Best Way to Send Money from Israel to Morocco
Because banks shouldn't hide your money in spreads.
We expose the real cost of every transfer — the spread, the fees, the delivery time — and rank providers by what actually lands in your recipient's account. No sponsored ordering. Ever.
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vs Traditional Banks
You save up to MAD 635
on a ILS 3,700 transfer
Wise
BEST RATEBank of America
+5% markup + $35 wire fee
Wells Fargo
+4.5% markup + $25 wire fee
Sending Israeli shekels to Moroccan dirhams has become far cheaper since digital providers entered the corridor. This step-by-step guide shows you how to avoid hidden fees, pick the right speed, and time your transfer for the best ILS to MAD rate.
In Morocco, recipients can access funds directly at Attijariwafa Bank, the country's largest financial institution. By using WorldRemit instead of a traditional bank wire, your recipient gets approximately 135 MAD more on a $1,000 transfer — because digital providers pass the real exchange rate directly. Worth knowing about the local currency: Morocco's 200 dirham note showcases the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca — its 210-metre minaret is the tallest in the world.
Our verdict: Skip your Israeli bank and use a digital provider that quotes a direct ILS-to-MAD rate with payout to Attijariwafa Bank or Banque Populaire du Maroc.
Step 1: Understand the ILS to MAD Corridor
Before sending your first transfer, get familiar with who uses this route. The Israel to Morocco corridor has grown significantly since the 2020 normalization agreement, with senders typically including Moroccan-Israeli families maintaining ties to relatives, business owners paying suppliers in Casablanca or Rabat, and Israelis purchasing property in cities like Marrakech or Tangier. Knowing your purpose helps you pick the right provider — family support transfers prioritize low fees on small amounts, while business payments need reliable delivery times.
Step 2: Learn How Fees Actually Work
Most first-time senders focus on the flat fee and miss the bigger cost: the exchange rate markup. Follow this sequence to evaluate any provider:
- Look up the mid-market ILS to MAD rate on Google or XE.com — this is the "real" rate
- Check the rate the provider is offering you
- Calculate the difference as a percentage — that's your hidden fee
- Add the flat fee, then compare the total cost across providers
A bank advertising "zero fees" while applying a 4% rate markup on a 10,000 ILS transfer costs you 400 ILS — far more than a digital provider charging a $4 flat fee plus a 0.5% markup.
Step 3: Choose a Digital Provider Over Your Bank
Israeli banks like Leumi and Hapoalim typically apply exchange rate markups of 3–8% on MAD conversions, plus SWIFT wire fees of 80–150 ILS. Digital specialists eliminate most of that gap. Compare these four:
- Wise — uses the mid-market rate with a transparent percentage fee, ideal for transfers above 5,000 ILS
- Remitly — strong cash pickup network across Morocco, two speed tiers
- Revolut — best if you already hold a multi-currency account in Israel
- WorldRemit — wide payout options including mobile wallet delivery
All four can deliver directly to accounts at Attijariwafa Bank and Banque Populaire du Maroc — the two largest receiving banks in Morocco — which is the fastest and cheapest payout method available.
Step 4: Pick the Right Speed
Don't pay a premium you don't need. Match speed to urgency:
- Instant (minutes, debit card funding) — use only for emergencies; expect to pay 1–2% extra
- Standard (1–2 business days, bank transfer funding) — best for most family transfers
- Economy (2–4 business days) — use for routine, scheduled payments where timing is flexible
Plan around weekends carefully: Israeli banks pause processing on Friday afternoon through Saturday, and Moroccan banks observe Friday afternoon prayers and don't process incoming SWIFT payments on weekends.
Step 5: Know the Regulatory Picture
Morocco's Bank Al-Maghrib regulates all inbound transfers, and funds are automatically converted to Dirhams at the official rate upon arrival — you cannot receive ILS or USD into a domestic Moroccan account. This matters because some providers route through USD as an intermediate currency, and double conversion silently eats into your final amount. Always pick a provider that offers a direct ILS-to-MAD quote whenever possible.
Step 6: Time Your Transfer
Morocco is North Africa's top remittance destination — inflows surpassed $11 billion in 2023, mainly from France, Spain, and Italy — so the MAD market is liquid and rates stay relatively stable. Still, small timing wins add up:
- Initiate transfers Tuesday through Thursday morning (Israel time) for the cleanest mid-market rates
- Avoid the last business day of the month, when corporate flows widen spreads
- Set a rate alert on Wise or Revolut at your target ILS/MAD level so you act on favorable moves
Step 7: Mind the Amount Thresholds
Most digital providers offer better percentage rates above 5,000 ILS, and several waive fees entirely above 20,000 ILS equivalent. If you're sending recurring support, batch two months into a single transfer to cross those thresholds. For amounts above 50,000 ILS, expect enhanced KYC questions on both sides — have your Israeli ID, source-of-funds documentation, and the recipient's full Moroccan bank details ready before you start.
Step 8: Confirm and Track
After sending, save the reference number, share it with your recipient, and use the provider's tracking dashboard. If a transfer is delayed beyond the quoted window, contact support before initiating a second transfer to avoid duplicate sends.