Practical guide: Morocco visa and entry requirements
Before you start packing, it is worth being clear about the entry requirements. The good news is that for most travellers from Europe, North America and Australia, entering Morocco is easy: you do not need a Morocco visa for a tourist trip. What you do need is the right documents. This guide explains what to bring, how long you can stay and what to keep in mind if you travel with children or drive your own car.
Do I need a visa for Morocco?
Citizens of the UK, Ireland, the European Union, the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand do not need a visa to visit Morocco as tourists. When you arrive at the airport, port or land border, the police stamp your passport and authorise your stay as a tourist.
If you hold another nationality, the rules may be different. In that case, check with the Moroccan embassy or consulate in your country before booking your flights.
Passport: the only valid document
To enter Morocco you need a valid passport — we recommend at least six months of validity, and it must cover your whole stay (the UK government, for example, requires at least three months after your arrival date). It is the most important requirement and the one that causes the most trouble when overlooked. Make sure it is in good condition: damaged passports can be refused.
National ID cards are not accepted for entry into Morocco, not even for a short trip or a ferry crossing. Check your passport expiry date well in advance, as renewals can take several weeks in high season.
How long can you stay as a tourist?
The maximum stay allowed for tourists is 90 days per visit. Overstaying can lead to delays when leaving the country, fines and even a court appearance. If you need to stay longer, you must request an extension at a Moroccan police station before your permitted stay ends.
Travelling to Morocco with children
Every child needs their own valid passport, even babies. If a child travels with only one parent, with other relatives or with a group, we recommend carrying a consent letter signed by the parents or guardians, plus a copy of their ID. This helps avoid delays at border controls.
Entering Morocco with your own vehicle
If you cross the Strait of Gibraltar by ferry with your car, the vehicle is registered to you when you enter the country. That is why you must leave Morocco with the same vehicle you entered with.
- Carry the vehicle registration documents and your driving licence.
- Your insurance must cover Morocco — ideally with the widest cover available.
- If the car is not yours, you need a written authorisation from the owner, validated by a Moroccan consulate.
You will find more about ferries and border crossings in our guide on how to get to Morocco.
Money and customs: what to declare
You can bring euros, pounds, dollars or other foreign currency, but amounts equal to or above the equivalent of 100,000 dirhams must be declared at customs when you arrive and leave. The dirham is a closed currency: you may only carry up to 2,000 dirhams in local cash in or out of the country. Always keep your exchange receipts: you may be asked for them to change dirhams back when you leave.
To find out where to change money, what things cost and how to pay, read our guide to money in Morocco.
Health, vaccinations and travel insurance
No vaccinations are compulsory for most travellers entering Morocco. Even so, we recommend seeing a travel health clinic a few weeks before your trip for personal advice. We also strongly recommend travel insurance with medical and repatriation cover, especially if you plan to trek in the High Atlas or take desert excursions.
Morocco entry checklist
- Passport in good condition, ideally valid for six months or more.
- A passport for each child, plus a consent letter if they are not travelling with both parents.
- Travel insurance with medical cover.
- Return ticket and details of your accommodation or tour.
- Vehicle documents and insurance, if you are driving.
- Digital copies of all your documents on your phone or email.
Up-to-date official information
Requirements can change. Always check your own government’s travel advice before you go — for example, the UK government’s Morocco entry requirements or the US State Department. This guide was last reviewed in November 2026.
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