Tourist Allowance in Morocco 2026: 100,000 MAD and the DTS
The tourist allowance (Dotation Touristique) is the amount of foreign currency a Moroccan resident can purchase per year to travel abroad. Here's everything you need to know.
What Is the Tourist Allowance?
It's the annual ceiling of foreign currency that Moroccan residents can buy from banks or exchange bureaus for personal travel. Regulated by the Office des Changes.
Current ceilings (2026)
| Type | Amount (MAD per person per year) |
|---|---|
| Basic tourist allowance (adults and minor children) | 100,000 MAD |
| Supplementary allowance (DTS) for taxpayers | 30% of the income tax paid the previous year, capped at 400,000 MAD |
| Maximum total (basic + DTS) | 500,000 MAD |
| E-commerce allowance (online purchases, separate) | 15,000 MAD |
Figures as stated in our French guide, Dotation touristique Maroc 2026. The Office des Changes general instruction is the reference text; check with your bank before a large purchase.
How to Activate the Supplementary Allowance?
- Download your certificate of income tax paid for the previous year.
- Go to your bank or a licensed exchange office with your passport (or ID card) and the certificate.
- The supplement (30% of the tax paid, up to 400,000 MAD) is added to your 100,000 MAD basic allowance for the calendar year.
💡 Check the Rate Before Buying
Before purchasing your travel currency, compare rates on Deviz.ma to get maximum value for your allowance.
This article is part of
Foreign exchange rules in Morocco →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.