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Morocco visa-free entry for U.S. citizens

U.S. citizens can enter Morocco visa-free for up to 90 days for tourism or business.

Short answer

Who needs the Morocco entry?

No visa required for visits up to 90 days.

Key takeaways

  • No government fee. No entry fee. Longer stays require a residence permit from the local police prefecture.
  • Typical processing: Stamped on arrival.
  • Maximum stay: 90 days in any 180-day period.
  • Passport validity: At least six months beyond arrival.
  • When to apply: No advance application required.

Forms and official links

Step by step

  1. 1

    Fly in with a valid passport

    Complete the arrival card handed out on the plane or at the desk.

  2. 2

    Keep the entry stamp

    Hotels and car rentals ask for the police entry number printed on it.

  3. 3

    Apply to the prefecture for longer stays

    Stays past 90 days need a carte de séjour filed locally before the deadline.

What to have ready

  • A valid U.S. passport
  • Return ticket
  • Accommodation details

Watch out for

  • Extensions must be requested before day 90 — after that you must apply to the police for an exit clearance.