Gold Price Today in Morocco
Today's Gold Prices in Morocco - All Karats Live
The following are raw gram prices for the gold price in Morocco (before making charges), showing the sell price (what you pay when buying) and the buy price (what you get when selling to a shop).
| Karat | Buy Price | Sell Price | Daily Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24k | 1,320.56 MAD | 1,350.72 MAD | ▲ 0.54 (+0.04%) |
| 22k | 1,210.51 MAD | 1,238.16 MAD | ▲ 0.50 (+0.04%) |
| 21k | 1,155.49 MAD | 1,181.88 MAD | ▲ 0.47 (+0.04%) |
| 18k | 990.42 MAD | 1,013.05 MAD | ▲ 0.41 (+0.04%) |
| Ounce | 41,074.04 MAD | 42,012.12 MAD | ▲ 16.80 (+0.04%) |
Last updated: 03:50 - 12 September 2026
Gold Performance in Morocco Over Last Year
Gap Between Gold Price in Morocco and the Global Price
The table below shows the difference between the displayed local price and the raw global spot price for the same quantity in USD. This is a different indicator from the shop-level "buy/sell spread," since it compares the local price to the pure global price rather than yesterday's price.
| Karat | Local Price | Global Equivalent | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24k | 1,350.72 MAD | 1,311.38 MAD | +39.34 MAD |
| 22k | 1,238.16 MAD | 1,202.10 MAD | +36.06 MAD |
| 21k | 1,181.88 MAD | 1,147.46 MAD | +34.42 MAD |
| 18k | 1,013.05 MAD | 983.54 MAD | +29.51 MAD |
Popular Bullion Bars in Morocco
| Bar | Weight (g) | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1g Bar | 1 | 1,377.73 MAD |
| 5g Bar | 5 | 6,854.90 MAD |
| 10g Bar | 10 | 13,669.29 MAD |
| 50g Bar | 50 | 68,211.36 MAD |
Gold Performance in Morocco - Long Term
Gold Price Performance in Morocco (% Annual Change)
| Year | Annual Change |
|---|---|
| 2026 | -4.3% |
| 2025 | +50.8% |
| 2024 | +29.4% |
| 2023 | +6.3% |
| 2022 | +16.2% |
| 2021 | -1.9% |
| 2020 | +18.5% |
| 2019 | +19.7% |
| 2018 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | +2.0% |
| 2016 | — |
Terms Worth Knowing Before You Buy Gold
- What is a troy ounce?
- The troy ounce is the standard global unit used in gold trading on every exchange worldwide, and it equals exactly 31.1035 grams.
- What is the difference between buy and sell price?
- The sell price is what you pay when acquiring gold from a shop, while the buy price is what you receive when selling your jewelry back to the same shop, with the gap representing the dealer's margin.
- What does the karat number mean?
- The karat number indicates the proportion of pure gold in a piece out of 24 parts, so 21k means 21 parts pure gold out of 24, or 87.5% purity.
Market Analysis
Morocco's gold pricing works a little differently from many other Arab markets, since the Dirham is pegged to a basket of currencies weighted toward the Euro and US Dollar rather than a single currency, meaning local prices reflect the combined movement of both.
Cities like Fez and Marrakech carry a long-standing tradition of handcrafted jewelry making, and some family-run workshops still rely on techniques passed down for generations, giving pieces an artisanal character machine production can't quite replicate.
21k is the typical choice for major occasions like weddings, while 18k sees wider everyday use thanks to its friendlier price point for middle-income households.
Local gold markets tend to pick up noticeably during the summer wedding season, which can create a small gap between the listed price and what shops actually charge due to seasonal demand.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does more than one foreign currency affect Morocco's gold price?
Because the Dirham is pegged to a basket dominated by the Euro and Dollar rather than a single currency, movement in either one partially feeds through to the local gold price.
What's the most common gold karat in Morocco?
21k is the go-to choice for major occasions, while 18k is widely favored for everyday wear thanks to its more accessible price.
Do prices rise during certain seasons?
Yes, demand climbs noticeably during wedding season, which can temporarily push some shops to widen their margins.