Morocco Visa for UK Citizens: Entry Rules and 90-Day Stay

Overview

British citizens can visit Morocco relatively easily, but a short tourist visit and living in Morocco are different things. This guide focuses on the UK-specific details that matter.

Entry requirements

Entry

FCDO currently says people travelling on a full British citizen passport can visit Morocco without a visa for up to 90 days for tourism.

For stays beyond 90 days, FCDO says to request an extension at a Moroccan police station. If the real plan is to live, work, study or retire in Morocco, use the appropriate residence process rather than treating repeated tourist entries as a substitute.

See our visa and entry guide for the wider system.

Passport and travel documents

Passport

FCDO currently says your passport must have an expiry date at least three months after the date you arrive.

It also warns that Moroccan authorities have denied entry to some travellers with damaged passports. Check the physical condition of the document as well as its expiry date.

Make sure your passport is stamped when you enter. FCDO says some travellers have had difficulty leaving Morocco because they did not have an entry stamp.

Lost or stolen passport

FCDO says a lost or stolen British passport must be reported in the city where the loss or theft occurred. You will need the police report when dealing with the emergency travel-document process.

Use the British Embassy’s current official contact information.

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

Banking and pensions

A tourist trip does not require a Moroccan bank account. If you are relocating, exchange-control rules and account type matter.

Do not assume a particular transfer time. Compare your UK provider, Moroccan receiving bank, fees and exchange rate for the transfer you are actually making.

For retirement or residence, use our Living guides for the fuller banking and pension context.

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

Do not assume UK public healthcare arrangements follow you to Morocco.

FCDO recommends appropriate travel insurance covering your itinerary, activities and emergency costs. For a longer move, health cover becomes a residence-planning question rather than a normal holiday-insurance question.

Private-clinic costs and insurance cover depend on the treatment and your policy.

Driving and car hire

Driving

Morocco drives on the right. Before taking a car, check the current FCDO driving-document advice and your rental or insurer requirements.

Our car rental guide covers the Morocco-specific practicalities. If you become resident, see the separate licence conversion guide.

Local customs and practical tips

French and Darija can be useful outside the main tourist areas. Check local customs and opening arrangements when planning visits.

Returning home and travelling with pets

Check the documents for your return journey, including any transit. For a dog, cat or ferret returning to Great Britain, use the GOV.UK rabies blood-test guidance to plan the test and any waiting period months before travel. Great Britain’s pet-entry rules cover England, Scotland and Wales; Northern Ireland has separate rules. Ask your vet to check the requirements for your actual route before leaving the UK.

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

Save the FCDO’s Morocco travel advice before travelling. If a British passport is lost or stolen, report it to the police in the city where it happened and contact the British embassy about an emergency travel document. Keep the written police report for departure formalities. For Moroccan entry information, see our visa guide.