Moroccan residents abroad can leave Morocco with foreign currency, but not under any conditions. The Office of Exchange strictly regulates the amounts that can be repurchased and exported, as well as the supporting documents to present in case of inspection.
The Office of Exchange has accelerated its controls targeting Moroccan investors abroad. They are suspected of having used part of authorized transfers to finance undeclared investments, particularly in France and Singapore.
Changing foreign currency in Morocco is entering a new phase. The Office of Exchange has launched SARF, a platform designed to digitalize and secure currency exchange operations, with a stated objective: greater traceability and less reliance on cash.
Moroccans residing abroad can finance a significant portion of a real estate purchase in Morocco through bank credit in dirhams. However, the Office of Exchange regulates this possibility, which remains linked to a currency contribution and specific conditions.
Moroccans residing abroad can transfer the rental income generated by their properties in Morocco . However, the operation remains regulated by the Office of Exchange, which requires banks to perform several verifications before any settlement.
An investigation is currently targeting a network of companies linked to Turkish businessmen. These firms are suspected of massive customs fraud on goods transiting through the ports of Tangier Med and Casablanca .
Remittances from Moroccans residing abroad continue to grow. By end of May 2026, they exceeded 50 billion dirhams, confirming the still decisive weight of the diaspora in Morocco’s financial balance.
Transfers from Moroccans living abroad are continuing their upward trend. Over the first four months of 2026, they reached nearly 40 billion dirhams, according to data compiled by Bank Al-Maghrib.
The Office of Exchange is tracking a vast network of illicit transfers. Moroccans residing abroad are directly targeted by these investigations, suspected of financing the luxurious expenses of tourists in Europe through hidden financial schemes.
The noose is tightening around Moroccan nationals holding undeclared real estate abroad . Thanks to information exchanges with Europe, authorities are now tracking down property owners concealing assets and rental income, particularly in France and Spain.
Court decisions rendered in Europe have accidentally revealed a vast capital flight system . Morocco’s financial watchdog is now tracking down billions hidden by wealthy investors abroad.
Moroccan olive oil imports have declined sharply over the first four months of 2026. According to the latest figures from the Office of Exchange, purchases of crude or refined olive oil from abroad have plummeted by more than 90% compared to the same period last year.