Money in Morocco
Morocco uses the Moroccan dirham. Here is how to pay there, whether to tip, and what common amounts are worth.
- Currency
- MADMoroccan dirham
- Symbol
- DH
- Tipping
- Expected
Paying in Morocco
Hard to buy outside Morocco, so exchange on arrival.
- Cards
- Accepted in cities and tourist areas
- Cash
- Morocco is still largely a cash society, and small purchases, souks, cafes, rural areas and many taxis are usually cash only. Change is often hard to get, so carry 10 and 20 dirham notes and coins.
- ATMs
- ATMs are widely available in cities and most main towns, and are more limited in rural and mountain areas. Frommer's says some ATMs accept only a four-digit PIN, and World Travel Guide suggests ATMs attached to banks.
- Foreign currency
- Frommer's says euros are the easiest foreign currency to exchange and are often accepted as payment, while US dollars and pounds are rarely accepted as payment.
- Exchanging money
- The dirham is a closed currency that is not usually available outside Morocco, so exchange or withdraw after arrival. Travelex says leftover dirhams can be changed back at most banks, hotels and the airport, and Frommer's says airports usually change them only into euros and may ask for exchange receipts.
- Watch out for
- Dirham import and export limits are reported inconsistently: Bladi.net (June 2025) and Compare Holiday Money (2022) say 2,000 MAD, while World Travel Guide (2021) says 1,000 MAD. Foreign currency can be brought in freely, but amounts of 100,000 MAD or more must be declared on arrival.
Tipping in Morocco
Around 10% in restaurants, and small coins for guides, porters and parking attendants.
Expected: Tips are customary, and staff often rely on them.
Sources checked: Frommer's, Bladi.net, Travelex, World Travel Guide, Travelling King, Trafalgar.
Convert to and from MAD
Quick reference
| Amount | USD | EUR | GBP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.82 MAD | 11.00 MAD | 13.17 MAD |
| 10 | 98.17 MAD | 110 MAD | 132 MAD |
| 50 | 491 MAD | 550 MAD | 659 MAD |
| 100 | 982 MAD | 1,100 MAD | 1,317 MAD |
| 500 | 4,908 MAD | 5,499 MAD | 6,587 MAD |
What each amount is worth in MAD. Mid-market rates from 2 November 2026, 17:00 UTC.
Common questions
What currency does Morocco use?
Morocco uses the Moroccan dirham (MAD).
Do you need to tip in Morocco?
Expected. Around 10% in restaurants, and small coins for guides, porters and parking attendants.
Can you pay by card in Morocco?
Accepted in cities and tourist areas. Morocco is still largely a cash society, and small purchases, souks, cafes, rural areas and many taxis are usually cash only. Change is often hard to get, so carry 10 and 20 dirham notes and coins.
Are there ATMs in Morocco?
ATMs are widely available in cities and most main towns, and are more limited in rural and mountain areas. Frommer's says some ATMs accept only a four-digit PIN, and World Travel Guide suggests ATMs attached to banks.