The best hotels in Tangier
Tangier has thousands of places to sleep. Most are fine. These 10 made the cut.
Our Top Picks in Tangier
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El Minzah Hotel
City Centre, Tangier
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Hilton Garden Inn Tangier City Center
City Centre, Tangier
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Movenpick Hotel Tangier
Malabata, Tangier
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Le Saveur du Poisson Riad
Medina, Tangier
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The Rif and Spa Tangier
Place de France, Tangier
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Fairmont Tazi Palace Tangier
Marshan, Tangier
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Side-by-side comparison to help you pick the right hotel. Prices reflect shoulder season averages.
| # | Hotel | City & Area | Price/Night | Score | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dar Jameel | Medina, Tangier | $45–75/night | 7.6/10 | Budget Pick |
| 2 | Hotel Continental | Medina, Tangier | $65–95/night | 7.9/10 | Hidden Gem |
| 3 | Hotel Chellah | City Centre, Tangier | $100–145/night | 8.1/10 | Best Value |
| 4 | El Minzah Hotel | City Centre, Tangier | $130–210/night | 8.5/10 | Most Popular |
| 5 | Hilton Garden Inn Tangier City Center | City Centre, Tangier | $140–195/night | 8.3/10 | Business Pick |
| 6 | Movenpick Hotel Tangier | Malabata, Tangier | $155–220/night | 8.6/10 | Best Location |
| 7 | Dar Sultan | Kasbah, Tangier | $175–240/night | 8.8/10 | Romantic Stay |
| 8 | Le Saveur du Poisson Riad | Medina, Tangier | $195–250/night | 9.1/10 | Top Rated |
| 9 | The Rif and Spa Tangier | Place de France, Tangier | $260–380/night | 9/10 | Luxury Pick |
| 10 | Fairmont Tazi Palace Tangier | Marshan, Tangier | $350–600/night | 9.4/10 | Top Rated |
Why These Hotels Made Our List
Every hotel earned its spot. Here's exactly why we picked each one.
Dar Jameel
A small guesthouse tucked into the narrow lanes of the Medina, a short walk from the Grand Socco. Rooms are basic but clean, with traditional tilework and simple wooden furniture. The rooftop terrace has solid views over the old town rooftops toward the port. Staff are genuinely helpful and speak good English. Bring earplugs as the Medina gets noisy early in the morning.
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Hotel Continental
One of the oldest hotels in Tangier, perched on the edge of the Medina overlooking the port and the Strait of Gibraltar. The building dates to the 19th century and has hosted everyone from writers to royalty. Rooms are dated but full of character, with high ceilings and original tiling. The port-facing rooms have genuinely spectacular views. Breakfast on the terrace with a view of Spain across the water is hard to beat.
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Hotel Chellah
Located on Rue Allal ben Abdallah in the modern city, the Chellah is a reliable mid-range option within easy walking distance of the beach and the Petit Socco. Rooms are clean and functional, recently refreshed with updated bathrooms. The hotel restaurant serves decent Moroccan and international dishes at fair prices. Service is consistent and check-in is straightforward. A good base if you want to be near the new town rather than deep in the Medina.
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El Minzah Hotel
El Minzah is a Tangier institution on Rue de la Liberte, just below the Medina walls and close to the main shopping street. The Andalusian courtyard garden is genuinely beautiful and the bar has the feel of an old colonial club. Rooms vary quite a bit so request one of the renovated garden-facing rooms. The pool is a welcome bonus in summer. It has hosted diplomats and artists since the 1930s and still carries that atmosphere.
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Hilton Garden Inn Tangier City Center
This Hilton sits in the modern financial district near Place des Nations, well positioned for the business traveler but a longer walk from the Medina. Rooms are exactly what you expect from the brand, consistent and comfortable with good beds and reliable Wi-Fi. The rooftop pool has views toward the sea on clear days. Breakfast is extensive and well run. It lacks local character but delivers on reliability every time.
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Movenpick Hotel Tangier
Set on the Malabata Bay waterfront east of the city center, the Movenpick has direct beach access and unobstructed views across the Strait of Gibraltar toward Spain. Rooms are spacious and modern with floor-to-ceiling windows in the sea-facing categories. The outdoor pool area is well maintained and the beach restaurant is a strong lunch option. The location is slightly removed from the Medina, so you will need a taxi or rideshare to explore the old town. Worth it for the views alone.
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Dar Sultan
A boutique riad inside the Kasbah walls with views straight down to the port and across to Tarifa on the Spanish coast. The house has been carefully restored with original Moroccan plasterwork and hand-painted ceilings in every room. There are only six rooms so it stays quiet and personal throughout. The owner prepares breakfast on the terrace each morning using local produce from the Medina market. Booking ahead is essential because it fills up months in advance.
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Le Saveur du Poisson Riad
Attached to the legendary fish restaurant of the same name on Rue de la Liberte steps, this small riad offers just a handful of rooms above one of Tangier's most beloved dining institutions. Rooms are decorated with locally sourced antiques and hand-woven textiles, no two alike. Dinner downstairs is a set multi-course seafood meal with no menu, simply whatever the fishermen brought in that day. The location inside the Medina means some street noise but also complete immersion in the city. A genuinely unique stay.
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The Rif and Spa Tangier
Occupying a landmark building on Place de France overlooking the Cafe de Paris, the Rif has been a symbol of Tangier's golden age since the 1950s. A recent full renovation brought the spa, pool deck, and rooms up to a genuine luxury standard while preserving the art deco bones of the building. The terrace restaurant is one of the best in the city with views down to the Medina and out to the Strait. Suites on the upper floors have private balconies with panoramic water views. Service is polished and the cocktail bar draws both guests and locals.
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Fairmont Tazi Palace Tangier
Set on a hilltop in the Marshan district inside a restored 19th-century palace, the Fairmont Tazi is the most ambitious luxury hotel in Tangier. The grounds include formal Andalusian gardens, two pools, and multiple dining terraces with views over the Strait and the Atlantic simultaneously. Rooms and suites are enormous with Moorish detail work throughout, hand-carved stucco, zellij floors, and custom furnishings. The spa is one of the finest in Morocco. Getting here requires a short drive from the city center but the setting is completely unlike anywhere else in the country.
Check AvailabilityWhere to Stay in Tangier
The neighborhood you pick matters more than the hotel.
The Medina and Kasbah: Where Old Tangier Lives
The Medina is the oldest part of the city, a dense network of lanes radiating from the Grand Socco (officially Place du Grand Socco). The main entrance gate is Bab el Fahs. Inside, the Rue es Siaghine leads down to the Petit Socco, historically the heart of the old city's cafe culture and, in the 1950s and 60s, a gathering point for Beat writers including William Burroughs and Jack Kerouac who stayed in cheap pensions here.
The Kasbah sits above the Medina on the hill and is worth a separate visit. The Kasbah Museum (formerly the Sultan's Palace) has excellent Moroccan art and archaeology collections. The viewpoint at Bab el Assa looks directly over the port and across the Strait to Spain on clear days. Dar Sultan and other boutique riads in the Kasbah area offer the most atmospheric accommodation in the city.
Rue de la Liberte and the Modern City Centre
The boulevard connecting the Medina gate to Place de France is the commercial spine of the new city. The Librairie des Colonnes at number 54 was the bookshop favoured by Paul Bowles and is still operating. El Minzah Hotel at number 85 has a beautiful Andalusian courtyard garden open for afternoon tea, worth visiting even if you are not staying there.
The Cafe de Paris on Place de France has been a Tangier institution since the 1920s, famous as a meeting point for spies, diplomats, and writers during the International Zone era. It serves strong coffee and decent pastries from 7am. The Place de France connects to the Terrace de la Paresse (Lazy Man's Terrace) with good views over the port.
Malabata Bay and the Eastern Beachfront
The Malabata Bay stretches east from the city port along a wide promenade, backed by the more recent hotel developments including the Movenpick. The beach here is clean, reasonably uncrowded outside of summer, and has good views back toward the city and the Kasbah on the hill. The Movenpick's beach restaurant is one of the few good food options directly on this stretch.
Walking the promenade at sunset from the port toward Malabata takes about 30 minutes and gives the best open views of the Strait of Gibraltar. In summer the water temperature reaches 24 degrees and the beach gets busy with Moroccan families on weekends. The Marshan district up the hill above Malabata is where the Fairmont Tazi Palace sits, offering the best panoramic views in the city.
Cap Spartel and the Hercules Caves
Cap Spartel is 14 kilometers west of the city along the coast road, the point where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean. The lighthouse at the cape is photogenic and the rocky coastline below is dramatic. The road passes through the Forest of Rmilat, a public green space where Tangier families walk on weekends. It takes about 20 minutes by taxi.
The Hercules Caves are just below Cap Spartel, carved into the Atlantic cliff face. The main cave opening faces west toward the Atlantic and the sea-shaped opening frames sunset spectacularly. Admission costs about 35 dirhams. The caves are commercially touristic but genuinely impressive in scale. Combine Cap Spartel and the caves into a single half-day trip.
Food and Eating Well in Tangier
Tangier is Morocco's best city for Atlantic seafood. The covered market near Rue de Portugal in the lower Medina sells the freshest fish in the city. Restaurant Populaire Saveur de Poisson on the steps off Rue de la Liberte is the most famous fish restaurant in Tangier, serving a set multi-course meal for about 150 dirhams that changes daily based on the catch. No menu, no choice, almost always excellent.
For meat dishes and traditional Moroccan cooking, the small restaurants around the Petit Socco serve tajines and couscous for 50 to 80 dirhams. The terrace restaurants on the Kasbah lookout points tend to overcrowd tourists at inflated prices. Avoid them and eat where locals eat: in the lanes off the main tourist route, with plastic chairs and no English menus.
Day Trips from Tangier
Asilah is the most rewarding day trip from Tangier. The whitewashed Atlantic town 46 kilometers south has a compact medina, excellent seafood restaurants on the rampart walls, and international murals painted on buildings throughout the old quarter during the annual summer arts festival. Grand taxi from Tangier's taxi rank near the bus station costs about 80 dirhams each way and takes 45 minutes.
Tetouan is 60 kilometers east and has one of the best-preserved Spanish-influenced medinas in Morocco, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Chefchaouen in the Rif Mountains is 3.5 hours south and better as an overnight stay. The Tangier Med ferry port, 45 kilometers east, runs frequent crossings to Tarifa in Spain and Algeciras, useful if you plan to continue into Europe.
Tangier's best neighborhoods
Tangier divides neatly into the Medina and Kasbah on the hill, the modern city centre below, and the Malabata Bay waterfront stretching east. Where you stay defines your entire experience of the city.
Medina 3 vetted hotels The historic heart of Tangier inside the old walls
The historic heart of Tangier inside the old walls
The Medina is where you experience Tangier at its most authentic, narrow lanes, traditional crafts, fish markets, and the Petit Socco square. It is compact and walkable, roughly 15 minutes to cross on foot. Dar Jameel and Hotel Continental are good budget and mid-range options here.
Noise levels are high in the early morning due to market activity and the call to prayer. The Grand Socco gate is the main entry point from the modern city and is a 10-minute walk from most city centre hotels.
Kasbah 1 vetted hotel Hilltop fortress with the best views in the city
Hilltop fortress with the best views in the city
The Kasbah sits above the Medina and offers the most dramatic setting of any neighborhood in Tangier. The views from its walls take in the port, the Strait of Gibraltar, and the Spanish coast. Dar Sultan is the standout boutique property here.
Getting up to the Kasbah on foot requires 10 to 15 minutes of uphill walking from the Medina. The Kasbah Museum is the main cultural attraction in the neighborhood.
City Centre 4 vetted hotels The modern commercial spine between old and new
The modern commercial spine between old and new
The area around Rue de la Liberte, Place de France, and the Boulevard Pasteur has the most hotel choice in Tangier. El Minzah, Hotel Chellah, Hilton Garden Inn, and the Rif and Spa all sit here. It is walkable to the Medina gate and close to the main restaurants and banks.
This is the most practical base for first-time visitors to Tangier. Everything is accessible on foot or by a short taxi ride.
Malabata Bay 1 vetted hotel Beachfront district east of the city port
Beachfront district east of the city port
Malabata Bay is Tangier's main beach area, with a wide promenade and cleaner water than the beaches near the port. The Movenpick is the main hotel here. It is a 15-minute taxi ride from the Medina and city centre, which is the main trade-off.
The bay fills up with Moroccan families on summer weekends. Outside of July and August it is calm and the Atlantic views are clear toward Spain.
Marshan 1 vetted hotel Elevated residential district with panoramic sea views
Elevated residential district with panoramic sea views
Marshan is the hilltop residential district west of the Kasbah, traditionally home to Tangier's more affluent families. The Fairmont Tazi Palace is set within a restored 19th-century palace on this hill, offering views simultaneously over the Strait and the Atlantic.
The area is quiet and upscale. Getting anywhere from Marshan requires a taxi but the Fairmont has its own transfer service.
Best Areas by Vibe
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Culture
The Kasbah Museum, Petit Socco, and the literary history of the International Zone era make Tangier one of the most culturally layered cities in North Africa. Spend a morning in the Medina markets, an afternoon at the Kasbah Museum, and an evening reading about Paul Bowles at the Librairie des Colonnes on Rue de la Liberte.
Romantic
The Kasbah boutique riads are the most romantic accommodation in Morocco. Six rooms, rooftop breakfast with views of Spain, hand-painted ceilings: Dar Sultan books out months ahead. The Rif and Spa terrace dinner with Strait of Gibraltar views is the perfect evening out.
Budget
Tangier offers some of the best budget value in Morocco. Dar Jameel in the Medina runs $45 to $75 per night with a rooftop terrace and city views. A full fish meal at Restaurant Populaire Saveur de Poisson costs 150 dirhams ($15). Coffee at Cafe de Paris is 20 dirhams.
Beach
Malabata Bay is the main beach, clean and uncrowded outside July and August. The Movenpick has direct beach access and the best beach restaurant on this stretch. Water temperatures reach 24 degrees from June to September. Cap Spartel 14 kilometers west has wilder Atlantic surf.
Foodie
Tangier is Morocco's best city for seafood. The Medina fish market near Rue de Portugal sells the morning catch from 7am. Le Saveur du Poisson is the city's legendary fish restaurant, serving a changing multi-course set menu for about $15 per person. Try the grilled sardines from street stalls near the Petit Socco for 30 dirhams.
Family
Cap Spartel and the Hercules Caves are excellent family excursions reachable in 20 minutes by taxi. Malabata Beach has calm water in summer and is popular with Moroccan families. The Movenpick on Malabata Bay has the best pool facilities for families at mid-range prices.
Location Quality
Is the neighborhood walkable? Are restaurants, shops, and attractions within 10 minutes on foot? How does it feel after dark? We evaluate safety, public transport access, and whether the area has genuine local character or just tourist traps. A hotel in the wrong neighborhood ruins a trip. That's why location carries the most weight.
Value for Money
We compare what you pay against what you get. A €150 hotel with a great location, clean rooms, and helpful staff can outscore a €500 hotel with fancy amenities in a bad area. We factor in seasonal pricing, cancellation policies, and hidden costs like tourist tax and breakfast surcharges. The goal is finding the best ratio, not the lowest price.
Guest Experience
We analyze thousands of verified guest reviews across multiple platforms, looking for patterns rather than individual complaints. Consistent praise for cleanliness, staff, and room quality counts. We also assess the intangibles: does the hotel have character? Would you recommend it to a friend? A soul-less chain hotel with perfect facilities still loses to a well-run boutique with personality.
When to Visit Tangier
When to visit Tangier and what to pay.
Spring (Mar-May)
The best window to visit. Temperatures are comfortable, the sea is calm, and crowds are a fraction of summer. Hotel prices are 20 to 30% lower than July and August. April and May are ideal for the Medina, day trips to Asilah, and evening dining outdoors.
Summer (Jun-Aug)
Peak European tourist season. Malabata Bay fills up on weekends, prices at Movenpick and Rif and Spa jump 40%, and Fairmont Tazi Palace is fully booked months ahead. The beach is at its best in June before the July rush. Great if you want a lively atmosphere. Book 2 to 3 months ahead.
Autumn (Sep-Nov)
September and October rival spring as the best months. Summer crowds are gone, water temperatures are still warm at 22 to 24 degrees, and hotel prices drop back toward spring levels. November is quieter still and mild. A solid time for cultural tourism and day trips.
Winter (Dec-Feb)
The cheapest and quietest time to visit. Budget guesthouses in the Medina drop to $45 per night. The city is authentic and unhurried. Rain is possible but heavy storms are uncommon. Cap Spartel and the Hercules Caves are far less crowded. Bring a light jacket for evenings.
Booking Tips for Tangier
Insider tips for booking hotels in Tangier.
Book Kasbah riads 2 to 3 months ahead
Dar Sultan has only 6 rooms and fills up months in advance for spring and autumn. Le Saveur du Poisson Riad is similarly small. If you want a boutique Kasbah stay, book well ahead and have a second option ready. City centre hotels like El Minzah can usually be booked 2 to 3 weeks out.
The Fairmont Tazi Palace books out for long weekends
Moroccan national holidays and European long weekends (Easter, French school holidays) fill the Fairmont 3 to 4 months ahead at rates up to $600 per night. The Rif and Spa is a strong alternative at $260 to $380 with views that are nearly as good. Book the Fairmont directly for the best room categories.
Arrive by ferry from Spain for the best experience
The high-speed ferry from Tarifa takes 35 minutes and costs about 30 to 40 euros each way. FRS and Inter Shipping are the main operators. The Tangier Med port is 45 kilometers from the city and requires a taxi or shuttle. Book in advance during July and August when ferries fill quickly.
Get dirhams before leaving the airport or port
The Banque Populaire ATM inside Ibn Batouta Airport gives the best rate. The exchange counters at the Tangier Med port ferry terminal have poor rates. 1000 dirhams ($100) is plenty for a day of Medina exploring. Medina guesthouses, market stalls, and small cafes are cash-only.
Negotiate taxi fares before you get in
Petit taxis are metered but drivers often quote flat rates for tourists, particularly from the airport. From the city centre to the Kasbah costs 20 to 30 dirhams. City centre to Malabata is 40 to 50 dirhams. Airport to city centre should be 120 to 150 dirhams. Confirm the price (and currency) before you start.
Avoid the tour guides at the Grand Socco entrance
The guides at Bab el Fahs who offer to show you the Medina will take you to shops where they earn commission. The Medina is small enough to explore independently with any free map. If you genuinely want a guided tour, book through your hotel or through a registered guide via the Delegation du Tourisme on Rue de la Liberte.
Hotels in Tangier — FAQ
Everything you need to know before booking hotels in Tangier.
What is the best neighborhood to stay in Tangier?
The Kasbah is the top pick for atmosphere. You are inside the old walls above the port, 10 minutes walk from the Grand Socco, and the views across the Strait of Gibraltar to Spain are extraordinary. Medina works if you want to be in the middle of the action and spend under $100/night. City centre on Rue de la Liberte puts you between the old and new towns with the most hotel choice. Skip the Malabata waterfront unless you specifically want beach access.
How much does a good hotel in Tangier cost?
Budget guesthouses in the Medina run $45 to $95/night. Mid-range options like Hotel Chellah or El Minzah sit at $100 to $210. Boutique riads in the Kasbah go from $175 to $250. The Rif and Spa on Place de France runs $260 to $380. The Fairmont Tazi Palace is $350 to $600. Most travelers get excellent value at $130 to $200 per night.
Is Tangier safe for tourists?
The Medina and Kasbah are safe for tourists during daylight and evening. Avoid isolated alleys past midnight. The city centre around Rue de la Liberte and the beach areas are relaxed and well-patrolled. The Malabata Bay waterfront east of town is calm and primarily hotel guests. Street hustlers exist around the Grand Socco but a firm no is usually enough to move on.
How do you get from Tangier airport to the city center?
Ibn Batouta Airport is 15 kilometers from the city center. Petit taxis cost around 120 to 150 dirhams (about $12 to $15) and take 20 to 25 minutes. Grand taxis from outside the terminal charge a fixed rate for the full car. Ride apps including InDrive operate from the airport. There is no direct bus from the terminal to city hotels.
What areas should tourists avoid in Tangier?
Avoid the bus station area and the port passenger terminal at night. The area immediately around Bab el Fahs (main gate to the Medina) gets crowded with persistent touts in peak season. The Dradeb neighborhood north of the Grand Socco is residential and has limited tourist infrastructure. Stick to the main Medina lanes, Kasbah, Rue de la Liberte, and the beach promenade for most of your time.
When is the best time to visit Tangier?
April to June and September to October are the sweet spots. Temperatures sit between 18 and 26 degrees, crowds are manageable, and hotel prices are 20 to 30% lower than July and August. July and August are peak season with European tourists filling the beachfront hotels at rates 40% higher than spring. December to February is quiet, cool (12 to 16 degrees), and cheap, around $80 to $120 for decent mid-range rooms.
Do I need a visa for Morocco?
Citizens of the EU, US, UK, Canada, and Australia do not need a visa for stays under 90 days. Entry is via passport at the border. The Tangier Med port and Ibn Batouta Airport are both standard entry points. Morocco's immigration process is quick and straightforward. You will need to fill in a landing card on the ferry if arriving from Spain or Gibraltar.
How do you get around Tangier?
Petit taxis (small red taxis) cover any trip within the city for 20 to 50 dirhams ($2 to $5). They are metered and generally honest. Walking covers the Medina and Kasbah easily in under 20 minutes. The Malabata waterfront is 20 minutes by taxi from the city centre. Grand taxis handle routes outside the city including Cap Spartel and the Hercules Caves, typically costing 200 to 300 dirhams for a return trip.
What is Tangier known for in terms of food?
Tangier specializes in Atlantic seafood more than any other Moroccan city. Grilled sardines, fried calamari, and fresh sea bream are staples in the Medina market near Rue de Portugal. Le Saveur du Poisson on Rue de la Liberte steps is legendary for its set seafood menu at around 150 dirhams ($15) per person. The Petit Socco cafes are for tea and watching the world pass, not for food. For pastries and coffee, the Cafe de Paris on Place de France is open from 7am.
Can you do a day trip from Tangier?
Cap Spartel is 14 kilometers west and worth half a day, with the Hercules Caves just below the cape. Asilah is 46 kilometers south, a whitewashed Atlantic fishing town with excellent seafood and a small medina with painted murals, reachable by grand taxi in 45 minutes for about 80 dirhams each way. Chefchaouen is 3.5 hours by bus and better as an overnight. Ceuta (Spanish territory) is 35 kilometers east and requires your passport.
How many days should you spend in Tangier?
Two full days covers the main sites comfortably. Day 1: morning in the Medina and Kasbah, afternoon at the Kasbah Museum, evening in the old city. Day 2: Cap Spartel and Hercules Caves in the morning, beach at Malabata Bay in the afternoon, dinner at a fish restaurant near Rue de Portugal. A third day lets you do a full-day trip to Asilah. More than three days requires a genuine interest in the city's art and literature history.
What currency do you need in Tangier?
Moroccan dirhams (MAD) are the only currency that works reliably in Tangier. Exchange at one of the banks on Rue de la Liberte or use a Banque Populaire ATM in the city centre. Airport exchange rates are poor. Most large hotels accept Visa and Mastercard but Medina guesthouses, small cafes, and souk stalls are cash-only. Bring 500 to 1000 dirhams in cash ($50 to $100) for your first day.