City in Draa-Tafilalet, Morocco
Cost of living in Ouarzazate
How much a month costs in Ouarzazate
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $759–1,110 (DH7,500–11,000).
Prices in Ouarzazate
Typical 2026 ranges in MAD, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | MAD | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | DH2,000–3,500 | $202–354 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | DH1,500–2,500 | $152–253 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | DH80–160 | $8.1–16.2 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | DH350–800 | $35–81 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | DH25–45 | $2.5–4.6 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | DH90–180 | $9.1–18.2 |
| Cappuccino | DH12–25 | $1.2–2.5 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | DH40–70 | $4.0–7.1 |
| Getting around | ||
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | DH10–25 | $1.0–2.5 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | DH200–400 | $20–40 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | DH100–200 | $10–20 |
Value for money: 88/100
A value score of 88/100 means Ouarzazate gives more quality of life per dollar than 87% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 60/100. It's the 3rd 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 |
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Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Ouarzazate?
About $405–607 on a lean budget, $759–1,110 for a comfortable month and $1,520–2,530 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Ouarzazate?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs DH2,000–3,500 ($202–354) a month in the center and DH1,500–2,500 ($152–253) outside it.
How much does food cost in Ouarzazate?
A local meal is DH25–45 ($2.5–4.6); a mid-range restaurant is DH90–180 ($9.1–18.2) per person.
Is Morocco expensive?
Prices in Morocco are about 42% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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