Bad surprise for YouTube creators in Morocco
Google has announced a major change for content creators in Morocco. From May 2025, payments will be made in dirhams, and no longer in US dollars. This decision affects users of YouTube, AdSense and AdMob. The measure will also affect other Arab countries, including Egypt, Jordan and the United Arab Emirates.
Google’s stated objective is to simplify payments by using local currencies. However, this change could pose new financial obstacles for Moroccan creators. “It’s a hard blow,” confides a creator on condition of anonymity, worried about the potential drop in his income.
Unfavorable exchange rates at stake
Payments will be calculated based on the official average exchange rate from the previous month. This means that each transaction will be subject to a unique conversion, with potential losses due to less favorable rates. In addition, bank transfer fees could weigh heavily on creators.
Google also clarified that creators will need to open a bank account in dirhams to continue receiving their payments. If a creator has more than $25 in their account at the end of April 2025, this amount will automatically be converted to local currency.
A global broadening of the policy
This change is not limited to Morocco. Google announced that countries like Chile, Indonesia, Sweden, and even Norway are also affected. “We are looking to standardize payments globally,” a Google spokesperson said.
For many creators, this new system means more than just an administrative change. In addition to additional taxes imposed by the Moroccan Foreign Exchange Office, this decision risks significantly reducing users’ monthly income.
This initiative, although it aims to make life easier for creators, could well complicate the management of their finances. For Moroccan creators, the road to stable income seems strewn with pitfalls.
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