Morocco Visa & Entry Requirements (2026)
There's no single universal answer, but it's good news for most travelers: as of 2026, Morocco's visa-free list runs well past the usual Western names. The US, Canada, UK, EU/Schengen, Australia and New Zealand get 90 days visa-free — and so do China, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Indonesia. South Africa is a notable exception and does need a visa. Passport must be valid 6+ months; always verify your specific passport before booking.
Morocco is one of the more visa-friendly destinations on this site — a genuinely generous 90-day exemption for most Western nationalities, no forms, no fee. Here's the breakdown by passport, plus the handful of border basics worth knowing.
Last checked 15 July 2026 directly against Morocco's own official sources — the Consular Services portal's visa-exemption list (the country-by-country breakdown of who can enter visa-free, and for how long), and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Visiting Morocco page (general entry rules and consular guidance) — not just this page's own history. Visa-exemption lists like this one get revised with little notice, so we re-verify against those two sources every few weeks rather than trusting our own last edit. Spotted something that's changed since? Tell us and we'll fix it fast.
Visa-free stay by nationality (as of 2026)
| Passport | Visa-free stay | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| United States, Canada | Up to 90 days | No pre-application, no fee. Just a passport stamp at the airport or land border. |
| United Kingdom | Up to 90 days | Same terms as US/Canada. |
| EU / Schengen countries | Up to 90 days | All 27 EU member states plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland are visa-exempt. |
| Australia, New Zealand | Up to 90 days | Same terms as above. |
| China (incl. Hong Kong, Macao passports) | Up to 90 days | Morocco is one of the few countries worldwide that lets Chinese passport holders in visa-free — same 90-day terms as Western nationalities, no advance paperwork. |
| Gulf states (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain) | Up to 90 days | Full GCC visa-free access, reflecting Morocco's close ties with the Gulf. Same terms as everyone else on this list. |
| Brazil & most of Latin America (Argentina, Chile, Peru, Colombia, Mexico) | Up to 90 days | Brazil and its regional neighbors are visa-exempt too — a detail a lot of Latin American travelers don't expect. |
| Southeast Asia (Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia) | Up to 90 days | All three are on the exemption list — a more generous policy than most of these travelers will find elsewhere in North Africa. |
| South Africa | Visa required | South Africa isn't on Morocco's exemption list. An e-visa is possible if you already hold a valid US, UK, Schengen, Canadian, Australian, or similar residency/visa; otherwise apply at a Moroccan consulate in advance. |
| Other nationalities | Varies | Not everyone is covered above — check Morocco's current visa-exemption list for your specific passport. A genuinely large (and growing) share of the world qualifies for the 90-day exemption, so it's worth checking before assuming you need a visa. |
Morocco's 90-day exemption is notably longer and simpler than many popular destinations that require an online arrival form or e-visa — there's no Moroccan equivalent of a mandatory pre-arrival digital form for the eligible nationalities above. That said, exemption lists do get revised, so a quick check within a week or two of booking (not months ahead) is still worth the five minutes.
Getting there — from major hubs
| From | Typical flight time | Approx. price (round-trip) |
|---|---|---|
| US East Coast (New York) | 7-8h direct (Royal Air Maroc, United) | $450-900 |
| US West Coast | 11-14h with one stop | $700-1,200 |
| UK / Western Europe | 3-4h direct (budget carriers common) | $60-250 |
| Australia / New Zealand | 20h+ via a European or Gulf hub | $1,400-2,200 |
Passport and entry basics
- Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from your date of entry into Morocco.
- Border officials occasionally ask for proof of onward travel or accommodation (a hotel/riad booking confirmation) — have a digital copy ready, just in case.
- Land border crossings (notably with the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla) can involve longer queues and more paperwork than the airports — budget extra time if that's part of your route.
Traveling with a minor and only one parent?
Morocco doesn't publish one universal document requirement for this, but it's a well-documented friction point at borders and check-in counters: if a child is traveling with only one parent (or with grandparents/another adult), carry a notarized consent letter from the non-traveling parent — ideally in French, naming the travel dates, the child's details, and the accompanying adult's passport number. Also bring copies of the child's birth certificate. Airlines often enforce this more strictly than Moroccan immigration itself, so it can come up before you even board.
A handwritten, unnotarized note is a genuine risk here — border officials and airline staff have been known to reject informal letters outright. Get it notarized (a quick, cheap job at most notaries or a courthouse) before you fly, not after you've already been stopped.
What if you need a visa?
Nationalities not on the visa-exemption list generally need to apply in advance at a Moroccan consulate or embassy — there is no widely available Morocco e-visa system as of 2026. Check your nearest Moroccan consulate's requirements directly rather than relying on a third-party 'visa service' site, several of which charge unnecessary fees for straightforward applications.
Overstaying
Overstaying your visa-exempt period is taken seriously — expect fines, and in more serious or repeated cases, deportation or a multi-year entry ban. If your trip might run long, look into an extension at a local police station (préfecture) well before your 90 days are up, rather than risking it at the airport on the way out.