Ivanka Trump visited Marrakech, Morocco, just days before the midterm elections, with her Secret Service detail's expenses, including a stay at a five-star hotel, covered by U.S. taxpayers. Trump, whose net worth is estimated to be between $50 million and $100 million, was seen in the city's souks on October 29, the day before her 45th birthday.
The trip occurred shortly before Republicans experienced significant losses in the midterm elections. This visit to Morocco was not Trump's first; she had previously visited in 2019 for an official diplomatic mission focused on women's rights and again in 2022 for a family vacation. The Daily Mail reported on the expenses associated with her Secret Service detail during this recent excursion.
During her stay, Trump was seen in the bustling souks, experiencing the local culture. The cost of the Secret Service detail's accommodation at a high-end hotel, such as the Sofitel Marrakech Palais Impérial or the nearby La Mamounia, would likely be substantial. Hotels like Sofitel feature amenities such as multiple swimming pools and a traditional hammam, while La Mamounia offers rooms starting around $440 per night and private villas that can cost over $8,600.
This revelation follows other instances where taxpayer funds have been used to cover expenses for the Trump family's security during personal travel. For example, in 2025, the agency reportedly spent over $40,000 on rental cars and hotel rooms for the president's sons during their business pursuits in Qatar and Saudi Arabia.