What is the best money to take to Morocco?

Euros are by far the easiest foreign currency to exchange, and are often accepted as payment if you don't have any dirham on hand. U.S. dollars and British pounds can be exchanged at banks and bureaux de change, but will rarely be accepted as payment.



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Euros, USD, and CAD – not Australian dollars, are always accepted in Morocco and you will save time bringing cash to convert, doing away with bank lineups or non-active cash machines to acquire dirhams.

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Other than these high-end places, Morocco is a largely cash-based society and it's advisable to carry cash with you most of the time for purchases. If you do decide to use your debit or credit card in Morocco, make sure your bank knows that you're planning a trip. If not, they may block your cards.

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Avoid changing all your money at the airport as the exchange rates are usually more favorable in the cities. As you can't take out of Morocco the local currency, you'll need to spend any cash you have. Another option is to convert it back before you depart from the country.

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The official currency in Morocco is the Moroccan Dirham. However, Euros are often widely accepted in a large amount of shops, hotels and restaurants. For UK visitors to Morocco, a lot of people believe that they should exchange their British pounds into Euro to bring them to Morocco. This is a bad move.

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Exchanging Money -- Morocco is still very much a cash society. Throughout the country, it's very difficult to cash traveler's checks or use credit cards. Euros are by far the easiest foreign currency to exchange, and are often accepted as payment if you don't have any dirham on hand.

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It's best not to completely rely on being able to use your credit card when shopping in Morocco. Some large, tourist-friendly shops, especially the carpet emporiums, will have the necessary equipment, but when paying for smaller purchases, cash will be the only form of payment accepted.

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So, a trip to Morocco for two people for one week costs on average MAD9,401 ($923). All of these average travel prices have been collected from other travelers to help you plan your own travel budget. A vacation to Morocco for one week usually costs around MAD4,700 for one person.

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Morocco is primarily a cash-based country, so while you can use a credit/debit card in certain places, you will need cash for many transactions. Closed Currency - The Moroccan Dirham (MAD or DH) is a closed currency, which means that you can only obtain it while physically inside the country.

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Yes, compared to American standards, $1,000 will go a long way in Morocco. Since the Moroccan cost of living is $409 per month, it's possible to live very comfortably in Morocco for $1,000 a month.

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It's not as busy as the high season, so you can often get good deals on accommodations and tours, but the weather is generally more pleasant than in the peak summer heat or the chill of winter. A piece of advice: Morocco is not expensive so even if you visit during the high season, it won't really cost a lot.

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The amount is entirely a personal preference, however the equivalent of USD 2–4 per person, per day, is a commonly used guideline. Of course, you are free to tip more or less as you see fit, depending on your perception of service quality and the length of your trip.

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Two weeks in Morocco is enough time for a proper grand tour, from the souks of Fes and Marrakesh to the glittering Sahara, High Atlas mountains, and windy Atlantic coast.

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Compact Morocco offers plenty to see and experience. In seven days, there's enough time to explore imperial cities in-depth as well as tack on an extra day for desert exploration or an added city, like the oft-overlooked Asilah or Zagora.

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Duffle Bag or Large Backpack – Morocco's streets are uneven, small and often very dirty. We recommend bringing a bag that you can carry on your shoulders and avoid having to drag anything along the ground. This will also force you to back lighter than you would with a large rolling luggage.

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