So, if something costs 100 dirhams, I know it is approximately $10.
I have used both cash and credit cards during the trip. In larger hotels, restaurants and stores, paying by card is often possible, but cash is still very useful, especially in smaller towns, markets and local shops. Learning how to quickly convert prices in my head has made buying food, water and supplies along the route much easier.
A bottle of water usually costs me around 10 to 20 Moroccan dirhams, depending on the size of the bottle and where I buy it. That is roughly $1 to $2 U.S. I have been buying a lot of water because staying hydrated is especially important when spending several hours each day riding a bicycle.
Prices can also change depending on where you stop. A small local shop may charge less than a restaurant, hotel, or tourist area. Water has become one of my most important daily supplies, so I always make sure I have enough before starting a long stretch of riding.
I have had the chance to try quite a few local Moroccan foods this week. I have eaten traditional breakfasts with eggs, msemen and harcha breads, honey, olives, amlou, fruit, and Moroccan mint tea. Trying local food is one of my favorite parts of traveling because it is an easy way to experience the culture of a place.
