Moroccan Dirham (Noun)
Meaning
The basic unit of money in Morocco; equal to 100 centimes.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The Moroccan dirham is the official currency of the country and is subdivided into 100 santim, although the santim is no longer in circulation, it's sometimes still referred to as centimes.
- To make purchases in the local markets of Marrakech, tourists should exchange their money for the Moroccan dirham.
- When traveling to Morocco, it is essential to have Moroccan dirhams for immediate expenses upon arrival.
- In Morocco the official unit of money in use is the Moroccan dirham which was introduced in 1882.
- The Moroccan dirham is pegged to an undisclosed basket of currencies including the euro, the US dollar, and the pound sterling.