How expensive is Marrakech compared to the rest of Morocco?

Marrakech ranks #505 out of 577 cities globally. It is 10.0% cheaper than the Morocco average, based on 5 cities. The rent index is 9.0 and local purchasing power is 45.9.

What is the average rent in Marrakech?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Marrakech city centre costs approximately MAD 4,638 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to MAD 3,008 (saving 35%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around MAD 6,932.

Is Marrakech affordable to live in?

Marrakech is affordable by global standards. Groceries are affordable, restaurants are average, and local purchasing power is weak.

🇲🇦 Morocco · 2026

Kosten van Levensonderhoud in Marrakech

10.0% onder het Morocco-gemiddelde

Gerangschikt op #505 van 577 steden · Duurder dan 12.5% van de steden wereldwijd

-10.0%

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

-12.6%

Huur

-10.2%

Boodschappen

-8.6%

Koopkracht

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Huurprijzen in Marrakech

Appartement	Stadscentrum	Buiten het Centrum	Je Bespaart
1-Kamer	MAD 4,638/mo ≈ $471	MAD 3,008/mo ≈ $306	35%
3-Kamer	MAD 6,932/mo ≈ $704	MAD 4,349/mo ≈ $442	37%

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Multi-Source Comparison

★★ Medium Confidence

Marrakech has a cost of living index of 19.7 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 2 of 3 data sources. Expatistan is left out because it sits more than 15% away from the others.

19.7

Index

Sources

2.9

Gap between sources