US passport · Morocco
Do US citizens need a visa for Morocco?
In brief
No. US passport holders can visit Morocco visa-free (3 months).
Morocco visa-free stay for US citizens: 3 months. Official rule. Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates of Morocco, checked .
Morocco visa fee for US citizens: none for visa-free entry.
Liste des pays dont les ressortissants sont dispensés du visa d'entrée au Maroc
In English: List of countries whose nationals are exempt from the entry visa to MoroccoMinistry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates of Morocco (consulat.ma)
Checked 6 Nov 2026Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates of Morocco (consulat.ma)Visas only at acces-maroc.maReport a change
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ContentsIn brief
At a glance
| Access | Visa-free · 3 months |
|---|---|
| Stay | 3 months |
| Validity and entries | Not stated by the official source |
| Official fee | None for visa-free entry |
| Official processing | Nothing to apply for |
| Where to apply | Nothing to apply for to visit visa-freeOfficial site: acces-maroc.ma |
Do US citizens need a visa for Morocco?
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates of Morocco (consulat.ma) lists the US among the countries whose nationals can visit without a visa. Stay: 3 months.
“Liste des pays dont les ressortissants sont dispensés du visa d'entrée au Maroc”
In English: “List of countries whose nationals are exempt from the entry visa to Morocco”
Conditions and exceptions
US citizens do not need a visa for visits of less than 90 days.
Visas are not required for visits lasting less than 90 days.
U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs · checked · read from an archived copy of 9 Jul 2026If you stay beyond 90 days without asking for an extension (at the immigration office of the local police station), you must appear before a judge before leaving, and may be fined.
Overstays: If you remain in Morocco beyond 90 days without having requested an extension of stay, you will need to appear before a judge prior to departing Morocco. Please contact the immigration office at your local police station for details. Clearance may include the payment of a fine.
U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs · checked · read from an archived copy of 9 Jul 2026To live in Morocco you need a residence permit (certificat d'immatriculation) from the police prefecture or, in rural areas, the Gendarmerie.
Travelers who plan to reside in Morocco must obtain a residence permit (certificat d'immatriculation). Applications should be submitted to the Bureau des Étrangers of the Prefecture de Police or Commissariat Central in major cities, and to the Gendarmerie in remote areas and villages.
U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs · checked · read from an archived copy of 9 Jul 2026
How to apply
To visit visa-free (3 months) there is nothing to apply for: check the documents and entry checks below. For a longer stay or another purpose:
Morocco's embassy in the US asks travellers to check on the official Accès Maroc platform (acces-maroc.ma) whether they are visa-exempt before applying.
Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in the United States · checked
Fee
Visa-free entry costs nothing.
Processing time
Nothing to apply for to visit visa-free (3 months). For visas, the official sources we read state no processing time.
Documents and entry checks
What changed
- Checked against the official sources on this page: the rule above still holds.
FAQ
Is Morocco visa-free for US citizens now?
Yes: visa-free (3 months). Checked on 6 Nov 2026 against the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates of Morocco (consulat.ma).
How much does a Morocco visa cost for US citizens?
Visa-free entry costs nothing.
Can I get a Morocco visa in 7 days?
There is nothing to apply for to visit visa-free (3 months). The official sources we read state no processing time.
Other trips on a US passport
Sources
Official sources only. Each was checked on the date shown.
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates of Morocco (consulat.ma): entry rule
- U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs (travel.state.gov): entry conditions and documents
- Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in the United States: how to apply