What is the Currency in Morocco?

Morocco is a captivating and exotic travel destination that uses the Moroccan dirham as its currency.

Are you looking to learn more about the currency of Morocco, how much to take, whether cards are widely accepted and how much things cost? This comprehensive guide will give you everything you need to know about travel money in Morocco.

What currency does Morocco use? The Moroccan dirham (MAD)

The history of the Moroccan dirham

The Moroccan dirham originates from the , the eastern side of Roman civilisation in Europe and Asia. The word “dirham” comes from the Latin word denarius, the Roman gold coin.

When Morocco became a French state in 1921, it switched to the Moroccan Franc, but the dirham was reintroduced in .

Current bank notes in Morocco

Need some more detail on what currency does Morocco use? Let’s take a look at coinage and notes.

Dirham notes come in the following denominations:

20 dirham (purple)
50 dirham (green)
100 dirham (brown)
200 dirham (blue)

Current coins in Morocco

The coins currently in circulation are 10 santimat, 20 santimat, ½ dirham, 1 dirham, 5 dirhams and 10 dirhams.

Moroccan dirham to pounds

Moroccan dirham is a , which means you can’t get hold of it outside the country.

You can exchange your pounds for dirhams in banks, hotels and Bureaus de Change in an airport or port - and turn any leftover money back at the end of your trip. If you have any leftover dirham from a previous trip, you can take up .

It’s a good idea to get hold of some dirhams as soon as you can after arrival, as not everywhere will take cards.

Since Moroccan dirhams aren’t available outside of the country, you won’t be able to pick up any before you head off.

If you’d rather not carry cash, you can take our Travelex Money Card. It's not linked to your bank account, minimising your risk of losing all your funds in case of loss or theft. You can make secure contactless payments directly at the point of sale in Morocco with our card, if you have a balance in your wallet and withdraw Moroccan dirhams from ATMs.

Please note that a 2% fee applies to GBP loads, and a 5.75% fee is incurred when using the card in Morocco where the local currency isn't offered on our Travelex Money Card. This fee also extends to cash withdrawals for Moroccan dirham and other currencies that are not offered on our Travelex Money Card. While Travelex does not impose charges to ATM withdrawals, it's important to note that fees from other ATM providers may apply. Find out more on our fees here.

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