Currency in Morocco
The official currency unit of Morocco is the Moroccan dirham (DH) which is abbreviated (MAD).
Notes: 20-50-100-200 DH
Coins: 0.50-1-2-5 and 10 DH and 1-5-10-20 centimes.
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How to Pay?
In Morocco, like most countries in the world, you can pay by cash or credit card. When paying by credit card, the exchange rate applied is the current rate. The maximum commission depends on each issuing institution, it is generally 1%.
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Where to Change Currency?
In establishments that don’t give the possibility to pay by credit card, it is preferable to pay in dirhams. The best places to change your currency are the exchange offices that are located in the tourist squares of each city in Morocco. You can change your currency at the airport or in hotels as well.
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Exchange Rates
You can find out the value of the exchange rate in real-time by clicking here. In airports, in some hotels, in banks, in cities exchange offices are available to facilitate accessibility. The counters will require your passport for the transaction.
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International Bankcards
Your bank will tell you where you can withdraw your money. ATM bank machines are widespread throughout Morocco. International credit cards Visa or MasterCards are accepted by most hotels, some restaurants, shops and petrol stations.
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AMERICAN EXPRESS IS NOT ACCEPTED THROUGHOUT MOROCCO
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Phone Calls
To make calls from your mobile phone number, don't forget to contact the "International" option with your telephone operator.
The network is generally well covered in Morocco.
It is also possible to buy a Moroccan SIM smart card provided that you have unblocked your mobile phone beforehand. You can also find refills in all kiosks.
Internet
Generally, all hotels in Morocco have a high-speed connection, and many establishments offer free WI-FI connections: restaurants, cafeterias, airports, etc.
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PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR NETWORK PROVIDER FOR THE COST OF INTERNET, TELEPHONE CALLS AND TEXT MESSAGES. IT IS RECOMMENDED TO TURN YOUR ROAMING DATA OFF. MOROCCAN SIM CARDS ARE AVAILABLE AS SOON AS YOU LAND AT THE AIRPORT. THEY WILL NEED TO TAKE A COPY OF YOUR PASSPORT TO REGISTER IT.
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Alternatively, you can purchase a portable WiFi device and insert a Moroccan Sim Card https://consumer.huawei.com/en/routers/mobile-wifi-3s/
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Plug Sockets
For Morocco, there are two associated plug types, types C and E. Plug type C is the plug that has two round pins and plug type E is the plug that has two round pins and a hole for the socket male earthing pin. The most common is plug type E with the socket for the male earthing pin. Morocco operates on a 220V supply voltage and 50Hz.