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Casablanca, Morocco
Start your trip in the vibrant Medina of Marrakech — explore Jemaa el-Fna square, eat cheap street food like harira soup and msemen for under $3, and stay in a budget riad in the old medina (Airbnb ~$20-35/night for 2). No car needed here, everything is walkable or a cheap petit-taxi ride.
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Lisbon, Portugal
Fly direct from Marrakech Menara Airport to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport with Ryanair or easyJet (book in advance for ~$40-70 per person). Explore Alfama neighbourhood, ride Tram 28, and eat a pastel de nata for €1. Stay in a budget Airbnb in Mouraria or Intendente (~$40-55/night for 2) — use the metro and tuk-tuks instead of renting a car in the city.
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Porto, Portugal
Take the Alfa Pendular train from Lisbon to Porto (~€25 for 2, book on CP.pt) — it's the cheapest and most scenic option. Walk across Dom Luís I Bridge, explore Ribeira district, and sip free port wine tastings in Vila Nova de Gaia. Budget Airbnb in Bonfim or Campanhã runs ~$35-50/night for 2 people.