Send Money to Morocco: All Transfer Options Compared

Morocco receives large remittance inflows, mainly from Moroccans in France, Spain, Belgium, and the Netherlands, and the World Bank expected them to reach a record in 2023. Binance P2P offers a crypto option for MAD. Wise, Remitly, Western Union, OFX, and Xoom are the traditional providers on RemitRoutes.

How to send money to Morocco

  1. Choose your send currency — EUR is the dominant corridor for Morocco — the largest diaspora is in France, Spain, Belgium, and the Netherlands. USD and GBP are also supported on RemitRoutes.
  2. Compare providers on RemitRoutes — Morocco has a crypto option (Binance P2P) plus five traditional providers (Wise, Remitly, Western Union, OFX, Xoom). Enter your amount to see ranked all-in costs.
  3. Pick a bank or crypto route — Wise and OFX deposit to Moroccan bank accounts (Attijariwafa, CIH, Banque Populaire, Bank Al-Maghrib-licensed banks). Western Union and Remitly offer both bank deposit and cash pickup. Binance P2P converts stablecoins to MAD via a local counterparty.
  4. Enter recipient details — For bank deposit you need the recipient's bank name and account number. For cash pickup, the recipient needs a valid ID. For Binance P2P, the recipient completes the trade with a local seller.
  5. Pay and track your transfer — Wise and OFX take 1–3 business days. Western Union cash pickup is often available within minutes. Binance P2P timing depends on the peer-to-peer counterparty trade.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest way to send money to Morocco?

RemitRoutes compares Binance P2P (crypto) against Wise, Remitly, OFX, Western Union, and Xoom in real time. The best option depends on your send currency and amount.

How long does a transfer to Morocco take?

Wise and OFX take 1–3 business days. Western Union cash pickup can be available within minutes. Binance P2P timing depends on the peer-to-peer trade.

Can Moroccan recipients hold the money in EUR instead of MAD?

The Moroccan dirham (MAD) is not freely convertible outside Morocco. Recipients will receive MAD after conversion by the receiving bank, handled automatically by banks licensed by Bank Al-Maghrib.

Can I send EUR or GBP to Morocco?

Yes. EUR is the most common send currency for Morocco given the large diaspora in France, Spain, and Belgium. GBP is also supported. RemitRoutes compares both against MAD.

Is cash pickup available across Morocco?

Yes. Western Union has a large agent network in Morocco including post offices (Al Barid Bank) and bank branches, making cash pickup accessible across the country including in smaller towns.

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