Morocco’s official currency is the Moroccan dirham (MAD). It is usually called “Dirham” or “MAD” when used in everyday activities. You can buy coins for 1, 2, 5, and 10 dirhams. There are also smaller coins for cents that are called “centimes.” Twenty, fifty, one hundred, and two hundred dirham bills are available. Credit cards are usually accepted in tourist spots and bigger towns. Still, cash is always better, especially when shopping at local markets or in rural areas.
It’s easy for travelers to change foreign currencies at banks, approved exchange offices, and even big hotels. Additionally, there are many ATMs in cities where tourists can use their credit or debit cards to get dirhams immediately. The Moroccan Dirham is a non-convertible currency, meaning it can’t be taken from Morocco or exchanged for another currency. This means that tourists should exchange any extra dirhams before they leave.