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Money at Marrakech airport: dirhams, ATMs, cards and cash

You cannot buy dirhams before you leave home. Here is where to get them when you land, and what you will need cash for in the first hour.

By the Medina Transfers team  ·  Updated 12 October 2026

The Moroccan dirham is a closed currency: you get it on arrival, not before. At Marrakech Menara Airport, ATMs and exchange counters are near baggage reclaim and by the exits. You may bring in or take out up to 2,000 dirhams.

Where to get dirhams when you land

  • ATMs: near baggage reclaim and by the exits of the arrivals hall. Your bank may charge a fee for withdrawals abroad.
  • Exchange counters: in the same areas. Rates at the airport can be less favourable than in the city, so change what you need for the first day.

What needs cash in the first hour

ExpensePaymentAmount
Pre-booked private transferOnline, before you travelNothing to pay on arrival
Taxi from the rankCash, in dirhamsAbout 100 to 150 dirhams by day, about 200 at night, as published
Airport bus, line 19Cash to the driver30 dirhams per person
SIM card at the airport countersAsk at the counterPassport required
Private transfer from Marrakech airport, fixed price per vehiclefrom €20
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Card or cash in Marrakech

Cards are accepted in many hotels, restaurants and larger shops. Taxis, the souks, small cafés and tips are paid in cash. Keep small notes and coins: change is often short.

The rules to know

  • 2,000 dirhams is the limit for bringing dirhams into Morocco or taking them out.
  • Foreign currency worth 100,000 dirhams or more must be declared to customs.
  • Before you fly home, spend or change back your remaining dirhams: they are very hard to exchange abroad.

Related: tipping in Marrakech, how taxis work and arriving at the airport step by step.

Sources

  • Wise, rules for bringing cash in and out of Morocco
  • Travelex, the dirham as a closed currency
  • Orange Travel, location of ATMs and exchange counters at the airport

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Frequently asked questions

Is there an ATM at Marrakech airport?

Yes. ATMs and exchange counters are located near baggage reclaim and by the exits of the arrivals hall.

Can I get dirhams before travelling to Morocco?

In practice no. The dirham is a closed currency, very hard to find outside Morocco. You get it on arrival, from an ATM or an exchange counter.

How many dirhams can I bring into or take out of Morocco?

Up to 2,000 dirhams. Foreign currency worth 100,000 dirhams or more must be declared to customs.

Do taxis at Marrakech airport take cards?

No. Taxis and the airport bus are paid in cash, in dirhams. A pre-booked transfer is paid online before you travel.

Can I use my credit card in Marrakech?

In many hotels, restaurants and larger shops, yes. Taxis, the souks and small purchases are paid in cash.

About the author

The Medina Transfers team

Medina Transfers is a private transfer company based in Marrakech (Bd Zerktouni, Passage El Ghendouri) that runs transfers between Marrakech Menara Airport and the city.

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