As of November 12, 2026, Egypt is cheaper than Morocco for travelers: a mid-range day costs about $69 in Egypt against $71 in Morocco, a gap of 2.9%. Over the past year Morocco has moved more in the US-dollar traveler's favor (+8.6% after inflation, against +2.8%). Both sit at US advisory Level 2. Morocco is the easier of the two to travel.
| Measure | Egypt | Morocco |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-range day | $69 | $71 |
| Lean day | $29 | $33 |
| Comfortable day | $173 | $171 |
| Real change, 12 months | +2.8% | +8.6% |
| Exchange rate alone, 12 months | +13.5% | +5.9% |
| Versus 5-year average | +6.8% | +6.4% |
| US advisory | Level 2 · Increased caution | Level 2 · Increased caution |
| Ease of travel | 3.8 · Well set up | 4.2 · Well set up |
| Index score | 68 | 71 |
| Best months | Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar | Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov |
| Shoulder months | Apr, Sep | Feb, Jun, Dec |
The better figure in each row is in bold. Costs are modeled estimates per person, excluding international flights.
The pyramids, the Nile and the Red Sea after a 2024 devaluation.
The catchInflation has eaten much of the devaluation, hassle at major sites is constant, and hotels increasingly quote in dollars.
A short flight from Europe to another world, with prices to match its distance.
The catchThe dirham is pegged to a euro–dollar basket and barely moves. Medina touts are relentless.
Source: Trip Arbitrage (triparbitrage.com), reading of November 12, 2026. How this is calculated.