Morocco Visa Requirements for 2027: Who Needs a Visa, How Long You Can Stay and How the E-Visa Works

Last updated: 3 November 2026 · Entry rules can change at short notice; always confirm with official sources before you travel.

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Do you need a visa to go to Morocco? Not if you hold a US, UK, EU, Canadian, Australian or New Zealand passport: you can visit as a tourist for up to 90 days without one. US citizens need a passport valid for at least six months on arrival with a blank page. Indian travelers and some other nationalities must apply for an e-visa before they fly.

Before you book flights or choose between a Sahara camp and an Atlas lodge, there is one thing to confirm: whether your passport lets you walk straight through immigration at Marrakech or Casablanca. Morocco visa requirements are generous for many nationalities, but the rules depend on the passport you hold, not where you live, and they do change from time to time.

Our team in Marrakech fields visa questions from travelers around the world every week. This guide summarizes the rules as they stand in late 2026 for trips in 2027, with links to the official sources. Always double-check with the Moroccan authorities or your own government shortly before you travel, because entry rules are their decision, not ours.

Quick answer: Citizens of the US, UK, EU, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the six Gulf states and China can enter Morocco without a visa for tourism stays of up to 90 days. Indian passport holders and several other nationalities need a visa, usually the online e-visa. Your passport should have at least six months’ validity and a blank page.

Morocco visa requirements by nationality

The table below covers the passports we see most often. It reflects published guidance at the time of writing; Morocco’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs maintains the official list of visa-exempt countries.

Holders of Hong Kong and Macau passports, among a few others, have shorter visa-free stays (generally 30 days), so check carefully if your passport is not listed above.

Does a US citizen need a visa for Morocco?

Americans do not need a visa for tourism stays under 90 days. The US State Department’s Morocco country information page asks for at least six months of passport validity at entry and one blank page for the entry stamp.

UK travelers

British citizens can visit for up to 90 days without a visa. The UK government’s Morocco entry requirements state that your passport must be valid for at least three months after your arrival date, and warn that damaged passports have been refused. Make sure the border officer stamps your passport on arrival.

EU, Canadian and Australian travelers

EU citizens, Canadians and Australians are visa-exempt for tourism stays of up to 90 days. Australia’s Smartraveller notes that many airlines expect six months of passport validity, so we recommend that standard for everyone.

Gulf, Chinese and other Asian travelers

Nationals of all six GCC states enter visa-free, which makes Morocco an easy long-weekend or Eid escape from Dubai, Doha or Riyadh. Mainland Chinese citizens have been visa-exempt since 2016. Japanese, South Korean and Singaporean travelers are also visa-free. Residents of the Gulf who hold another nationality must follow the rules for their own passport.

The Morocco e-visa: who needs it and how it works

Travelers who need a visa can usually apply online through the official Accès Maroc e-visa portal rather than visiting an embassy. This includes Indian passport holders and a number of other nationalities. Some applicants qualify on their passport alone; others are eligible because they hold a valid visa or residence permit from countries such as the US, UK, Schengen states, Canada or Australia. The portal checks your eligibility before you pay.

E-visa key facts (verify before applying)

• Where to apply: only on the official Accès Maroc site. Third-party agencies often charge double for the same e-visa.
• Fees: published guidance lists around 770 MAD for standard processing (about three working days) and around 1,100 MAD for express (about one working day). Fees can change.
• Stay: generally a single entry for up to 30 days, to be used within 180 days of issue.
• Documents: passport scan, photo, travel dates, accommodation details and, where relevant, a copy of your qualifying visa or residence card.
• Timing: apply at least two to three weeks before departure to leave room for questions or corrections.

Indian travelers

Indian citizens need a visa for Morocco and normally apply for the e-visa online. If you hold a valid US, UK, Schengen or similar visa or residence permit, mention it in the eligibility step, as it may affect the route offered to you. Print your approved e-visa and carry it with your return ticket and hotel or tour confirmations. If you book a private tour with us, our booking confirmation lists your itinerary and accommodation, which is useful supporting paperwork.

Nationals of a few countries need an embassy visa with additional Ministry of Interior approval, which can take several weeks. If that applies to you, start early and contact the nearest Moroccan consulate.

Passport validity, entry stamps and arrival tips

• Passport validity: rules differ by source (the UK lists three months after arrival; the US lists six months at entry). Airlines often apply the stricter rule, so aim for six months beyond your arrival date.
• Blank pages: keep at least one clear page for the entry and exit stamps.
• Condition: damaged or water-stained passports can be refused. Replace a worn passport before you travel.
• Entry stamp: check that your passport is stamped on arrival; travelers without a stamp have had problems when leaving.
• Onward travel: carry proof of your return or onward flight and your first nights’ accommodation.
• Money: large sums of foreign currency must be declared, and Moroccan dirhams cannot legally be taken out of the country, so change leftovers before departure.

Our drivers meet guests in the arrivals hall at Marrakech Menara, Casablanca Mohammed V, Fes-Saiss and Tangier Ibn Battouta. Immigration queues can be long when several European flights land together, so keep your accommodation address handy to speed things up.

Staying longer than 90 days or overstaying

If you are visa-exempt and want to stay beyond 90 days, you must apply for an extension at the local police station (the Bureau des Étrangers) before your permitted stay ends. Approval is not guaranteed. The US State Department warns that travelers who overstay without an extension may have to appear before a judge and pay a fine before they are allowed to leave.

Leaving Morocco briefly and re-entering to reset the clock is a gray area. We do not recommend relying on it; if you plan a long stay, ask the authorities about a residence permit instead.

Traveling with children and special situations

• Children need their own passport and follow the same visa rules as adults of their nationality.
• Single parents traveling with minors should carry a signed consent letter from the other parent and a copy of the child’s birth certificate; airlines and border officers can ask for them.
• Dual nationals with Moroccan nationality are treated as Moroccans on entry and may need to use their Moroccan documents.
• Cruise and ferry passengers arriving at Tangier Med or Tanger Ville follow the same rules as air passengers.
• Drones are not allowed in without prior authorization and are commonly confiscated at customs, so leave yours at home.

Common questions about Morocco visa requirements in 2027

Is there a visa on arrival? Morocco does not offer a general visa on arrival. You are either visa-exempt or you must obtain your visa or e-visa before you fly.

Will the rules change in 2027? Morocco adjusts its entry policy periodically; for example, it introduced and later waived an electronic travel authorization (AEVM) for several African nationalities in 2025 and 2026. Check the official sources a few weeks before travel and again just before departure.

Does Ramadan affect immigration? No. Ramadan is expected to begin around February 8, 2027, depending on the moon sighting. Airports work normally, although some offices keep shorter hours. Read more seasonal tips in our Morocco travel guide.

Plan your trip with a local team

Once your passport and visa are sorted, the fun part begins. Our team in Marrakech designs private itineraries with your own driver, licensed local guides and hand-picked riads and desert camps. Whether you land in Casablanca for our 7-day private Morocco tour from Casablanca or start in Marrakech, we meet you at the airport and handle the logistics.

Browse our Morocco tour packages, then contact our local team with your dates and nationality. We will tell you what paperwork to prepare and build a route that fits your time in the country.

More planning guides by nationality

Once your entry is sorted, these guides cover the rest of the trip: Morocco travel from the US (flights, money and trip length for Americans), Morocco tours from Canada, Australia to Morocco travel, and the ferry from Spain to Morocco if you are arriving overland from Europe. For safety, read is Marrakech safe for Americans and is Tangier safe, and check what your travel insurance should cover.

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