Casablanca – Bank Al-Maghrib officially opened the Museum of Currency in Fez-Medina on Wednesday, adding a second museum dedicated to Morocco’s monetary heritage after the one in Rabat. The new museum is located in the historic Qattanine district, inside the building that once served as the first headquarters of the Bank of Morocco in the Idrisid city.
The inauguration took place during a ceremony chaired by Fez-Meknes Wali and Fez Governor Khalid Aït Taleb as part of celebrations marking Throne Day.
The museum was created to introduce the public to the history of money in Morocco while helping preserve and share the country’s monetary heritage. It also forms part of Bank Al-Maghrib’s broader efforts to protect and promote the national monetary legacy.
Its permanent exhibition follows the evolution of payment methods and currency in Morocco from Antiquity to the present day. Visitors move through the collection in chronological order, discovering the main stages of the kingdom’s monetary history and how currency evolved over time in its historical, economic, and institutional dimensions.
The displays include gold, silver, and copper coins, banknotes, and a range of monetary instruments. Together, the collections reflect the richness of Morocco’s numismatic heritage and showcase the artistic and technical craftsmanship behind coin production. They also illustrate the many influences that shaped Moroccan currency across different historical periods.
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The museum combines historical collections with interactive digital displays and educational tools designed for visitors of all ages. The exhibition was developed according to contemporary museum standards, with an approach focused on learning, scientific accuracy, and an immersive visitor experience, particularly for younger generations.
Its location inside the UNESCO-listed Medina of Fez also adds to the city’s cultural attractions while supporting the preservation of one of Morocco’s most important historic sites.
Rochdi Bernoussi, director of Bank Al-Maghrib’s museums, said the museum tells Morocco’s story through its monetary heritage, presenting coins of historical and artistic value from Antiquity, the Islamic dynasties, and the Alaouite period, alongside banknotes displayed using modern museum technologies.
Smahane Bouktab, head of numismatic studies at the Bank Al-Maghrib Museum, said the exhibition extends to contemporary currency issued during the reign of King Mohammed VI. She added that special attention was given to coins minted in Fez, with several pieces bearing the city’s name to reflect its historic role in Morocco’s monetary history.
The Museum of Currency in Fez-Medina opens to the public on July 30, offering Moroccan and international visitors a new space to discover the history of money and its role in the Kingdom’s economic, cultural, and civilizational development.
