Budget/Backpacker Travel Guide: Tangier
Experience authentic local culture on a shoestring budget with hostels, street food, and public transport
Daily Budget: $19-60 per day
Complete breakdown of costs for budget/backpacker travel in Tangier
Accommodation
$8-25 per night
Shared dormitories in hostels, basic guesthouses in the medina, budget riads with shared bathrooms
Food & Dining
$6-15 per day
Street food, local bakeries, market stalls, tagines from neighborhood spots, mint tea from cafes
Transportation
$2-8 per day
Public buses, shared taxis (grand taxis), walking within medina and city center
Activities
$3-12 per day
Free medina wandering, public beaches, occasional museum entry, self-guided exploration
Currency: MAD Moroccan Dirham (approximately 10 MAD = 1 USD, but exchange rates fluctuate)
Budget/Backpacker Activities in Tangier
Curated experiences perfect for your budget/backpacker travel style
Money-Saving Tips
Eat at local markets and neighborhood spots instead of tourist areas - typically 60-80% cheaper than medina tourist restaurants
Use public buses and shared grand taxis instead of private taxis - can save 70-85% on transportation costs
Stay in guesthouses in residential areas rather than prime medina locations - usually 40-60% less expensive
Visit museums and attractions on local resident days when available - often 50% reduced admission
Shop for snacks and water at local grocery stores rather than tourist shops - typically 200-300% markup in tourist areas
Book accommodation directly with properties during low season - can negotiate 20-40% off posted rates
Common Budget Mistakes to Avoid
Taking private taxis for all transportation instead of learning the public bus system - costs typically 4-6 times more
Eating exclusively in the main tourist squares of the medina - prices are usually 150-250% higher than neighborhood spots
Booking last-minute accommodation during peak season - can cost 100-200% more than advance bookings