Morocco - Individual - Residence (2024)

FAQs

Is 200 enough for Morocco? ›

Depending on what you plan to do, you should probably aim to take around £40-£50 per person per day (£280-£300 per week) in Morocco. You can always head to the ATM if you need more cash for extra activities, plus most places accept credit cards.

Don't expect much by way of fresh vegetables, but $100 will feed you with the following: 10 lamb tagines ($50), 10 Moroccan salads ($15), 10 sides of fries ($7), and 4 glasses of local wine ($24). You still have change for pastries and street food, which usually costs about $0.25 to $.

A family of four estimated monthly costs are 1,633.0$ (16,547.5MAD) without rent. A single person estimated monthly costs are 462.5$ (4,686.7MAD) without rent. Cost of living in Morocco is, on average, 59.3% lower than in United States. Rent in Morocco is, on average, 82.7% lower than in United States.

If you plan to stay in Morocco for more than 90 days, you will need to register with the police and apply for a residence permit, known locally as a Certificat d'Immatriculation.

A budget traveler can expect to spend around $40 to $60 per day, including accommodation, food, transportation, and activities. On the other hand, a mid-range traveler might spend approximately $80 to $120 per day.

Accommodation in Morocco is affordable compared to Europe or North America, and the value for money is often much higher. There are plentiful budget accommodation options, from hostels to homestays. For those with more to spend, charming riads and luxury palatial hotels are well-priced and offer a memorable experience.

With low-cost housing, proximity to Europe, and the Atlas Mountains, Morocco is a fantastic option if you have between $800-1,000 per month in income.

In Morocco's smaller cities and towns, you can find apartments for much less, sometimes as low as $165 per month. On average, the cost of rent for a one-bedroom apartment in the center of a Moroccan city is $310. To live outside the city center, the average price of a one-bedroom apartment is $178.

Residence Permits

After moving to Morocco, you will need to obtain a residence permit (carte de séjour) if you are planning on staying for longer than 90 days. You can obtain this permit from the immigration authorities (Bureau des Étrangers) at the central police station in your district.

Are houses in Morocco expensive? ›

The Morocco housing market is somewhat competitive. The median sale price of a home in Morocco was $113K last. The median sale price per square foot in Morocco is $80, down 39.9% since last year.…

Medina quarters make up many of these cities, with narrow mazes of streets and alleys connecting souk marketplaces and kasbah citadels. In Morocco, people work in a number of industries, especially tourism, agriculture, and a growing renewable energy sector, and soccer is the most popular sport.

Foreign driver's licenses are valid for use in Morocco for up to one year. After that, foreign residents must pass the Moroccan driver's test and obtain a Moroccan driver's license. The test is conducted in Arabic and French.

Can unmarried couples sleep together in Morocco? While it is not permitted for an unmarried Moroccan couple to share a room, as non-Moroccans you won't encounter any problems (unless the establishment itself chooses not to allow it). However, public shows of affection should be kept to a minimum.

Yes, foreigners, both residents and non-residents, have the opportunity to buy real estate in Morocco. However, there is a restriction on the acquisition of agricultural lands. Foreigners are not allowed to buy agricultural properties in Morocco.

Women should consider wearing a headscarf and covering their arms and legs. Men should avoid wearing shorts and tank tops. It's also important to consider the weather when choosing what to wear in Morocco.

Lunch or dinner for two people: about 80 – 150 Dh. Breakfast: 20 – 40 Dh. Double room in one of our recommended Riads or hotels: 400 – 1000Dh.

Yes, it's legal to use US dollars for certain transactions in Morocco, particularly in tourist-centric establishments. However, it's advisable to have Moroccan dirhams for day-to-day expenses and smaller purchases.

Taking money into Morocco

There is no limit on the amount of foreign cash you can bring into the country. You won't be able to change Scottish or Northern Irish bank notes. It's difficult to exchange travellers' cheques. The Moroccan Dirham (MAD) is non-convertible.