How much does a taxi, a mint tea or a breakfast cost in Morocco? The question matters more than it seems: many visitors pay two or three times the local price without even noticing, because they compare with prices back home. Here are concrete benchmarks from someone who lives in Morocco, so you know what is normal and what is not.
Why everything seems "cheap"
Moroccan purchasing power is nowhere near European levels. The best indicator: a baguette in a modern bakery costs between 1 and 2 DH, about €0.10 to €0.20. A price that looks tiny to a European can still be well above the local price, and that is exactly what some sellers count on. For other common scams, see our guide is Morocco safe?
Coffee, tea and breakfast
| Item | Normal price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Tea | 8 to 15 DH | No more. Say whether you want it with mint or not |
| Coffee | 12 to 17 DH | 17 DH at the priciest cafés |
| Quality breakfast (ftour) in a restaurant | 35 to 80 or 90 DH | At 80 or 90 DH, it is practically a brunch |
Benchmarks from Agadir. They vary with the city, the neighbourhood and the type of place.
In Agadir: the marina or the seafront?
In my experience, it is better to avoid eating or having breakfast at Agadir marina: service and quality are often disappointing for the price. Choose the restaurants of Agadir Bay or along the seafront instead, just a five-minute walk from the marina along the coast.
Taxis
Petit taxis run on the meter only, with no negotiated fare. In Marrakech, during the day, a ride from the train station to the Al Massira district costs under 20 DH, and a long ride of around 4 km between 20 and 30 DH. Over 30 DH means an unusually long trip. In the evening, the night rate adds 50%. Full details in our guide to taxis in Morocco.
Other everyday benchmarks
- Baguette in a modern bakery: 1 to 2 DH.
- Car attendant for one night in Marrakech: around 20 DH at most for a local. A friend visiting from France paid 50 DH without blinking, because it felt cheap to him.
Good habits
- Ask the price first, before ordering, sitting down or accepting any service.
- Compare with local prices, never with European ones.
- Check the bill: dishes added "for you to taste", drinks you did not order.
- In a taxi, the meter, always.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tea cost in Morocco?
Between 8 and 15 DH in a café, no more. Say whether you want it with mint or not.
How much does a coffee cost in Morocco?
Between 12 and 17 DH, the top price being for the priciest cafés.
How much does a restaurant breakfast cost in Morocco?
In Agadir, a quality breakfast costs between 35 and 80 or 90 DH. At that price it is almost a brunch.
How can I avoid paying the tourist price?
Always ask the price first, compare with local rather than European prices, and insist on the meter in a taxi.
Guide prices from someone who lives in Morocco, October 2026. They can vary with the city, the place and the season.