Mid-Range Travel Guide: Rabat

Accommodation

$35-80 per night

Private rooms in mid-range riads, comfortable guesthouses, 3-star hotels with private bathrooms

Food & Dining

$20-45 per day

Mix of local restaurants and tourist-friendly spots, traditional Moroccan cuisine, occasional international food

Transportation

$8-25 per day

Mix of petit taxis and public transport, occasional ride-sharing, day trips via organized transport

Activities

$25-60 per day

Guided tours of historical sites, museum entries, hammam experiences, day trips to nearby attractions

Eat at local markets and neighborhood cafes instead of tourist areas (typically 50-70% cheaper)

Use public buses and shared grand taxis instead of private petit taxis (usually 60-80% savings)

Stay in the medina at local guesthouses rather than modern city hotels (generally 30-50% less expensive)

Book accommodation directly with properties to avoid booking platform fees (typically 10-15% savings)

Visit free attractions like the Kasbah of the Udayas and Hassan Tower before paying for guided tours

Shop for souvenirs in local markets rather than tourist shops (usually 40-60% cheaper with bargaining)

Take advantage of set lunch menus at restaurants (typically 30-40% less than dinner prices)

Taking petit taxis everywhere instead of using public transport (typically 3-5x more expensive)

Eating only in the Ville Nouvelle tourist areas instead of exploring medina food stalls (usually 100-200% markup)

Booking last-minute accommodation during peak season without comparing options (can cost 50-100% more)

Not bargaining in markets and accepting first prices (typically paying 200-300% more than necessary)