At A Glance
Duration: 10 days in May 2025 (trip report)
Total spend: $1,867.65
Average per day: $186.77
| Category | Cost |
|---|---|
| Flights | $116.42 |
| Transportation | $93.51 |
| Accommodations | $657.27 |
| Activities | $638.59 |
| Meals | $234.97 |
| Incidentals | $126.89 |
Flights
I took two flights, totaling $116.42. I booked my economy class flight from Casablanca to Washington with 30,000 American Airline miles and paid $52.21 in taxes and fees. The cash rate for this flight was $642 (1.97 CPP).
| Route | Airline | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunis → Rabat | Nouvelair | 2.5 hours | $64.21 |
| Casablanca → Washington D.C. | Royal Air Maroc | 8 hours | $52.21 |
Transportation
I spent $93.51 on ground transportation. For intercity transport, I used buses and trains. Book bus tickets in advance at https://ctm.ma and book train tickets at https://www.oncf.ma.
| Route | Mode of Transport | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rabat → Chefchaouen | Bus | 5 hours | $15.21 |
| Chefchaouen → Fez | Bus | 4 hours | $17.92 |
| Marrakesh → Casablanca | Train | 2.5 hours | $24.37 |
To get around the cities, I used the rideshare app InDrive. What’s nice about inDrive is that you set a rate, and drivers can choose whether or not to accept it. I took 5 inDrives for a total of $14.51, averaging $2.90 per ride. Ride share services were not available when I landed in Rabat Airport, so I had to take a taxi to my hotel for $21.50.
Accommodations
I stayed in private rooms throughout my entire trip, totaling $657.27. All the places I stayed at except for the Ibis Rabat provided free breakfast.
| Hotel Name | Location | Price Per Night | Nights | Total Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ibis Rabat | Rabat | $88.22 | 1 | $88.22 |
| Torre Hadra | Chefchaouen | $70.95 | 1 | $70.95 |
| Glamping* | Merzouga Desert | Note | 1 | Note |
| Riad Villa Dades* | Dades Valley | Note | 1 | Note |
| Dar Kirami | Fez | $44.07 | 3 | $132.22 |
| Dar Alhambra | Marrakesh | $121.96 | 3 | $365.88 |
*The stays in the Merzouga Desert and Dades Valley were part of the Desert Tour, which are included in the Activities section.
Activities
I spent $638.59 on activities, which included the Desert Tour from Fez to Marrakesh, entrance fees, walking tours, food tours, and hammams.
I paid $281.73 for the 3D2N Desert Tour through Morocco Fabulous Travel (highly recommended), which included:
- Transportation with English speaking driver/tour guide
- Overnight at a camp in the Merzouga Desert
- Overnight at a hotel in the Dades Valley
- Two dinners and two breakfasts
- Camel ride and sandboarding
Meals
The $234.97 breaks down to $63.43 for dinner, $133.37 for lunch, and $38.18 for snacks and drinks.
Incidentals
The $126.89 breaks down to $80.89 for tips, $18.28 for souvenirs, $13.22 for laundry, and $14.50 for an eSIM.