This is the currency information page for ouguiyas (MRO) - used in: Mauritania. Here you'll find information on this currency, current exchange rates with all other currencies, handy cut-out exchange rate pocket charts for US dollars, euros and sterling for your travels and most importantly, links to purchase ouguiyas (in cash or card) at the best possible rates.


Buy ouguiyas at best value

Although it's not possible to buy ouguiyas in the UK, you may want to bring US dollars or euros with you to exchange on arrival. Travelex offer guaranteed best exchange rates in the UK, with zero commission (minimum £100 order) and free pickup at a wide range of Travelex shops in airports, ports and city centres.


For extra convenience and security, a prepaid travel card is available from Travelex for ouguiyas. This can be used at any Mastercard-enabled ATM or shop, with no fee for standard usage.



Exchange Rates & Currency Information

Exchange Rates (Sep 2016)

Euro:1 = UM406
Dollar:$1 = UM364
Pound:£1 = UM484



Currency subunits and denominations

Subunits: khoums - 1/5.

The following denominations are currently in use for ouguiyas:

Coins: 1 khoums, 1, 5, 10, 20, 50 ouguiya.

Banknotes: 100, 200, 500, 1000, 2000, 5000 ouguiya.



Exchange Rate Travel Charts

Print and cut-out these pocket-size exchange rate charts for easy currency comparisons while travelling.

MRO / EUR
(Sep 2016)
MROEURMROEUR
1000.255,00012.32
2000.4910,00024.63
3000.7425,00061.58
5001.2350,000123.15
1,0002.46100,000246.31
2,0004.93200,000492.61
EUR / MRO
(Sep 2016)
EURMROEURMRO
1406208,120
28125020,300
31,21810040,600
52,030250101,500
104,060500203,000
156,0901,000406,000
MRO / USD
(Sep 2016)
MROUSDMROUSD
1000.275,00013.74
2000.5510,00027.47
3000.8225,00068.68
5001.3750,000137.36
1,0002.75100,000274.73
2,0005.49200,000549.45
USD / MRO
(Sep 2016)
USDMROUSDMRO
1364207,280
27285018,200
31,09210036,400
51,82025091,000
103,640500182,000
155,4601,000364,000
MRO / GBP
(Sep 2016)
MROGBPMROGBP
1000.215,00010.33
2000.4110,00020.66
3000.6225,00051.65
5001.0350,000103.31
1,0002.07100,000206.61
2,0004.13200,000413.22
GBP / MRO
(Sep 2016)
GBPMROGBPMRO
1484209,680
29685024,200
31,45210048,400
52,420250121,000
104,840500242,000
157,2601,000484,000