marrakech currency

Marrakech Money

In the 11th century Marrakech was the Capital of the Almoravid dynasty and issued its own currency. The square silver coins (to the left on the image above) are from this period.  The round coins to the right are a currency that circulated in Marrakech three centuries later. All these coins are silver, note how […]

Bureau de change, Marrakech airport

Facilities are rapidly improving at the newly refurbished Marrakech Menara airport. Recently opened is a convenient Bureau de Change in the baggage collection area. This facility is especially useful since Moroccan currency cannot be purchased outside of the country. It can take a little while for hold luggage to come through in Marrakech so this […]