Money at Rabat-Salé Airport (RBA)
Currency, tipping and cash-vs-card for arrivals at Rabat, Morocco.
Rabat uses the MAD (DH). Expected airport→city taxi fare is roughly MAD 100–200. Cash preferred; small MAD notes essential.
Airport currency kiosks quote rates 5–15% worse than any bank ATM inside the terminal. If you need cash on landing, use an in-terminal bank ATM — not the "0% commission" kiosks (the margin is in the rate).
Frequently asked
Q.What currency is used at Rabat-Salé Airport (RBA)?
Morocco uses the MAD (DH). Airport ATMs dispense MAD directly — skip the exchange kiosks.
Q.How much should a taxi from RBA to the city cost?
Expected fare on the RBA → Centre route is roughly MAD 100–200. Around MAD 300+ is already high, and MAD 400+ off-meter is a scam quote — confirm the meter or a printed rate before you get in.
Q.Do I tip taxi drivers at RBA?
Round up 5–10 MAD. Drivers in Morocco don't rely on tips the way US drivers do; inflated "tips" are sometimes used to justify an overcharge — pay the metered fare first, then decide.
Q.Cash or card for a taxi at RBA?
Cash preferred; small MAD notes essential. "Card machine broken" is the most common excuse to force a cash overpay — carry a small stack of MAD notes and you keep the leverage.
Q.Should I change money at RBA?
Only if you need $10–20 of MAD to cover a taxi or a SIM card. Airport exchange kiosks quote 5–15% worse than a bank ATM in the same terminal. If your card has no FX fee, just pay by card and skip cash entirely.
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