Moroccan currency
Travelling to Morocco? Before you head off, find out all about Moroccan currency exchange, including tips on how to save with your Revolut multi-currency card.
What is the currency in Morocco?
Morocco uses the Moroccan Dirham as its official currency since 1960.
If you’re exchanging money before your trip to Morocco, keep an eye out for the currency code MAD, and check out our currency converter to find out how much your money's currently worth in Moroccan Dirhams.
Once you’re in Morocco, you’ll see the symbol د.م. used to show prices at shops and restaurants.
Want to pay in cash like a local? You'll find Moroccan Dirham banknotes in MAD 1, MAD 2, MAD 5, MAD 10, MAD 20, MAD 50, MAD 100. Each Moroccan Dirham is divided into 100 dirham, with coins in 1 dirham, 2 dirhams, 5 dirhams, 10 dirhams, 20 dirhams, 50 centimes, 1 dirham.

Spend in Moroccan currency with your Revolut travel card
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Just add money to your account in any of 35+ currencies and pay with your Revolut travel card in Morocco as usual — we'll convert your money to MAD for you.
Got another trip coming up? We've got you covered. Use your travel card to pay in 150+ other currencies worldwide. This is a travel debit card you'll want to use again and again.
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Whether you're withdrawing cash or paying for your morning coffee, make sure to have this wild card up your sleeve while you're out and about in Morocco.
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Link your card to Apple Pay or Google Pay, and race through checkout with just your phone wherever Visa is accepted.
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Check out our virtual cardsWithdraw cash with no Revolut fees
Find an ATM nearby with our in-app ATM locator and withdraw cash with no fees from us, whenever you're within your plan's limits.
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Freeze your card in a tap if it goes missing, then unfreeze it when you're ready to start spending again. Now that's security that'll give you the chills.
Explore card securityPay contactless
Link your card to Apple Pay or Google Pay, and race through checkout with just your phone wherever Visa is accepted.
Go contactlessCreate virtual cards
Prefer to go digital? Create up to 30 virtual cards in-app and manage your spending entirely online. Bonus tip — create a disposable virtual card for extra secure online shopping.
Check out our virtual cardsWithdraw cash with no Revolut fees
Find an ATM nearby with our in-app ATM locator and withdraw cash with no fees from us, whenever you're within your plan's limits.
Find an ATM in-appCustomise card security features
Freeze your card in a tap if it goes missing, then unfreeze it when you're ready to start spending again. Now that's security that'll give you the chills.
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Withdraw cash in Morocco with no Revolut fees¹
While most shops in Morocco accept Visa, having cash on hand is always a good idea. Embark on all your adventures knowing you've got easy access to ATM withdrawals whenever you need them.
Standard
No Revolut fees on ATM withdrawals up to ¥25,000 or 5 withdrawals per rolling month
Premium
No Revolut fees on ATM withdrawals up to ¥50,000 per rolling month
Metal
No Revolut fees on ATM withdrawals up to ¥100,000 per rolling month
¹After you reach your monthly limit, you'll pay a 2% fair usage fee. ATM withdrawals are restricted solely to funds added via bank top-ups/bank transfers or received through P2P transactions. Submission of your MyNumber is mandatory. Third-party ATM fees may also apply.
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Tips for exchanging money in Morocco
Don't exchange at airports or at home
No need to overspend on exchanging cash before you travel. Use your Revolut card to spend or withdraw money from an ATM while you're in Morocco (just watch out for third-party ATM fees).
Choose the local currency
While you're in Morocco, always choose to pay in Moroccan Dirhams when you spend with your card in shops and restaurants.
Save on travel money with a Revolut card
Spend in Moroccan Dirhams at competitive rates on your next trip to Morocco, with no additional currency exchange fees on weekdays within your plan's limits. Plan fees and T&Cs apply.
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Convert JPY to MAD
Check out our JPY to MAD currency converter to see how much your JPY is worth in MAD with our exchange rates and fees.
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Send money to Morocco in just a few taps. We'll handle the currency exchange for you.
Spend in MAD
Taking a trip to Morocco? Get our Revolut Travel Money Card and spend like a local, with competitive exchange rates and fees.
Exchange and transfer fees, fair usage limits, and Terms & Conditions apply. Transfers are restricted solely to funds added via bank top-ups/bank transfers or received through P2P transactions. Submission of your MyNumber is mandatory for all international transfers. Third-party processing fees may apply.
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Convert your money into MAD
Exchange, send, and spend directly in Moroccan currency in-app with rates you'll love. Check out our live foreign exchange rates with our currency converter and see for yourself why 70+ million global customers use Revolut.
Moroccan Currency Exchange Rate
1 JPY = 0.05892 MAD
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Moroccan currency FAQs
- Like all cities in Morocco, Rabat uses the Moroccan Dirham as its official currency. Each dirham is divided into 100 dirham. While you're in Morocco, you’ll see the symbol د.م. in shops and restaurants. If you're exchanging currencies, keep an eye out for the currency code MAD.
Yes, you can use your Revolut card at shops, restaurants, and hotels in Morocco that accept Visa and Mastercard.
All you have to do is add money to your account in any of our 35+ supported currencies and pay with your card as usual. We'll automatically exchange to MAD at the Revolut exchange rate. You can also make ATM cash withdrawals in Moroccan Dirhams with your multi-currency card. You won't pay any Revolut ATM fees if you're within your plan's monthly fair usage limits:- Standard: up to ¥25,000 (or 5 withdrawals, whichever comes first)
- Premium: up to ¥50,000
- Metal: up to ¥100,000
These limits are set on a rolling monthly basis. This means they'll reset every month from the date you opened your account or the date you changed your plan. You can check your remaining monthly allowance in-app.
Check out our Help Centre for more on ATM withdrawal limits.
When you use your card in Morocco, you'll often be asked whether you want to pay in Japanese Yen. This is called dynamic currency conversion (DCC). While it may make it easier to understand exactly how much you're paying in your home currency, you'll often get a poor exchange rate and pay additional fees.
Our go-to tip? When you're in Morocco, always choose to pay in the official Moroccan currency: the dirham.
When you spend with your Revolut debit card, we'll take care of the currency exchange, so you'll get competitive rates and fees.Here's how you can get your Revolut Travel Money Card:
- Download our app for iOS or Android, and sign up for an account in just a few minutes
- Tap the card icon on your home screen, go to + Add new, and choose whether you want a physical card, a virtual card, or both
- Add money to your account in any of 35+ supported currencies
- Start spending online and in shops with your virtual card straight away. We'll handle the currency conversion for you
- Once your physical card arrives, you can start making ATM withdrawals as well
Currency exchange rates rise and fall constantly, so it's wise to keep an eye out for current market trends.
Before converting Japanese Yen to dirham, use our currency converter, conversion tables, and price comparison widget to find today's exchange rates. Keep in mind that exchange rates fluctuate constantly, so always double-check our current rate in-app before converting.
Check live Japanese Yen to dirham exchange ratesWhen you're in Morocco, you have several convenient ways to handle your payments with Revolut.
Your multi-currency card is widely accepted at most merchants, allowing you to pay directly in dirham if you have it in your account, or automatically converting from another currency in your balance at competitive exchange rates.
For cash needs, you can easily withdraw dirham from ATMs, keeping in mind your plan's withdrawal limits.
Additionally, if you've added your Revolut card to Apple Pay or Google Pay, you can often use your phone for contactless payments at participating stores and restaurants, offering a quick and secure way to pay.
Adding dirham to your Revolut account is straightforward.
- Go to Home on the bottom menu
- Below your balance, tap Accounts
- Tap Add new
- Choose Currency account
- You'll see a list of the available currencies to choose from
- Follow the steps in-app to set up your additional currency account
The content of this page is for general information purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. If you have any questions about your personal circumstances please seek professional and independent advice. Revolut is not a financial adviser.
ATM withdrawals are subject to fair-usage fees depending on plan. Withdrawing cash from an ATM using your Revolut card is free, up to the limits of your plan. Check out all our pricing plans.
After you hit these limits, we charge a small fee. If you’re withdrawing from an ATM in a currency you don’t hold in your wallet, this will involve a conversion. Exchange fees above your free conversion limits will also apply for that conversion. You may also be charged a fee when withdrawing funds by the ATM owner. Learn more.
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