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Payment Methods and Card Usage in ma: what actually matters to know

Short answer
Royal Air Maroc provides a complimentary transit hotel, meals, and shuttle service for layovers exceeding eight hours in Casablanca; contact the transit desk upon arrival. While Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted, carry cash for markets and fuel, as card reliability varies and local currency is required.

From real experience

Royal Air Maroc offers a complimentary transit hotel for long layovers (typically exceeding 8 hours) in Casablanca (CMN).
Passengers should proceed directly to the airline's transit desk upon arrival at CMN. No prior reservation or contact is usually required. The service includes a hotel voucher, shuttle transfer to and from the hotel, and meals (dinner and breakfast). Some hotels may include amenities such as a swimming pool. UnionPay cards (specifically RSKHB Bank UnionPay) were reported to be functional for transactions in Morocco. Confirm specific eligibility criteria with Royal Air Maroc, as conditions may vary.
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For payments in Morocco using RSB (Rosselkhozbank) UnionPay cards, there have been mixed experiences.
In the past, card usage was generally successful by inserting the card into the terminal rather than using contactless payment. While some instances of payment failure have been reported in specific locations like Carrefour and Marina Shopping Center, successful transactions have also occurred in these places. It's advisable to have alternative payment methods available.
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Credit card acceptance (Visa, Mastercard) is common in Moroccan hotels, cafes, and shops.
However, fuel purchases and market transactions typically require cash. ATMs are available, but Russian Mir cards may not be universally accepted. It is advisable to carry both cash (Euros) and a major credit card.
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The currency in Morocco is the Moroccan Dirham (MAD).
While international credit cards like Visa and Mastercard are accepted in many establishments, cash is required for market purchases and fuel. Euros can be exchanged at airports, banks, and exchange offices.
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