As of November 12, 2026, Morocco is cheaper than Senegal for travelers: a mid-range day costs about $71 in Morocco against $80 in Senegal, a gap of 11.8%. Over the past year Morocco has moved more in the US-dollar traveler's favor (+8.6% after inflation, against +6.6%). Senegal carries the lower US advisory (Level 1 against Level 2). Morocco is the easier of the two to travel.
| Measure | Morocco | Senegal |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-range day | $71 | $80 |
| Lean day | $33 | $35 |
| Comfortable day | $171 | $189 |
| Real change, 12 months | +8.6% | +6.6% |
| Exchange rate alone, 12 months | +5.9% | +4.5% |
| Versus 5-year average | +6.4% | +2.9% |
| US advisory | Level 2 · Increased caution | Level 1 · Normal precautions |
| Ease of travel | 4.2 · Well set up | 3.0 · Rough edges |
| Index score | 71 | 68 |
| Best months | Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov | Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr |
| Shoulder months | Feb, Jun, Dec | May, Oct |
The better figure in each row is in bold. Costs are modeled estimates per person, excluding international flights.
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.
West Africa's most stable welcome: music, Atlantic beaches and a French-influenced kitchen.
The catchDakar is expensive by regional standards, and transport outside it is slow.
Source: Trip Arbitrage (triparbitrage.com), reading of November 12, 2026. How this is calculated.