X-Ray Cost in Morocco
Prix de la radiologie au Maroc: what you pay at private radiology centres in Casablanca and Marrakech, at public CHUs, and how AMO (CNSS, CNOPS, AMO Tadamon) reimburses X-ray, scanner and IRM. Last reviewed October 2026.
Short answer: how much is an X-ray in Morocco?
A standard X-ray at a private radiology centre costs roughly 80–350 DH (≈$8–$36). In Casablanca a chest X-ray is about 150–250 DH and a spine X-ray 200–350 DH; in Marrakech standard X-rays run about 80–200 DH. Public hospitals (CHU and regional hospitals) cost less and are very low-cost or free for AMO Tadamon beneficiaries. If you are covered by AMO (CNSS or CNOPS), part of the cost is reimbursed on the national reference tariff (TNR). Scanner (CT) starts around 600–800 DH and IRM (MRI) around 1,200–1,500 DH.
Quick Overview
Morocco has generalised its compulsory health insurance, Assurance Maladie Obligatoire (AMO). Private-sector employees and the self-employed are covered by the CNSS; public-sector employees by the CNOPS, which is being merged into the CNSS; and low-income households by AMO Tadamon, which replaced RAMED in December 2022 with the state paying contributions. The regulator ANAM sets the Tarification Nationale de Référence (TNR), and the funds reimburse a percentage of that tariff. Private radiology prices are not uniformly regulated and vary by city and neighbourhood; public CHUs are cheaper but have longer waits, especially for MRI.
🏥 Public hospitals (CHU)
- CHU Ibn Rochd (Casablanca), Ibn Sina (Rabat), Mohammed VI (Marrakech), Hassan II (Fès)
- Very low cost or free for AMO Tadamon
- Waits of days to weeks; MRI longest
- Referral from a public doctor usually required
🩻 Private radiology centres
- Casablanca chest X-ray 150–250 DH
- Marrakech standard X-ray 80–200 DH
- Same day, often walk-in, results immediately
- Maârif/Anfa and Guéliz/Hivernage at the top of the range
💳 AMO reimbursement
- Prescription (ordonnance) required
- Conventioned centres: tiers payant possible
- Otherwise pay, then claim with a feuille de soins
- Fees above the TNR stay with you
Moroccan X-Ray Prices by Exam (2026)
Private-sector price ranges published in 2026 by the Moroccan radiology directory Radiologue.ma for Casablanca and Marrakech. These are estimates of typical centre prices, not regulated tariffs; Rabat is usually close to Casablanca, and smaller cities are often cheaper.
| Exam | Casablanca, private (DH) | Marrakech, private (DH) | USD (≈, Casablanca) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiographie standard (plain X-ray) | |||
| Chest (radio du thorax) | 150–250 | 80–200 | $15–$25 |
| Hand / wrist (poignet) | 150–300 | 80–200 | $15–$31 |
| Ankle / foot (cheville) | 150–300 | 80–200 | $15–$31 |
| Knee (genou) | 150–300 | 80–200 | $15–$31 |
| Cervical / lumbar spine (rachis) | 200–350 | 80–200 | $20–$36 |
| Pelvis (bassin) | 150–300 | 80–200 | $15–$31 |
| Abdomen (ASP) | 150–300 | 80–200 | $15–$31 |
| Dental panoramic (panoramique dentaire) | 200–400 | 100–200 | $20–$41 |
| Dental cone-beam CT (CBCT) | 600–1,200 | — | $61–$122 |
| Other imaging | |||
| Abdominal ultrasound (échographie) | 250–500 | 200–350 | $25–$51 |
| Brain CT (scanner cérébral) | 800–1,500 | 600–900 (no contrast) | $81–$153 |
| Chest CT / abdomen-pelvis CT | 900–1,800 / 1,000–2,500 | 700–1,000 / 800–1,100 (no contrast) | $92–$255 |
| Brain MRI (IRM cérébrale) | 1,500–2,800 | 900–2,500 (guides differ) | $153–$285 |
| Knee or shoulder MRI | 1,200–2,500 | 800–2,200 (guides differ) | $122–$255 |
Source: Radiologue.ma price guides for Casablanca and Marrakech (2026). Contrast injection adds about 200–400 DH for CT/MRI. Marrakech MRI estimates differ between Radiologue.ma pages, so a range covering both is shown. USD at approximately 9.8 DH = $1 (October 2026). Always ask the centre for its current price and whether it is conventioned with your fund.
How AMO Reimbursement Works
Who is covered
- CNSS: private-sector employees, self-employed and their families (and, from the generalisation reform, AMO Tadamon beneficiaries)
- CNOPS: civil servants and public-sector staff — being merged into the CNSS
- AMO Tadamon: low-income households identified via the RSU; contributions paid by the state
- Many employees also have a complementary mutuelle that tops up reimbursement
How you get reimbursed
- Reimbursement is a percentage of the TNR set by ANAM — not of the price charged
- Tiers payant at some conventioned centres: pay only your share
- Otherwise pay in full and submit the feuille de soins, ordonnance and invoice
- Submit claims online or at a CNSS/CNOPS agency; check deadlines with your fund
How to get an X-ray
- See a doctor and get an ordonnance
- Choose a public hospital or a private centre (ideally conventioned)
- Bring your CIN, CNSS/CNOPS card or AMO Tadamon proof
- Simple X-ray results are usually available the same day
Where to Get an X-Ray
🏥 Public university hospitals (CHU)
- CHU Ibn Rochd — Casablanca
- CHU Ibn Sina — Rabat
- CHU Mohammed VI — Marrakech
- CHU Hassan II — Fès
- Regional and provincial hospitals in every region
🩻 Private centres and clinics
- Casablanca: many independent radiology centres in Maârif, Bourgogne, Sidi Maârouf and elsewhere
- Marrakech: centres in Guéliz and Hivernage (higher-end) and other districts
- Private clinics with imaging, such as Hôpital Universitaire International Cheikh Khalifa (Casablanca)
- Ask whether the centre is conventioned with CNSS/CNOPS
📍 Regional differences
- Casablanca and Rabat are the most expensive
- Marrakech standard X-rays approx. 80–200 DH
- Agadir MRI approx. 1,400–2,500 DH (Radiologue.ma)
- Smaller cities: fewer MRI/CT machines, longer trips
Guide by Patient Type
🇲🇦 AMO members (CNSS / CNOPS)
- Always get an ordonnance before the exam
- Choose a conventioned centre to limit the gap above TNR
- Keep the original invoice and report
- A complementary mutuelle can cover the rest
🤝 AMO Tadamon beneficiaries
- Public hospitals: very low cost or free
- Keep your RSU/AMO Tadamon status up to date
- Private care is reimbursed under AMO rules, not free
- Expect longer waits for CT/MRI in the public sector
✈️ Expats and tourists
- Expats employed in Morocco are usually enrolled in the CNSS
- Tourists pay private rates — low by European standards
- French is the main language in clinics; English varies
- Keep the invoice and report for travel insurance
Practical Details
📋 What to bring
- CIN (national ID) or passport
- CNSS / CNOPS card or AMO Tadamon proof
- Ordonnance from your doctor
- Previous images and reports
- Dirhams or a bank card
⏰ Typical wait times
- Emergency: immediate
- Public CHU: days to weeks; MRI several weeks
- Private: same day for X-ray, 24–72 h for CT/MRI
- Report: usually same day privately
💡 How to save money
- Use conventioned centres and tiers payant
- Compare 2–3 centres — prices vary by neighbourhood
- Outside Casablanca/Rabat prices are often lower
- Bring old images so exams aren't repeated
FAQ
How much does an X-ray cost in Morocco in 2026?
At private radiology centres a standard X-ray costs roughly 80–350 DH (about $8–$36). In Casablanca a chest X-ray (radio du thorax) is typically 150–250 DH and a spine X-ray 200–350 DH; in Marrakech standard X-rays are about 80–200 DH. Public hospitals charge less and are very low-cost or free for AMO Tadamon beneficiaries. AMO members are partly reimbursed on the national reference tariff (TNR).
Quel est le prix d'une radio du thorax à Casablanca ?
Environ 150 à 250 DH dans un centre de radiologie privé à Casablanca, selon une estimation publiée par Radiologue.ma en 2026. Les centres de Maârif ou d'Anfa sont souvent plus chers que ceux de Hay Hassani ou d'Aïn Sebaâ. Si vous êtes affilié AMO, choisissez un centre conventionné et gardez l'ordonnance et la facture pour le remboursement.
Is an X-ray reimbursed by AMO, CNSS or CNOPS?
Yes, when it is prescribed by a doctor. AMO reimburses a percentage of the national reference tariff (TNR), not of the price you paid, so if a centre charges above the TNR you pay the difference. Some conventioned centres offer tiers payant, where you pay only your share on the day; otherwise you pay in full and submit a claim (feuille de soins) to your fund.
What is AMO Tadamon and does it cover X-rays?
AMO Tadamon replaced RAMED in December 2022 as part of Morocco's generalisation of health insurance. The state pays contributions for eligible low-income households, identified through the Unified Social Register (RSU), and the CNSS manages their cover. Beneficiaries get X-rays at public hospitals at very low cost or free and are covered under AMO rules elsewhere.
How much is a panoramic dental X-ray in Morocco?
A panoramique dentaire (orthopantomogramme) costs roughly 200–400 DH in Casablanca and 100–200 DH in Marrakech, according to Radiologue.ma price guides. A dental cone-beam CT (CBCT) is about 600–1,200 DH in Casablanca.
How much does a CT scan (scanner) cost in Morocco?
In Casablanca a brain CT is about 800–1,500 DH, chest CT 900–1,800 DH and abdomen-pelvis CT 1,000–2,500 DH, with 200–400 DH extra for contrast injection. Marrakech is cheaper: roughly 600–900 DH for a brain CT without contrast.
How much does an MRI (IRM) cost in Morocco?
Roughly 1,200–3,000 DH depending on the body part: in Casablanca a brain MRI is about 1,500–2,800 DH and a knee or shoulder MRI 1,200–2,500 DH. Marrakech guides quote 1,500–2,800 DH for most MRIs at private centres and 800–1,500 DH at the public CHU Mohammed VI, with longer waits.
Do I need a prescription (ordonnance) for an X-ray in Morocco?
For AMO reimbursement you need a doctor's prescription. Many private centres in Marrakech and Casablanca will do a simple X-ray without one if you pay cash, but the radiologist will ask why it is needed. CT and MRI always require a prescription.
Can tourists get an X-ray in Morocco?
Yes. Tourists pay private centre prices, which are low by European standards (a chest X-ray is about 150–250 DH in Casablanca), and can claim back from travel insurance with the invoice and report. Emergency care is available at public hospitals. Payment is in dirhams; cards are accepted at most private centres.
Compare X-Ray Costs Across Countries
Sources
- Radiologue.ma — "Prix Radiologie à Casablanca" and "Prix Radiologie à Marrakech" price guides (2026)
- Radiologue.ma — "Prix IRM à Marrakech" and "Prix IRM à Agadir" (2026)
- ANAM (Agence Nationale de l'Assurance Maladie) — Tarification Nationale de Référence
- CNSS — AMO and AMO Tadamon coverage rules; CNOPS — public-sector AMO
- Law 65-00 on basic medical coverage and the 2021 framework law 09-21 on social protection
- Exchange rate: open.er-api.com, 12 October 2026
Last reviewed: October 2026. Prices vary by city and convention status; always confirm with the centre and your fund.