Morocco Entry Requirements 2026: Visa, Passport & Arrival Tips

For most visitors, entering Morocco is straightforward and does not involve a visa. Rules depend on your nationality, your passport and your residency, though, so treat this as an overview and confirm the specifics on your own government’s travel advice and with Moroccan consular services before you fly. UK travellers can check the official Morocco entry-requirements page.

Do You Need a Visa?

Citizens of the EU, the UK, the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and around sixty other countries can enter Morocco visa-free for up to 90 days as tourists. Some other nationalities are eligible for Morocco’s electronic visa (e-Visa), applied for online before travel, and the rest need a visa from a Moroccan embassy or consulate. Check your category well ahead of booking.

Passport Rules

Your passport must be valid for the whole of your stay. Many airlines and border officials expect at least three months’ validity beyond your arrival date, and some apply the common six-month rule, so renew early if you are close. You also need at least one blank page for the entry stamp.

The Arrival Card

You will be handed a short arrival or embarkation card on the plane or at the border. It asks for your passport details and the address of your first night’s accommodation, so have that written down. Keep your entry stamp — you need a matching exit stamp when you leave.

Proof of Onward Travel and Accommodation

This is rarely checked at airports but comes up more often at land crossings from Ceuta and Melilla or on the ferry from Spain. Carry your return or onward ticket and your first hotel booking. If you are travelling with us, keep the tour itinerary handy; we can provide a confirmation letter on request — just contact us.

Extending Your Stay

To stay beyond 90 days you must apply for an extension at a police station before your entry period expires, or leave and re-enter. Overstaying without doing this typically causes problems and a fine on departure.

Money, Health and Customs

The Moroccan dirham is a closed currency — you cannot get it before arrival, so use an ATM in the airport arrivals hall. There are no mandatory vaccinations for entry. Drones are restricted and are often confiscated at customs, and you should not photograph military or police installations.

What This Means for Planning

Entry itself is simple for most travellers; the practical preparation is travel insurance, a bank card that works abroad, and knowing your first night’s address. From there it is down to timing and packing — see our guides to the best time to visit Morocco and what to wear. Travelling alone? Our guide for solo female travellers covers what to expect on the ground.