Christmas Holidays in Morocco: Preparing Your Exchange Budget (2026)
Morocco in December means sunshine, riads, and off-season prices. But the holiday season has its own currency exchange peculiarities. Here is how to optimise your budget for the Christmas holidays.
🎄 Why Christmas is a great time for Morocco
- Pleasant weather: 15-22°C (59-72°F) in Marrakech and Agadir — perfect to escape the European winter.
- Fewer crowds: December is technically outside the peak season, making riads and activities more affordable.
- Stable exchange rates: The Christmas period is usually quiet concerning EUR/MAD fluctuations.
💰 How much to budget for 1 week?
| Expense Category | Moderate Budget | Comfort Budget |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation (riad) | 2,100 MAD | 4,200 MAD |
| Dining | 1,400 MAD | 2,800 MAD |
| Local Transport | 350 MAD | 700 MAD |
| Activities & Sightseeing | 500 MAD | 1,200 MAD |
| Shopping & Souvenirs | 500 MAD | 1,500 MAD |
| TOTAL | 4,850 MAD (~€445) | 10,400 MAD (~€955) |
Calculate your Christmas budget
Convert your holiday budget at the daily real-time rate on Deviz.ma
Calculate now →⚠️ Watch out for Public Holidays
December 25th is not a public holiday in Morocco (it’s a Muslim country), so exchange bureaus operate normally. However, New Year's Day (January 1st) is a public holiday. Plan your currency exchange before this date.
Additionally, January 11th and 14th (national holidays) can affect bureau opening hours.
Have a great holiday in Morocco! 🎄
Prepare your budget with the daily exchange rate.
Deviz live ratesThis article is part of
Money in Morocco: the guide for travellers and Moroccans abroad →By Hed Diou
Hed Diou is behind Deviz.ma, the platform where licensed exchange offices in Morocco compete for each request. He follows partner offices’ rates and customer requests every day.