Morocco
Morocco is a North African country with both Atlantic and Mediterranean coastlines, shaped by Amazigh (Berber), Arab and European influences and separated from Spain by only fourteen kilometres of water at the Strait of Gibraltar. It is a constitutional monarchy, and its four historic imperial cities — Fes, Marrakech, Meknes and Rabat — hold the medinas, souks, palaces and courtyard riads that most visitors come for. Behind them the High Atlas rises above four thousand metres, and beyond the mountains the country runs out into the Sahara. Citizens of over 70 countries, including most of the EU, the US and the UK, enter visa-free for tourism.
Visa Requirements for Morocco
Morocco offers visa-free entry to citizens of over 70 countries for tourist stays up to 90 days, including United States, Canada, United Kingdom, EU countries, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and many others. This generous policy makes Morocco one of Africa's most accessible destinations for Western travelers. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay. No visa required for short tourism - simply receive entry stamp at airport or land border (many visitors arrive via ferry from Spain). Extensions beyond 90 days are possible through police offices but require proof of funds and accommodation. For nationalities requiring visas, applications must be made through Moroccan consulates before travel with invitation letter, hotel bookings, and proof of funds.
Visa types
For tourism or business for citizens of 70+ countries including US, Canada, UK, EU, Australia, Japan.
Guides
Morocco is among the most visited countries in Africa and the closest North African destination to Europe, a short crossing from southern Spain. It contains several genuinely different trips: the imperial cities with their medinas and palaces; the Sahara, reached over the mountains and worth the days it takes to get there; the High Atlas for trekking and, in winter, snow; an Atlantic coast that runs from the wind-sports water at Essaouira down to the surf breaks north of Agadir; and a cuisine built on slow cooking and spice rather than heat. Tourism infrastructure is well developed, direct flights arrive from most European cities, and a modern railway links the northern and Atlantic corridor — though it stops at Marrakech, which is the single most useful fact for planning a route.
Morocco travel guide →
The full guide — the Sahara drive, Toubkal's honest difficulty, opposite-season coasts, hammams and the traverse plan.
Money in Morocco →
The restricted dirham, arrival exchange and the VAT-refund frame — the practical money guide.
Eating in Morocco →
The tagine as a pot rather than a dish, couscous as a Friday institution, bread as the utensil and mint tea as procedure.
Getting around Morocco →
Where the train stops and where it doesn't, the coach that connects, and the grands-taxis system nobody explains.
Health & safety in Morocco →
The realistic risk picture, faux guides and the misdirection economy, money and taxi frictions, and women's experience stated plainly.
Cities & planning
Regions
Embassies & missions
Frequently asked questions
Most Western nationalities don't — citizens of over 70 countries including the US, Canada, UK, EU states, Australia and Japan enter visa-free for up to 90 days. Other nationalities apply through a Moroccan consulate before travel.
Up to 90 days for eligible nationalities, granted by an entry stamp at the airport or land border. Extensions are possible through a local police station before the initial 90 days expire and require proof of funds and accommodation, though many travellers find it simpler to exit and re-enter.
Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your intended stay, and you should have blank pages available for entry stamps. This is enforced, and airlines may refuse boarding where validity falls short — so check the expiry date well before you travel rather than at the airport.
Treat this Visaja page as your starting point: verify the current rules directly with the official source before you submit an application.