Morocco Visa for Australians: Entry Rules and Travel Basics

Overview

For Australians, Morocco is a long-haul trip with a relatively simple short-stay entry rule. The useful nationality-specific details are healthcare, Australian-dollar cash and consular support.

Entry requirements

Entry

Smartraveller says Australians generally do not need a visa for visits of less than 90 days. Entry conditions can change, so recheck before departure.

Make sure your passport is stamped when you enter. Smartraveller warns that some tourists have had difficulty leaving Morocco without an entry stamp.

For longer stays or travel outside the normal visitor rules, check the Moroccan authorities rather than assuming the visa-free rule applies.

Passport and travel documents

Passport

Smartraveller advises checking passport validity requirements, including for transit, before travelling.

Check requirements for Morocco, your transit countries and your carrier.

Flights and arrival

Compare routes and transit requirements for your travel dates. Keep your first accommodation address available at arrival.

Money, cards and mobile data

Money: the Australian-dollar detail

Smartraveller says Australian-dollar cash is not on the Moroccan Government’s approved exchange-currency list, so you will not be able to exchange AUD cash in Morocco. It suggests exchanging into an accepted currency before arrival if you intend to carry cash.

Cards and ATMs are another option. Fees depend on your Australian bank and the machine, so check your own account before you travel.

Getting around Morocco

Trains connect several major cities; buses, taxis and car hire serve other routes. Start with the transport guide.

Health, insurance and safety

Healthcare and insurance

Australia and Morocco do not have an agreement providing Australians with free healthcare in Morocco. Smartraveller says tourists must pay for medical care and notes that many private hospitals require upfront payment.

Get travel insurance that covers your actual trip, including medical evacuation if appropriate. Read the exclusions, particularly if you plan to ride a motorbike, trek, ski or do other activities that standard policies may restrict.

Driving and car hire

Check licence and insurance requirements with the Moroccan authorities, your rental provider and insurer. See our car rental guide.

Local customs and practical tips

Moroccan winter during Australian summer

December and January are winter in Morocco. Coastal destinations can be mild, but mountain areas can be cold and snowy and desert nights can be cold.

Pack for the regions on your itinerary rather than for the image of Morocco as uniformly hot. See our best time to visit and packing guide.

Returning home and travelling with pets

Plan a pet’s return before leaving Australia. The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry’s returning-pet guidance explains that Australian pets must meet import conditions again after travelling overseas. Direct import is possible only from approved countries. Confirm the permitted route, tests, import permit and quarantine arrangements with the department before taking a dog or cat to Morocco.

For Morocco’s own entry requirements for a dog or cat, read our guide to bringing a pet to Morocco.

Consular help and useful links

Consular help

Australia has an embassy in Rabat that provides consular, passport and notarial services. Use the embassy or Smartraveller for current contact details and appointment arrangements.