🇲🇦 Middle East & North Africa
Marrakech, Morocco
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Popular cheap North African base; nomad-friendly. Moderate sample (31 contributors)
Climate
Rainfall, humidity, and the best months to visit: see the full Marrakech climate profile →
Internet speeds
Measured medians from 56,844 real speedtests within 10 km of the city center (Q1 2026) — not advertised ISP numbers.
| Download | Upload | Latency | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed broadband | 80 Mbps | 73.7 Mbps | 14 ms | 52,291 |
| Mobile | 112 Mbps | 26.5 Mbps | 33 ms | 4,553 |
Speedtest® by Ookla Global Fixed and Mobile Network Performance Maps, © Ookla. Accessed 2026-07-18. Your building's wiring and ISP plan matter more than the city median. Compare all cities in the Internet Speed Explorer →
Cost of living breakdown
USD converted from local prices at baseline rates (1 USD = 9.274 MAD, 2026-06-16). Use the Cost of Living Explorer for live exchange rates.
| 💰 Monthly budgets | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Individual (excl. rent) | $527 | MAD 4,884 |
| Individual all-in (excl. rent + 1BR center) | $1,031 | — |
| Family of 4 (excl. rent) | $1,940 | MAD 17,988 |
| Average net salary (after tax) | $518 | MAD 4,805 |
| 🏢 Rent & property | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| 1BR city center | $504 | MAD 4,676 |
| 1BR outside center | $327 | MAD 3,033 |
| 3BR city center | $754 | MAD 6,989 |
| 3BR outside center | $473 | MAD 4,385 |
| Buy price / sqft — center | $185 | MAD 1,716 |
| Buy price / sqft — outside | $95 | MAD 879 |
| 🍽️ Food & dining | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Cheap meal (1 person) | $4.04 | MAD 37.50 |
| Mid-range dinner (2 people) | $32.35 | MAD 300 |
| Fast food combo | $7.01 | MAD 65.00 |
| Beef (per lb) | $5.47 | MAD 50.75 |
| Taxi (per mile) | $1.04 | MAD 9.66 |
| ⚡ Utilities & lifestyle | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Basic utilities / mo | $37 | MAD 346 |
| Phone plan / mo | $10 | MAD 88.62 |
| Internet / mo | $38 | MAD 356 |
| Gym membership / mo | $30 | MAD 281 |
| Cinema ticket | $6.74 | MAD 62.50 |
| Preschool / mo | $104 | MAD 967 |
| International school / yr | $8,174 | MAD 75,812 |
| New car (Corolla equiv.) | $35,475 | MAD 329,000 |
Visa, taxes & legal in Morocco
Country-level research that applies to living in Marrakech — each row links to the full comparison dashboard.
| Tourist entry (US passport) | 90 days visa-free |
| Digital nomad visa | No dedicated digital nomad visa — compare all countries → |
| Path to permanent residency | Carte de séjour years → 10-yr card possible |
| Tax if you become resident | Worldwide (favorable for new residents) system · top rate 37% top — tax breakdown → |
| Family-law exposure (payer) | Obligation 4/10 · cross-border collection 3/10 — legal detail → |
Everything about the country in one place: Morocco profile for American nomads →
Location
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Data last updated · Source: Numbeo