time is too much.

3 years ago

Marrakesh has been one of my favorite places to visit. I spent 1 week there in October (2022). The temperature was cool and I could wear shorts or jeans throughout the day/night. We experienced 1 day of rain, but other than this time, it was pleasantly dry.
The town has many tourists, I met with many European visitors and some Americans. The locals are friendly and not pushy. The streets are quite clean and are maintained daily from what I see. I did not feel unsafe even as I walked alone at 11 pm. I only experienced positive behavior from the locals. My only issue was that I was charged tourist prices when purchasing items or riding the taxis at night (x5 the normal price), though I got better prices when I haggled and switched my speaking from English to Spanish.
The internet situation was a hit or miss. I was working from my laptop with video calls throughout the day, so fast and reliable internet was a must. My first AirBnB (located in the older North Medina area) had good reviews and was within walking distance to all places of interest, however, had very slow and unreliable internet. I had to switch airBnBs during my stay and was able to find a very good place with fast and reliable internet (in the West Medina area with a fiber connection). If continuous/fast/reliable internet is important to you, I'd suggest researching a bit before choosing your stay and maybe even contacting the owner beforehand.
As for food, we had some fantastic meals in the Medina area. Yelp and google reviews helped, but we found many restaurants not advertised in either of those two options and ended up just gauging the locales as we passed by them.
Last, we were happy with the budget we set for this trip. Marrakesh was very affordable for us. Will be back!

3 years ago

I'm currently in Marrakesh and been here for a month. I would definitely recommend visiting but not during summer as it can get really hot. My first day here it was 42 degrees and really dry. It has gotten better so I would say visit around August or later. Marrakesh is lovely but very touristy and I can only imagine how things were pre-pandemic. Since it is very touristy, locals are more lenient when it comes to what you choose to wear which helps a lot when it's really hot. Obviously, you still have to be very respectful of the culture and their customs and you should dress modestly when going to souks. I've heard a lot of stories from people about getting scammed or the place being dangerous to women especially but I feel and have found that it is as dangerous as any other place or country if you're not careful. I don't really tend to go out late at night anyway but if I do go out, I'm always with other people just in case. French is the main language but most people can understand a bit of English so you won't really have any problems communicating. Google translate helps as well. I would recommend going to Medina and walk around the old town. Go to Jemaa el-Fna at least once just to experience it. The YSL musee is cool as well as the Jardin Majorelle. Tons of cheap riads around Medina as well so definitely stay in one for a couple of nights. I would recommend staying in and around Gueliz if you're staying for longer than a week. It's a great area and you'll find everything you need in the center. I'm off to Tanger in a few days but I will definitely be back in Kesh in a few months when it's a bit colder and maybe camp in the desert! Oh and lastly, the internet was pretty bad in the airbnb that I stayed in so I found myself having to use my data most of the time.

4 years ago

Marrakesh December 2018. An amazing city with contrasts, modern and age-old wonders everywhere you look. Stayed near the main medina (pictured above) and that was a good location to see everything. Internet was good, and my tunnel service functioned fine. Weather is variable at this time of year... as a Canadian I had breakfast on a rooftop terrace at +1C and thought it was absolutely fine, but it also hit +27C later that day... dress in layers. Walk like you know where you are going and you'll be fine... the place is full of tourists (this was pre-covid). People are trying to make a living and will try to hustle you- don't be intimidated, just keep on moving. Prices for eating out were reasonable, and I was pretty careful about water consumption. My traveling companion got one bad meal from a streetside vendor (and a night in the toilet), but it didn't happen to me, so just be aware. Bank machines from major banks gave good exchange rates, just be aware of your surroundings as you use them. Got my laundry done for the equivalent of $2USD, which was a good deal (and they literally pressed the socks and underwear, too). If you know French you have it made here, some know English, too. See the Yves St. Lauren Museum, just check the times and days before you go. the food is amazing and varies (don't gert stuck eating Tagine every day). Alcohol is strictly controlled- package stores are few and you will need your passport to buy it. I will be back to Marrakesh, for sure... but I was here in December and I hear its REALLY HOT in the summer, so be aware.

5 years ago

✅ Very affordable

✅ Friendly people

✅ Warm all year

✅ Pretty safe

✅ Lots of fun stuff to do

✅ Perfect humidity now

✅ Good air quality on average

✅ Nomads.com members liked going here

✅ Many Nomads.com members have been

✅ Spacious and not crowded

✅ Easy to do business

✅ Good hospitals

✅ Not many people smoke tobacco

✅ Not a lot of alcohol abuse

❌ Unreliable internet

❌ Scams common

❌ Very hot in summer

❌ Freedom of speech is weak

❌ Not very democratic

❌ Very expensive

❌ Pretty slow internet

❌ Cold now

❌ Not many Nomads.com members right now

❌ Quality of education is low

❌ Roads can be dangerous

❌ People don't speak English well

❌ Not safe for women

❌ Not family friendly

❌ Hostile towards LGBTQ+

❌ Marijuana is illegal

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Feels (median)

19°C / 66°F mild

21°C / 70°F mild

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22°C / 72°F mild

29°C / 84°F warm

28°C / 82°F warm

38°C / 100°F hot

33°C / 91°F hot

28°C / 82°F warm

21°C / 70°F mild

20°C / 68°F mild

Real (median)

19°C / 65°F
mild

21°C / 70°F
mild

18°C / 64°F
cool

22°C / 72°F
mild

29°C / 84°F
very warm

28°C / 82°F
very warm

36°C / 97°F
hot

31°C / 88°F
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31°C / 87°F
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28°C / 82°F
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20°C / 67°F
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20°C / 68°F
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Humidity

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46%

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19mm

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32%

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19%

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9%

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18%

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17%

Sun

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4 UVI

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5 UVI

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6 UVI

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10 UVI

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11 UVI

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4 UVI

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3 UVI

Remote workers

1,047 people

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✈️43min

$4,096 / mo

35 Mbps

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📡 InternetWiFi 🙂 Good

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🌦 Feels 15° 59° 15° 59° AQI 30

✈️1h

$3,833 / mo

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Madrid

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📡 InternetWiFi 🙂 Good

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👮 Safety good

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$5,255 / mo

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$4,106 / mo

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⭐️ Total score	2.69/5 (Rank #240) 715 reviews
❤️ Liked by members	👍8 liked it 👎1 disliked it
👍 Quality of life score	Okay
👶 Family score	Okay
🎒 Community score	Okay
💵 Cost	🧐 Pricey: $3,192 / mo
📡 Internet	😡 Slow: 8 Mbps (avg)
😝 Fun	Great
⛅️ Temperature (now)	🥶 A bit cold: 16°C61°F (feels 16°C61°F)
💦 Humidity (now)	😊 Comfy: 51%
❄️ % of buildings with AC	🥵 Low: 25%
👌 Safety	Good
👩 Safe for women	Bad
🌈 Safe for LGBTQ+	Bad
🤮 Food safety*	Good
👮‍♀️ Lack of crime*	Good
🤝 Lack of racism*	Okay
🎓 Education level*	Low
⚡️ Power grid	Great
🌊 Vulnerability to climate change	Good
💰 Income level*	Very low: $245 / mo
🙊 English speaking*	Bad
🚶 Walkability	Great
🚦 Traffic safety*	Bad
✈️ Airline scores*	Good
🧳 Lost luggage*	Great
🏥 Hospitals	Good
😄 Happiness*	Bad
🍸 Nightlife	Good
📶 Free WiFi in city	Okay
🖥 Places to work from	Great
❄️ A/C or heating	Okay
😁 Friendly to foreigners	Good
🗯 Freedom of speech*	Okay
🎅 Startup Score	Bad

🌍 Continent	Africa
🚩 Country	Morocco
🗓️ Average trip length	7 days
📡 Internet speed (avg)	8 Mbps
⛅️ Weather (now)	☀️ 16°C 61°F + 😊 Comfy (51%) = feels 16°C 61°F
🔌 Power	115V 230V 50Hz
🚕 Best taxi app*	Uber
🚑 Travel medical insurance	Safetywing
💸 10 MAD in USD	USD 1.08
🏧 Suggested ATM take out:	MAD 1,000 = USD 108
💳 Cashless	💵 No, cash only (esp. for foreigners)
💻 Best coworking space	Creative Lab
☕️ Best coffee place	16 Cafe
🚰 Tap water	🚫 No, not drinkable
♻️ Return rate	10% of visitors return
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Population	930,000 people
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 GDP per capita*	$2,937 / year
👫 Gender ratio (nomads)	👨 77% 👱‍♀️ 23%
🏞 Foreign land ownership allowed	Yes
⛪️ Religious government	Religious
🏠 Apartment listings	Airbnb
✈️ Best short-haul air carrier	Royal Air Maroc
✈️ Best int'l air carrier	Air France

💵 Cost of living for nomad	$3,192 / month
💵 Cost of living for expat	$2,190 / month
💵 Cost of living for family	$3,409 / month
💵 Cost of living for local	$974 / month
🏨 Hotel (median price)	$1,702 / month
🏡 Airbnb (median price)	$4,135 / month
🏠 1br studio rent in center	$809 / month
🏠 Median home price	$238,348
🏨 Hotel (median price)	$80 / night
🏠 Airbnb (median price)	$136 / night
🏢 Coworking hot desk	$280 / month
🍛 Dinner	$9
🥤 Coca-Cola (0.3L)	$2
🍺 Beer in cafe (0.5L)	$3
☕️ Coffee in cafe	$1