Morocco Visa Requirements: Who Needs One and What to Expect
Most visitors from the UK, the EU, the USA, Canada and Australia do not need a visa for tourism, but the details depend on your passport. This guide uses Morocco’s official checker and the UK government’s entry advice. For the trip itself see the Morocco itinerary.
Sources checked 2026-10-23: Morocco’s official eligibility checker and e-visa pages on acces-maroc.ma, and the UK government’s entry requirements page for Morocco (gov.uk). Rules change, so check the checker for your own passport in the week you fly.
The short version
On the official checker at acces-maroc.ma, we entered an ordinary passport, tourism as the purpose and no other visa. For France (standing in for EU and Schengen countries), the UK, the USA, Canada and Australia, the answer was the same: no visa and no AEVM travel authorization needed. If your passport is from another country, run the checker yourself, because the result depends on your nationality.
For stays, the UK government says you can visit without a visa for up to 90 days for tourism. We found no Moroccan page that states it directly, so confirm the figure for your passport.
Who needs what
| Situation | What the official sources say |
|---|---|
| Passport from a country with a visa-free tourist stay | No visa. Stay up to 90 days per the UK government. |
| Nationality that needs an AEVM | Apply for the electronic travel authorization on acces-maroc.ma before you fly. We found no fee on that page. |
| Nationality that needs a visa | Apply for the e-visa on acces-maroc.ma. Standard: 770 MAD, 3 business days. Express: 1,100 MAD, 1 business day. Single entry, up to 30 days. |
The AEVM and the e-visa are two different things. The AEVM is an electronic travel authorization for some visa-exempt nationalities. The e-visa is for nationalities that need a visa.
Passport rules
- Validity. The UK government says your passport must have an expiry date at least 3 months after you arrive. The US State Department advises 6 months, and Canadian advice we found says 6 months beyond departure. These are advice from the travelers’ own governments, so six months is the safe choice. Your airline may enforce its own rule.
- ID cards. Bring a passport, not only a national ID card. We found no official page on ID cards, so check with your airline.
- Damaged passports. The UK government warns that damaged passports have led to refused entry.
- Entry stamp. The UK government says border officials should stamp your passport on arrival, and that some travelers had trouble leaving without one. Check that you have the stamp.
- No return ticket rule found. The UK page does not list a return ticket or proof of funds as an entry requirement. Immigration can still ask where you are staying, so keep your first booking handy.
Staying longer than 90 days
The UK government says longer stays need an extension from a Moroccan police station. Canadian advice says to contact the foreigners’ section at your local police station at least 15 days before the 90 days run out. Overstays are treated seriously: the US State Department says that after more than 90 days without an extension you must appear before a judge before you can leave, and may be fined. Plan your exit date before you arrive.
Money rules at the border
The dirham is a closed currency. The US State Department says foreign currency worth 15,000 MAD or more must be declared on arrival, cash above 50,000 MAD must be documented to be exported, and exporting dirhams is prohibited. Moroccan press reports have quoted other figures, so confirm with customs. The currency guide has the rates and the details.
Arriving by ferry
The same entry rules apply at the ports. See the Tangier to Spain ferry guide for the crossings.
Applying for an AEVM
If the official checker says your nationality needs an AEVM (Autorisation Electronique de Voyage au Maroc), the process on acces-maroc.ma is: check your eligibility, create an account, fill in the application with an ID photo, your ID or residence card and the identity page of your passport, submit it, then follow the status (in progress, waiting for more documents, or refused). The portal lists a few exceptions, including holders of a valid Moroccan residence permit, travelers in airport or port transit who do not leave the terminal, and people married to a Moroccan national, who must carry proof on arrival. We found no AEVM fee on that page, so check the portal for the cost.
Before you go
Run the checker again in the week you fly, since it is the official tool. Keep your passport, your first accommodation booking and, if you applied for one, the confirmation of your AEVM or e-visa on your phone and on paper. The checker, the AEVM page and the e-visa page are all on acces-maroc.ma, the official portal of Morocco’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa for Morocco as a UK, US, Canadian, EU or Australian traveler?
Not for tourism, according to Morocco’s official checker at acces-maroc.ma, checked 2026-10-23.
How long can I stay in Morocco without a visa?
Up to 90 days per the UK government. Confirm for your passport.
How long must my passport be valid?
At least 3 months after arrival per the UK government. The US State Department advises 6 months.
How much is the Morocco e-visa?
770 MAD standard or 1,100 MAD express, for the nationalities that need one.
Do I need travel insurance to enter Morocco?
We found no official page requiring it for entry. See the insurance guide.
Sources
- UK government travel advice for Morocco
- Government of Canada travel advice for Morocco
- US State Department Morocco travel advisory
- Morocco e-visa and visa checker
Last checked: 24 October 2026. Operators update fares and times often. Check their site for the current price before booking.
