Paper currency can convey significant information regarding a nation, encompassing its historical and cultural aspects. In this article, we will explore Morocco’s banknotes starting from 1987 up to the present time, unveiling the concealed stories on both sides.
1987 - 1996 (King Hassan II)
This is the second banknote release during King Hassan II reign.
200 Dirhams - issued in 1987
200 Dirhams - 1987
- King Hassan II
- Mausoleum of Mohammed V - Rabat
Back
- Coral, Conch, … - Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts
100 Dirhams - issued in 1987
100 Dirhams - 1987
Front
- King Hassan II
- Koutoubia Mosque - Marrakech
Back
- Green March 1975 - Tarfaya (Saguia El Hamra)
- Desert Rose (Crystal) - Moroccan Sahara
50 Dirhams - issued in 1987
50 Dirhams - 1987
Front
- King Hassan II
- Amridil Kasbah - Skoura (Ouarzazate)
Back
- Tbourida (Fantasia) - All over Morocco
- Saffron Plant - High Atlas
20 Dirhams - issued in 1996
20 Dirhams - 1996
Front
- King Hassan II
- Hassan II Mosque - Casablanca
Back
- Architectural details from Hassan II Mosque - Casablanca
10 Dirhams - issued in 1987
10 Dirhams - 1987
Front
- King Hassan II
- University of al-Qarawiyyin - Fez
Back
- Oud (Musical instrument) - All over Morocco
- Pillar from Attarine School - Fez
2002 - 2005 (King Mohammed VI - 1st release)
This release features the 3 kings of Morocco Mohammed VI (current) and, Father Hassan II and his grandfather Mohammed V.
200 Dirhams - issued in 2002
200 Dirhams - 2002
Front
- Two Morroco Kings Mohammed VI (current) and his father King Hassan II
- Hassan II Mosque - Casablanca
Back
- Hassan II Mosque interior - Casablanca
- El-Hank Lighthouse - Casablanca
- Twin Center - Casablanca
100 Dirhams - issued in 2002
100 Dirhams - 2002
Front
- Three Morroco Kings Mohammed VI (current), his father King Hassan II and his grandfather King Mohammed V
- Mausoleum of Mohammed V - Rabat
- Moroccan Architecture
Back
- Green March 1975 - Tarfaya (Saguia El Hamra)
- Amazigh Tazrzit - All Over Morocco
50 Dirhams - issued in 2002
50 Dirhams - 2002
Front
- King Mohammed VI
- Mohammed V water Dam - Nador
- Olive leaf - Morocco is the 3rd producer of olive oil in the world
Back
- Moroccan Kasbah (looks like Taourirt) - High Atlas
- Wheat - plains in central and the west of Morocco produce the most
- Water containers - All over Morocco
20 Dirhams - issued in 2005
20 Dirhams - 2005
Front
- King Mohammed VI
- Bab Chellah - Rabat
- Moroccan Architecture, Zellij - All over the Morocco
Back
- Oudaya’s Kasbah - Rabat
2013 (King Mohammed VI - 2nd release)
All the 2013’s banknotes feature on the their front side a picture of King Mohammed VI and a different style of Archway/Door architecture found no place but in Morocco. Also each bill’s front dislays a variation of Moroccan Zellij (Mosaic).
200 Dirhams - issued in 2013
200 Dirhams - 2013
Back
- Cap Spartel - Tangier
- Tanger Med Port - Tangier
100 Dirhams - issued in 2013
100 Dirhams - 2013
Back
- Nomads on Camels - Moroccan Saharas
- Amazigh Nomad tents
- Wind farm - All over the country (Tangier are the most known)
50 Dirhams - issued in 2013
50 Dirhams - 2013
Back
- Ouzoud Waterfalls - Azilal
- Argan Tree - Souss Massa
- Traditional millstones - Souss Massa
- Moroccan Falcon - All over the country
20 Dirhams - issued in 2013
20 Dirhams - 2013
Back
- Hassan 2 Mosque - Casablanca
- LGV Train on a Bridge - Rabat
