Using a Moroccan bank card in the UAE—or a UAE card in Morocco—could become possible as the two central banks study ways to connect their payment systems and strengthen banking cooperation. Two agreements announced on October 3 set out plans to bring the systems closer together.
Bank Al-Maghrib is lowering fees related to card payments. Behind this technical measure, Morocco is pushing a broader strategy: making electronic payment more accessible, reducing the role of cash and preparing a more traceable economy.
Starting October 1, 2026, fees related to electronic card payments will decrease in Morocco. Bank Al-Maghrib has decided to cap interchange commissions , with particular advantages for digital public services and neighborhood shops.
On Wednesday evening, payments by Moroccan bank cards on the internet experienced significant disruptions. This failure would be due to a computer failure of the National Switch.
In Morocco, card payments have experienced sustained growth at the end of last September. This is evidenced by the indicators published by the Interbank Monetics Center (CMI).
A significant number of Moroccans have remained attached to the practice of cash when they wish to make their purchases.