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Customs & Cash — Morocco

What travelers need to know about customs & cash in Morocco. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.

Short answer

Customs & Cash in Morocco: restricted — there are real limits travelers must follow.

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RESTRICTED

The dirham is a closed currency: declare 100,000 MAD or US$10,000 on entry, exporting dirhams is prohibited, and you can only reconvert dirhams on departure with an exchange receipt.

Undeclared or exported currency can be seized by Moroccan customs.

§ US State Dept — Morocco

Verified Jul 12, 2026

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