US passport to Morocco
US citizens don't need a visa to visit Morocco as tourists for up to 90 days.
The rules
- What you need
- No visa
- Other options
- If you're going to work or live in Morocco, check what you need with a Moroccan embassy or consulate before you go.
- How long you can stay
- Up to 90 days per visit. To stay longer, ask the immigration office at a police station in Morocco for an extension before your 90 days end.
- Your passport
- Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months from the day you arrive, with 1 blank page for the entry stamp. Morocco only asks for it to last your whole stay, but the US State Department advises 6 months, so we've used the stricter rule.
- Arrival card
- None needed
Only changing planes in Morocco? You don't need a visa to change planes in Morocco. US citizens can enter Morocco without a visa, so you're covered whether you stay airside or go through passport control. See the rules for changing planes.
Quick answers
Do US citizens need a visa for Morocco?
No. US citizens don't need a visa to visit Morocco as tourists for up to 90 days.
How long can US citizens stay in Morocco?
Up to 90 days per visit. To stay longer, ask the immigration office at a police station in Morocco for an extension before your 90 days end.
How long does my passport need to be valid for Morocco?
Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months from the day you arrive, with 1 blank page for the entry stamp. Morocco only asks for it to last your whole stay, but the US State Department advises 6 months, so we've used the stricter rule.
Things that could change this
- Are you also a Moroccan citizen, even if you don't have a Moroccan passport? Morocco counts anyone born to a Moroccan father as Moroccan.If yes: Morocco will treat you as MoroccanIn Morocco, your Moroccan citizenship comes first and Moroccan law applies to you. Airport officers often ask dual citizens for their Moroccan national ID card, so bring it if you have one. Different entry and exit rules may apply, and your other country may not be able to help you much.
- Are you taking any medicines with you, including cold, flu, allergy or pain remedies?If yes: Bring the prescription for your medicinesCarry the prescription or a doctor's letter for your medicines, and keep them in their original packaging. Moroccan customs lets you bring medicines for your own use free of duty if you show these papers and sign a form saying they're only for you and you'll take any left over home. If you're not sure a medicine is legal in Morocco, check with a Moroccan embassy before you go.
- Is the child's father Moroccan, and is he not travelling with you?If yes: The child may need their father's permission to leaveMorocco treats children of Moroccan fathers as Moroccan citizens. They may not be able to leave Morocco without their father's permission, even if the parents are divorced and the mother has custody. Under Moroccan law, a parent can stop a child leaving the country.
- Is your passport damaged? For example water damage, torn or missing pages, or a loose cover.If yes: Replace a damaged passport before you goMoroccan border officers have refused entry to some people with damaged passports.
Good to know
Get your passport stamped. Make sure the border officer stamps your passport when you arrive. People without an entry stamp have had trouble leaving Morocco.
Leave your drone at home. You can't bring a drone into Morocco without an import licence from the Moroccan government. Without one, customs keeps it for up to 45 days and then treats it as abandoned. Flying a drone also needs permission from Morocco's civil aviation authority.
Don't overstay. If you stay longer than 90 days without an extension, you'll have to see a judge or prosecutor, and may be fined, before you're allowed to leave.
Declare large amounts of cash. Declare foreign cash worth 100,000 dirhams or more when you arrive or leave. The dirham is a closed currency, so it's hard to change outside Morocco.
Checked 28 October 2026 against Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in France and US Department of State.
See the 5 official sources
- List of countries whose citizens are exempted from entry visa into Morocco (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates (consulat.ma))
- Liste des pays dont les ressortissants sont dispensés du visa d'entrée au Maroc (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates (consulat.ma))
- Visiter le Maroc : Formalités et procédures pour les visiteurs internationaux (Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in France (Ministry of Foreign Affairs))
- Ordinary visas (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates (consulat.ma))
- Morocco International Travel Information (US Department of State)
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