Entry Requirements and Visa for Morocco

People

For French Citizens

For tourist travel, a passport valid for at least the duration of the stay is required. No visa is necessary for stays of less than 3 months.

It should be noted that, although Morocco is a highly popular destination, particularly for French travelers, a national identity card—even for organized trips—is not sufficient.

Other Nationalities

For Swiss, Canadian, Belgian, and other European Union nationals, the same entry requirements apply as for French citizens.

Dual Nationals

Dual nationals must also carry their Moroccan passport to enter and exit the country. In all cases, they will be subject to Moroccan laws and regulations applicable to Moroccan citizens and cannot invoke their foreign status.

In Case of Violation

Overstaying the permitted duration may result in a fine and deportation, along with a re-entry ban.

Vehicles

It is easy to travel to Morocco with your own vehicle and an (inter)national driving license. The formalities are straightforward; the only thing to check is whether your vehicle insurance covers Morocco. If not, you will need to request an extension or take out temporary insurance for the trip.

Additionally, all documents must be in the driver’s name, and it is mandatory to leave the country with the same vehicle. This measure prevents the resale of foreign vehicles in the country. As with people, Moroccan authorities allow a vehicle to stay in the country for a maximum of 3 months for tourism purposes.

Long Stays

If you plan to retire or stay in Morocco for more than the 90 days allowed without a visa, you must obtain a residence permit (or residency card) to remain compliant. To do this, submit an application to the police station or gendarmerie in your place of residence, ideally 15 to 30 days before the end of the 3-month visa-free period, and provide proof of your status (retiree, student, etc.). Once approved, you can generally stay in Morocco for 1 year before renewing annually. After the third renewal, you may be granted a 10-year residency permit.

As for the so-called "visa run"—leaving Morocco for a few days before the 90-day period ends to return and benefit from another 3-month visa exemption—this practice is increasingly frowned upon by Moroccan authorities. It’s best to be aware of this.

Consulates

In France

Consulate General: 12 rue de la Saïda, 75015 Paris. Tel.: 01 56 56 72 00.

Consulates in the Provinces

Bastia: 193 RN Casatorra, 20620 Biguglia. Tel.: 04 95 30 10 70.

Bordeaux: 2 rue Mexico, 33200 Bordeaux. Tel: 05 56 02 42 21.

Colombes: 87 rue des Gros Grès, 92700 Colombes. Tel.: 01 56 83 80 20.

Dijon: 26 rue Louis de Broglie, 21000 Dijon Cedex. Tel.: 03 80 56 64 23.

Lille: 20 rue de Bourgogne, 59000 Lille. Tel.: 03 20 54 90 28.

Lyon: 2-4 rue Carry, 69003 Lyon. Tel.: 04 72 36 96 17.

Marseille: 22 allée Léon Gambetta, 13001 Marseille. Tel.: 04 91 50 02 96.

Montpellier: 16 rue Rémy Belleau, 34000 Montpellier. Tel.: 04 67 06 88 40.

Orléans: 6 av. Claude Guillemin, 45100 Orléans. Tel.: 02 38 24 92 31.

Pontoise: 7 rue Thiers 95300 Pontoise. Tel.: 01 30 30 32 26.

Rennes: 19 bd de Sévigné, 35700 Rennes. Tel.: 02 99 27 54 00.

Strasbourg: 7 rue Erckmann-Chatrian 67000 Strasbourg. Tel.: 03 88 35 23 09.

Toulouse: 5 av. Camille Pujol, 31500 Toulouse. Tel.: 05 62 47 10 47.

Villemonble: 40 av. du Raincy, 93250 Villemonble. Tel.: 01 48 94 99 31.

Other Countries

Belgium

Antwerp: 68 Antwerpsesteenweg, 2660 Hoboken, Antwerp. Tel.: 38 30 57 51.

Brussels: 20 av. Van Volxem, 1190 Brussels. Tel.: 346 19 66.

Liège: 54 Quai Saint Léonard, 4000 Liège. Tel.: 42 27 41 59

Canada

Montreal: 1010 Sherbrooke Ouest, Suite 1510, Montreal. Tel.: 514 288 87 50.

Switzerland

Bern: Helvetiastrasse 42, 3005 Bern. Tel.: 31 351 03 62.

Lausanne: 7-9 rue du Grand-Chêne, 1003 Lausanne. Tel.: 21 329 07 43.

Zurich: Bahnhofstrasse 73, 8001 Zurich. Tel.: 44 211 74 32.