Marrakesh from Australia: what a trip really costs
What a day costs in Marrakesh, when to go, the visa for Australians and the sights not to miss. Every figure comes from Trip720's checked data, with its source. Updated 21 Oct 2026.
Plan my Marrakesh tripDay to day in Marrakesh, per person
| Style | Food | With transport |
|---|---|---|
| Street food and markets | A$25 | A$33 |
| A balanced mix | A$34 | A$42 |
| Mostly restaurants | A$53 | A$61 |
- Local transport: about A$8 a day. Taxi: A$1 to start, then A$0.94 a km.
- Cooking for yourself: about A$16 a day for food.
- Tourist tax: about A$1 a person a night, paid at your stay.
- Tipping: about 10% where service is good.
Your stay, flights and activities come on top: the planner prices them for your dates. Sources: livingcost.org, esim.holafly.com, en.hespress.com; in AUD at today's rate.
When to go
17°F
18°M
22°A
24°M
28°J
33°J
38°A
37°S
32°O
27°N
21°D
18°
The most pleasant months are October to May. June is the driest month (4 mm of rain) and November the wettest (54 mm).
Bars: rain each month; green: the most pleasant months. Numbers: average daytime high. Source: NASA POWER climatology.
Best time to visit Morocco, place by placeVisa for Australians
No visa needed for a holiday
Official source: smartraveller.gov.au, checked 2026-10-01. Rules change: your plan checks your own passport when you build it.
Not to miss in Marrakesh
Jemaa el-Fnaasquare · a couple of hoursCome back after dark when the food stalls and performers take over
Koutoubia Mosquemosque · a couple of hoursNon-Muslims cannot enter; admire the minaret from the gardens, beautifully lit at night
Jardin Majorellegarden · a couple of hoursTickets must be booked online in advance; go early to beat the crowds
- Les Bains de Marrakechother · a couple of hours
Open 09:00 to 19:30
- Hamam Essalamaother · a couple of hours
Traditional local hammam, open until 17:00
- The Souks of the Medinamarket · half a day
Bargain: first prices for visitors are high
- Potters' soukmarket · a couple of hours
Ben Youssef Madrasahistoric site · a couple of hours
Bahia Palacepalace · a couple of hours
Saadian Tombshistoric site · a couple of hoursArrive early; the entrance passage is narrow and queues build for the Chamber of the Twelve Columns
From our research of travel guides; ticket prices from Tiqets when we found them. Photos: Wikimedia Commons, free licences.
Questions travellers ask
How much does a day in Marrakesh cost?
Food and getting around come to about A$33 a person a day eating street food, A$42 with a balanced mix and A$61 eating mostly in restaurants, before your stay and activities.
When is the best time to visit Marrakesh?
The most pleasant months are October to May. June is the driest month (4 mm of rain) and November the wettest (54 mm); daytime highs run from 17 to 38 °C over the year.
Do Australians need a visa for Morocco?
No visa needed for a holiday. Checked on smartraveller.gov.au on 2026-10-01; rules change, so check again before you book.
What should I not miss in Marrakesh?
Jemaa el-Fnaa, Koutoubia Mosque, Jardin Majorelle, Les Bains de Marrakech, Hamam Essalama.
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