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Buying Moroccan dirhams (MAD) before travelling to Morocco
The dirham is a special currency: Morocco generally only allows travellers to enter or leave the country with a maximum of 2,000 dirhams in banknotes per traveller. This is enough for your first expenses, such as a taxi from the airport or port, your first meal or a tip. At Prosegur Change, you can reserve your dirhams online, with no commission, and collect them from one of our 18 branches in Spain before you leave. For the rest of your trip, the most practical option is to take euros with you and exchange them in Morocco at a bank or authorised exchange office.
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Currency |
Moroccan dirham (MAD) |
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Commission on online reservations |
0 % |
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Collection |
Free from 18 branches in Spain |
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Payment |
At the branch, by card or in cash |
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Leftover pounds |
BuyBack guarantee: €6.95 |
Why only MAD 2,000?
According to Morocco's Office des Changes, the import and export of dirhams is generally prohibited. The exception is for travellers, who can carry up to MAD 2,000 in banknotes when entering or leaving the country. If you exceed this amount, you risk encountering problems with Moroccan customs.
This does not prevent you from carrying more money, provided it is in euros or another foreign currency. You can enter Morocco with any amount of foreign currency, but you must declare it if it exceeds the equivalent of MAD 100,000.
How to pay for the rest of your trip
Once in Morocco, the easiest option is to exchange euros at banks or authorised exchange offices, which generally offer the best rates. Always keep your exchange receipts: the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommends keeping them to avoid problems when leaving the country, particularly if you want to exchange your remaining dirhams back into euros before you leave.
Hotels and tourist bazaars may also accept euros, but usually at an unfavourable exchange rate. Cards are accepted in hotels, restaurants and larger shops; in souks, taxis and small businesses, however, it is normal to pay in cash and in dirhams.
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Banknotes and coins
Moroccan banknotes are available in denominations of 20, 50, 100 and 200 dirhams, while coins range from centimes (santimat) up to 10 dirhams. In souks and taxis, try to carry small notes and coins: it will make it easier to pay the exact amount.
Before leaving Spain
To enter Morocco, you need a passport with at least six months' validity. A Spanish national identity card (DNI) is not accepted, even if you are travelling by land or by boat. You do not need a visa for tourism, and the maximum stay is 90 consecutive days.
If you leave Spain with €10,000 or more in cash, remember to submit the S1 form to the Spanish Tax Agency. When entering Morocco, you must declare cash or currency equivalent to MAD 100,000 or more.
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Traveling soon?
Here's how to easily exchange your money:
1. Select currency
Choose your currency and the amount you need. Stock guaranteed on 65 currencies!
2. Select location & date
Choose from 18 branches for a free pick up. No need to prepay your order online
3. Collect & pay
Pay by card or in cash directly at the branch upon pick-up. You're now all set for your trip!
Frequently asked questions about the Moroccan dirham
Up to MAD 2,000 in banknotes per traveller. For the rest, take euros with you and exchange them in Morocco.
At banks or authorised exchange offices. Keep your exchange receipts.
No. You need a passport with at least six months' validity.
Hotels and tourist bazaars may accept euros, but usually at an unfavourable exchange rate. In souks and taxis, payment is made in dirhams.