Morocco · MAD · May 2023

Gold Price in MoroccoMay 2023

In May 2023, the gold price in Morocco closed at approximately د.م19,356 per troy ounce, equivalent to د.م7,259 per tola or د.م622 per gram. This represents a -1.39% change on the month (د.م19,629 open → د.م19,356 close).

-1.39% on the month

Open

د.م19,629

per troy ounce

Close

د.م19,356

per troy ounce

High

د.م20,147

per troy ounce

Low

د.م19,193

per troy ounce

All unit prices at May 2023 close — Morocco

UnitWeightClosing MAD price
Troy ounce31.1035 gد.م19,356
Gram1.0000 gد.م622
10 grams10 gد.م6,223
Kilogram1,000 gد.م622,308
Tola11.664 gد.م7,259
MAD prices computed from XAU/USD ($1,964.40/oz close) × 2023-end MAD/USD rate (9.8534). Pure metal value only — excludes local taxes and dealer making charges.

Karat-purity breakdown at May 2023 close

KaratPer gramPer tola
24KMOROCCO STDد.م622د.م7,251
22Kد.م570د.م6,649
21Kد.م545د.م6,351
18Kد.م467د.م5,444
14Kد.م364د.م4,246
10Kد.م260د.م3,027

Daily gold price in MADMay 2023

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May 2023 gold market: Record attempt fades on debt-ceiling resolution

Volatile

A near-record spike that faded as the debt-ceiling risk cleared.

Gold pushed to near $2,050 in early May amid US debt-ceiling brinkmanship and banking jitters, briefly approaching its record. As a debt-ceiling deal took shape and the Fed stayed hawkish, the metal pulled back toward $1,960.

What drove gold in May 2023

  • US debt-ceiling standoff
  • lingering regional-bank stress
  • still-hawkish Fed
  • dollar resilience
Themes#debt ceiling#Fed policy#near-record high

Key events in May 2023

  1. May 4Gold spikes near $2,050 on debt-ceiling and bank fears

What happened next

With the debt deal done, gold drifted lower through the summer on higher-for-longer rates.

For gold buyers in Morocco

May's failed record attempt showed that, absent an actual crisis, the Fed's higher-for-longer stance still capped gold.

The 2023 gold market: Banking crisis and another record CB buy year

Silicon Valley Bank failed in March 2023, followed by Credit Suisse rescue. Gold rallied to $2,072 in May, then traded $1,820–$2,090 through year-end. Central banks bought another 1,037 tonnes — second-highest ever. Year close: $2,062.

Key drivers in 2023

Regional banking crisis, Credit Suisse failure, central-bank buying continues, persistent inflation

2023 XAU/USD high

$2,135 (Dec)

2023 XAU/USD low

$1,810 (Feb)

Era context — The modern bull market (2019 to today)

Gold's second major bull market of the 21st century. Driven by COVID stimulus, Russia sanctions, central-bank accumulation at record levels, and the structural shift toward a multi-polar reserve system. New all-time highs reached repeatedly since 2020.

The Morocco gold market

Morocco retail gold prices are quoted in the local currency per gram for 24K and 22K purities, and per troy ounce for investment-grade bullion. Local rates usually sit above the international XAU/USD spot price after import duties, sales taxes, and jewellery making charges are applied. Use this archive as the international reference price; final retail rates depend on your dealer and the date's exchange rate.

Standard quote unit

gram

Common purity

24K

Currency

MAD (د.م)

Daily gold price — May 2023, Morocco

How Morocco gold prices are calculated on this page

Source. The international XAU/USD spot price comes from gold-api.com's historical archive (London PM-fix benchmark). The MAD/USD exchange rate comes from exchangerate-api.com's 2023 year-end snapshot.

Conversion. Every MAD figure on this page is computed as XAU/USD price × MAD/USD rate. We use the year-end exchange rate consistently across all May 2023 prices on this page.

Per-unit math. Per-gram = per-ounce ÷ 31.1035. Per-tola = per-gram × 11.664. Per-10g = per-gram × 10. Per-kilo = per-gram × 1000. Karat values multiply per-gram by the purity ratio (24K = 0.999, 22K = 0.916, 21K = 0.875, 18K = 0.750, 14K = 0.585, 10K = 0.417).

What this page does NOT include. Local sales tax / VAT, customs duty on imports, dealer making charges, jewellery design premiums, or coin numismatic premiums. To go from this pure-metal value to a final retail rate in Morocco, add the country-specific levies described in the “Moroccogold market” section above.

FAQ — Morocco gold price in May 2023

What was the gold price in Morocco in May 2023?

In May 2023, gold in Morocco opened at د.م19,629/oz and closed at د.م19,356/oz — a move of -1.39% on the month. Per tola: ≈د.م7,259; per gram: ≈د.م622; per 10g: ≈د.م6,223.

What was the 24K gold rate per tola in Morocco in May 2023?

The 24K gold rate per tola in Morocco at the May 2023 close was approximately د.م7,259, derived from international XAU/USD spot of $1,964.40/oz times the 2023-end MAD/USD exchange rate of 9.8534. This is pure metal value; final retail rates include local taxes and dealer making charges.

What was the 24K gold rate per gram in Morocco in May 2023?

Morocco's most-quoted retail standard is 24K per gram. At the May 2023 close, that worked out to approximately د.م622 (24K pure-metal value). Add local taxes and making charges for the final retail rate.

How was the local currency price calculated?

MAD prices on this page are computed from the verified international XAU/USD spot price for May 2023 (sourced from gold-api.com), multiplied by the 2023-end MAD/USD exchange rate from exchangerate-api.com. We use year-end rates as a single reference point for the entire month — for most stable currencies the within-year FX drift is small, but during currency crises (PKR 2022–23, TRY 2022, ARS 2024 etc.) the actual mid-month rate may differ.

Why does the retail price in shops differ from this number?

The د.م figures here represent the international gold spot price converted to MAD at the 2023-end exchange rate. Morocco's retail jewellers add (1) import duties and sales tax (varies by SKU and karat), (2) dealer making charges (typically 3–12% of metal value), and (3) a small premium for purity certification on bars. Always verify the exact day's retail rate with a reputable local dealer before transacting.

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Disclaimer: Historical gold prices on this page reflect the international XAU/USD spot price for the requested period, converted to MAD at the 2023-end exchange rate. They are intended for informational and educational use only and do not constitute investment advice or a price quote for buying or selling physical gold today. Always verify current local rates with a reputable bullion dealer in Morocco before transacting.