2. CURRENCY AND COST
More established shops will take credit card, but most smaller markets, street vendors, and cabs will not. Be ready with the local currency.
The Moroccan Dirham (DEE-rahm) goes for roughly 9.6 Dirhams (DH) per 1 USD or 10 per 1 euro. We thought things would be cheaper in Morocco, but because of how touristy the country has become, the prices were comparable to Europe.
Our guide recommended each person exchange 100 euros per day.
3. ATMS CAN BE HIT OR MISS
Exchange enough money when you get your chance. Ask the front desk at your hotel; they may have money to exchange.
The ATM quickly ran out when our entire group was trying to exchange money. Who knew ATMs can run out of money!
A few people from our group thought the ATM was giving an error and tried multiple times, but the ATM didn’t dispense any while still charging it from the bank for every attempt.
Also, traveler’s checks are pretty much useless in Morocco. It’s hard to find a place to cash them.
4. KEEP CORRECT CHANGE WITH YOU
Moroccan cab drivers rarely “have change” when you need it. To avoid overpaying, keep your coins.
Most of our cab rides within the city cost roughly 30 Dirhams. The dilemma with keeping change though is that you will not be able to exchange it back when leaving the country.
You want to keep correct change while you’re in the country, but you also want to spend it all before leaving.