To access up to date Foreign and Commonwealth Office travel advice on Morocco, please visit: Morocco Travel Advice

Entering and leaving Morocco - Frequently asked questions

The information on this website is provided as a general guide to entry/exit procedures and is based upon information provided to the FCO by the relevant local authorities. The information on this website is therefore only up to date and accurate to the extent that such authorities provide us with timely and accurate information. Accordingly, the FCO does not guarantee that this information is accurate and will not be liable for any inaccuracies in this information. British nationals wishing to obtain information about entry/exit should also contact the Moroccan Consulate-General in London to check on procedures.

If you are travelling to Morocco on a charity expedition, please also contact the Moroccan Consulate-General in London to check on procedures.

Do I need a visa to travel to Morocco ?

UK Passport holders do not need a visa to visit Morocco as a tourist.

How long does my passport need to be valid for?

Passports should be valid for at least a further 6 months from the date of arrival otherwise entry may be refused.

How long can I stay in Morocco?

Entry is permitted for 90 days. If you overstay, you are liable to a fine or imprisonment.
If you wish to remain for a longer period, you should contact the Moroccan Immigration authorities in the city where you are.

What happens when I arrive in Morocco?

By air : you will be required to fill in an immigration form on entry at the airports
By sea : you will be required to fill in an immigration form on entry at the border crossing.
On ferries, you may have to fill in the immigration form on board the vessel before landing. This can take time if the ferry is busy so you are advised to queue up after boarding.

In any case, always check that your passport is stamped on entry, as the authorities will want to check your date of entry on your way out.
There are official taxis at major ports of entry. Fares should be posted, but it is wise to fix a price before commencing your journey or get agreement that the meter will be used.          

What happens when I leave Morocco ?

In any case, you will need to fill out an emigration form on departure, and have your passport stamped.

Can I bring my car into Morccco ?

On arrival in Morocco, you need to present the original vehicle registration documents, insurance certificate and your passport to the customs officer, and complete the vehicle admission form. Photocopies and faxes are not acceptable.
Each vehicle owner is then given a temporary admission vignette to put on the car windscreen, and a green and a white document with the vehicle details, entry date, and length of stay permitted ("admission temporaire"). You are allowed to keep a vehicle registered elsewhere  for a maximum period of 6 months in any one year in Morocco.
It is important that you keep the entry documents safely. If you have lost them, you may encounter big delays and possibly large fines when you try to leave. Each imported vehicle is entered in the immigration computer records, and the Moroccan authorities should be able to check your details in that way. You must have entry documents for all vehicles, whether being driven or not, so motor bikes in trailers/ camper vans require their own entry certificates too. You may need to show these documents at any time if you are stopped by the police.

When you leave Morocco (with your car), the temporary authorisation papers (see above) must be presented to Moroccan Customs. You should retain the white copy with the exit stamp on it, should you be questioned about exportation of the vehicle on any future trip back into Morocco.

Should you need to leave Morocco and cannot take the car with you, you must consult the closest Customs authorities. They may decide to impound the vehicle "hors circulation" until you return.

Is my UK car insurance valid in Morocco ?

Vehicles must have at least 3rd party insurance to be driven in Morocco, and you must have proof of such insurance in the form of a green card.  If you are unable to get insurance for Morocco abroad, you will need to take out temporary insurance on arrival. This can be done in Tangier port (in an office on the right of the exit from customs) or at the Ceuta/Moroccan border. 5 days insurance at the frontier for a car costs approximately  £ 30.

If your insurance policy expires during your stay in Morocco, you can obtain temporary insurance cover from local insurance companies.