Is Morocco cheaper than Spain? The answer is yes – significantly cheaper. Morocco is reputed to be one of the cheapest and most interesting countries to visit while being close to Europe when you have a limited budget, according to the Canadian site specializing in travel “The Travel”. .
Both countries, Morocco and Spain, are paradises for travelers and are distinguished by stunning architecture and rich cultures. They are two very different destinations. One of the top destinations in Spain is the majestic Mediterranean city of Barcelona, while one of the top destinations in Morocco is the oasis city of Marrakech.
Accommodation is cheaper in Morocco
Using hostel prices as a benchmark, you can see how much cheaper accommodation is in Morocco than in Spain. In Barcelona, the cheapest dorm accommodation listed on Hostelworld.com is between $22 and $26 per night for the cheapest bed in a shared room.
In stark contrast, the cheapest dorm accommodation in the beautiful Moroccan oasis city of Marrakech is $4 a night plus a great Moroccan breakfast included!
Private rooms in better hotels are also cheaper in Morocco.
Everything is cheaper in Morocco
A cheap meal in a restaurant:
Barcelona: $12.70
Marrakech : 3,30 $
A one-way ticket on public transport:
Barcelona: $2.50
Marrakech : 0,40 $
Renting an apartment with one bedroom in the City Center:
Barcelona: $1,030
Marrakech : 390 $
Morocco is generally cheaper. Once one converts his US dollars to Euros in Spain, one will find that the money will pay for the products at the same prices as in the United States whereas in Moroccan dirhams one can afford more things.
Tours are much cheaper in Morocco
Tours are cheap in Morocco. A three-day camel trek in the Moroccan desert, with a hotel room, standard or luxury tent, camels, guide, dinner, breakfast, sandboarding, etc., is offered at from 160 euros (regarding $175) – although prices vary somewhat depending on the season.
There is no comparison with Spain, because there are no camel treks in the desert with the Bedouins, but to show that Spain would be much more expensive.
In Spain, an evening tour of the former Spanish capital of Toledo starts from $105 per person. This tour is simply a tour of the city at night and then ends with a tasting of local tapas. The tour includes a guide, two stops for tapas with wine or beer, a stop for a marizpan pastry, hams, cheeses and a Spanish omelet.
It does not include full meals, accommodation and it is only 5 hours while the Moroccan camel ride lasts 3 days / 2 nights (all inclusive).
An exception, alcohol more expensive in Morocco
In general, alcohol is more expensive in Morocco (and much harder to find) than in Spain. All tourist hotels and restaurants in Morocco should serve alcohol, but outside the tourist areas, alcohol can be a bit hard to come by.
Alcohol is legally sold in Morocco, but socially it is also frowned upon. So (depending on the city and area of town) there might not be many places selling alcohol.
Imported beer (0.33 liters):
Barcelona: $6.00
Marrakech : 3,70 $
In Spain it is very different. It’s normal to drink wine on your lunch break on a work day and alcohol is cheap and sold everywhere. One can buy a bottle of wine in Spain for just a few dollars and as cheap as $3, $4, or $5.
Beer in a cafe in Spain can be as cheap as 1 euro ($1.10) for a beer (250mm).
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