Town in Draa-Tafilalet, Morocco
Cost of living in Merzouga
How much a month costs in Merzouga
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $708–1,010 (DH7,000–10,000).
Prices in Merzouga
Typical 2026 ranges in MAD, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | MAD | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | DH400–1,000 | $40–101 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | DH40–70 | $4.0–7.1 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | DH100–200 | $10–20 |
| Cappuccino | DH15–30 | $1.5–3.0 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | DH40–80 | $4.0–8.1 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | DH100–200 | $10–20 |
Value for money: 90/100
A value score of 90/100 means Merzouga gives more quality of life per dollar than 89% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 58/100. It's the 2nd most affordable of 14 places we cover in Morocco.
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Cost of living across Morocco
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Imlil | $607–911 | 94/100 |
| Merzouga | $708–1,010 | 90/100 |
| Ouarzazate | $759–1,110 | 88/100 |
| Chefchaouen | $810–1,210 | 83/100 |
| Asilah | $810–1,270 | 83/100 |
| Essaouira | $810–1,320 | 85/100 |
| Meknes | $810–1,320 | 80/100 |
| Fes | $911–1,420 | 69/100 |
| Taghazout | $911–1,420 | 81/100 |
| Tangier | $1,010–1,620 | 65/100 |
| Agadir | $1,010–1,620 | 72/100 |
| Marrakech | $1,110–1,720 | 44/100 |
| Rabat | $1,210–1,920 | 62/100 |
| Casablanca | $1,420–2,230 | 38/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Merzouga
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Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Merzouga?
About $354–506 on a lean budget, $708–1,010 for a comfortable month and $1,420–2,530 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Merzouga?
A local meal is DH40–70 ($4.0–7.1); a mid-range restaurant is DH100–200 ($10–20) per person.
Is Morocco expensive?
Prices in Morocco are about 42% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.