Morocco
Choosing a suitable time to visit Morocco that fits its two climate zones can be quite challenging. Weather in Morocco varies wildly depending on the season and where you are planning to go, but the cooler months from October to April are popular among most tourists, it is a great time for most tourist destinations.
MAD
Africa & Middle East
The money
The Moroccan dirham is the official monetary currency of Morocco. It is issued by the Bank Al-Maghrib, the central bank of Morocco. Before the introduction of a modern coinage in 1882, Morocco issued copper coins denominated in falus, silver coins denominated in dirham, and gold coins denominated in benduqi. From 1882, the dirham became a subdivision of the Moroccan rial, with 500 Mazunas = 10 dirham = 1 rial.
- Currency
- Moroccan Dirham
- Code
- MAD
- Symbol
- DH
- One Australian dollar
- 5.6373 MAD
Bank notes
- 20 dirhams
- 50 dirhams
- 100 dirhams
- 200 dirhams
Coins
- 1 santimat
- 5 santimat
- 10 santimat
- 20 santimat
- ½ dirhams
- 1 dirham
- 2 dirhams
- 5 dirhams
- 10 dirhams
We supply notes only. Coins are listed so you know what the change in your pocket is worth.
What things cost in Morocco
The left column is what the guide records locally. The right column is that same figure through today’s rate — the arithmetic we would do for you at the counter, done here instead.
| Everyday price | Dirhams | Australian dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range restaurant | 150 | A$26.61 |
| One-way ticket on local transport | 5 | A$0.89 |
| Bottle of water | 3.4 | A$0.60 |
Converted at 1 AUD = 5.6373 MAD, our online rate as at 19 Sep 2026, 08:28. Local prices are a guide to what you will pay, not a quote.
Before you go
- Most local restaurants, shops, street vendors and taxi do not accept card payment. Be ready with the local currency. Make sure to bring enough cash with yourself, ATM can be a hit or miss.Some hotels and fine dining would accept Euro.
- Opening hours for most museums and tourist attractions will change with season. Keep in mind that Morocco is a Muslim country, try to avoid their holidays or you might be there where everything is closed.
- Avoid tap water, only drink bottled water, even for brushing teeth. Try to avoid ice and juice as well. Bring some Imodium with yourself, just in case.
- Be sure to dress appropriately, especially women, when visiting mosque.
- Make sure to negotiate and agree on a rate with taxi drivers before you get onto it. You can ask the front desk of your hotel for an approximate price to travel to certain destination.
- Stay away from strangers offering free guides or directions, especially in Medina.
- Women need to dress more conservatively. Try to cover up as much as possible to avoid unwanted attention.
- Be careful with pickpockets, especially in crowded area like the markets.
- Do not take photos of people and shops unless given permission, otherwise you might have to pay for the photos.
- Prepare and bring toilet paper with you everywhere you go, some hand sanitizer would be useful as well.
Morocco, photographed
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Jemma-el-Fna — view full size
Jemma-el-Fna -
Hassan II Mosque — view full size
Hassan II Mosque -
Bab Bou Jeloud — view full size
Bab Bou Jeloud -
Chefchaouen — view full size
Chefchaouen -
Merzouga — view full size
Merzouga -
Medina — view full size
Medina
Order your MAD before you fly
Order online at today’s rate and collect it at the Ringwood counter, or have it delivered. The rate on this page is the rate we transact at.