Do You Need a Visa Before You Travel to Morocco?

"Do I need a visa?" This is a question that everybody has in mind when planning an international trip. Below is the information about visas and other related regulations you need to know when planning a trip to Morocco.

Who Doesn't Need a Morocco Visa?

Citizens from many countries don't normally need to worry about a visa when traveling to Morocco but a passport with at least 6 months' validity at the time of entry is a must.

Enter Using Your Passport

If you are a national from one of the 67 countries and territories listed below, you can enter Morocco without a visa for up to 90 days:

A: Algeria, Andorra, Argentina, Australia
B: Bahrain, Brazil
C: Canada, Chile, China including Hong Kong (30 days) and Macao
E: European Union citizens
G: Gabon
I: Iceland, Indonesia, Ivory Coast
J: Japan
K: Kuwait
L: Liechtenstein
M: Malaysia, the Maldives, Mexico, Monaco
N: New Zealand, Niger, Norway
O: Oman
P: Peru, the Philippines
Q: Qatar
R: Russia
S: San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Singapore (30 days), South Korea, Switzerland
T: Tunisia, Turkey
U: the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, the United States

Obtain Electronic Travel Authorization

If you are citizens of the Republic of the Congo, Guinea, and Mali, you don't need a Morocco visa but obtaining an Electronic Travel Authorization in advance is necessary.

For Those with Diplomatic, Official/Service, or Special Passports
If you have a diplomatic or official/service passport issued by the countries below, you can enter and stay in Morocco for up to 90 days:

Albania, Argentina, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belgium, Benin, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, China, Colombia, the Congo, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, the Dominican Republic, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Greece, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Honduras, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Ivory Coast, Jordan, Kuwait, Libya, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mali, Mauritania, Mexico, Montenegro, the Netherlands, Niger, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Peru, the Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Serbia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sudan, Switzerland, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, the United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Vietnam, and Yemen.

If you have a diplomatic passport issued by Gambia, you cannot enjoy the visa-free policy unless you have an official/service passport instead.
German and Singaporean official/service passport holders cannot enjoy the visa-free policy unless obtaining diplomatic or ordinary passports instead.
If you have a United Nations laissez-passer, you don't need a Morocco visa while traveling on duty.
If you are a special passport holder from the list of countries below, you can enter Morocco visa-free for up to 90 days:

Albania, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belgium, Benin, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, China, Colombia, the Congo, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, the Dominican Republic, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Greece, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Hungary, Indonesia, Italy, Jordan, Ivory Coast, Jordan, Libya, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mali, Mauritania, Mexico, Montenegro, the Netherlands, Niger, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Peru, the Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Serbia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, South Korea, Sudan, Switzerland, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, the United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Vietnam, and Yemen.

Related Regulations

Passport Requirements

The passports must have at least 6 months' validity at the time of entry and there must be one blank page in the passport for an entry stamp.

Currency Restrictions

For entry: You will need to declare if you are carrying large quantities of currency when you enter Morocco. Therefore, it's recommended to take a credit card and a small amount of US dollars, euros, or sterling with you and then withdraw or exchange some local currency after you go through customs.

To exit: It's prohibited to export Moroccan currency (dirhams). Therefore, it's better to plan the amount of Moroccan cash you need carefully and spend it or exchange it back to your currency before leaving. While exchanging the currency, please keep the receipt as proof in case you need to exchange dirhams back to your currency.

Overstays

If you can enjoy the visa-free policy but want to stay longer than the visa-free duration in Morocco, you will need to request an extension of stay in advance to avoid any legal action or penalty.

Lost or Stolen Passports

If you accidentally lose your passport, please obtain a police report of a lost or stolen passport in the area where it occurred. The local police may require evidence of your citizenship of your country before issuing the report so please contact the consulate of your country as extra confirmation, just in case.

Local Laws and Special Circumstances

Every visitor is subject to the local laws. You will be faced with expulsion, arrest, or imprisonment if you break them. Be cautious and patient while traveling as it's possible to unknowingly violate the local laws. For example, purchasing or selling marijuana is illegal in Morocco but dealers sell marijuana in Chefchaouen and it seems quite normal for local people to smoke it.
The official religion in Morocco is Islam but the local government won't interfere with other religious activities, such as Jewish and Christian activities. However, you can get into trouble, sometimes serious trouble, if trying to proselytize. It's not recommended to debate about religion with any Moroccans.
Same-sex sexual relations are illegal in Morocco and penalties of fines and jail time are given.
The Moroccan customs regulations for the temporary importation or exportation of some products can be very strict. These items include firearms, drones, religious materials, antiquities, business equipment, and large quantities of currency.
It's prohibited to mail passports across international borders according to the local law.
Taking photos of sensitive places may cause you problems, especially military locations and security interests. If you want to take photos of a palace, diplomatic mission, government building, or another sensitive facility, please ask for permission first.

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