How Much Currency You Need to go on Vacation to Casablanca, Morocco

Interested in visiting the beautiful city of Casablanca? We’ve compiled a travel guide to help you know how much currency you need to make sure your trip go off without a hitch. This guide is used to help answer one of the most asked questions we receive is, “How much Moroccan dirham should I bring on my trip?”
 

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How much is a cab ride in Casablanca in US dollars?

In our how much currency to bring abroad chart, you'll see a 10-mile cab ride is on average about $5.58 in Casablanca. Having this information on hand will give you a good idea of how much you would need to get around the city. 
 

What is the average cost of dinner for two in Casablanca?

If you're a foodie who's looking for something new to try while you're enjoying your stay in Morocco, then you're in for a real treat! In Casablanca, you'll find some of the most delectable Mediterranean dishes that will be sure to leave your taste buds, and your Instagram feed, happy. As shown in our how much currency to bring abroad chart above, it costs on average $8.92 for a budget dinner for two in Casablanca. If you want to include some beverages, on average, you're looking at about $2.79 for a pint of beer. 

To get some of the best food, Casablanca has to offer, we recommend checking out Rick's Café. Not only is Rick's Café a hot spot due to its appearance in the 1942 hit film, Casablanca, but it also serves up some of the most delicious Moroccan staples like beef kabobs, makouda, and couscous.

What currency is accepted in Morocco?

The Moroccan dirham has four different banknote denominations: 20, 50, 100, and 200. They also have five denominations of coins, being: 1/2, 1, 5, 10, and 20 coin dirhams in circulation. However, the 10 and 20 coin dirhams are rarely used in the country.

Check out our 5 Currency Facts You Probably Didn't Know About the Moroccan Dirham. Don't forget CXI's Currency Price Protection with your Moroccan dirham - available at our CXI City Center locations. If you have leftover dirhams after your trip to Casablanca, CXI will buy protected currencies back from you at our ultimate buy-back rate plus no exchange fee! Order your Moroccan dirhams now.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight to Casablanca?

According to Cheap Flights, the best time of the year to book a flight to Morocco is in January. The weather in Casablanca during this time of year tends to fall around 64 degrees, which is perfect for a walk throughout some of the land's most famous Mosques. Visit Kayak.com to find round-trip tickets to Casablanca for an affordable price depending on where you leave from, the airline you fly with, and when you are taking your trip. There you can find the best days of the week and the best time of year to book flights for your trips to other countries! Don't forget, before you book that flight, check out everything you need to know about the five trusted travelers' programs in our video. 

How much does it cost to stay in a hotel in Casablanca?

Surprisingly enough, hotels in Casablanca can be very similar in pricing to some stays on Airbnb. However, when you're going to a beautiful and exotic place like Morocco, why not experience the country like a local? Plus, you can find yourself enjoying the luxury of having an entire villa to yourself for only $68 a night. Check out some of the best and unique super host places to stay from Airbnb in the majestic city of Casablanca.

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