Prices & budget
German exam prices in Morocco in 2026: Goethe, telc and ÖSD city by city
In 2026, taking a German exam in Morocco costs between 1,000 and 2,700 MAD depending on the level (A1 to B2) and the awarding body (Goethe-Institut, telc or ÖSD). The Goethe-Institut, present in Casablanca and Rabat, is generally the most expensive; telc and ÖSD, offered by partner centres in Fès, Marrakech, Tangier and Agadir, are often 10-20 % cheaper. This guide breaks down price ranges by level and by city, the difference between course fees and exam fees, and seven concrete ways to cut the bill.
Key takeaways
- Indicative 2026 ranges (MAD): A1 ~1,000-1,300, A2 ~1,300-1,600, B1 ~1,800-2,300, B2 ~2,200-2,700.
- The Goethe-Institut (Casablanca, Rabat) is the most expensive but the most widely recognised; telc and ÖSD often cost 10-20 % less.
- The exam fee never includes tuition: budget an extra 400-1,200 MAD per month if you study at a private institute.
- Resitting a single paper (Teilprüfung) costs less than retaking the whole exam — check whether your centre allows it.
- The only genuinely compressible cost is preparation: Devoxa covers A1 to B2 for free, leaving only the exam fee to pay.
How much does a German exam cost in Morocco in 2026?
The price of a German exam depends on three variables: the level you are targeting (the higher the level, the longer and costlier the exam), the awarding body (Goethe-Institut, telc or ÖSD) and the centre running the session. Fees are paid at registration, are not refundable if you fail to show up, and cover only sitting the exam — never the preparation.
| CEFR level | Goethe-Zertifikat | telc | ÖSD | What it is for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | ~1,100-1,300 | ~1,000-1,200 | ~1,000-1,150 | Family reunification, first motivational milestone |
| A2 | ~1,400-1,600 | ~1,300-1,500 | ~1,250-1,450 | Intermediate step, rarely required on its own |
| B1 | ~2,000-2,300 | ~1,800-2,100 | ~1,700-2,000 | Minimum level for the Ausbildung visa |
| B2 | ~2,400-2,700 | ~2,200-2,500 | ~2,100-2,400 | Effectively required in care work and by most employers |
Watch out for a common trap: some centres advertise a single-module price rather than the full exam price, which covers four papers (reading, listening, writing, speaking). Always ask for the Gesamtprüfung price — the complete exam — before comparing two centres.
Prices by city: Casablanca, Rabat, Fès, Marrakech, Tangier, Agadir
The Goethe-Institut has only two official locations in Morocco: Casablanca and Rabat. Everywhere else, accredited partner centres run telc and ÖSD sessions. In practice, candidates from Fès, Marrakech, Tangier, Agadir or Meknès almost always sit a telc or an ÖSD — which is not a problem, since the German embassy accepts all three certifications.
| City | Goethe-Institut | telc / ÖSD | B1 range | B2 range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casablanca | Official centre | Several partner centres | ~1,800-2,300 | ~2,200-2,700 |
| Rabat | Official centre | Partner centres | ~1,800-2,300 | ~2,200-2,700 |
| Fès | — | Partner centres | ~1,700-2,100 | ~2,100-2,500 |
| Marrakech | — | Partner centres | ~1,700-2,100 | ~2,100-2,500 |
| Tangier | — | Partner centres | ~1,700-2,100 | ~2,100-2,500 |
| Agadir | — | Partner centres | ~1,700-2,100 | ~2,100-2,500 |
| Meknès / Oujda | — | Occasional partner sessions | ~1,700-2,100 | ~2,100-2,500 |
Two practical tips. First, an exam taken in Fès or Agadir is worth exactly the same as one taken in Casablanca: what counts is the awarding body, not the city. Second, if you live in a smaller city, compare the real total cost — an exam that is 300 MAD cheaper 400 km away ends up costing more once travel and a hotel night are added.
Goethe, telc or ÖSD: which one is cheapest?
All three certifications map onto the same Common European Framework: a telc B2 certifies exactly the same level as a Goethe B2. What differs is reputation, centre network and pricing policy.
- Goethe-Zertifikat — the most expensive, but the global benchmark; useful if you are applying to large German organisations or if your employer names it explicitly.
- telc — usually 10-15 % cheaper, with more dates and more cities in Morocco, and above all occupational versions such as telc Deutsch B1·B2 Pflege for the care sector.
- ÖSD — the Austrian option, often the cheapest, fully accepted by the embassy, but with a narrower centre network in Morocco.
The rule is simple: first ask your German employer or placement agency whether they require a specific certification. If the answer is no — which is the most common case — take the cheapest one available near you on a date that suits you.
Do not confuse course fees with exam fees
This is the costliest confusion. Searching for "German course price Casablanca" returns tuition rates, not certification rates. They are two separate expenses, and tuition weighs far more heavily on the total budget.
| Cost item | Range | Mandatory? |
|---|---|---|
| Private institute courses (per month) | ~400-1,200 MAD | No — this is the compressible item |
| Private German tutoring (per hour) | ~150-350 MAD | No |
| Textbooks and workbooks | ~200-600 MAD in total | No |
| B1 exam fee | ~1,800-2,300 MAD | Yes, once |
| B2 exam fee | ~2,200-2,700 MAD | Yes if B2 is required |
| Free online platform (Devoxa) | 0 MAD | Alternative to paid courses |
Run the numbers over a full pathway: twelve months of private courses at 800 MAD comes to roughly 9,600 MAD, four to five times the price of the exam itself. That is exactly where your budget is decided — and it is the only item you can bring down to zero.
Seven ways to pay less
- 1Prepare for free online and reserve your budget for the exam fees alone, which cannot be reduced.
- 2Target the required level directly: if your employer asks for B2, do not pay for an A2 then a B1 "for practice" — that is 3,000 MAD wasted.
- 3Compare telc and ÖSD before Goethe when no specific certification is imposed on you.
- 4Register early: some centres apply reduced off-peak rates, and the cheapest sessions fill up first.
- 5Check whether the centre allows a single paper to be resat (Teilprüfung) — it saves you paying for a whole exam again over one failed module.
- 6Add the real cost of travel before choosing a centre in another city.
- 7Sit an official mock exam before paying: if you are not scoring at least 70 % in practice, postpone your session rather than paying twice.
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Frequently asked questions about German exam prices in Morocco
How much is the exam at the Goethe-Institut in Casablanca in 2026?
Expect an indicative range of 1,100-1,300 MAD for A1, 1,400-1,600 MAD for A2, 2,000-2,300 MAD for B1 and 2,400-2,700 MAD for B2. These figures are indicative: the Goethe-Institut adjusts its fees every year, and you should always confirm the full exam price with the centre before registering.
How much does the ÖSD B1 exam cost in Morocco?
ÖSD B1 generally falls between 1,700 and 2,000 MAD, slightly less than the Goethe-Zertifikat B1. ÖSD is an official Austrian certification, accepted by the German embassy on the same footing as Goethe and telc, but its centre network is more limited in Morocco.
Is telc cheaper than Goethe?
Yes, generally 10-15 % cheaper at the same level. telc also has more centres and more session dates in Morocco, and offers specialised versions such as telc Deutsch B1·B2 Pflege for the care sector. A telc B1 and a Goethe B1 certify exactly the same CEFR level.
Can you sit the exam without taking paid courses?
Yes. No awarding body requires you to have studied at its own centre in order to register for the exam. You can prepare for free online and then pay only the exam fee. That is the most effective way to cut the total cost of certification by four or five times.
Are exam fees refundable?
As a rule, no. Fees are due at registration and are not refunded if you are absent or fail. Some centres accept a session deferral with a medical certificate, and many allow one failed paper to be resat (Teilprüfung) at a reduced rate — ask explicitly about both conditions before paying.
Where can I take a German exam if I do not live in Casablanca or Rabat?
Partner centres run telc and ÖSD sessions in Fès, Marrakech, Tangier, Agadir and occasionally in Meknès and Oujda. The certificate you obtain is worth exactly the same as one from Casablanca: what matters to the embassy is the awarding body, not the city where you sat the exam.
Which level do I need to pay for to get the Ausbildung visa?
B1 is the legal minimum for the Ausbildungsvisum, roughly 1,800-2,300 MAD. But most employers — and almost all of them in the care sector — require B2, around 2,200-2,700 MAD. If your goal is care work, aim straight for B2: paying for a B1 and then a B2 means spending twice.
How much do German courses cost in Morocco on top of the exam?
A private institute charges roughly 400-1,200 MAD per month, and private tutoring 150-350 MAD per hour. Over an A1 → B2 pathway spread across twelve months, that often adds up to 8,000-12,000 MAD — far more than the exam. It is the item you can bring down to zero with a free platform such as Devoxa.