Moroccan Dirham
MAD
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
- 5.6342 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$26.62 |
| One-way ticket on local transport | 5 | A$0.89 |
| Bottle of water | 3.4 | A$0.60 |
Converted at 1 AUD = 5.6342 MAD, our online rate as at 7 Sep 2026, 14:28. Local prices are a guide to what you will pay, not a quote.
How much to take
Set the trip and the calculator prices it in MAD, using the same rate as the figures above.